Works in Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is where most visitors to Zambia head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Airtel.
Zambia eSIM
18 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
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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 Zambia
- 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
QR code by email in secondsKeep your own numberTop up the same eSIMSecure checkout
Why RoamZivo for Zambia
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Zambia, 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 Zambia
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.
Zambia travel data guide
A Zambia eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Zambia that you install before you fly. Plans in Zambia 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 18 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $7.99. 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 Zambia and 20 other countries on one plan, from $8.99. The Global eSIM covers Zambia and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Zambia, 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 Zambia from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Zambia FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Zambia?
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 Zambia, 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 Zambia?
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.
Can I use my Zambia eSIM on the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls?
No, the Zambia plan only carries data in Zambia. Once you cross the border it stops working until you come back. For a multi country trip, check the country lists of the Africa and Global plans.
Is there one eSIM for Zambia and Botswana?
Yes, the Global plan includes both Zambia and Botswana. It is the option for itineraries that combine Victoria Falls with a Botswana safari. Compare it with the country plans if you spend most of the time in one place.
How much data do I need for three days in Livingstone?
For three days in Livingstone, 1 GB is enough for maps, messaging and a few photos. If you want to upload video of the falls, the 3 day unlimited plan gives 1 GB or 3 GB a day at full speed.
When do the days start on a Zambia plan?
The days start when the eSIM first connects to a network in Zambia. You can buy and install well before your trip, and the plan stays untouched until you arrive.
Does the eSIM replace my normal SIM?
No, it works beside it. The Zambia eSIM handles mobile data and your normal SIM continues to handle calls and SMS. Turn off data roaming on the normal SIM to avoid charges from your carrier.
Will I have data on safari in Zambia?
We can't promise signal in national parks or remote areas of Zambia. Plan for stretches offline and download what you need in town. A fixed plan keeps its data for when you are back in range.
Why is my unlimited plan slower in the afternoon?
You have likely used the daily full speed amount, which is 1 GB or 3 GB on Zambia unlimited plans. The speed is then up to 1 Mbps until the next day, when full speed returns.
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.
