Mozambique lists no 5G in its plan data, so LTE is what you get
Mozambique has 1 mobile network: Vodacom (4G). All 5 providers we rank route through these carriers. Our editorial pick routes through Vodacom MZ, which is the sole 4G LTE carrier operating in Mozambique. Airalo's catalogue starts at $2.44/GB with 4G LTE access. Runners-up HelloRoam and Holafly connect via Vodacom MZ, scoring 4.9/5 and 4.3/5 on coverage.
Provider routing covers 1 mobile network in Mozambique: Vodacom MZ, Movitel, and Tmcel. Vodacom MZ connects through the strongest combination of urban coverage and rural reach among those options. Vodacom MZ sits at the top of the published carrier list for travel eSIM traffic in Mozambique.
A travel eSIM in Mozambique attaches to Vodacom MZ on 4G LTE. All 5 ranked providers ride that same host network rather than one of their own, so the network under a HelloRoam plan and the network under an Airalo plan is the same equipment. Vodacom MZ is the only operator on the published list for Mozambique, which removes any fallback if it drops. This site publishes no throughput figure, because it runs no speed test.
Installing a Mozambique eSIM where local SIMs need ID
Purchase your Mozambique eSIM from the provider app or website. Scan the QR code over WiFi at home. The eSIM installs in under 2 minutes. Label the new line "Mozambique Data" to keep it separate from your home SIM.
When you land in Mozambique, enable data roaming on the eSIM line. Your phone connects to Vodacom MZ's 4G LTE network within 30 seconds. Mozambique requires SIM registration. Travel eSIM providers handle this automatically during activation.
Get your Mozambique eSIM ready before departure, since airport connectivity can be unreliable. Installation takes under 5 minutes on any unlocked iPhone XS or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20+, or Google Pixel 3+. We recommend completing setup at least 24 hours before your 7-day trip. Mozambique has 1 carrier network, and plans start at $5.99 for 1GB.
Your eSIM connects to Vodacom MZ's 4G LTE network in Mozambique. The country operates 1 network: Vodacom MZ, Movitel, and Tmcel. Vodacom MZ provides the strongest combination of urban reach and tourist-corridor coverage based on network data.
Open your provider's app, scan the QR code, and select Mozambique as your data plan destination. Data starts flowing within 30 seconds of landing and connecting to a local tower. The catalogue lists 5 plans for Mozambique, starting at $2.44/GB on Vodacom MZ's infrastructure.
For a full walkthrough with screenshots, see our eSIM buying guide.
Mozambique data plans, and what each tier actually covers
The published price ladder for Mozambique: 1GB at $5.99 ($5.99/GB), 3GB at $12.49 ($4.16/GB), 5GB at $18.49 ($3.70/GB), 10GB at $30.49 ($3.05/GB), 20GB at $48.81 ($2.44/GB). Best value sits at 20GB for $48.81, at $2.44 per gigabyte. Budget entry starts at $5.99 for 1GB. Among the 5 providers we ranked, HelloRoam scores highest on pricing (4.8/5). Holafly follows at 4.7/5. Ladder rates run from $2.44 to about $5.99 depending on plan size.
Before purchasing an eSIM for Mozambique, our editors flagged these details.
Coverage limited in remote north.
Mozambique sits in the Africa region with 1 mobile network accepting eSIM roaming connections. Vodacom MZ is the primary carrier for travel eSIMs in this market, operating on 4G LTE.
eSIM coverage in Africa is improving rapidly. Mozambique connects through Vodacom MZ, which provides the most reliable data service for travelers in the Africa region.
Coverage limited in remote north.
Light travelers (maps, messaging, email) use 500MB-1GB per day. Moderate users (social media, photo uploads, ride-hailing) need 1-2GB daily. Heavy users (video calls, streaming, remote work) consume 2-4GB per day.
For a 7-day trip to Mozambique: light users need roughly 6GB, moderate users need 11GB. The 20GB plan at $48.81 on Vodacom MZ covers the moderate scenario.
Mozambique eSIM pricing on Vodacom MZ: 1GB: $5.99 ($5.99/GB), 3GB: $12.49 ($4.16/GB), 5GB: $18.49 ($3.70/GB), 10GB: $30.49 ($3.05/GB), 20GB: $48.81 ($2.44/GB). Larger plans reduce the per-GB cost. All prices are one-time with no auto-renewal.
Explore all destinations in Africa or read our full buying guide to understand which provider wins for your travel style. See also: the rubric each provider is scored against.
Which provider wins Mozambique when unlimited is not on the table
For budget travelers the pricing dimension is the one to read: HelloRoam publishes an entry rate of $3.50/GB and scores 4.8/5 there, ahead of Holafly at 4.7/5. Plans in Mozambique attach to Vodacom on 4G, with Vodacom MZ, Movitel, and Tmcel also on the published carrier list. Airalo's Mozambique catalogue undercuts that: the ladder steps from $5.99 for 1GB to $48.81 for 20GB, and the 20GB rung is its cheapest gigabyte at $2.44. Airalo publishes no unlimited daily plan for Mozambique, so the fixed ladder is the only option in this catalogue. One local detail the rubric does not score: Vodacom strongest in southern tourist areas.
HelloRoam earns the Mozambique pick at 9.5/10, with the top mark on network tier, pricing and support. Its published entry rate is $3.50/GB, which the 20GB rung on this ladder beats at $2.44/GB.
Airalo follows at 9.3/10, 0.2 points back, and the ladder this page quotes is Airalo's own Mozambique catalogue, which bottoms out at $2.44/GB.
eSIM provider comparison for Mozambique (June 2026)| Provider | Score | $/GB | Best For | Action |
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| HelloRoam | 9.5/10 | from $3.50/GB | Editors Choice | Get deal → |
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| Airalo | 9.3/10 | $4.50/GB | Widest Coverage | Get deal → |
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| Holafly | 8.9/10 | $2.99/day | Best Unlimited | Get deal → |
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| Saily | 8.4/10 | $3.99/GB | Best Privacy | Get deal → |
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| Nomad | 8/10 | $3.00/GB | Best Budget | Get deal → |
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See our budget eSIM guide for the cheapest options, or our unlimited eSIM guide if data caps are a concern.
Provider assessments for Mozambique
HelloRoam
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on an entry rate of $3.50/GB, and the best rung on the Mozambique ladder is 20GB at $2.44/GB, below that. Every provider here rides the same host networks in Mozambique: Vodacom on 4G, plus Vodacom MZ, Movitel, and Tmcel.
Airalo
Airalo scores 9.3/10 on an entry rate of $4.50/GB, and the ladder on this page is its own Mozambique catalogue: $5.99 for 1GB up to $48.81 for 20GB, bottoming out at $2.44/GB.
Holafly
Holafly scores 8.9/10 and sells unlimited only, at $2.99/day, and Airalo's catalogue lists no unlimited plan for Mozambique, so the two do not compare rung for rung here.
Saily
Saily scores 8.4/10 on an entry rate of $3.99/GB, and 3 of the 5 rungs on the Mozambique ladder cost less per gigabyte than that.
Nomad
Nomad scores 8.0/10 on an entry rate of $3.00/GB, and Airalo's catalogue floor for Mozambique is $2.44/GB, under that.
Real-world usage in Mozambique
Navigation and maps in Mozambique
Google Maps and Waze use 5-10MB per hour of active navigation. On Vodacom MZ's 4G LTE network, maps load in under 2 seconds. The 20GB plan at $48.81 covers 2-3 weeks of daily navigation.
Messaging and video calls
WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Zoom run smoothly on 4G LTE in Mozambique. A 30-minute video call uses roughly 270MB. Hotel WiFi supplements your eSIM data for large downloads.
Streaming and content
HD video streaming uses about 1.5GB per hour on Vodacom MZ's network. Heavy streamers should consider the largest data plan available for Mozambique.
Typical 7-day trip
A moderate traveler uses about 1.5GB per day across maps, messaging, and photo uploads. For 7 days in Mozambique, plan for 10.5GB total. The 20GB plan at $48.81 is the best match for this usage level.
Value analysis for Mozambique
The 20GB plan delivers the strongest value at $2.44/GB for Mozambique. Budget travelers can start with 1GB at $5.99. Both tiers connect through Vodacom MZ's 4G LTE network with identical speed access.
HelloRoam leads our Mozambique value ranking with a 9.5/10 editorial score. 5 providers compete for Mozambique. The published ladder starts at $2.44/GB.
How the rubric scored eSIMs for Mozambique
All 5 providers are scored on the same five weighted dimensions, every input a figure the provider publishes: coverage 25%, pricing 25%, network tier 20%, app 15%, support 15%.
What the rubric read for Mozambique: a carrier list of 4 operators, with Vodacom on 4G; a 5-rung published ladder from $5.99 for 1GB to $48.81 for 20GB; a lowest catalogue rate of $2.44/GB, which is Airalo's.
Read the full scoring rubric.
Mozambique in the Africa eSIM landscape
Mozambique ranks in the mid tier for eSIM infrastructure in Africa. 1 network accept eSIM roaming, with Vodacom MZ providing the primary routing for all 5 providers.
Per-GB pricing in Mozambique starts at $2.44, which is competitive for the Africa region. 5 plans are available across providers, all using fixed data allocations.
Common questions about using an eSIM in Mozambique
Why does HelloRoam earn your Mozambique eSIM pick?
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on our published rubric for Mozambique, the highest composite of the five providers ranked here. Plans for Mozambique route through Vodacom MZ on 4G LTE. HelloRoam refunds an unactivated eSIM for 180 days. Its dimension scores are coverage 4.9/5, network tier 4.7/5, app 4.7/5, pricing 4.8/5 and support 4.5/5. Airalo's published ladder for Mozambique starts at $2.44/GB, with its 20GB plan at $48.81.
How do you score eSIM providers in Mozambique?
The BesteSIM rubric scores HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad on five published inputs. No figure here comes from a speed test. Coverage carries 25% and reads the operator list for Mozambique, which names 1 carrier network led by Vodacom MZ. Price carries 25%, normalised to cost per gigabyte across every plan size. Network tier carries 20%, app features 15%, and support access 15%, the last read off published support languages: HelloRoam answers in 63, Airalo in 12, Saily in 1. No 5G; 4G LTE in Maputo and Beira; most rural areas 2G/3G only. Every input is a published figure a reader can check.
What changed in the 2026 Mozambique eSIM rankings?
Pricing update for 2026: the 1GB plan is now $5.99. All five providers route through Vodacom MZ in Mozambique. 5G coverage note: No 5G; 4G LTE in Maputo and Beira; most rural areas 2G/3G only. We rank 5 plans for Mozambique, with the 20GB plan at $2.44/GB.
Which phones support eSIM for Mozambique?
Your eSIM connects to Vodacom MZ's 4G LTE network in Mozambique. 4G LTE is confirmed on iPhone XS+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, and Google Pixel 3+. Your device must be carrier-unlocked. Vodacom MZ publishes 4G LTE service across Mozambique. Check Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM (iPhone) or Settings > Connections > SIM manager (Samsung/Android) to verify. Most 2022+ Android flagships also work on Vodacom MZ's 4G LTE signal in Mozambique.
Can I make phone calls with a Mozambique travel eSIM?
Travel eSIMs provide data only on Vodacom MZ's 4G LTE network. No local phone number is assigned. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Zoom over your Mozambique data connection. Keep your home SIM active to receive calls on your regular number. All five providers ranked here (HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad) sell data-only plans for Mozambique.
What 4G LTE coverage can I expect from a Mozambique eSIM?
All five providers route Mozambique eSIMs through Vodacom MZ, the leading carrier in the Africa region. No 5G; 4G LTE in Maputo and Beira; most rural areas 2G/3G only. Vodacom MZ publishes 4G LTE service across the main cities and tourist corridors, and every provider on this page rides that same network rather than one of its own.
Is eSIM support mature in Mozambique compared to the rest of Africa?
Mozambique has 1 network operator accepting eSIM roaming: Vodacom. That puts it in the mid tier for Africa eSIM maturity. All five ranked providers sell data-only plans on 4G LTE here. Provider scores for Mozambique are on each provider's review page, with the weighting shown in full on the rubric page.
Can I tether or hotspot with a Mozambique eSIM?
It depends on the provider. Airalo, Saily, and Nomad allow tethering on their Mozambique plans with no extra fee. You can share your 4G LTE connection on Vodacom with laptops and tablets. Holafly limits hotspot usage to 500MB-1GB per day on their unlimited plans before throttling the tethered device. Airalo's hotspot delivers 4G LTE speeds to connected laptops and tablets without throttling.
How much does an airport SIM cost vs eSIM in Mozambique?
Airport SIM cards in Mozambique typically cost $15-30 from local telecom vendors. You will wait 15-45 minutes in line, plus time for ID registration. An eSIM starts at $2.44/GB with instant Vodacom MZ activation from your phone. Compare the two on published price alone: $15-30 at the kiosk against $2.44/GB from the phone, with no counter queue and no passport scan.
What is the best-scoring eSIM plan for Mozambique?
The 20GB plan at $48.81 ($2.44/GB) takes the highest pricing score for Mozambique, because it holds the lowest published cost per gigabyte in the catalogue. It routes through Vodacom MZ on 4G LTE, the same carrier every one of the five providers uses here. Full plan range: 1GB at $5.99, 3GB at $12.49, 5GB at $18.49, 10GB at $30.49, 20GB at $48.81. The 20GB tier suits trips of 5 days or more.
How much does roaming cost in Mozambique vs an eSIM?
Home carrier roaming in Mozambique typically costs $5-15/day or $10-20/GB. An eSIM starts at $2.44/GB on Vodacom MZ's 4G LTE network. The 20GB plan at $48.81 covers most trips for a fraction of roaming fees.
Can I use multiple eSIMs in Mozambique?
Most modern phones support 8-10 eSIM profiles simultaneously. Only one data eSIM can be active at a time in Mozambique. You can keep your home SIM active for calls while using an eSIM on Vodacom MZ for data. Switch between profiles in Settings without removing any.
Staying connected in Mozambique
Mobile data is your lifeline in Mozambique, where public WiFi can be spotty. Most travelers use 1-2GB per day for maps, messaging, and photo uploads. The 20GB plan at $48.81 covers a typical week-long visit on Vodacom MZ's 4G LTE network.
You will likely arrive at Maputo International Airport (MPM). the local time zone is CAT (UTC+2). wall outlets use Type C/F/M sockets, so pack the right adapter.
Add 112/119 to your phone as the local emergency line for Mozambique. the local currency is MZN (MT). With an eSIM active, you step off the plane already connected to Vodacom MZ's network in Mozambique.
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