Used Voye while traveling in africa, had bad experience regarding the roaming operators, connectivity, speed, etc, comparing to other travel companions that used other esims with similar prices.

Dec 22, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Tanzania, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Tanzania offers more than 120 travel eSIM brands and more than 2, 900 prepaid data plans, a wide variety of options that make it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Tanzania?

Unlimited data eSIM plans are available for travelers heading to Tanzania from several providers. Roamify offers unlimited data for 1‑15 days, with prices ranging from $5.50 to $90.00, and the plan may include speed throttling while allowing tethering over 5G. Truely supplies unlimited data for 1‑30 days at a price tier of $9.90 to $151.07, also permitting tethering and flagging possible speed reductions on the 5G network. Yoho Mobile provides an unlimited option for 1‑30 days, costing between $15.69 and $449.07; this plan limits maximum speed to 5 Mbps, allows tethering, and may experience throttling. Yesim offers unlimited data for 1‑15 days from $17.72 to $116.97, similarly allowing tethering with potential speed throttling on 5G. In summary, the available unlimited data plans cover a price spectrum from roughly $5.50 to $449.07, with most providers mentioning that speeds can be throttled and some imposing explicit speed caps such as Yoho Mobile’s 5 Mbps limit.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Tanzania?

Vodacom Tanzania: "A leading telecommunications company offering extensive coverage and a range of services across the country."
Tigo Tanzania: "Provides widespread network coverage and various mobile services to customers nationwide."
Airtel Tanzania: "Offers comprehensive mobile services with significant network reach throughout Tanzania."
Halotel: "Delivers mobile services with a focus on expanding coverage in rural and underserved areas."
TTCL (Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation Limited): "The state-owned operator providing mobile and fixed-line services across the nation."

Tanzania does not have a significant presence of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Tanzania?

Travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS capabilities are available for Tanzania. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Roamify, LinkeSIM, and TravelKon offer plans ranging from 1GB to 20GB of data, with validity periods from 7 days to 365 days and prices starting around $4.00 USD and extending to about $105.00 USD. All offered plans allow inbound and outbound voice calls, and most include inbound and outbound SMS support.

The phone numbers that come with these plans are not local Tanzania numbers. GlobaleSIM provides a number with dialing code +1, while Roamify, LinkeSIM, and TravelKon use +33, which is the foreign dialing code for France. Travelers using these eSIMs will therefore have a foreign-number phone line and will receive SMS and calls through that international number.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: February 27, 2026