Works in Kigali
Kigali is where most visitors to Rwanda head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Airtel.
Rwanda eSIM
6 plansInstant delivery
7 days
15 days
30 days
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Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Rwanda
- Airtel
- Technology
- 3G/4G
- Routed via
- Singapore
- 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 Rwanda
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Rwanda, 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 Rwanda
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.
Rwanda travel data guide
A Rwanda eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Rwanda that you install before you fly. Plans in Rwanda run on Airtel, on 3G/4G. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 6 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 20 GB, validity from 7 to 30 days, and prices start at $9.99. 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 Africa eSIM covers Rwanda and 20 other countries on one plan, from $8.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Rwanda, 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 Rwanda from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Rwanda FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Rwanda?
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 Rwanda, 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 Rwanda?
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.
Are there unlimited data plans for Rwanda?
No. All six Rwanda plans are fixed, from 1 GB to 20 GB. They run at full speed until the data is used. Because every Rwanda plan supports top up, you can add more data instead of relying on an unlimited plan.
What is the shortest plan for Rwanda?
The shortest Rwanda plan is 1 GB valid for 7 days. There are no plans for a single day or a weekend, so a short visit uses the 7 day plan and simply leaves some days unused.
Is 5 GB enough for two weeks in Rwanda?
For most travellers, yes. 5 GB over two weeks in Rwanda covers maps, messaging, bookings and photo sharing. The plan is valid for 30 days. If you use more than expected, you can top up, since all Rwanda plans support it.
When does my Rwanda plan start?
The plan starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Rwanda. Installing it at home beforehand does not use any days. The 7, 15 or 30 days are counted from that first connection.
Which network will my phone show in Rwanda?
Your phone should show Airtel, the operator our Rwanda plans use. It is listed as a 4G network and the plans are labelled 3G/4G. If no network appears, check that data roaming is on for the eSIM line.
How do I top up my Rwanda eSIM?
Top up is supported on all Rwanda plans and is added to the eSIM you already have, so nothing is reinstalled. You need to be online to buy it. Do it while you still have some data, or on hotel WiFi.
Does the Rwanda eSIM work in Uganda?
No, Rwanda plans work in Rwanda only. For a trip that includes Uganda, the Africa plan lists both countries, as well as Kenya and Tanzania, and works on one eSIM.
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.
