🇺🇬 eSIM plans for Uganda

Starting at $14.03/day*

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* The "as low as" figure is the lowest per-day rate, taken from the longest unlimited data plan on sale here.

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Here's how Onetel stacks up against other options in Uganda.

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eSIM costs for Uganda

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7 days of unlimited data in Uganda costs $98.80 — about $14.11 a day on MTN Uganda or Airtel Uganda, with no roaming charge and no SIM to swap. In Uganda, 5G is live and median mobile download speed is 16.8 Mbps.

Duration	Data	Price	Daily cost
1 day	500 MB	$15.10	$15.10/day
3 days	—	$43.00	$14.33/day
5 days	—	$70.90	$14.18/day
7 days	1 GB	$98.80	$14.11/day
10 days	—	$140.66	$14.07/day
15 days	2 GB	$210.42	$14.03/day
30 days	3 GB	$24.34	$0.81/day

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Which networks you connect to in Uganda

Your eSIM roams onto Uganda's own operators. These are the networks and the frequencies they run — check your phone supports them before you travel.

Operator	4G / LTE bands	5G bands	5G
MTN Uganda	B1, B3, B8, B20	n78	Yes
Airtel Uganda	B1, B3, B8, B20	n78	Yes

16.8 Mbps

Median download

9.0 Mbps

Median upload

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index, July 2025

Coverage in Uganda

MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda 5G limited to central business districts of Kampala and Entebbe; rural areas in Karamoja and parts of northern Uganda have only 2G/3G service or no coverage. B20 (800 MHz) is used by both major operators for rural LTE coverage and is absent from many North American phone models.

Common Questions

The details worth knowing about your Uganda eSIM

The eSIM connects to MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda. Both operate 4G on bands B1, B3, B8, B20, and 5G on n78. 5G is limited to central Kampala and Entebbe. In rural areas like Karamoja and northern Uganda, only 2G or 3G is available, or no coverage at all.

Many North American phone models lack band B20 (800 MHz), which both MTN and Airtel use for rural 4G coverage. Without B20, you may lose LTE signal outside cities, even where the network technically exists. Check your phone's band support before travelling.

No. This eSIM is for Uganda only. Coverage stops at the border. If you cross into Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, or South Sudan, you will lose service and need a separate eSIM or local SIM for that country.

Data is not filtered or blocked on this eSIM. You get full, unfiltered internet access. However, speeds vary by location. The median download speed in Uganda is 16.82 Mbps, so expect slower performance in rural areas or during peak times.

Yes. Uganda requires SIM registration for all users. You must provide a valid passport and may need to complete a registration form. The eSIM provider typically handles this, but you should confirm the process before travel to avoid service interruption.