Tanzania eSIM guide
2 networks · 11 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Airtel 4G, Halotel 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $2.20/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $17.99
- 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 | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $17.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $13.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $22.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $13.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $22.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $43.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $22.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $43.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $98.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Tanzania
The Tanzania eSIM connects to Airtel and Halotel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Tanzania
- DAR Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere
- JRO Kilimanjaro International
- ZNZ Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume
- 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 Tanzania.
City guides in Tanzania
About unlimited in Tanzania
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Tanzania?
These regional eSIMs include Tanzania. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Tanzania eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $22.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $6.99 | $0.47 | $3.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $3.00 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $13.99 | $0.47 | $2.80 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $22.99 | $0.77 | $2.30 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $43.99 | $1.47 | $2.20 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $17.99 | $6.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $25.99 | $5.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $35.99 | $5.14 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $37.99 | $3.80 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $98.99 | $3.30 | No cap |
Questions about Tanzania
Which networks does the Tanzania eSIM use?
The Tanzania eSIM connects to Airtel and Halotel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Tanzania?
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 $13.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Tanzania?
Yes, from $17.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
The main international airports are Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere (DAR), Kilimanjaro International (JRO), Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume (ZNZ).
Does a regional eSIM cover Tanzania?
Yes. Africa Safari, Africa and Global include Tanzania. The smallest, Africa Safari, covers 3 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.