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Internet in Swakopmund: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

18 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Swakopmund?

Median fixed broadband in Namibia is 18 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good enough for browsing and calls in most cafés and hotels; outside town signal weakens.

Getting online in Swakopmund

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre and ADSL in the centre; shorter-stay rentals often share a connection. Expect about 600–1,200 NAD a month.
Cafés and coworking	Good enough for browsing and calls in most cafés and hotels; outside town signal weakens.
Tourist SIM	MTC shops at Windhoek airport and in every town; passport needed to register. Coverage disappears on many desert routes.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	MTC, TN Mobile (Telecom Namibia)
Monthly data plan	N$200–400 ($12–24)

Coworking in Swakopmund

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Africa

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
Egypt	99 Mbps	52 Mbps
Morocco	57 Mbps	70 Mbps
Botswana	52 Mbps	—
South Africa	50 Mbps	70 Mbps
Tanzania	41 Mbps	33 Mbps
Kenya	23 Mbps	45 Mbps
Namibia	18 Mbps	—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Swakopmund?

Median fixed broadband in Namibia is 18 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good enough for browsing and calls in most cafés and hotels; outside town signal weakens.

Which SIM card should I get in Swakopmund?

MTC shops at Windhoek airport and in every town; passport needed to register. Coverage disappears on many desert routes.

Can I use an eSIM in Namibia?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.