Rwanda eSIM guide
1 network · 9 data plans from $5.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Tigo Ruwanda 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $5.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 30 days · $3.50/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $29.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $5.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $9.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $19.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $9.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $19.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $34.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $19.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $34.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $34.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $34.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $34.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $34.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Rwanda
The Rwanda eSIM connects to Tigo Ruwanda. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Rwanda
- KGL Kigali International
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Rwanda.
About unlimited in Rwanda
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Rwanda?
These regional eSIMs include Rwanda. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Rwanda eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $34.99.
All 9 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $5.99 | $0.86 | $5.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $9.99 | $0.67 | $5.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $12.99 | $0.43 | $4.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $19.99 | $0.67 | $4.00 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $34.99 | $1.17 | $3.50 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $29.99 | $10.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $42.99 | $8.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $52.99 | $7.57 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $75.99 | $7.60 | No cap |
Questions about Rwanda
Which networks does the Rwanda eSIM use?
The Rwanda eSIM connects to Tigo Ruwanda. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Rwanda?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $19.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Rwanda?
Yes, from $29.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Rwanda plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Rwanda?
The main international airports are Kigali International (KGL).
Does a regional eSIM cover Rwanda?
Yes. Africa and Global include Rwanda. The smallest, Africa, covers 36 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.