Airalo eSIM Data Plans for Malawi

Airalo does not provide an unlimited data eSIM plan for Malawi. Travelers who need data in Malawi can select from fixed‑data packages. For instance, the Shire Mobile 10‑GB plan offers 10GB for 30 days at $49.00 USD, and the Shire Mobile 5‑GB plan delivers 5GB for 30 days at $32.00 USD. These fixed‑data plans are typically more economical unless a user requires data that exceeds the available package allowances.

Airalo does not offer an eSIM plan for Malawi that includes a local phone number or the ability to send or receive SMS. The provider’s Malawi eSIM offerings are data‑only, so travelers can connect to the internet via 4G or 5G without a native telephony service.

If voice or messaging is needed, users can rely on VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage, which function over a data connection and do not require a separate phone number or SMS capability.

Airalo provides a total of seven apps for travelers heading to Malawi: five single‑country plans and two multi‑country packages. The single‑country offerings typically give a fixed data amount—usually between 1 GB and 10 GB—valid for 7 to 30 days and priced between about $8 and $59. The multi‑country packages bundle the same data ranges but cover additional neighbouring regions, offering similar validity and price ranges. This spread gives travelers a range of options, from small, short‑term data bundles to broader regional packages, all within the same price and data bracket.