55 Best Internet Providers in Somalia, Top Ranking ISPs, and Contacts

The need to stay connected to the World Wide Web is particularly on the rise across the horn of Africa. As a result, we now have multiple internet providers in Somalia with a promise of stability and reliability.

Featured are some of the leading telecommunication companies changing how people work, attend classes, access entertainment, share ideas, and connect to their loved ones.

55 Best internet providers in Somalia

The nation’s leading ISPs ranging from fiber-optic networks to mobile broadband and satellite are powering the digital future of the continent.

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1. Hormuud Telecom

Hormuud Telecom is the leading telecommunications provider in Somalia with about 47 percent market share.

Telephone	+252-15-525002
Website	https://hormuud.com

The company launched 5G services in 2024 and serves over four million subscribers across the country.

2. Telesom Network

Telesom provides the fastest broadband internet in Somalia with an average download speed of 125 Mb/s.

Mobile	+252 522 385
Telephone	+252 63 522 368
Website	www.telesom.com

The company established in 2002 was the first to introduce 2G, 3G, and LTE services in Somaliland.

3. Golis Telecom

Founded in 2002, Golis Telecom is the largest telecommunications operator in the Puntland state of northeastern Somalia.

Telephone	+252-05-822001
Website	https://golistelecom.com

Golis boasts the highest data upload speed and the lowest ping over its competitors.

4. Somtel Internet

Somtel is largely owned by Dahabshiil and provides mobile voice and data services including 3G and 4G services across Somalia.

Telephone	+252-62-0270081
Website	www.somtelsomalia.com

The company operates in both urban and rural Somalia.

5. Somcable Internet

Somcable founded in 2010 became the first ISP to offer fiber optic network in Somaliland in 2015, extending to more than 1,700 kilometers.

Telephone	+252 634 696 702
Website	https://somcable.com

The company runs an extensive telecommunication infrastructure and recently invested over $100 million to complete its submarine cable project.

6. NationLink Telecom

NationLink Telecom was founded in September 1997 and has since become the leading telecommunications firm in Somalia.

Telephone	+252 61 7061124
Website	www.nationlinktelecom.com

Stats from 2022 indicate that NationLink Somalia holds about 16 percent in market share, making it the second biggest operator in the country.

7. Amtel Network

Amtel is dedicated to providing telecommunications services including mobile voice and data, 4G services, MyCash mobile money, and broadband internet across Somalia.

Telephone	+252 71 0000000
Website	https://amtelkom.com

Notably, the company operations are dominant in Southern Somalia and Puntland regions.

8. Starlink by SpaceX

Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet was officially launched in Somalia in August 2025 upon approval by the National Communications Authority.

Telephone	0800 55 77 99
Website	https://starlink.com

The residential offering is priced at $70 per month with a one-time hardware cost of $390.

9. Sahal Telecom

Sahal Telecom offers broadband internet services dedicated to home users, students, and internet users.

Telephone	+2521-651334
Website	www.sahaltel.com

The company provides affordable plans with high speeds for residential customers.

10. SomLink Network

SomLink is a licensed telecommunications operator in Somalia that signed the 2022 interconnection agreement.

Telephone	+252 642 000 000
Website	https://somlink.net

The company provides mobile services primarily in southern Somalia.

Full list of ISPs in Somalia

1. Al Baraka Telecom
2. All Telecom Somalia
3. AMTEL Somalia
4. Astaan Limited
5. Bashir Telecom
6. Bluecom
7. Coastal Telecom
8. Dalkom Somalia
9. Damal Internet and ICT Providers
10. Durdur Telecom
11. East Africa Data Center Networks
12. Express Telecom
13. GICO
14. Golis Telecom Somalia
15. Hormuud Telecom Somalia
16. Infomage Solutions Ltd
17. Jazira Telecom
18. Konnect Africa
19. Netlink Somalia Telecom
20. New Age Telecom
21. NationLink
22. One Click Internet Provider
23. Sahal Telecom
24. SahilTel Telecom
25. Simba Telecom
26. Skinny Communications
27. Skyline Communications
28. SkyNet Somalia
29. Somcable
30. Somali Optical Networks
31. Somali Wireless Network
32. Somcast Networks
33. Somlink Wireless Network
34. Somnet
35. Somott
36. Somtel Somalia
37. Somali-wireless
38. Speedlink
39. Starlink by SpaceX
40. Starnet Telecom
41. Sun Telecom
42. Talo Consulting
43. Tayocom
44. Telesom
45. Trans Telecom
46. United Telecom Somalia
47. Weblink Somalia
48. GolisNet
49. Hormuz Telecom
50. JubaNet
51. Kismayo Telecom
52. Libtelcom
53. Merca Telecom
54. Puntland Telecom
55. Raxan Telecom

The enlisted internet companies are credited for enabling Somalia with a population of about 20 million to explore unlimited internet at the comfort of their homes and businesses.

Internet coverage across regions in Somalia

No.	Region	Capital	Pop.
1	Awdal	Borama	1.01m
2	Bakool	Xuddur	383k
3	Banaadir	Mogadishu	2.33m
4	Bari	Bosaso	950k
5	Bay	Baidoa	1.04m
6	Galguduud	Dhusamareb	634k
7	Gedo	Garbahaarreey	566k
8	Hiiraan	Beledweyne	566k
9	Lower Juba	Kismayo	633k
10	Lower Shabelle	Marka	1.22m
11	Middle Juba	Bu’aale	432k
12	Middle Shabelle	Jowhar	623k
13	Mudug	Galkacyo	865k
14	Nugaal	Garowe	474k
15	Sanaag	Ceerigaabo	578k
16	Sool	Las Anod	619k
17	Togdheer	Burao	962k
18	Woqooyi Galbeed	Hargeisa	1.74m

Internet accessibility in Somalia stand at the forefront of progress as the country continues to embrace digital transformation. Contact your preferred ISP for more inquiries and support services.