Works in Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is where most visitors to Zimbabwe head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Econet.
Zimbabwe eSIM
11 plansInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
7 days
15 days
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Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Zimbabwe
- Econet
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- Singapore
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Not 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 Zimbabwe
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe
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.
Zimbabwe travel data guide
A Zimbabwe eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Zimbabwe that you install before you fly. Plans in Zimbabwe run on Econet, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 11 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 20 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $4.99. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Africa eSIM covers Zimbabwe and 20 other countries on one plan, from $8.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Zimbabwe FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Zimbabwe?
It connects wherever Econet 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 Zimbabwe, not at purchase. The plan selected above (2 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 Zimbabwe?
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 an unlimited eSIM for Zimbabwe?
No, all eleven Zimbabwe plans have fixed data. The largest is 20 GB valid for 30 days, and for a single day you can buy up to 10 GB. Choose with a margin, since not every plan can be topped up.
Which network does the eSIM for Zimbabwe use?
The eSIM for Zimbabwe uses Econet, the only operator listed for these plans, marked as 4G in our catalogue. There is no second network to switch to, so service depends on Econet's signal where you are.
Can I use a Zimbabwe plan for a day at Victoria Falls?
Yes, a 1 day plan is made for that kind of visit on the Zimbabwe side. It will not work across the border in another country. We do not promise signal at any named place.
When does a Zimbabwe day plan start?
A 1 day plan starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Zimbabwe. Install it at home over WiFi and keep the line switched off until you enter the country.
What if I have no WiFi in Zimbabwe to install the eSIM?
Then you may not be able to install it, because the download needs an internet connection. This is why we recommend installing at home. Once installed, the eSIM itself needs no WiFi to work.
Can I hotspot from a Zimbabwe eSIM?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on all Zimbabwe plans. The allowance is fixed, so a second phone or a laptop uses it up faster. Take the 10 GB or 20 GB plan if you plan to share for the whole trip.
What happens when my Zimbabwe data runs out?
The connection stops. If your plan supports top up, you can add data to the same eSIM. If it does not, you need a new plan and WiFi to install it, which is why sizing up at the start is wise.
How do I top up if I run low?
The plan selected above does not offer top ups. Buy a new plan from this page instead and install it as a second eSIM.
