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There are unlimited data eSIM options available for travelers in Malawi. Roamify, Yesim and Yoho Mobile each offer plans with no data cap, allowing tethering though speeds may be throttled; Yoho additionally limits speed to roughly 5 Mbps. The price range for these unlimited packages spans from about $10 for a short‑term plan to roughly $449 for longer‑term, high‑volume options. Selecting the provider and validity period that best matches the length of stay and expected data usage will help ensure sufficient connectivity throughout the trip.
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.
Travel eSIM plans that provide a phone number and SMS for Malawi are offered by GlobaleSIM. These plans come in a range of data caps from 1 GB to 20 GB and validity periods from 7 days to 30 days, with prices starting at about $7 and going up to roughly $57. Each plan includes an inbound and outbound voice capability and inbound SMS, but the phone number is delivered with the dialing code +1, which is not Malawi’s local code (+265).
Because the number is not local to Malawi, travelers who require a locally based number would need to look for other options or rely on data‑only eSIMs and use VoIP services such as WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage to communicate over the data connection.
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