eSIM for Tanzania
A prepaid data eSIM gets your phone online in Tanzania without a local SIM card. 37 plans in our catalog work there, from $4.50. You buy it online and get it by email, then install it at home before you fly.
- 37 data plans work in Tanzania, from $4.50. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 4 plans cover Tanzania only. 33 more cover it along with nearby countries such as Kenya and Mauritius.
- Most plans start when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly. A few start at install, and the tables mark them.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $4.501 GB, 7 days | $6.991 GB, 30 daysAfrica plan, 5 destinationsStarts at install | $6.991 GB, 30 daysAfrica plan, 5 destinationsStarts at install |
| 3 GB | $11.003 GB, 30 days | $11.003 GB, 30 days | $11.003 GB, 30 days |
| 5 GB | $15.505 GB, 30 days | $15.505 GB, 30 days | $15.505 GB, 30 days |
| 10 GB | $26.0010 GB, 30 days | $26.0010 GB, 30 days | $26.0010 GB, 30 days |
| 20 GB | $43.9920 GB, 30 daysAfrica plan, 5 destinationsStarts at install | $43.9920 GB, 30 daysAfrica plan, 5 destinationsStarts at install | $43.9920 GB, 30 daysAfrica plan, 5 destinationsStarts at install |
Plans for Tanzania only
Every size and length sold for Tanzania alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $4.50 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $11.00 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $15.50 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $26.00 | 4G LTE | On first use |
Plans for Tanzania and nearby countries
- Africa plan, 5 destinations, including Mauritius and Seychelles: from $6.99 for 1 GB over 30 days.
- Africa plan, 10 destinations, including Kenya, Mauritius and Madagascar: from $10.43 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Africa plan, 20 destinations, including Kenya, Mauritius, Madagascar and Seychelles: from $5.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Regional plan, 98 destinations: from $41.99 for 13 GB over 365 days.
- Global plan, 132 destinations, including Kenya, Mauritius, Madagascar and Ethiopia: from $7.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
Network and plan details
- These plans use 4G LTE.
- Of the 37 plans for Tanzania, 31 start when you first use data and 6 start when you install the eSIM.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 11 plans, Singapore on 4 and Kenya on 4. 2 use other places. 16 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Dodoma
- Country calling code: +255
- Plans: 37, from $4.50 to $89.99
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. 6 plans start counting at install or purchase, and the tables mark them. Install those close to your flight.
- Name the line Tanzania and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for Tanzania cost?
Plans start at $4.50 for 1 GB over 7 days. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $26.00. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Tanzania?
Not right now. The largest plan for Tanzania has 50 GB of data.
Is there a plan for Tanzania only?
Yes. 4 plans cover Tanzania only, from $4.50. 33 more cover it together with other countries.
Can one eSIM cover Tanzania and nearby countries?
Yes. 27 plans cover both Tanzania and Kenya, from $5.99. 26 cover Tanzania and Mauritius. 27 cover Tanzania and Madagascar. The section above lists the regional plans.
When does the plan start counting days?
It depends on the plan. Of the 37 plans for Tanzania, 31 start when you first use data and 6 start when you install the eSIM. The plan page shows the rule before you pay.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.