Malawi eSIM for 7 days
$11.99
3 GB, valid 15 days on Airtel 4G. Enough for maps, rides, messages and photos for a week.
Choose 7 daysPay, then open NUM: your install code is waiting in your chat, and we email it about five minutes after you pay. If we can’t issue it, you get a full refund.
Coverage in Malawi: what to know
Both Airtel and TNM were described as modest in coverage and speed, and a 2021 review called Airtel's reach unreliable. 4G launched first in cities like Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu and Zomba, so lake and rural areas may be slower.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Source: operatorwatch.com. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
The short answer
The best eSIM for Malawi is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $18.79, as of 4 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $5.69 on 4 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | Airtel 4G |
| 7 days | 3 GB, 15 days, $11.99 |
| 14 days | 5 GB, 30 days, $18.79 |
| 30 days | 10 GB, 30 days, $34.69 (regional plan, 21 countries) |
| 45+ days | 20 GB, 90 days, $72.59 (regional plan, 127 countries) |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
A regional plan may list fewer networks here than a local plan. If you need a particular network, check that plan’s network list in the shop before you pay.
How it works
Pick your trip
Choose 7, 14 or 30 days. The shop picks the data for how you use your phone, and shows the networks.
Pay in seconds
Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Then open NUM and join free: your install code is waiting in your chat.
Install, then land online
Install at home on wifi with one tap, switch it on as the plane lands, and you’re online walking off. Your home number stays on for calls and codes.
Malawi eSIM for 7, 14 and 30 days
Malawi eSIM for 14 days
$18.79
5 GB, valid 30 days on Airtel 4G. Room for social, photos and a few video calls over two weeks.
Choose 14 daysMalawi eSIM for 30 days
$34.69
10 GB, valid 30 days, a regional plan covering 21 countries. A month of everyday use, with some streaming and hotspot.
Choose 30 daysMalawi eSIM for longer trips
$72.59
20 GB, valid 90 days, a regional plan covering 127 countries. For long stays, remote work and heavy use.
Choose longer tripsNUM’s pick for each trip length on 4 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
How much data do you need in Lilongwe?
| How you use it | 7 days | 14 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maps and messages | 1.4 GB | 2.8 GB | 6 GB |
| Plus social | 2.8 GB | 5.6 GB | 12 GB |
| Lots of video | 11 GB | 21 GB | 45 GB |
Questions people ask about Lilongwe
Is there mobile signal at Lilongwe?
Airtel 4G started here in 2018; TNM 4G in 2016.
How much does an eSIM for Malawi cost?
On 4 Nov 2026, Malawi plans started at $5.69 and went up to $72.59 for the biggest. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Which network works well in Malawi?
Both Airtel and TNM were described as modest in coverage and speed, and a 2021 review called Airtel's reach unreliable. 4G launched first in cities like Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu and Zomba, so lake and rural areas may be slower.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.