A Nacala travel eSIM for Mozambique starts at $7.00 for 1 GB over 7 days. The product page lists the speed as 4G. Plans run from 7 to 30 days, and there is no unlimited option on this product. Coverage is Mozambique.
Key facts
| Country | Mozambique |
| Network | Nacala |
| Speed | 4G (published on the product page; subject to carrier Fair Usage Policy) |
| From | $7.00 for 1 GB / 7 days |
| Validity | 7, 15, or 30 days |
| Install | QR code, before you fly |
What a Nacala eSIM costs
The cheapest published plan on the Mozambique travel eSIM is $7.00 for 1 GB valid 7 days. A 2 GB / 15 day plan is $11.00, a 3 GB / 30 day plan is $14.00, a 5 GB / 30 day plan is $21.00, and 10 GB over 30 days is $34.00. There is no unlimited SKU on this product. The best value step is 3 GB for 30 days at $14.00: it doubles the 7 day plan for double the money and lasts four times as long. Past that, 5 GB costs $7.00 more than 3 GB for two extra gigabytes, and the jump to 10 GB is $13.00 more again, so buy the larger bucket only if you know you will use it.
Network
The plan is sold under the operator name Nacala and the supported country is Mozambique. The product page publishes the speed as 4G. That is the figure to plan around, and real speed still depends on the mast, the handset, and the carrier Fair Usage Policy. Mozambique is covered as one country on this plan, a long country: Maputo and the southern resorts sit roughly 2,000 km of road from the northern coast. It does not cover South Africa, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, or Tanzania, so a Kruger side trip, a Victoria Falls add-on, or the Malawi lake route each need a separate plan. Signal follows the network’s own footprint, and the product page does not publish a coverage map, so treat long stretches of the N1 and remote bush camps as outside the guarantee.
How much data you actually need
Maps, chat, and booking confirmations sit inside 1 GB for a short stay. Two weeks of photos and video push you to 3 GB or 5 GB. A month with lodge Wi-Fi as the main link and mobile as backup is the 10 GB / 30 day plan. Hotspot use burns the allowance faster than the phone alone, and in Mozambique it is common to be the only working connection in the group.
Unlimited data
This product has no unlimited plan. Every option is a fixed bucket: 1 GB for 7 days, 2 GB for 15 days, or 3 GB, 5 GB, and 10 GB for 30 days. If you plan to hotspot for a camper or a small group, count gigabytes per day before you buy: 10 GB over 30 days is about 330 MB a day, which is fine for maps and chat and not much more.
Dual SIM
Keep your home SIM for calls and bank texts. Turn on data roaming only for the Nacala line. iPhone: Settings, Mobile Data, pick the travel line. Android: Settings, Network, SIMs, set mobile data to the travel eSIM. Do this before you leave the airport Wi-Fi.
Arrival and transit
The main gateway is Maputo International Airport (MPM), with regional entries at Beira (BEW), Nampula (APL), and Vilankulo (VNX) for the Bazaruto Archipelago, plus land crossings from South Africa at Komatipoort and from Eswatini and Zimbabwe in the north-west. Install the eSIM on hotel or home Wi-Fi before the flight, then switch the data line on after you clear arrivals. You do not need a local shop or a passport photo for this plan.
Install
- Buy the plan and open the QR code in the order email while you still have Wi-Fi.
- On the phone, add an eSIM and scan that code. Label the line “Mozambique”.
- After landing, set mobile data to that line and leave your home number on for texts.
Phone compatibility
The phone must be carrier-unlocked and eSIM-capable. iPhone XS and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, qualify. A locked handset will not take the QR code. Check the lock status with your home carrier before you pay.
FAQ
Q1: How much is the cheapest Mozambique eSIM?
$7.00 for 1 GB, valid 7 days, on the Nacala plan.
Q2: Which operator is on the plan?
Nacala. The supported country is Mozambique.
Q3: Does it include calls and SMS?
No. It is a data plan, with voice calls only through apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime. Keep your home SIM for calls and one-time passwords.
Q4: Is it 5G?
No. The product page lists the speed as 4G. Real speed still depends on coverage and the Fair Usage Policy.
Q5: Can I install it after I land?
Yes, if you can reach Wi-Fi. Installing before the flight is simpler, because the QR download needs a connection.
Q6: Will it work outside Mozambique?
No. South Africa, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania each need their own plan, so a multi-country road trip needs more than one eSIM.
Q7: Is there an unlimited option?
No. There is no unlimited SKU on this product. The largest bucket is 10 GB over 30 days at $34.00.
Q8: Can I share it as a hotspot?
Yes, within the data allowance. Hotspot traffic counts against the same gigabytes, and heavy sharing can hit the Fair Usage Policy.
Q9: What if the QR code fails?
Use the manual activation code in the same email. The phone still has to be unlocked.
Q10: When were these prices checked?
October 2026, against the published variation prices on travelydata.com.
Bottom line
For a week in Mozambique, start with the $7.00 / 1 GB Nacala plan. For a two-week trip up the coast, the 3 GB / 30 day plan at $14.00 is the best value on the product, and a month of travel or group hotspotting is the 10 GB / 30 day plan at $34.00. The published speed is 4G and there is no unlimited option.
Prices and coverage verified on travelydata.com, October 2026.
