Rwanda eSIM

Buy a cheap, reliable Rwanda eSIM with data plans from 1 GB to 50 GB.

Plans from$3.99

1 GB 30 Days / 1 Month

Evening skyline of central Kigali with hillside lights under the moon, Rwanda. Kigali, Rwanda

Tech specs

Rwanda eSIM technical specifications
SpecificationDetails
Country coverageRwanda only.
Local networksAirtel
Network technologyConnects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Networks and technology vary by plan.
Data & validityFixed total data. No daily reset.
Available data allowances1 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB, 12 GB, 14 GB, 15 GB, 16 GB, 18 GB, 20 GB, 30 GB, and 50 GB
Available durations5 days, 21 Days (3 Weeks), 30 Days (1 Month), 60 Days (2 Months), and 90 Days (3 Months)
Calls & SMSUse internet messaging and calling apps.
HotspotThe listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance.
Your phoneAn eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.

How it works

Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Rwanda.

  1. 01

    Choose your plan

    Check phone compatibility and carrier lock; choose a plan by allowance and validity.

  2. 02

    Follow the installation instructions

    Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.

  3. 03

    Connect in Rwanda

    Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.

Frequently asked questions.

Answers to common setup and buying questions.

Which Rwanda eSIM plan should I choose?

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

When does the plan start?

Validity begins: First Network Connection.

Which networks are included?

Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

Can I use a hotspot?

Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.

Does the data reset every day?

Fixed total data. No daily reset.

Can I use this package in another country?

Rwanda only.

What phone do I need?

An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.

What should I check if mobile data is not working?

Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.

Which apps can I use with the Rwanda eSIM, and how fast will they work?

The Rwanda eSIM is designed to deliver high-speed internet access for all apps from around the world, including the following 50 apps:

WhatsApp, Google Maps, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, iMessage, FaceTime, Uber, Spotify, Google Translate, Booking.com, Airbnb, Revolut, Gmail, ChatGPT, Facebook, Messenger, Snapchat, Telegram, Netflix, Apple Maps, Bolt, Grab, Wise, PayPal, Waze, Citymapper, Tripadvisor, GetYourGuide, Klook, Skyscanner, Expedia, Agoda, Trip.com, Trainline, Omio, Uber Eats, Google Lens, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Disney+, Discord, Reddit, X, Signal, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Microsoft Outlook, and Google Photos.

Getting online around Rwanda

Mobile data in Rwanda

Hold your Kigali hotel booking, a Musanze pickup and a Lake Kivu stay in one place on your phone. Pick a data allowance that covers the whole route, and download directions before you head into rural areas. A virtual sim card works only on a compatible, network-unlocked phone, so there's no physical card to pick up.

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

Check the network for your plan.

Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

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01 / ARRIVAL

Kigali: share your hotel entrance before leaving arrivals.

Landing at Kigali International Airport means pulling up your hotel address before you walk out of arrivals. The airport company points passengers to taxi ranks just outside the arrival gate, so confirm your destination and the fare with the driver first.

If you're meeting family or a contact in Kigali, send them the venue entrance and your contact's name. Save a screenshot of the booking alongside the live map, so you can still show the address if the signal disappears.

Save before you goYour hotel pin, the person you're meeting and your flight confirmation.

02 / BEYOND THE CITY

Volcanoes National Park: check where you need to report.

Volcanoes National Park is reached through Musanze, the town closest to the park's entry points. Before you travel, get the operator to confirm the activity booking, the reporting point and the pickup time. A room reservation and an activity booking are two different things to track.

Save the instructions before the drive and agree the return pickup with your guide. Signal in the forest and on the mountain can vary, and while data helps with arrangements, it's no substitute for what your guide tells you.

Save before you goYour activity confirmation, the reporting pin and the return pickup plan.

02 / BEYOND THE CITY

Lake Kivu: pick the town first, then the meeting point.

Lake Kivu has several lakeside towns, including Rubavu and Karongi. Check which town your booking names before asking for a transfer, because 'Lake Kivu' alone doesn't tell a driver where your hotel is.

If you book a lakeside outing, confirm the starting point and return details with the operator while you're online. Save your accommodation pin separately from the activity pin. These plans only cover Rwanda, so staying by the lake doesn't mean coverage across the border.

Save before you goThe town name, your accommodation entrance and any confirmed activity details.

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