Town in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe
Internet in Victoria Falls: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Victoria Falls?
Wifi in lodges and cafés is fine for email but slow for calls, and power cuts interrupt it.
Getting online in Victoria Falls
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Limited. Most stays rely on lodge fibre or fixed wireless of 5–30 Mbps. Confirm before booking longer stays. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in lodges and cafés is fine for email but slow for calls, and power cuts interrupt it. |
| Outages | Frequent power cuts and slow data. |
| Tourist SIM | Econet and NetOne SIMs sold at shops and Harare airport; passport and registration required. Data bundles priced in USD. |
| eSIM | Local eSIMs aren't easy for visitors to get; travel eSIMs or a physical SIM work. |
| Carriers | Econet, NetOne |
| Monthly data plan | $10–25 ($10–25) |
Coworking in Victoria Falls
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 Victoria Falls?
Wifi in lodges and cafés is fine for email but slow for calls, and power cuts interrupt it.
Which SIM card should I get in Victoria Falls?
Econet and NetOne SIMs sold at shops and Harare airport; passport and registration required. Data bundles priced in USD.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Zimbabwe
- Econet
- NetOne
- Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
- Zimbabwe National Parks (ZimParks)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.