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There are over 100 travel eSIM providers and over 2000 prepaid data plans available for use in Uganda. This wide variety of options makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.
Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans that can be used in Uganda. The options include Truely, Roamify, Yesim, and Yoho Mobile. All of these plans provide full data access for 1 to 30 days (Roamify’s maximum validity is 15 days), and most allow tethering, though speeds may be throttled. Yoho Mobile distinguishes itself with an explicit 5 Mbps speed limit. Prices for these unlimited plans range from roughly $7.92 up to $449.07 USD, with the exact amount depending on the provider, validity period, and network coverage.
MTN Uganda: The largest telecom company in Uganda, offering extensive network coverage and a wide range of services, including voice, data, and mobile money.
Airtel Uganda: A major telecommunications provider known for its comprehensive mobile services, including voice, data, and financial solutions, with significant market presence.
Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL): A state-owned enterprise providing various telecommunications services, including mobile voice and data, with a focus on national coverage.
Africell Uganda: A telecommunications operator offering mobile voice and data services, recognized for competitive pricing and growing network coverage.
Smile Communications Uganda: Specializes in 4G LTE services, focusing on high-speed internet and data solutions for consumers and businesses.
In Uganda, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) provide mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. One such MVNO is Lycamobile, which operates in partnership with Tangerine Limited. It's important to note that most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) rather than MVNOs.
Yes. There are travel eSIM plans that provide a phone number and support for voice calls and SMS when you visit Uganda. These options are offered by GlobaleSIM and Roamify and feature numbers with the dialing code +1, which enable inbound and outbound voice calls and inbound SMS; many plans also allow outbound SMS, and some include additional outgoing call limits.
Because the dialing code is +1 rather than Uganda’s own +256, the phone numbers are not local Ugandan numbers. Prices for these plans start around $7 for a 1 GB, 7‑day package and can extend to more than $100 for 20 GB over 365 days, with validity periods ranging from 7 days up to a year. The data is delivered via 3G or 4G networks as specified in each plan.
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