No, free roaming with EU, UK, or US mobile plans typically does not extend to Botswana, which is outside these domestic roaming zones.
When traveling to Botswana from the EU, UK, or US, your existing mobile plan will almost certainly incur significant charges for calls, texts, and especially data. These international roaming fees can quickly accumulate, resulting in unexpectedly high phone bills upon your return home.
To avoid these high costs and ensure you have affordable, reliable connectivity for navigation, communication, and staying connected, an eSIM is a cost-effective alternative. It provides local data services by automatically connecting to the strongest available major network in Botswana, offering a convenient way to stay online.