Sao Tome and Principe
Mobile networks and carriers in Sao Tome and Principe use 1 GSM band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work in Sao Tome and Principe. See the tables below for details.
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Check device compatibilitySao Tome and Principe's mobile network development has been marked by significant growth and challenges. The country's mobile network infrastructure has evolved over the years, with a notable increase in mobile phone subscriptions. In 2022, there were 197,318 mobile phone connections, which corresponds to an average of 0.87 mobile phones per person. This is a substantial improvement from earlier years, reflecting the increasing demand for mobile services in the country.
The monthly cost for a mobile phone contract in Sao Tome and Principe averaged $14.30 in 2022, which is a 2% increase from the previous year. This cost includes 140 telephony minutes, 70 text messages, and a data transfer of 2 GBytes, which is considered high consumption globally. The cost translates to 7.8% of the average person's income, higher than the global average of 5.4%.
Despite these advancements, Sao Tome and Principe still lags behind in terms of broadband internet access. Only around 51% of the population has access to the internet, with only 2% having fast internet connections. The country relies heavily on mobile phones for internet access, with 86.78% of connections being mobile cellulars. The shift from landline phones to mobile phones is evident, with the number of landlines declining significantly over the years.
Carriers
| Name | # of frequency bands in use |
|---|---|
| CST | 1 |
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Frequencies in use
GSM
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/09 - Carrier CST updated.
