Zambia eSIM guide
1 network · 2 data plans from $11.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Airtel 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 2 GB · 15 days · $11.99
- Best per GB
- 3 GB · 30 days · $5.33/GB
- 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 | $11.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $11.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $15.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $11.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $15.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $15.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $15.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $15.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $15.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $15.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $15.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $15.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Zambia
The Zambia eSIM connects to Airtel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Zambia
- LUN Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda
- LVI Livingstone Harry Mwanga Nkumbula
- 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 Zambia.
City guides in Zambia
Visiting more than Zambia?
These regional eSIMs include Zambia. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Zambia eSIM pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $15.99.
All 2 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB · 15 days | $11.99 | $0.80 | $6.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $15.99 | $0.53 | $5.33 |
Questions about Zambia
Which networks does the Zambia eSIM use?
The Zambia eSIM connects to Airtel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Zambia?
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 3 GB · 30 days for $15.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Zambia?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 3 GB · 30 days for $15.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Zambia 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 Zambia?
The main international airports are Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda (LUN), Livingstone Harry Mwanga Nkumbula (LVI).
Does a regional eSIM cover Zambia?
Yes. Africa and Global include Zambia. 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.