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eSIM Tanzania: Prepaid Data Plans
Tanzania eSIM plans start at $4.49 for 1 GB; our top plan for Tanzania alone is 10 GB for 30 days at $24.99 (Airalo), the top multi-country one 20 GB at $43.99 (5 countries). Here a multi-country plan costs less per GB than any plan for Tanzania alone (32 plans from 6 vetted providers). Prices updated ·
Tanzania eSIM at a glance
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Choose your travel eSIM and manage it in the MobiMatter app.
Networks used by Tanzania eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for Tanzania?
The cheapest Tanzania eSIM on MobiMatter is a plan for Tanzania alone: $4.49 for 1 GB, valid for 7 days. Prices come live from 6 vetted providers and change often; the price on this page is the current one.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Tanzania?
For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Tanzania plans start at $4.49 for 1 GB, and the longest lasts 365 days, which suits long stays and repeat visits. If your home plan already covers Tanzania at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Tanzania eSIMs use?
Tanzania eSIMs on MobiMatter run on 4 networks: Airtel, Halotel, Vodacom, and Yas. Airtel carries the most plans (23 plans). Each plan names its network, so you choose your carrier before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for Tanzania?
For Tanzania alone, our top plan right now is 10 GB for 30 days at $24.99 from Airalo. If Tanzania is one stop of several, the top multi-country plan is 20 GB for 30 days at $43.99 from OlamGo, covering 5 countries. If price per GB is all that matters, the lowest right now is $1.80 per GB, with 50 GB for 180 days.
How much data do I need for a week in Tanzania?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest Tanzania plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $14.99.
Do Tanzania eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
Tanzania plans currently run on 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
Does a Tanzania eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Tanzania plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.
Will my phone work with a Tanzania eSIM?
Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except most models sold in mainland China and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao.
Can I keep my own SIM and WhatsApp while using a Tanzania eSIM?
Yes. Your eSIM and your main SIM can be active at the same time. Use the eSIM for mobile data with data roaming on for that line, and turn data roaming off on your home SIM to avoid charges. WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
Get your eSIM by email within seconds.
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your Tanzania eSIM from MobiMatter
All your eSIMs in one app
Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 32 plans from 6 vetted providers with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
What our customers say
5.0
I used it for the first time with my wife during our trip to Japan and Korea, and I didn't experience any connection problems. The internet was fast enough in both Japan and Korea, and I was satisfied with the app. I recommend it.
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DDinçer Altınok
Play Store5.0
Best price guaranteed! Instant activation! The package I chose worked in four countries without any problems, three of them in the non-SEE area.
SSebastian Petra
Play Store5.0
I faced some issues today with my eSIM, and they fixed it at the same time. I used this application on all my trips and they are great. By the way, they have very competitive prices
AAnssam d
App Store5.0
Super and affordable, they also help directly with problems.
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UUstababaGS
App Store5.0
The help desk / support centre were excellent when my inexperience with esims was showing. They helped me through everything and the esim worked exceptionally well in my destinations. Great value too.
BBilly Cosgriff
Play Store5.0
Really great esim app, bought fee esims via MobiMatter and they were awesome. Also big shoutout to their support team they respond in seconds! Keep up the good work.
AAlexBatar
App Store5.0
best deal I could find for short term of data in the usa
MMarc Kaplan (BobTeatow)
Play Store5.0
"Before every trip, my internet solution is definitely Mobimatter. It has never let me down. I once found myself without internet in the middle of a trip with another brand. Now, I don't take any chances; I stick to what I know."
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DDaphne1962
App Store5.0
Excellent app! Very easy to use, convenient, and user-friendly. Everything works smoothly. Highly recommended!
AAlex Levitsky
Play Store5.0
Easy and excellent rates for Turkey. I recommend it and I'll buy it again.
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FFrançois Delpierre
Play Store5.0
I had an issue with my eSIM and the customer service team was amazing. Super responsive, patient and were able to resolve my issue. I was worried when my eSIM wasn’t working I would get ghosted, but within a few hours I was emailing back and forth with their support team.
HHana jaha
App Store5.0
I bought the eSIM for a holiday in Tibet. Everything was great; with the integrated VPN I was able to access all the sites that are normally blocked in China (Google, WhatsApp, etc.).
PPeter Paulus
Play Store