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Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Zambia
Zambia offers more than 160 travel eSIM providers and over 4 000 prepaid data plans. With so many plans available, travelers enjoy a wide variety of options, making it easy to find an eSIM that suits their needs.
Unlimited data eSIM options are available for Zambia through several providers. Truely offers unlimited data with validity periods from one to thirty days at prices ranging from about $6.32 to $151.07 USD; the service permits tethering, but speeds may be throttled after a certain threshold. Roamify provides similar unlimited data plans, also valid for 1 to 30 days, with pricing between roughly $9.80 and $268.29 USD, and notes that tethering is allowed while some speed throttling can occur. Yesim offers unlimited data for a single day at a price between $27.44 and $50.30 USD, allowing tethering but subject to potential speed restrictions. All three carriers use 5G networks. These represent the main options for travelers seeking unlimited data while visiting Zambia.
Zambia's mobile telecommunications sector is served by several major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs):
MTN Zambia: A subsidiary of the South African-based MTN Group, offering a comprehensive range of mobile services, including 2G, 3G, and 4G data services.
Airtel Zambia: Part of the Indian multinational Bharti Airtel, providing extensive mobile services such as 2G, 3G, and 4G data services.
Zamtel: A state-owned telecommunications company offering various mobile services, including 2G, 3G, and 4G data services.
ZedMobile: Launched in December 2022 by Beeline Telecoms, ZedMobile is a Zambian-owned operator aiming to expand its network coverage and services.
Zambia does not have Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs); therefore, all mobile services are provided directly by these MNOs.
Travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS service are available for Zambia from several providers. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, ESIM.DOG, JamboSim, RoameSIM, RedEx eSIM and Airhub offer plans that give you inbound voice, outbound SMS or both, and cover validity periods from 7 days up to 365 days, with starting prices from about $6.00 USD.
All of these plans use a phone number that can be called from anywhere, though the dialing code differs. GlobaleSIM and most other options use the U.S. code +1, and the French code +33 or British code +44, so the number is foreign to Zambia. Only RedEx eSIM uses Zambia’s local code +260, giving you a native Zambia phone number; every plan provides SMS support (inbound only, outbound only or both).
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