🔴 FULL ROAMING CHARGES APPLY
Your EU SIM will incur standard international roaming charges here. Consider a local SIM or eSIM.
Dialing Code
+263
Network
4G/LTE
eSIM
None
Tourist SIM
Moderate
Wi-Fi
Poor
Roaming Zone Memberships
Southern Africa Free Roaming (Zambia–Malawi–Zimbabwe–Botswana)
No Extra Charges
Member Since
August 1, 2023
Status
Full Member
Voice / SMS / Data
✅ Voice ·
✅ SMS ·
✅ Data
Agreement Type
Multilateral Agreement
In June 2023, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Botswana agreed to eliminate mobile roaming charges between the four countries. The agreement took effect in August 2023 as part of efforts to create a single network area and contribute to turning Africa into a single digital market.
SIM & Connectivity Info
Prepaid SIM for Tourists
Moderate
ID Required for SIM
Yes — Passport/ID needed
eSIM Availability
None
Wi-Fi Availability
Poor
Important Roaming Notes & Tips
Part of the Zambia–Malawi–Zimbabwe–Botswana free roaming agreement (since August 2023). No roaming charges between these four countries for local SIMs.
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