Works in Nouakchott
Nouakchott is where most visitors to Mauritania head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Mattel.
Mauritania eSIM
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 3 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 Mauritania
- Mattel
- Technology
- 3G/4G
- Routed via
- United Kingdom
- 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 Mauritania
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Mauritania, 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 Mauritania
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.
Mauritania travel data guide
A Mauritania eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Mauritania that you install before you fly. Plans in Mauritania run on Mattel, on 3G/4G. 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 20 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 Mauritania, 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 Mauritania from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Mauritania FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Mauritania?
It connects wherever Mattel 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 Mauritania, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 30 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 Mauritania?
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.
Which network does the Mauritania eSIM use?
The Mauritania eSIM uses Mattel, which is listed as 4G on our plans. All Mauritania plans are labelled 3G/4G. It is the only network on these plans, so the phone connects to it automatically.
Is there a 20 GB plan for Mauritania?
Yes, the largest fixed plan for Mauritania is 20 GB valid for 30 days. It is aimed at long stays and shared use. Smaller monthly plans hold 3 GB, 5 GB or 10 GB.
Does the Mauritania eSIM work across the border?
No, Mauritania plans work in Mauritania only, and none of our regional plans includes the country. If you are driving on to a neighbouring country, buy that country's plan before you lose signal.
When does the plan start counting?
A Mauritania plan starts counting from the first time the eSIM connects to a network in Mauritania. The date you buy or install it doesn't matter, so you can prepare weeks ahead.
Can I install the eSIM without WiFi?
You need some internet connection to download it, and WiFi is the practical option. Install your Mauritania eSIM before you leave home, since finding good WiFi on arrival is not something to depend on.
Can I hotspot from my phone in Mauritania?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on every Mauritania plan. If two travellers share one phone's data for a month, the 10 GB or 20 GB plan is the sensible size.
Why is my unlimited plan slow in the evening?
You have probably used the day's full speed amount, which is 1 GB or 3 GB depending on your Mauritania plan. After that it runs at up to 1 Mbps and goes back to full speed the following day.
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.