Find the best eSIM for Burundi

There are 7 travel eSIM providers and more than 100 prepaid data plans available in Burundi. While the selection is somewhat limited, travelers can still choose a plan that matches their needs.

Unlimited data eSIM plans are not currently available for Burundi. Travelers should consider their expected data consumption for activities such as streaming, browsing, and social media, and choose a plan with an appropriate data allowance that exceeds those needs.

In Burundi, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) providing mobile services are:

• Lumitel: Operated by Viettel Burundi, Lumitel offers extensive coverage across the country, including 4G/LTE services in major urban areas.

• Econet Burundi: Formerly known as Econet Leo, this operator provides a range of services, including voice, data, and mobile money.

• Smart Mobile: A newer entrant in the market, Smart Mobile offers various mobile services, including internet access.

• ONAMOB: A state-owned operator focusing on voice and data services, with ongoing efforts to expand its network infrastructure.

These MNOs own and operate their network infrastructure, ensuring nationwide coverage and a variety of mobile services.

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and support for SMS are available for Burundi. The provider listed in the eSIMDB data, GlobaleSIM, offers a range of packages from 1 GB to 20 GB, with validity periods spanning 7 days to 30 days and prices between $8.50 USD and $261.00 USD.

These plans give you a US‑dialing code phone number (+1) that allows inbound and outbound voice calls and inbound SMS; however, the number is not local to Burundi. Travelers can use the provided number to receive messages and make calls, but the telephone service is based on the foreign dialing code, while local data usage is supported on the Burundi network.