Here's the rate: $135.37 per gigabyte
That's $0.1322 per megabyte, billed in real time on Equatoguinean networks. The figure sits in the upper range of our table for a specific reason — the country is small (roughly 1.85 million people across 28,000 km²), the consumer cellular market has limited scale, and wholesale interconnect to the country is dollar-settled at a high floor. That floor is what the price reflects. We don't pretend otherwise and we don't mark it up further.
No subscription. No expiry on the unused balance. No minimum bundle. One per-MB rate across 192 countries means the same model — pay for what you used, balance carries.
The country in one paragraph
Equatorial Guinea is unusual: it's the only Spanish-speaking country in sub-Saharan Africa, with two distinct geographies — a continental region (Río Muni) where the largest city Bata sits, and an island region (Bioko) where the historical capital Malabo sits, plus the much smaller Annobón further south. The new capital, Ciudad de la Paz on the mainland near Bata, was established to consolidate government functions. Most foreign visitors are oil-and-gas business travelers, regional diplomatic staff, or the rare leisure visitor on the West African Atlantic coast itinerary.
How much will Roamzy actually cost on this trip?
Cellular use leans light because business and lodge Wi-Fi handles most of the day. Maps, the WhatsApp to a driver, voice notes home, the camera-translator on a Spanish menu, the bank-app push when contactless works. Plan on 0.2–0.4 GB/day on cellular:
| Trip pattern | Roamzy ($135.37/GB) | Tourist roaming pass | Local SIM at Malabo or Bata |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days (~1 GB cellular) | $135.37 | $80–200 | $10–25 + KYC and a passport scan |
| 1 week (~2 GB cellular) | $270.75 | $160–400 (often two passes) | $15–40 + 30-day cap |
| 2 weeks (~4 GB cellular) | $541.49 | $320–800 | $25–60 + paperwork |
Competitor prices in columns 3 and 4 are 2025 ranges based on typical offerings; many home carriers either don't list Equatorial Guinea in tourist packs or charge unmetered roaming. Roamzy's rate in column 2 is our actual published rate from the pricing page.
For a multi-week posting, a local Equatoguinean SIM is the cheaper answer once you've accepted the registration time. For a short business trip, the eSIM is the lighter call.
Where does Roamzy work in this country?
- Malabo (Bioko Norte) — 4G across the historical capital and the harbor area
- Bata and Ciudad de la Paz (Río Muni mainland) — workable LTE in the city centers and along the coast road
- Mongomo, Ebebiyín, Evinayong — 4G in the regional towns, weaker on the inter-city roads
- Bioko Sur (Luba and the southern coast) — patchy; signal at the populated points, sparse on the volcanic Pico Basile slopes
- Annobón — minimal cellular; this is hotel/satellite Wi-Fi country
- Inland forest reserves (Monte Alén) — patchy at lodges; nothing in the bush
How do I install my Roamzy eSIM?
| Plug type | Voltage | Frequency | iOS | Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type C, E | 220 V | 50 Hz | iPhone XS+ | Pixel 3+, Galaxy S20+ |
- Sign in to Roamzy via Telegram or Google
- Top up with a minimum of 20 USDT — stablecoins, no cards, no banks, no FX surcharges
- The QR code appears in the dashboard once payment confirms
- Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan QR (on home Wi-Fi before flying)
- The counter starts when you land at Malabo (SSG) or Bata (BSG)
Supported stablecoins and common setup errors are in the FAQ. The dashboard handles top-ups in USDT.
What are Roamzy's honest limitations?
The wholesale rate is high; that's the country's market reality, not our markup. The model still favors short-trip travelers because you pay only for the bytes you actually used:
- No welcome promo that flips on the second top-up. Top-up #1 and top-up #20 cost the same per megabyte.
- No fine-print throttling. One rate, full speed where there's signal.
- No auto-renewal. Balance runs out, the eSIM stops.
What if my route continues across the Gulf of Guinea?
- Cameroon — overland north or short flight, separate country rate
- Gabon — south along the Atlantic coast, the eSIM hands over at the border
- If you want the underlying mechanics — how roaming actually gets priced and why it hurts