RW eSIM

Plans: 14
From: 2.90 USD
Data: 500 MB – 20 GB
Valid for: 1–30 days

Plans for RW

500 MB
for 1 day
2.90 USD
Rwanda 500MB/Day
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3G/4G
Choose this plan — Rwanda 500MB/Day for 2.90 USD
1 GB
for 1 day
4.80 USD
Rwanda 1GB/Day
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3G/4GTop-up available
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What a RW eSIM gets you

Coverage and speed

Plans for RW run on 3G/4G. Depending on the plan you pick, you connect through Airtel.

14 of these also work in other countries, so one eSIM can cover a multi-stop trip rather than needing a new one at each border.

Data and validity

Allowances range from 500 MB to 20 GB, valid for 1, 7, 15 and 30 days. Prices start at 2.90 USD and the largest plan is 84.50 USD.

13 of the 14 can be topped up without buying a new eSIM — worth knowing if you are unsure how much data you need.

When the clock starts

Every RW plan starts counting when the eSIM first connects to a network in RW — not when you buy it and not when you install it. You can safely install on Wi-Fi at home days before you fly.

RW eSIM questions

How much does an eSIM for RW cost?

Plans start at 2.90 USD and go up to 84.50 USD, depending on how much data you need and for how long. That is the full price — there is no activation fee and nothing is added at checkout.

How much data do I need for RW?

Allowances run from 500 MB to 20 GB. Maps and messaging use very little; streaming and hotspotting a laptop use a lot. 13 of our 14 RW plans can be topped up later, so starting small is a reasonable way to find out.

When does a RW eSIM start counting?

On first connection to a network in RW — not at purchase and not at install. Install it on Wi-Fi before you travel and nothing is used up.

Can I keep my own number in RW?

Yes. The eSIM is data only and sits alongside your normal SIM, so calls and texts keep working on your usual number. Turn mobile data off for your home SIM to avoid roaming charges from your own carrier.

Which networks does it use in RW?

Depending on the plan, Airtel. Speeds are 3G/4G where the local network supports it.

Will it work on my phone?

Your phone needs to support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Most iPhones from the XR onwards and most recent Android flagships do. A phone locked to a carrier cannot install an eSIM however new it is.

Plans for RW

What a RW eSIM gets you

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