Works in Bamako
Bamako is where most visitors to Mali head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Orange and Malitel.
Mali eSIM
2 plansInstant delivery5G where available
7 days
15 days
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Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Mali
- Orange and Malitel
- 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 Mali
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Mali, 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 Mali
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.
Mali travel data guide
A Mali eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Mali that you install before you fly. Plans in Mali run on Orange and Malitel, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 2 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 3 GB, validity from 7 to 15 days, and prices start at $10.99. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Global eSIM covers Mali and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Mali, 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 Mali from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Mali FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Mali?
It connects wherever Orange and Malitel have signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Mali, not at purchase. The plan selected above (1 GB) runs for 7 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 Mali?
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.
How many eSIM plans are there for Mali?
There are two plans for Mali: 1 GB valid for 7 days and 3 GB valid for 15 days. Both allow hotspot and both can be topped up. No unlimited plan is sold for Mali at the moment.
Is 3 GB enough for two weeks in Mali?
3 GB is enough for two weeks in Mali if you use it for messages, maps and email and keep video for WiFi. If you run short, you can top up the same eSIM. That makes the 3 GB plan a safe start for most visitors.
Is there an unlimited eSIM for Mali?
No, we do not have an unlimited plan for Mali. The two plans are fixed at 1 GB and 3 GB. Heavy users should start with 3 GB and top up as needed, since every Mali plan supports it.
When do the 7 or 15 days start?
They start when the eSIM first connects to a network in Mali. Buying the plan or installing it at home does not start the period. You can prepare everything before departure and lose no days.
Which line should I use for data once I land in Mali?
Set the eSIM as your mobile data line and switch on data roaming for it. Leave your home SIM active for calls and texts, with its data roaming switched off. The phone should then find Orange or Malitel within a minute or two.
How does top up work on a Mali eSIM?
A top up adds data to the eSIM you already installed. It applies to the same line, with no new QR code to scan. Every Mali plan supports this, which is useful because the plans themselves are small.
Can I use hotspot in Mali?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on both Mali plans. Be careful with it, because a laptop uses data far faster than a phone. With only 1 GB or 3 GB to spend, keep hotspot sessions short.
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.