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Unlimited data eSIM plans for Malawi are offered by several providers. Roamify offers unlimited data for 1 to 15 days at prices ranging from $10.00 to $90.00 USD; the plan allows tethering, though speeds may be throttled. Yesim provides unlimited data valid for 1 to 30 days, costing between $11.63 and $84.87 USD and also permitting tethering with possible speed throttling. Yoho Mobile supplies unlimited data for 1 to 30 days, with a price range of $15.69 to $449.07 USD; this plan allows tethering, may throttle speed, and limits it to 5 Mbps. The overall price span for available unlimited options thus falls roughly between $10 and $450 USD.
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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