Works in Banjul
Banjul is where most visitors to Gambia head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Africell.
Gambia eSIM
16 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
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15 days
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 2 GB. After that the plan keeps working at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Gambia
- Africell
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- United States
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for Gambia
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Gambia, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Gambia
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Gambia travel data guide
A Gambia eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Gambia that you install before you fly. Plans in Gambia run on Africell, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 16 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $18.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Gambia, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Gambia from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Gambia FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Gambia?
It connects wherever Africell has signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Gambia, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 15 days from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Gambia?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Is a 30 day unlimited plan better than 10 GB for Gambia?
Over a month in Gambia the unlimited plan gives much more data in total, but only 1 GB or 2 GB at full speed on any one day. The 10 GB fixed plan has no daily limit. Pick fixed if your use is uneven.
Does the Gambia eSIM also work in Senegal?
No, the Gambia eSIM works in Gambia only. There is no regional plan here that includes Gambia. If your trip crosses into Senegal, you need a separate eSIM for Senegal, which you can install before you leave home too.
Do I get a Gambian phone number?
No, there is no phone number with the eSIM for Gambia. It carries data only. Your normal SIM stays active for calls and texts, and apps such as WhatsApp keep using the number you registered them with.
Do the days start when I buy the plan?
No. The days start when the eSIM first connects to a network in Gambia. You can buy and install weeks ahead. Keep the line switched off until you arrive so that nothing connects earlier than you intend.
Will my phone work with the Gambia eSIM?
It will if the phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. Check the model on the compatible devices page. If you bought the phone on a contract, ask the carrier whether it is locked before you order.
Can I use hotspot in Gambia?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on all Gambia plans. On an unlimited plan the shared data counts toward the 1 GB or 2 GB daily amount. On a fixed plan it comes out of the allowance, and a laptop will drain it fast.
What if I run out of data in Gambia?
If your Gambia plan supports top up, add data to the same eSIM. Top up is offered on some plans only, and the plan card shows which. Otherwise, buy another plan and install it over hotel WiFi.
How do I top up if I run low?
Open My eSIMs, pick this eSIM and choose a top up. It goes onto the same eSIM, so there is no new QR code to scan.