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Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Malawi
Malawi offers more than 120 travel eSIM providers and over 2600 prepaid data plans. The extensive selection provides a wide variety of options, enabling travelers to find a plan that fits their needs.
Unlimited data eSIM plans are available for travelers heading to Malawi. Providers offering such plans include Roamify, Yesim, and Yoho Mobile. All three allow tethering, though the speed may be throttled; Yoho Mobile additionally imposes a 5 Mbps speed limit. Prices for unlimited data range broadly from as low as $10.00 up to about $441.22 USD, depending on the provider and validity period chosen.
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 include a phone number and SMS service for Malawi are available through GlobaleSIM. These plans provide an international phone number with the dialing code +1, allowing inbound and outbound voice calls and inbound SMS messages. Because the dialing code is not Malawi’s local code (+265), the numbers are not local Malawi numbers but foreign numbers that can be used while traveling. Prices and validity vary: the cheapest options start at $7.00 USD for 7‑day plans with 1 GB of data, while larger plans up to 20 GB are offered for 30 days at about $57.00 USD. All listed GlobaleSIM offerings include inbound voice and SMS, and outbound voice, making them suitable for travelers who need a functional phone number and SMS capability while in Malawi.
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