Coverage is available in the main town of Bandiagara and some larger villages like Sangha, but expect the signal to disappear completely as you trek down the cliffs to the remote settlements. 

 Yes. Ségou is one of Mali's larger cities and has good 4G coverage, perfect for live-streaming music or uploading videos of the pirogues on the Niger River. 

 Most modern phones do, but you must check our specific list here: eSIM Compatible Devices to be 100% sure before purchasing. 

 Yes. Teliman is a popular motorcycle taxi service in Bamako. Reliable data is essential to book a ride safely and avoid getting stuck in the city's heavy traffic. 

Yes, in urban areas. For security personnel and aid workers, encrypted communication via WhatsApp, Signal, or Telegram is vital. Our eSIM supports 4G speeds in Bamako, allowing for clear voice calls and location sharing. However, latency may increase in rural areas, so text-based communication is recommended as a backup. 

 This specific plan is valid only within Mali. Bamako is a key transit hub in West Africa. If your mission or trip involves crossing borders into Senegal, Ivory Coast, or Guinea, your connection will stop. We highly recommend our Africa Regional eSIM to ensure seamless, uninterrupted connectivity across multiple West African borders. 

Coverage is limited and variable. While you will have solid 4G/LTE connectivity in the capital Bamako and southern cities like Sikasso, the northern and central regions (including Timbuktu, Gao, and Mopti) have volatile security situations that often affect infrastructure. Signal may be available in city centers but expect frequent outages or weak connectivity in remote zones. We strongly advise downloading offline maps and having satellite backup for deep field missions. 

No. Buying a physical SIM card in Mali requires strict identification and biometric registration at an agency, which can be risky or time-consuming for foreigners. Cellesim eSIMs allow you to bypass local bureaucracy completely. You can purchase and set up your secure data connection online before you even land at Modibo Keita International Airport.