PikoeSIM
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Mozambique eSIM
Plans from€12.79
1 GB 7 days
Maputo, Mozambique
- 4G/LTE data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Data for 7 days
Data for 30 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Coverage is limited to Mozambique. Plans do not work in neighbouring countries. |
| Local networks | VM Mozambique |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. |
| Data & validity | The three data plans are 1 GB for 7 days, 3 GB for 30 days, or 5 GB for 30 days. They are fixed totals, not daily allowances. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. No local phone number, ordinary voice calls or SMS. Internet calling and messaging apps draw from your allowance. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked device is required. Check the exact model and regional variant before buying. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Mozambique.
01Choose your plan
Choose data and validity that cover your trip. Save the setup instructions for offline access.
02Install before you fly
Install over Wi-Fi using your plan's instructions. Check when the plan's validity starts.
03Connect in Mozambique
On arrival, turn on the eSIM and select it for mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your regular SIM.
Compare ways to get online in Mozambique
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €12.79 for 1 GB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Which Mozambique eSIM offers fit my trip length?
On a short trip, 1 GB for 7 days at €12.79 is the cheapest listed option and enough for light messaging and map checks. For a 14 day or longer holiday or vacation, the 3 GB at €37.89 or 5 GB at €62.89 plans, both valid for 30 days, are usually the better fit. The best value depends on your total trip length and habits: the lowest listed price is not always the best price for a longer stay. The main features to compare are allowance, validity and network.
Which mobile network does my eSIM use?
Listed networks: VM Mozambique. Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions.
Is my phone compatible with this eSIM?
Check that your exact model and regional variant support eSIM and that the device is network unlocked, since compatible phones vary by region. On an iPhone, check No SIM restrictions under Settings > General > About. On Android, open Settings > Network & internet > SIMs, then Add SIM and Set up an eSIM. These paths apply on current iOS and Android versions; use the compatibility guide for manufacturer instructions.
When should I install and turn on the eSIM?
Install on reliable Wi-Fi and save the instructions before travelling. Installing a profile and starting its validity may be different events, so follow the activation instructions for your purchase rather than assuming instant installation starts the clock. On arrival, enable the travel line and select it for mobile data.
Will WhatsApp and bank texts still work?
An existing WhatsApp account can use the travel eSIM for internet access and keeps your usual number. This plan does not supply a local number or ordinary calls and SMS, so bank texts still depend on your regular SIM, carrier and bank. Check that line's charges before leaving it enabled.
Can I use my phone as a hotspot for a laptop?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. The data hotspot feature draws from the same total allowance. If you plan tethering for a laptop or tablet, pause automatic updates and photo backups so the data lasts.
Will I have coverage everywhere in Mozambique?
Mozambique only. Other countries are not included. No network can promise the best coverage across all of Mozambique, so keep essential bookings and route maps offline rather than relying on a connection everywhere.
Does my data allowance renew daily?
No. Each offer has a fixed total allowance for the displayed validity, with no daily reset. This is not a monthly subscription; you pay once for the listed period. Neither unused days nor a larger allowance guarantees uninterrupted reception.
What can I do if my data runs out?
Review the available plans online before the allowance runs out. Compare the pricing, then follow the instructions attached to a new purchase; don't assume it extends the old plan or reuses the same eSIM profile. Top-up amounts and account-credit rules are not confirmed, so check the purchase terms rather than expecting a simple top up. Keep the existing profile installed while resolving any issue.
What should I check if my connection isn't working?
Check that you are in Mozambique, the eSIM is enabled and selected for mobile data, and the plan has data and validity remaining. Apply the supplied roaming and APN settings to the travel line, then try airplane mode briefly or restart. Move to another location if the signal is weak. Keep your order reference and phone model ready when requesting service; don't delete the eSIM as the first step.
How can I prevent unexpected charges on my regular SIM?
Turn off automatic mobile-data switching and keep roaming disabled on your home SIM. Apply any required travel-eSIM roaming setting only to the travel line. Calls and SMS on your regular number stay subject to its carrier terms.
Where are the support and refund conditions explained?
Read the purchase conditions before ordering and keep your order reference for help. Refund eligibility depends on the applicable terms and any activation or usage. Don't treat 'no contract' as more than a search term; the written terms decide what applies. Keep the installed profile while a connection problem is investigated.
Using your eSIM in Mozambique
A Mozambique eSIM for the way you travel
From a Maputo hotel to a Vilankulo boat departure, keep addresses and arrangements close to hand. A virtual sim card, or eSIM card, puts mobile internet on a compatible, unlocked phone without a physical card to collect.
For a short stay, 1 GB for 7 days at €12.79 covers a modest budget of messages and the occasional map check. If your trip runs to 14 days, which is 2 weeks, the 3 GB at €37.89 or 5 GB at €62.89 options, both valid for 30 days, make more sense and can work out more affordable per gigabyte. There is no 1 day plan, so even a one day visit still gets the 7 day validity, and 30 days is roughly one month rather than an exact calendar month. Streaming video on YouTube burns through an allowance quickly, so save that for Wi-Fi.
Keep your route saved for offline use.
Listed networks: VM Mozambique. Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions. A larger allowance cannot improve the 4G signal on an island crossing or a remote road. Keep boat arrangements and the next accommodation address saved for offline use, since the quality of reception still varies by location.
Already saved.Maputo, Mozambique
Maputo: share the exact entrance, not only the hotel name.
Before leaving arrivals at the airport, retrieve your accommodation address and confirm where your driver will wait. A saved booking and an entrance pin beat searching for a hotel once you reach the street.
In the city, pin your return pickup separately from the place you want to explore, and keep your host's written directions if the accommodation sits outside the centre.
If a driver needs to reach a local number, remember this is a data-only plan. Arrange calls through WhatsApp or another messaging app in advance, or use your regular line under its own calling terms.
Save before you goYour hotel entrance, driver's details and a screenshot of the agreed pickup.
Vilankulo: verify the boat departure point in advance.
If you have an excursion booking, use your connection to retrieve it and ask the operator which beach or departure point to use.
Save the boat name, departure time and return arrangement together. Reconfirm plans with the operator before setting out; don't count on messaging from the water.
For a stay split between town and an island lodge, ask each host how the transfer connects. Being included in Mozambique does not guarantee reception at sea or inside every property.
Save before you goKeep the departure pin, booking reference, operator contact and return plan offline.
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