Botswana: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
Botswana has three mobile network operators: Mascom, Orange, and beMobile (operated by BTC). These carriers have commercially launched 3G and 4G/LTE services, with 5G also commercially available in the country. The mobile infrastructure supports multiple radio generations, providing coverage across urban and some rural areas.
A roaming eSIM in Botswana is likely to connect using LTE bands B3 (1800 MHz) and B8 (900 MHz), as well as the 5G band n78 (3.5 GHz) where available. Some local carriers issue eSIMs, though detailed availability and coverage information should be verified directly with individual operators, as confidence in comprehensive service details remains low.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Mascom, Orange, beMobile (BTC) |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B8(900), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Africa |
| Capital | Gaborone |
| Calling code | +267 |
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. This country's connectivity row is currently low-confidence (small / island / single-operator / fast-changing market), so treat the carrier, band and 5G details as a starting point we are still verifying. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.