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Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Rwanda
There are over 230 travel eSIM brands available for use in Rwanda, and there are over 6800 prepaid data plans. With a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that suits their needs.
Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans for Rwanda. ESIM.DOG, Earth Esim, Roamify, and ASIMGO each have unlimited data options ranging in validity from 1 to 30 days. All of these plans allow tethering but note that the speed may be throttled: ESIM.DOG caps speeds at 384 kbps or 1 Mbps depending on the plan, Earth Esim limits at about 1 Mbps, ASIMGO allows up to 5 Mbps before throttling, and Roamify’s specific speed limit is not listed but is also subject to throttling. The overall price range for these unlimited data plans goes from as low as $3.30 USD to as high as $351.81 USD.
Rwanda's mobile telecommunications sector is primarily served by two major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs):
MTN Rwanda: A subsidiary of the multinational MTN Group, MTN Rwanda offers a comprehensive range of mobile services, including voice, data, and value-added services.
Airtel Rwanda: Part of Bharti Airtel, Airtel Rwanda provides mobile voice and data services, catering to both prepaid and postpaid customers.
Both operators have recently launched their own 4G LTE networks, enhancing high-speed data access across the country.
Additionally, Korea Telecom Rwanda Networks (KTRN) operates as a wholesale provider, supplying 4G LTE infrastructure to other telecom companies in Rwanda.
Rwanda does not have Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs); therefore, all mobile services are provided directly by these MNOs.
Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS support for Rwanda are available from several providers on eSIMDB, including GlobaleSIM, JamboSim, ESIM.DOG, Megaroam, Esimtofly, and LinkeSIM, as well as a range of other operators that offer similar services. These plans generally deliver a local‑looking phone number, but the dialing code is usually that of another country: most use +1 (the North American number format) or +33 (France), while a single provider, RedEx eSIM, offers a genuine Rwanda local number with the +250 dialing code. All listed plans support inbound and outbound voice and SMS, with voice included for every telephony‑enabled package and SMS either inbound only or both inbound and outbound depending on the provider.
Prices for Rwanda‑specific eSIMs start as low as $6 for a 1 GB, 7‑day data plan and rise to around $100 for larger data allowances and longer validity periods (up to 365 days). Validity ranges vary from one‑to‑two‑week data bundles to extended 180‑ and 365‑day packages. Travelers can choose a plan that matches their data needs and calling preferences, keeping in mind that any foreign‑country number may display as a non‑local call in Rwanda’s network.
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