BTC review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

BTC runs its own mobile and home internet network in a single market, so prepaid data and fixed line sit with the same company. It suits households wanting both bills from a single provider, with bundles from BWP 2 and home internet from the same operator.

Key facts

Best for
Households wanting prepaid mobile data and fixed line from a single network operator.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
BWP 2 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
TurnUp 1 Day: P2.00 per month, 100MB, prepaid; TurnUp 30 Days 30GB: P199.00 per month, 30GB, prepaid; KgwaMollo Monthly: P199.00 per month, Unlimited, prepaid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
BWP 199 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Paid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
BW (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Botswana (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1980 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Prepaid, Contract
Contract length
12, 24
Official website
btc.bw

Broadband

Top download speed (Mbps)
300 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
BWP 2 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
TurnUp 1 Day: P2.00 per month, 100MB, prepaid; TurnUp 30 Days 30GB: P199.00 per month, 30GB, prepaid; KgwaMollo Monthly: P199.00 per month, Unlimited, prepaid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Setup fee
BWP 275 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Data cap (GB)
100 to 300 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
BW (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Botswana (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1980 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Technology
Fttp, Fttc, Satellite
Contract length
12, 24

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play
Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaXLinkedInfacebook.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • BTC sells as network, the network operator itself, so the mobile line and the fixed line come from the same company rather than a reseller.
  • Sim only is a yes and an eSIM is a yes, so bundles can be activated without a new handset, with entry bundles at BWP 2.
  • The KgwaMollo Monthly bundle is unlimited at BWP 199, the same monthly figure as the capped monthly TurnUp bundle.
  • Support runs on phone and help centre, so a phone line sits alongside the help centre.

Cons

  • Roaming is paid rather than included, so paid adds cost for anyone using the SIM outside BW.
  • Home internet carries a BWP 275 setup charge and the Starlink packages run 12 and 24 terms, a longer commitment than the mobile bundles.
  • Support runs on phone and help centre only, which is narrower than listings that also offer chat and email.
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Who it suits

  • Households in a single market that want mobile data and fixed line from the same operator
  • Prepaid buyers who want to test a bundle cheaply, starting at BWP 2 with no handset tied to it
  • Data heavy users who want an unlimited monthly bundle at BWP 199 rather than a capped allowance

Who should look elsewhere

  • People who need 5G today, because 5G is a no for BTC while 5G plans appear across the site listings
  • Travellers who want roaming in the bundle, since paid is paid rather than included
  • Buyers who want rolling monthly billing, since yesss! lists contract, rolling and prepaid while BTC bundles are prepaid under prepaid and contract

What it does well

BTC is straightforward on the basics. Sim only is a yes, so a line can run without a new handset tied to it, and an eSIM is a yes as well, which means a plan can be activated without a physical card. Bundle allowances run 100 to 300 GB, so a modest capped bundle and an unlimited bundle both sit in the range. The gap sits on the network side: 5G is a no, so anyone buying a 5G handset now will not get 5G service on this line.

Pricing

Entry price and ongoing price are the same number here, because every reference bundle is prepaid. The smallest TurnUp bundle comes in at BWP 2, the monthly TurnUp data bundle carries a capped allowance, and the KgwaMollo Monthly bundle is unlimited at BWP 199. Nothing steps up at renewal, so the monthly figure is the figure you keep. On the fixed line side the Starlink packages run 12 and 24 terms and carry a BWP 275 setup charge, so that side asks for a longer commitment than the mobile bundles do.

Who runs it

BTC is operated by Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited, which is based in Botswana and has traded since 1980. It sells as network, the network operator itself, so the mobile line, the fixed line and the support desk all sit inside the same company rather than being split between a host network and a reseller. Service is aimed at BW, a single home market, and support runs on phone and help centre, covering a phone line and a help centre.

How BTC compares

Where BTC is available

Available
Botswana

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does a BTC prepaid bundle cost at the entry point?+

The smallest TurnUp bundle is prepaid at BWP 2 for a monthly allowance, and no handset is tied to it because sim only is a yes. Bundle allowances across the range run 100 to 300 GB, so a small top-up is a realistic starting point rather than a headline figure.

How much does unlimited data cost on BTC?+

The KgwaMollo Monthly bundle is unlimited and prepaid at BWP 199 per month. The reference plan prices put the monthly TurnUp data bundle at the same monthly figure, so unlimited data does not cost extra across this range.

Does BTC offer 5G?+

It does not. The 5G answer for BTC is a no, while 92.7% of the mobile network listings on the site do carry 5G. A buyer who wants a handset on a 5G plan has to look through those listings rather than at this provider.

Which country does BTC operate in?+

BTC operates in Botswana and is headquartered in Botswana, so its mobile bundles and home internet packages are built for that home market. Nothing in the plan details points to service being offered outside that country.

What does BTC home internet cost to set up and commit to?+

Home internet carries a setup charge of BWP 275 on top of the monthly cost, and the Starlink packages run 12 and 24 term commitments. Both figures sit with the same operator as the mobile bundles, so a household can take fixed line and mobile data from a single supplier.

What download speed does BTC home internet reach?+

The listed home internet package reaches 300 Mbps on download, over fttp, fttc and satellite lines. That is the figure to weigh against other fixed line offers in the same market, rather than a marketing number, and it is the only speed stated for the package.

Can I use a BTC SIM abroad?+

Roaming is paid rather than included, so paid is the arrangement for anyone using the SIM outside BW. Budget for usage abroad separately rather than expecting the bundle allowances to stretch to other countries.

How do I get help from BTC?+

Support runs on phone and help centre, so a phone line and a help centre are the listed routes. Both sit with the network operator itself, which matters if a fault affects a fixed line and a mobile bundle on the same account at the same time.

Is BTC a reseller or the network itself?+

BTC sells as network, the network operator, so the mobile line and the fixed line are both supplied by the same company rather than bought in from a host network. That is also why the reference bundle prices are set on its own network.

Sources

  • btc.bw checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Billing, ESIM

    “Prepaid Bundles - PostPaid Offers”

  • btc.bw checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Data cap (GB), Headquarters, Legal entity

    “CAP: 100 GB - CAP: 200 GB - CAP: 300 GB”

  • btc.bw/company/about-us checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Seller type, Technology

    “BTC is a converged telecommunications operator offering fixed”

  • btc.bw/company/our-story checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Founded

    “Botswana Telecommunications Corporation was formed through an Act of Parliament”

  • btc.bw/data-bundles checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Price from, Reference plan prices, SIM-only, Unlimited plan price

    “1 Day 100MB 2.00”

  • btc.bw/frequently-asked-questions checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Markets, Setup fee, Support channels

    “You can register at any BTC Shop across Botswana”

  • btc.bw/product/home-internet checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Top download speed (Mbps)

    “You can enjoy up to 300Mbps in different areas”

  • btc.bw/roaming checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: EU roaming

    “How To Activate Roaming On Prepaid?”

  • btc.bw/starlink-packages checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Contract length

    “Contract - 12 months - 12 Months - 24 Months - 36 months”

  • btc.bw/voice-over-lte checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: 5G

    “make and receive voice calls over the BTC 4G/LTE network”

Compiled from 10 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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