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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.
- 5G speeds
- 1 network: Econet
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Zimbabwe eSIM in two questions
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 covers 21 countries, so one eSIM can cover the whole route.
Every plan can be topped up, so you can add more data mid-trip.
All 41 Zimbabwe eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99 | £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £12.99 / €15.99 / $16.99 | £4.33 / €5.33 / $5.66 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £13.99 / €16.99 / $17.99 | £4.66 / €5.66 / $6.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £21.99 / €25.99 / $27.99 | £4.40 / €5.20 / $5.60 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £38.99 / €46.99 / $50.99 | £3.90 / €4.70 / $5.10 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £78.99 / €94.99 / $102.99 | £3.95 / €4.75 / $5.15 | Choose |
Networks your Zimbabwe eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Zimbabwe.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | Econet | 4G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through Singapore, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Zimbabwe and more countries on one plan.
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. Daily plans slow to our fair use speed once you've used that day's allowance.
How much data do you need in Zimbabwe?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99
- Standard · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £12.99 / €15.99 / $16.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB1 GB a day · 7 days · £21.99 / €26.49 / $28.49
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £12.99 / €15.99 / $16.99
- Standard · about 5 GB1 GB a day · 7 days · £21.99 / €26.49 / $28.49
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £32.49 / €38.99 / $42.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB5 GB · 30 days · £21.99 / €25.99 / $27.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £32.49 / €38.99 / $42.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £61.49 / €73.99 / $79.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £38.99 / €46.99 / $50.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £64.99 / €77.99 / $84.49
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £122.49 / €146.99 / $159.49
How to set up your Zimbabwe eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Econet and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
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 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.
- 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.
Zimbabwe eSIM 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.
Ready for Zimbabwe?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.