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?

There are around 100 travel eSIM providers and about 2, 200 prepaid data plans available for Tanzania, giving travelers a wide variety of options to choose from.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Tanzania?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Tanzania exist and are offered by several providers. Roamify, Truely, Yesim and Yoho Mobile all list unlimited data packages that can be used in Tanzania. All of these plans allow tethering, but the data speed may be throttled once usage thresholds are reached; Yoho Mobile also applies a fixed speed limit of 5 Mbps. The price range for these unlimited options starts around $5.50 for the shortest‑validity Roamify plan and can go up to approximately $449.07 for the longer‑validity Yoho Mobile plan, with most plans falling between $10 and $50. Travelers should review the specific validity periods, network types (4G, 3G, LTE, or 5G where available) and any other features before selecting a plan to ensure it fits their data needs and coverage expectations.

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?

Tanzania eSIM plans that provide a phone number and SMS are offered by GlobaleSIM and Roamify. Both providers give inbound and outbound voice calls. GlobaleSIM plans allow only inbound SMS, while Roamify plans allow inbound and outbound SMS. All of the plans use dialing codes that are not the local Tanzanian code (+255); GlobaleSIM uses +1, and one Roamify plan uses +33, so the numbers are foreign rather than local Tanzanian numbers.

The available plans start with 1 GB of data for 7 days at about $4.00 USD and extend to 20 GB of data for 365 days at about $105.00 USD. Validity periods range from 7 days up to 365 days, giving travelers a variety of options while retaining a non‑local phone number with voice and SMS capability.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: December 8, 2025