Kigali Availability Zone · Rwanda · RWF Pricing
Microsoft 365 in Rwanda
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and 1TB OneDrive per user. Fully managed by Megabit Cloud. Billed monthly in RWF. From $6/user/mo.
Microsoft 365 managed for Rwandan businesses
Megabit Cloud is an authorised Microsoft 365 reseller in Rwanda. Every user gets the full Microsoft 365 suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and 1TB OneDrive, billed monthly with no annual commitment required.
Megabit Cloud handles licence provisioning, user management, and support. If you need help setting up Teams, migrating from Gmail, or onboarding new staff, our local team in Kigali is available 24/7.
Who uses Microsoft 365 in Rwanda?
Rwandan organisations and businesses across these sectors rely on this service.
International organisations & AU institutions
Kigali hosts major international organisations including AU bodies and UN agencies standardising on Microsoft 365. A local Rwanda-based Microsoft reseller provides RwF billing via MTN Mobile Money, time-zone-aligned support, and procurement documentation that satisfies international compliance requirements.
KIFC & financial services firms
Companies in the Kigali International Financial Centre need Microsoft 365 for regional operations. Local RwF billing eliminates USD FX friction for Rwanda-incorporated entities, and a Rwandan reseller provides the compliance documentation KIFC member due diligence processes require.
Schools & University of Rwanda
Rwanda's push for digital education, under Smart Rwanda and MINEDUC programmes, includes Microsoft 365 for Education. Local procurement through a Rwanda-registered reseller aligns with government procurement guidelines and avoids international payment complexity.
SMEs & RDB-registered companies
Rwanda's SME sector, registered with RDB and operating in sectors from hospitality to manufacturing, needs Microsoft 365 on RwF billing with MTN Mobile Money payment. Local support in the East Africa timezone removes the friction of international subscription management.
Why host in Rwanda vs. offshore?
How local Rwanda providers, offshore cloud, and Megabit Cloud compare.
| Factor | Other Rwanda hosts | Offshore (EU / USA) | Megabit Cloud Rwanda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server location | Rwanda or East Africa (varies) | EU or USA | Kigali, Rwanda |
| Rwanda Data Protection Law 058/2021 | ⚠ Varies, depends on provider contracts | ⚠ Cross-border transfer rules apply | ✓ By default, data never leaves Rwanda |
| Latency within Rwanda | 5–30 ms | 120–280 ms | < 5 ms (Kigali AZ) |
| RwF billing | ✓ Some providers | ✗ USD or EUR only | ✓ |
| MTN Mobile Money | ✓ Some providers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Airtel Money Rwanda | ✓ Some providers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Enterprise SLA (99.99%+) | ⚠ Depends on provider | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1 Tbps+ DDoS mitigation | ✗ Not standard | Varies | ✓ Included on all plans |
| Own network backbone (ASN) | ✗ Third-party transit | ✗ | ✓ AS203905 |
| KIGALI-IX peering | ✗ Varies | ✗ | ✓ |
| RDB-registered local vendor | ✓ Some providers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free website migration | Varies | Varies | ✓ Included |
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft 365 available for Rwandan businesses?
Yes. Megabit Cloud provides Microsoft 365 licences to businesses in Rwanda, billed in RWF with local payment options. You get the full suite including Teams, Outlook, and 1TB OneDrive.
Can I migrate from Gmail to Microsoft 365?
Yes. Our team handles the full migration, emails, contacts, and calendar entries, from Gmail or any other provider to Microsoft 365. Migration is included at no extra cost.
Is there an annual commitment?
No. Megabit Cloud bills Microsoft 365 monthly. Add or remove users as your team changes without penalty.
What is the difference between Microsoft 365 and Business Email?
Business Email is Megabit Cloud's own email platform, lighter and more reliable. Microsoft 365 includes the full Office desktop apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams for video meetings, and 1TB OneDrive. Choose Microsoft 365 if your team needs the Office apps or Teams.
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