Works in Antananarivo
Antananarivo is where most visitors to Madagascar head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Airtel.
Madagascar eSIM
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Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Madagascar
- Airtel
- Technology
- 4G/LTE
- Routed via
- Not stated
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Not 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 Madagascar
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Madagascar, 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 Madagascar
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.
Madagascar travel data guide
A Madagascar eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Madagascar that you install before you fly. Plans in Madagascar run on Airtel, on 4G/LTE. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 32 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 50 GB, validity from 3 to 30 days, and prices start at $8.99. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. These plans do not offer top ups, so buy a new plan if you run low.
Visiting more than one country? The Africa eSIM covers Madagascar and 20 other countries on one plan, from $8.99. The Global eSIM covers Madagascar and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Madagascar, 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. Travel data in Madagascar from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Madagascar FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Madagascar?
It connects wherever Airtel 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 Madagascar, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 3 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 Madagascar?
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.
What is the smallest eSIM for Madagascar?
The smallest eSIM for Madagascar is 1 GB valid for 7 days. There is also 2 GB valid for 15 days. Both suit travellers who rely on hotel WiFi and only want data for maps and messages.
Is 10 GB enough for two weeks in Madagascar?
For most travellers, yes. 10 GB over 15 days in Madagascar allows daily maps, messaging, browsing and some video. Since these plans cannot be topped up, choose 20 GB if you plan to hotspot a laptop.
What network type do the Madagascar plans use?
The Madagascar plans are sold as 4G/LTE on Airtel, the only operator listed for them. Newer phones work fine and simply connect on 4G. We do not quote speeds, since they depend on signal and how busy the network is.
How far ahead can I install the Madagascar eSIM?
As far ahead as you like. The plan does not start at purchase or installation. Its days begin when the eSIM first connects to a network in Madagascar, so install it at home on WiFi.
What do I need to check on my phone before buying?
Check that it supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. The compatible devices page lists supported models. A locked phone rejects any eSIM that is not from its own carrier, including this one.
Can I add data when my Madagascar plan runs out?
Not to the same eSIM, because top up is not offered on Madagascar plans. You would buy a new plan and install it as a second eSIM over WiFi. Choosing a larger size at the start avoids this.
Can I use hotspot on a Madagascar eSIM?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on all Madagascar plans. The data a connected device uses comes out of your fixed allowance, so a larger plan is the sensible choice if you intend to share.
How do I top up if I run low?
The plan selected above does not offer top ups. Buy a new plan from this page instead and install it as a second eSIM.
