Using your mobile phone for internet and calls in Namibia

Are you travelling to Namibia soon and want to stay online without any worries? With your normal SIM card, the costs for calling and internet can add up quickly. Fortunately, there is a smart solution: a local SIM card or eSIM for Namibia. This allows you to benefit from affordable local rates and stay connected wherever you are – whether you’re climbing the red dunes of Sossusvlei, going on safari in Etosha National Park or admiring the starry sky above the vast Namib Desert.

Using your phone in Namibia

Your mobile phone will work in Namibia, but be aware that calling and using mobile internet in Namibia with your own SIM card is expensive. The solution is a local SIM card or eSIM for Namibia. This will prevent unexpectedly high roaming charges. With ready-to-use SIM cards and eSIMs, you can get started as soon as you arrive:

• calling in Namibia
• fast mobile internet in Namibia for WhatsApp, Instagram, Google Maps, etc.
• receive free calls in Namibia

For short holidays with a safari in Etosha National Park and a visit to the Sossus Valley, the 3GB or 6GB Namibia bundle is ideal. Send your friends a selfie of the orange Big Daddy sand dunes or the fairytale starry sky. The data bundles are also perfect for a longer stay, including visits to Swakopmund with its seals and delicious seafood restaurants, and the rock formations at Spitzkoppe.

Choosing a SIM card or eSIM in Namibia

Mobile calling in Namibia is affordable with a Namibia SIM card or eSIM in your phone: local rates, no roaming. You avoid high costs for mobile data in Namibia. Ideal for travelling to Namibia, especially if you are travelling between different areas such as from Walvis Bay to Windhoek. You benefit from reliable connections via 4G and 5G in Namibia through the networks of Namibia’s largest providers such as MTC. Works directly on your phone, no hassle upon arrival. You can easily continue to make calls from Namibia with accompanying 3GB or 6G data bundles. Mobile network coverage in Namibia is good in cities and populated areas. However, keep in mind that many of Namibia’s beautiful places are sparsely populated with less coverage on your phone, such as Quiver Tree Forest, Fish River Canyon and the sand dunes. You can send photos later from the lodge or when you are back in civilisation.

eSIM Namibia

3GB

€ 33,00

eSIM Namibia

6GB

€ 65,00

Will my phone work in Namibia?

All modern phones can be used in Namibia. When using a prepaid SIM card or eSIM for Namibia, it is a good idea to check whether your device is SIM-unlocked, but SIM locks are almost non-existent in Europe. If you order a SIM card or eSIM online, you don’t have to worry about compatibility if you’re wondering “can I use my phone in Namibia?”. Namibia SIM cards can be used in any phone, and the eSIM for Namibia works in any device that is compatible with eSIM.

The options for mobile internet and calling

There are three options for making phone calls and using mobile internet in Namibia: roaming with your own SIM card, a local Namibian SIM card, or a prepaid Namibian eSIM. Roaming is usually expensive. Due to roaming charges outside Europe, travellers are faced with high bills for using their current subscription in Namibia. It is mainly the costs for data that add up. Simple actions such as WhatsApp, navigation and email become unexpectedly expensive. To avoid this, choose a local solution so that you can make cheap calls and use the internet in Namibia. eSIM is ideal for modern smartphones: activation is via a QR code that you receive by email and no physical card is required. There are several data bundles available, tailored to your usage and travel duration. Furthermore, the option for hotspot and tethering is included in many bundles so that you can also use mobile Wi-Fi in Namibia.

eSIM Namibia

3GB

€ 33,00

eSIM Namibia

6GB

€ 65,00

How to arrange it in advance online

Order your SIM card or eSIM online. You will receive the eSIM Namibia by email. The prepaid SIM card Namibia is delivered to your home free of charge. You can also pick it up and receive expert help with installation. That way, everything is arranged before you leave for Namibia and there is no stress upon arrival. This solution is also suitable for business travellers who can choose between 3GB and 6GB data bundles for Namibia. This is also beneficial for families, as the eSIM Namibia allows data to be shared via hotspot or MiFi.