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.
Voice Calls
Included
SMS
Included
Mobile Data
Included
Fair Use Policy
No FUP
📜 Legal basis: Quadrilateral Roaming Agreement (June 2023)
Inter-Zone Agreements
EAC–Southern Africa Roaming Cooperation
🤝 With: East African Community One Network Area
📅 Since: Aug 2023
The EAC One Network Area and the Southern Africa Quad agreement represent steps toward the African Union's goal of a continent-wide single digital market under the AfCFTA framework. Cross-zone roaming remains charged but at reduced rates where bilateral operator agreements exist.
Member Countries (4)
Data compiled from EU regulations and national telecom authorities
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