Beach town in Inhambane, Mozambique
Internet in Tofo: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Tofo?
Wifi in hostels and cafés is slow and unreliable; use mobile data for calls.
Getting online in Tofo
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Few fibre options; most stays rely on 4G or satellite. Not suited to long remote-work stays. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in hostels and cafés is slow and unreliable; use mobile data for calls. |
| Outages | Power and network drop-outs are common. |
| Tourist SIM | Vodacom and Movitel SIMs sold in shops and kiosks; passport registration required. Data is pricey by regional standards. |
| eSIM | Local eSIMs aren't easy for visitors to get; travel eSIMs or a physical SIM work. |
| Carriers | Vodacom Mozambique, Movitel, Tmcel |
| Monthly data plan | MT800–1,800 ($13–28) |
Coworking in Tofo
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Africa
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Tofo?
Wifi in hostels and cafés is slow and unreliable; use mobile data for calls.
Which SIM card should I get in Tofo?
Vodacom and Movitel SIMs sold in shops and kiosks; passport registration required. Data is pricey by regional standards.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.