Yesim
$27.60 5 GB · 30 days
See planYou're on T-Mobile and heading to Malawi: what's the best way to get data?
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All checked plans (20)
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 | $18.50 | $6.17 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 | $19.00 | $6.33 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $31.00 | $6.20 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 | $47.00 | $4.70 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 | $31.50 | $6.30 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 | $48.00 | $4.80 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | $32.00 | $6.40 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | $49.00 | $4.90 |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $7.99 | $7.99 |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 | $19.99 | $6.66 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $31.99 | $6.40 |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 | $6.96 | $6.96 |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 | $21.60 | $7.20 |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $27.60 | $5.52 |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 | $42.00 | $4.20 |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 | $12.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 | $45.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 | $68.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 | $87.60 | — |
Three questions to ask T-Mobile
- What's included in Malawi? Data, calls, texts: it depends on your plan, and only your T-Mobile account or app has the final word.
- What do overages cost? Depending on the plan, extra use is billed per use, blocked, or offered as an add-on.
- Which add-ons are active? Some plans let you add an international pass: check what you already have.
Roaming rules vary by country: EU regulation covers plans from EU carriers, but for most other plans, including US and UK ones, what you pay depends on your contract. We don't publish any T-Mobile rates: they vary by plan and change over time.
When a data eSIM is the simpler option
If your plan includes nothing, or too little, in Malawi, a travel eSIM gives you a price set in advance, with no overage charges. Your T-Mobile line stays active for calls and texts; just turn off data roaming on it and set the eSIM as your cellular data line.
Set up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
Full ranking
- 1
8.5out of 10
- 2
7.5out of 10
- 3
6.9out of 10
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find T-Mobile's rates in Malawi?
In your T-Mobile online account or app, in the international or travel section. We don't publish them: they depend on your plan and change over time.
Do I need to cancel or change my T-Mobile plan to travel?
No. A travel eSIM is added next to your T-Mobile line without touching it: you keep your number and your plan.
How do I turn off data roaming on my T-Mobile line?
On iPhone: Settings > Cellular > your T-Mobile line > Data Roaming. On Android: in the mobile network settings, for the SIM in question.
Will my T-Mobile phone accept an eSIM from another provider?
Yes, if it's eSIM-compatible and unlocked. If you got it through T-Mobile, check with the carrier that it's no longer locked.
What's the cheapest eSIM for Malawi?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Yesim, at $27.60. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.
Do I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. Your main SIM can stay active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM only handles data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your main line.