Internet status in Zambia Operational
Address blocks silent right now: 0% · 2026-10-21 22:09:56 UTC
Leading providers
| Provider | ASN | Share of users | Status | Signal dip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zain Zambia | AS37287 | 51.6% | Operational | 0% |
| MTN Zambia | AS36962 | 33% | Operational | 3% |
| Zambia | AS37154 | 7% | Operational | 0% |
| Starlink · global network, measured worldwide | AS14593 | 4.9% | Operational | 0% |
| Airtel Rwanda | AS327708 | 0% | Operational · country signal | - |
ℹ️ How to read this page
Degraded - signal dip ≥20% below its 24h baseline - partial outage or major disturbance
Major outage - dip ≥50% - large-scale loss of connectivity
“Signal dip” compares the current BGP-visibility and active-probing levels against the median of the previous 24 hours, corrected for global measurement artifacts (a worldwide simultaneous drop is ignored).
Data refreshes hourly. Per-ISP rows are measured in depth when the country shows an anomaly (pilot countries - continuously). The probable cause is a heuristic: an active fault on a submarine cable feeding the country ranks first, then routing signals, then power/access patterns.
Recorded outages in Zambia
| When (UTC) | Duration | Severity | Address blocks silent | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2026 09:50 | 50 min | Degraded | 26% | technical, no conflict or censorship signal |
| 19 Jul 2026 20:50 | 20 min | Degraded | 41% | technical, no conflict or censorship signal |
Internet in Zambia: questions and answers
Is the internet down in Zambia right now?
No. At the last check (21 Oct 2026 22:09 UTC) the internet in Zambia was working normally: the signal was at its usual level.
When was the last internet outage in Zambia?
The latest recorded event in Zambia started on 26 Aug 2026 09:50 UTC and lasted 50 min. The signal dropped by 26% at its lowest point.
Which internet providers are watched in Zambia?
GeoCables watches the leading providers of Zambia: Zain Zambia (51.6%), MTN Zambia (33%), Zambia (7%), Starlink (4.9%), Airtel Rwanda. The share is the part of the country's internet users served by the provider.
Which submarine cables connect Zambia?
GeoCables has no submarine cable landing points recorded for Zambia.
How does GeoCables detect an internet outage?
The status comes from two independent signals: routing announcements (BGP) and active probing of networks inside the country. A drop of 20% or more below the usual level of the last 24 hours is shown as degraded, a drop of 50% or more as an outage. See internet outages in all countries.