Town in Inhambane, Mozambique
Internet in Vilankulo: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Vilankulo?
Wifi at lodges and cafés is slow; mobile data works in town but drops on the islands.
Getting online in Vilankulo
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Little fixed broadband; lodges use 4G or satellite. Not suited to remote-work stays. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi at lodges and cafés is slow; mobile data works in town but drops on the islands. |
| Outages | Power and network cuts 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 Vilankulo
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 Vilankulo?
Wifi at lodges and cafés is slow; mobile data works in town but drops on the islands.
Which SIM card should I get in Vilankulo?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.