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Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans for Malawi Roamify, Yesim and Yo Mobile all have unlimited data options, each available for a period of 1 to 30 days. Prices vary: Roamify’s plans start at about $10 and can reach $90, Yesim offers plans from roughly $12 up to $115, and Yoho Mobile’s unlimited packages range from about $16 to more than $440. All three allow tethering, but the data may be throttled after a certain usage threshold; Yoho Mobile also imposes a speed limit of 5 Mbps. Travelers can compare these options and choose the one that best matches their budget and data needs.
In Malawi, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are:
Airtel Malawi: A subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, offering extensive mobile services including voice, data, and mobile money solutions.
Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM): A local operator providing a range of mobile services such as voice, data, and enterprise solutions.
Access Communications: A local telecommunications company offering mobile voice and data services, focusing on connectivity for local communities.
Malawi Telecommunications Limited (MTL): An ICT company providing mobile services, including voice and data plans, with a focus on fixed-line services.
Additionally, new entrants like Malcel and Nyasa Mobile are set to enter the market, aiming to enhance competition and expand service offerings.
Malawi does not have Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs); therefore, travel eSIMs typically operate on the infrastructure of the major MNOs listed above.
Yes, travel eSIM plans that provide a phone number and inbound SMS are available for Malawi. The only provider listed in the database is GlobaleSIM, which offers a range of data‑only plans with voice and SMS support. All of these plans use the United States dialing code +1, so the phone number is not a local Malawi number. Prices start around $7 for a 1 GB, 7‑day bundle and rise to about $67 for a 20 GB, 30‑day bundle, with validity periods ranging from 7 to 30 days. The plans allow inbound and outbound voice calls and receive SMS, though outbound text messaging is not listed.
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