The search for more reliable internet providers in Sao Tome and Principe is ongoing as the island nation pushes toward modernization. At the core are tens of giant telecommunication companies seeking to enhance connectivity in both rural and urban areas.
At least two hundred and fifty thousand residents in this island country located in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa rely on the discussed ISPs for exposure to the global economy.
25 Best internet providers in Sao Tome and Principe
Staying connected to the World Wide Web in an increasingly digital world is particularly crucial for the prosperity of Sao Tome and Principe
Which are the leading internet companies in Sao Tome?
1. CST Internet
Companhia Santomense de Telecomunicações popularly called CST is the most vibrant ISP in Sao Tome with about 95 percent market share.
| Telephone | +239 222 2000 |
| Website | www.cst.st |
The company launched commercial 4G services on August 8, 2023, covering over 90 percent of the population with several antennae in at least 34 locations.
2. Unitel STP
Unitel STP is a prevalent mobile carrier launched in July 2014 after securing an operator license in 2013.
| Mobile | +239 900 9500 |
| Telephone | +239 904 1990 |
| Website | www.unitel.st |
| [email protected] |
The ISP operates as a subsidiary of the Angolan-owned Unitel International Holdings. United STP services range from mobile voice, data, and internet connectivity.
3. GlobalTT/IPSEOS
GlobalTT provides VSAT satellite solutions including fixed, mobile, and portable options using C, Ku, Ka, and L-band services with speeds up to 200 Mbps.
| Telephone | +32 10 48 56 00 |
| Website | www.globaltt.com |
The company teleport operations through OneWeb and Starlink are based near Brussels, Belgium with extensive African coverage.
4. BusinessCom Networks
BusinessCom boasts a longstanding legacy of delivering reliable VSAT connectivity to African states such as Sao Tome and Principe.
| Telephone | +1 646 365 4336 |
| Website | www.bcsatellite.net |
The company offers versatile VSAT networks for various sectors including oil and gas, tourism, agriculture, and banking.
5. NTvsat Internet
NTvsat is a German company that provides VSAT satellite internet services in São Tomé and Príncipe using iDirect, UHP, Newtec and Comtech VSAT technology.
| Telephone | +491736990974 |
| Website | https://nt-vsat.com |
The ISP offers comprehensive services including broadband connection, field services, and backup solutions.
Full list of ISPs in Sao Tome and Principe
- AfricaOnline
- Angola Cables
- Avanti Communications
- CST Internet
- Eutelsat Konnect
- Gilat Satcom
- GlobalTT
- HughesNet
- Inmarsat
- Intelsat
- iWay Africa
- Liquid Intelligent Technologies
- MainOne
- MTN GlobalConnect
- Orange Business Services
- SES Networks
- SkyVision
- SpaceX Satellite Services
- Speedcast
- Starlink Internet
- Telesat
- TS2 Space
- Unitel STP
- Viasat
- YahClick
These internet companies enjoy excellent coverage in the six districts that make up Sao Tome and the one district in Principe Island.
Internet coverage across districts in Sao Tome and Principe
| No | District | Pop. |
| 1 | Água Grande | 81k |
| 2 | Cantagalo | 21k |
| 3 | Caué | 8k |
| 4 | Lembá | 17k |
| 5 | Lobata | 23k |
| 6 | Mé-Zóchi | 51k |
| 7 | Autonomous Region of Príncipe (Pagué) | 10k |
Contact your preferred internet provider in Sao Tome and Principle for wireless, fibre optic or satellite connectivity.
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