Travel eSIM Tanzania

No, our Tanzania eSIMs only deliver mobile data. For voice or SMS, you’ll need to use an app that works over data - WhatsApp, Messenger, or other similar internet calling platforms.

Absolutely! You can install your Tanzania travel eSIM up to 30 days before departure. Installing early means it will automatically activate once you land.

Rest assured, installing before you leave won’t start your data or count down your plan days until you arrive in Tanzania.

If you see an activation error on iPhone when installing before arriving, you can ignore it-learn more in our eSIM Troubleshooting Guide.

Our Tanzania travel eSIM is strictly for data; it doesn’t come with a phone number or traditional call/SMS service. You will need to use an internet based app for communication.

Your eSIM will activate automatically when you arrive in Tanzania. Though we recommend installing your Tanzania Travel eSIM before you arrive (this is different to activating).

To do this, scan the QR code we provide or install the eSIM directly from the ZenSim app while connected to WiFi. Once you arrive in Tanzania, your eSIM will activate automatically.

If you encounter any issues check out our eSIM Troubleshooting Guide or contact us directly ☺️

If installed before your trip, it will activate when you land in Tanzania.

If installed after arrival, it goes live right away.

Having issues? Check our eSIM Troubleshooting Guide or contact us for assistance.

Absolutely - using a travel eSIM beats roaming in Tanzania for several reasons:

Cost Efficiency: Our Tanzania local data rates are much cheaper than pay-as-you-go roaming fees.

Instant Activation: No need to wait for a SIM card; your eSIM goes live as soon as you land.

Data Visibility: Monitor exactly how much you’ve consumed, so there are no hidden surprises on your bill.

Data and plan days only kick in when you arrive in Tanzania. Installing earlier just prepares it for activation which happens automatically when you arrive in Tanzania.

Install over WiFi before your trip to get connected from the minute you touch down.

If you have trouble connecting, see our eSIM Troubleshooting Guide or message us for assistance.

Yes! Our eSIMs cover more than 200 countries, including Tanzania. We even provide regional eSIMs that span multiple countries in one package - head over to our Travel eSIMs page to learn more.

Signal & Connectivity: If you’re stuck without data, follow our detailed troubleshooting guide. If issues persist, contact support and we’ll fix it promptly.

Install Assistance: For help installing, consult our installation walkthrough. Still need help? Reach out and we’ll guide you step by step.

Other Support Requests: For anything else, head to our contact page.

Yes it can. Nearly all ZenSim eSIMs support top ups inside the app. You can boost your data, add extra days, or attach a new country to the same eSIM from the Zen Garden in only a few steps.

Just log into the app, open the Zen Garden, and you’ll find the top up control ready to use.

Top up choices: The Tanzania top ups match the plans on our website, just with an extra 10% off.

If you're travelling longer than 30 days: You can purchase multiple top ups in advance. They only activate once the current plan finishes, so nothing overwrites your existing eSIM.

If your trip includes several destinations: Many of our eSIMs support multi country top ups. For example, you can add Dubai to a Europe eSIM and it will activate the moment you arrive without reinstalling anything.

After activation in Tanzania, your eSIM won’t usually work elsewhere. Each country typically needs its own eSIM unless you're using a regional one.

To make travel easier, try one of our regional Travel eSIMs - they work across entire continents.

Very true! Not only that, you can refer as many people as you like to buy our Tanzania eSIM, you'll earn a A$5 voucher for each referral - and they will also save A$5 on their order.

There's a couple of things to be aware of, firstly they have to be a new customer for this to apply, and you as the referrer can only use one A$5 voucher per order if you happen to refer a whole lot of friends.

You can view your referral performance and grab your referral URL in the ZenSim app. Visit our terms for more info.

It might, but only if you're on an unlimited plan and only after you pass 3GB in a single day - which is well above what most people actually use (under 1GB a day on average).

Once you hit that 3GB mark, your speed drops to 1Mbps until midnight, then resets back to full speed for the new day.

If you're on a fixed-data plan like 10GB or 20GB, none of this applies - there's no daily limit, just use your data as needed until the plan runs out. We'll notify you beforehand, and you can top up right away in the ZenSim app.

Your plan won't start using data or counting down days until you actually arrive in Tanzania - so there's zero risk in installing it early.

As long as you've already installed your eSIM, it'll automatically activate the moment you land, and that's when your days and data officially kick off.

From there, your eSIM expires when either your data or your days run out, whichever comes first (unless you're on an unlimited plan, in which case it's purely down to the days). So if you grab a 30-day plan, it'll run out 30 days after you arrive in Tanzania, not 30 days from when you bought it.

Best way to find out is with our eSIM compatibility checker - just enter your phone details and it'll confirm whether it's compatible with our Tanzania eSIM and networks.

Not 100% sure, or getting an unexpected result? Contact us and we'll help sort it out. Worst case scenario, if your phone truly isn't compatible, our refund policy gives you a full refund - so there's no risk in trying.

We sure do - it's covered under our 100% money back guarantee.

Cancelled trip, incompatible phone, or your travel plans just changing - all of these situations qualify.

Check out our refund policy for the full details, but the bottom line is: if you can't install or use the eSIM, you'll get every cent back.