# Zimbabwe eSIM

> A 5 GB Zimbabwe eSIM costs £21.99 for 30 days on Econet on 5G. Plans start at £4.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.

Your eSIM runs on Econet, the local network, so you can message friends on WhatsApp and find your way around Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. Choose the plan that fits your days and data habits below, and let the rest of the trip be about the view.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Coverage: Zimbabwe; speed up to 5G
- Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 384 Kbps after 10GB/day
- Internet traffic routes through: SG
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/zimbabwe

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99 | £4.99 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £12.99 / €15.99 / $16.99 | £4.33 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £13.99 / €16.99 / $17.99 | £4.66 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £21.99 / €25.99 / $27.99 | £4.40 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £38.99 / €46.99 / $50.99 | £3.90 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £78.99 / €94.99 / $102.99 | £3.95 | yes |

### Daily data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £5.99 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £15.99 / €19.99 / $20.99 | £5.33 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £21.99 / €26.49 / $28.49 | £4.40 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £21.99 / €26.49 / $28.49 | £3.14 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £21.99 / €26.49 / $28.49 | £2.20 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £32.49 / €38.99 / $42.49 | £2.17 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £64.99 / €77.99 / $84.49 | £2.17 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £10.99 / €12.99 / $13.99 | £5.50 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £30.99 / €36.99 / $39.99 | £5.17 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £40.99 / €49.49 / $53.49 | £4.10 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £40.99 / €49.49 / $53.49 | £2.93 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £40.99 / €49.49 / $53.49 | £2.05 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £61.49 / €73.99 / $79.99 | £2.05 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £122.49 / €146.99 / $159.49 | £2.04 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | £14.99 / €17.99 / $18.99 | £5.00 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 3 days | £42.99 / €51.99 / $55.99 | £4.78 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 5 days | £58.49 / €69.99 / $75.99 | £3.90 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 7 days | £58.49 / €69.99 / $75.99 | £2.79 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 10 days | £58.49 / €69.99 / $75.99 | £1.95 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 15 days | £87.49 / €104.49 / $113.49 | £1.94 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 30 days | £174.49 / €208.99 / $226.49 | £1.94 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 1 day | £18.99 / €22.99 / $24.99 | £3.80 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 3 days | £55.99 / €66.99 / $71.99 | £3.73 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 5 days | £75.49 / €90.49 / $98.49 | £3.02 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 7 days | £75.49 / €90.49 / $98.49 | £2.16 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 10 days | £75.49 / €90.49 / $98.49 | £1.51 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 15 days | £112.99 / €135.49 / $146.99 | £1.51 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 30 days | £225.99 / €270.99 / $293.49 | £1.51 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | £34.99 / €41.99 / $44.99 | £3.50 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 3 days | £102.99 / €122.99 / $133.99 | £3.43 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 5 days | £139.99 / €167.99 / $181.99 | £2.80 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 7 days | £139.99 / €167.99 / $181.99 | £2.00 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 10 days | £139.99 / €167.99 / $181.99 | £1.40 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 15 days | £209.49 / €251.49 / $272.49 | £1.40 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 30 days | £418.99 / €501.99 / $544.49 | £1.40 | yes |

## Networks

- Zimbabwe: Econet (4G)

## Which Zimbabwe eSIM plan do I need?

From Harare to Hwange, here is the plan that suits how you'll travel.

- **A three-day city break in Harare:** for maps, messages and some music, go for 3 GB for 15 days.
- **A fortnight touring Victoria Falls, Bulawayo and Hwange National Park:** 10 GB for 30 days suits 14 days of standard use. Safari camps in remote parks often have weak or no signal, so download your maps beforehand.
- **A long stay:** for 30 days of standard use, 20 GB for 30 days is the one that fits.
- **A trip that also takes in a neighbour:** the [Africa bundle](/esim/africa-21-countries) covers 21 countries, so one eSIM can cover the whole route.

Every plan can be topped up, so you can [add more data](/help/top-up-esim) mid-trip.

## Will my eSIM have signal in Zimbabwe?

Your eSIM joins Econet, and your phone picks it up by itself, so there's nothing to switch. The network runs on 4G. Cities and main towns are covered; signal is patchy in remote rural areas and national parks, so download maps and messages before a safari or a lodge stay.

Your data reaches the internet through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. You can read more on the [IP address help page](/help/ip-address-another-country). Daily plans slow to our fair use speed once you've used that day's allowance.

## Using your phone in Zimbabwe: data tips

- **Arriving:** Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International (HRE), Victoria Falls (VFA) or Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International (BUQ). Keep [data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) on for your eSIM line.
- **Staying in touch:** WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and you can [keep WhatsApp and your home number together](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number).
- **Remote parks:** Safari camps and lodges in remote parks often have weak or no mobile signal, so download your maps and messages before you set off.
- **Data for your trip:** A light week of maps, messages and email is about 1.8 GB, and standard use with social media and some video is about 4.9 GB a week. Every plan can be topped up if you need more.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe eSIMs start at £4.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £21.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.

### Which networks does the Zimbabwe eSIM use?

Your eSIM connects to Econet in Zimbabwe. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

### When does my Zimbabwe eSIM start?

Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Zimbabwe, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.

### Can I top up my Zimbabwe eSIM?

Yes. Most Zimbabwe plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.

### Why does my IP address show another country?

Zimbabwe plans route your data through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Zimbabwe are not affected.

### Does it come with a phone number?

Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.

### What if my plans change?

Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.

### Is there 5G in Zimbabwe?

No. Zimbabwe's Econet network runs on 4G, not 5G, so there's no 5G bar to chase. For maps, messages and music, 4G does the job well.

### How much data do I need for a week in Zimbabwe?

In Zimbabwe, a week of maps, messages and email comes to about 1.8 GB. Add social media, music and some video and you'll be nearer 4.9 GB. Streaming and hotspot use pushes a week up to about 12.6 GB.

### Can I use WhatsApp in Zimbabwe?

Yes. WhatsApp is the messaging app to know in Zimbabwe. It runs on your eSIM data, so you can message home and new friends in Harare or Bulawayo as usual.

### Will I get signal at safari camps near Hwange National Park?

Expect weak signal or none. Safari camps and lodges in remote parks often have little or no mobile signal, so download your maps and messages before you set off.

### Which eSIM covers Zimbabwe and other countries too?

The Africa bundle covers 21 countries, and Zimbabwe is one of them. Choose it if your trip reaches beyond Zimbabwe's borders and you want one eSIM for the lot.