The “Dual-SIM” Strategy
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MTN (Mascom)
High-speed prepaid eSIM for Botswana providing 4G/5G mobile data infrastructure. Designed for travelers, digital nomads, and business professionals requiring low-latency connectivity for GPS, video calls, and remote work.
Stop worrying about roaming fees or finding Wi-Fi. With GlobaleSIM, you get instant, reliable connectivity in Botswana from the moment you touch down, keeping you connected throughout your entire journey.
Includes a dedicated USA (+1) or UK (+44) mobile number. Requires a voice plan purchase to activate calling and SMS capabilities. Enables outbound calls to local and international destinations.
Supports inbound SMS. Please note that these are VoIP numbers; while they may work for many services, we cannot guarantee compatibility with all platforms, as many restrict the use of virtual/VoIP numbers for registration.
Enjoy a fixed-price cellular plan with no hidden activation fees, no contracts, and zero roaming charges — the perfect cost-effective solution for international data and calling.
Access real-time assistance from our human support team anytime, anywhere. Get expert help with installation, troubleshooting, or plan management via our app or web portal.
Works with all eSIM-enabled, carrier-unlocked smartphones including iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel.
List of compatible devices:
* The following devices do NOT support eSIM technology:
– iPhones purchased in Japan, China, Hong Kong, or Macau
* The following devices do NOT support eSIM technology:
– All Samsung S20 FE / S21 FE models
– Samsung S20 / S21 / Galaxy Z Flip 5G purchased in the USA
– Samsung Note 20 Ultra / Galaxy Z Fold 2 purchased in the USA or Hong Kong
* The following devices are NOT supported:
– Pixel 3 from Australia, Yemen, or Japan
– Pixel 3a purchased in South Asia with the Verizon carrier
* Huawei P40 Pro+ does NOT support this technology.
OthersBotswana is safari country. Most visitors touch down in Maun or Kasane, or drive in from Gaborone, and then disappear into the Okavango Delta, Chobe or the Makgadikhadi pans for days at a time. The moments in between, at the airport, in town, at the lodge, are when you want data without fuss. An eSIM Botswana means no SIM counter and no roaming pass. Buy the Botswana eSIM online, install it over Wi-Fi at home, and it connects to MTN (Mascom) automatically on arrival while your own number stays active on your primary SIM.
The plan runs on MTN (Mascom), one of Botswana’s leading mobile operators. Coverage is reliable in Gaborone, Francistown, Maun and Kasane, and along the main tarred roads between them. In the Delta camps, deep in Chobe, on the Central Kalahari and across the salt pans, signal is limited on every network: many lodges have a corner with reception or a satellite link in the lounge, but game drives and mokoro trips are offline. This is part of the appeal, so download what you need in town and enjoy the silence.
Safari operators and lodges in Botswana tend to coordinate by WhatsApp, which keeps working on your primary SIM. For actual calls, add a voice-minutes option (+100, +200 or +300 minutes) and your Botswana eSIM comes with a dedicated international phone number, US +1 or UK +44, for calls and SMS. Useful for reaching a charter airline about a delayed hop to camp, phoning a car-rental desk in Maun, or receiving SMS verification codes from your bank. Data-only travelers do not get calling.
An eSIM Botswana prepaid data plan starts from $6 for 1GB, with 2GB, 3GB, 5GB, 10GB, 15GB and 20GB also available. Validity follows the size: 1GB for 7 days, 2GB for 10 days, 3GB for 14 days, 5GB for 21 days, and 30 days for 10GB, 15GB and 20GB. A fly-in safari where you are mostly out of signal anyway needs only 2GB or 3GB for the town days. A self-drive trip over two or three weeks with navigation, camp bookings and photo backups is more comfortable at 5GB to 10GB, and business travelers tethering a laptop in Gaborone should choose 15GB or 20GB. Because validity starts only when the phone first connects to a supported network in Botswana, installing early is free.
Self-drivers should download offline maps for the entire route, as the gravel roads between Maun, the pans and the Kalahari gates run far from any tower. Lodge Wi-Fi is usually restricted to the main area and shared by all guests, so personal data is the better option for a quick video call before dinner. Fuel stops and supermarkets in towns are where you will have signal to upload photos and check in with home. Card payments are common in cities and lodges, but keep some cash for rural stops. A power bank is worth its weight on long game drives.
One transparent price, instant delivery, MTN (Mascom) coverage, hotspot support and an optional real phone number. The Botswana eSIM works with carrier-unlocked eSIM devices including iPhone 11 and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, and Google Pixel.
Still have questions? Check our Global Connectivity Guide for expert tips on 5G, device compatibility, and travel hacks.
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Pro Tip: You don't need to remove your physical SIM card. Keep it in your phone to receive important SMS and 2FA codes, while using GlobaleSIM for all your data needs. It's the safest way to travel.
Optimization Trick: To make your data last longer, disable “Background App Refresh” for non-essential apps and turn off automatic photo backups while on cellular data. You'll be surprised how much further your plan goes!
Traveler's Hack: Before heading to remote areas or national parks, download your destination on Google Maps while on Wi-Fi. Your GPS will work perfectly even if you hit a “dead zone” in the mountains.
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