eSIMCard eSIM Data Plans for Botswana

eSIMCard does not provide a truly unlimited data plan for Botswana. The plans that carry “Unlimited” in their name actually allow a fixed amount of high‑speed data—1 GB or 2 GB for a single day, or 1 GB/day up to 10 days—after which the connection is throttled to 500 kbps or 2000 kbps.
For travelers who need more data, eSIMCard sells fixed‑data plans such as a 20 GB plan valid for 31 days (priced $22.70 USD) or a 10 GB plan valid for 30 days (priced $88.63 USD). These plans offer larger data allowances and may be more cost‑effective for heavy users.

eSIMCard does not provide a phone number or SMS capability for Botswana. The provider only sells data‑only eSIM plans for this destination, so travelers will not be able to receive or send traditional text messages or make regular voice calls with a local number.

Because no phone number is included, travelers can use VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage to make calls and send messages over the data connection that the eSIM offers. These apps rely on internet data, not the local telephony network, to function.

eSIMCard offers 16 single‑country plans and 2 multi‑country plans for Botswana. Prices range from $8.57 to $346.70, while data caps span 1 GB to 20 GB. Across its portfolio, 8 plans provide a daily data cap that resets every day, whereas 10 plans deliver a fixed data amount that stays available until it is fully used. Some provisions allow tethering and include speed reduction options of 500 or 2 000 kbps to manage data consumption.