What works in Tanzania

Tanzania⛔ Some apps blocked

In Tanzania X (Twitter) has been blocked since May 2025, and during the elections on 29.10-03.11.2025 the internet was shut down nationwide. Other services usually work.

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  X (Twitter) Blocked since 20.05.2025, confirmed by the government on 04.06.2025Source: tech-ish.com, 05.06.2025 · verified
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  WhatsApp calls Did not work during the shutdown on 29.10-03.11.2025Source: globalnetworkinitiative.org, 01.12.2025 · according to globalnetworkinitiative.org, 01.12.2025
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  Messages (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) WhatsApp was unavailable during the election shutdown on 29.10.2025Source: globalnetworkinitiative.org, 01.12.2025 · verified
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  Instagram Unavailable during the elections, Live was switched off in October 2025Source: globalnetworkinitiative.org, 01.12.2025 · according to globalnetworkinitiative.org, 01.12.2025
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  TikTok TikTok Live was switched off in October 2025Source: business-humanrights.org, 10.2025 · according to business-humanrights.org, 10.2025

Getting round via a roaming eSIM: We found no reliable source that a roaming eSIM bypasses local restrictions. eSIM sellers' blogs claim it does, but they are an interested party.

What to do

• Messages work, calls may drop. Have a fallback: voice notes or a normal call.
• During protests, elections or exams the internet or some services have been cut here (29.10.2025, 30.08.2024). It usually affects a tourist for a day or two.
• Install and sign in to the apps you need at home: WhatsApp, Telegram, Privat24, monobank, Diia, Maps. Some app stores and sites may not open in the country.
• Keep your Ukrainian SIM in the phone with roaming on: bank SMS come to it. Switch data to the eSIM and turn off «Data roaming» on the Ukrainian SIM.
• About Tutu eSIM, honestly: Tutu eSIM is data only, without a number. Normal calls and SMS go through your Ukrainian SIM at roaming rates. So where calls in messengers are blocked, the eSIM alone won't open them.