Works in Kampala
Kampala is where most visitors to Uganda head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Airtel.
Uganda eSIM
9 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
7 days
15 days
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1 day
3 days
7 days
15 days
30 days
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Unlimited plans run at full speed up to 3 GB a day, then at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Uganda
- 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 Uganda
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Uganda, 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 Uganda
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.
Uganda travel data guide
A Uganda eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Uganda that you install before you fly. Plans in Uganda run on Airtel, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 9 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 3 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $9.99. 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.
Visiting more than one country? The Africa eSIM covers Uganda and 20 other countries on one plan, from $8.99. The Global eSIM covers Uganda and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Uganda, 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 Uganda from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Uganda FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Uganda?
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 Uganda, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 1 day 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 Uganda?
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 there a 30 day fixed data plan for Uganda?
No. Fixed plans for Uganda end at 15 days, with 3 GB as the largest. For a month, the 30 day unlimited plan is the option. It gives 3 GB a day at full speed and then slows to 1 Mbps.
Which network does the Uganda eSIM use?
The Uganda eSIM uses Airtel. It is the only network on these plans. Plan cards are labelled 3G/4G or 4G/5G, and the type you get in practice depends on the area and your phone.
Does the Africa plan cover Uganda?
Yes, the Africa regional plan includes Uganda, as does the Global plan. They suit trips that include other countries. Check the country list on the plan page for each place you will visit.
When does a Uganda plan start counting days?
It starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Uganda. Installing the eSIM at home beforehand doesn't start it, so you arrive with every day of the plan still available.
Can I install the eSIM at Entebbe airport?
You can if you find working WiFi, but we recommend installing before you travel. You need internet to download the eSIM, and it is one less thing to do after a long flight to Uganda.
Will I have signal on a gorilla trek?
We can't promise signal on forest treks or inside national parks in Uganda. Assume you will be offline for parts of the day. Days without signal still count toward the plan's validity.
Can I share my Uganda data by hotspot?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on all Uganda plans. On the unlimited plan, shared use counts toward the 3 GB a day at full speed. On a fixed plan it comes out of the total.
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.
