Travelling to Rwanda? With an esimzu eSIM you get instant mobile data with no roaming fees, from €6,99.
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 d | €6,99 |
| 3 GB | 30 d | €17,99 |
| 5 GB | 30 d | €27,49 |
| 10 GB | 30 d | €53,99 |
| 20 GB | 30 d | €99,99 |
Rwanda has two major operators: MTN Rwanda and Airtel Rwanda. MTN is the market leader with around 63 percent and has the strongest nationwide coverage, including Volcanoes National Park. Airtel is fast in the cities and is steadily expanding its rural reach. 4G is available almost everywhere in the country. Networks: MTN Rwanda, Airtel Rwanda.
For a safari and gorilla trip, 5 to 10 GB is plenty. MTN is the safest choice for coverage in national parks and mountainous regions.
Rwanda lies outside the EU, so classic roaming with your home plan is expensive there; a travel eSIM is more cost-effective for mobile internet.
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Yes. Our eSIM gives you instant mobile data in Rwanda on the local networks, with no roaming fees. Your phone needs to support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked.
It depends on your trip. For mostly maps and messaging, 1 to 3 GB is plenty. If you use navigation, social media and some streaming, plan for roughly 1 GB every two to three days.
Right after payment. You receive a QR code on screen and by email immediately. It is best to install it at home over Wi-Fi before you leave.
Yes. Your own SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts. The eSIM runs alongside it, purely for mobile data in Rwanda.
The cheapest eSIM for Rwanda at esimzu starts from €6,99, with a lowest-price guarantee. You pay in euros by Bancontact, card or crypto and receive the eSIM instantly by QR code, with no app or physical SIM card.
MTN Rwanda has the widest coverage and largely reaches Volcanoes National Park too. Deep in the mountain rainforest during a gorilla trek the signal can drop, however, so do not count on a constant connection on the trekking routes themselves.
MTN Rwanda is the market leader with the strongest nationwide coverage, including in national parks and mountain regions, which makes it ideal for travelers. Airtel is often fast in cities like Kigali, but its rural coverage is still being built out.