Check the connection you have
On a hotel, workplace or shared Wi-Fi connection, finish any browser sign-in first, then connect in Zenshield. If you switch to mobile data, check the app’s connection status again.
Free VPN
for Botswana.
An encrypted connection. A different IP. No VPN subscription.
Free access requires bandwidth sharing. How it works
Geonode.com
Local connection guidance
A free VPN does not replace an internet plan. Here is what to check on the connection you use in Botswana.
Connection troubleshootingNeed an IP address in Botswana?
Using a VPN while you are in Botswana and choosing a VPN exit there are different things. We have not published verified Zenshield exit locations for Botswana. Check the current location choices in the app before relying on a specific IP location.
$0No VPN subscription fee. Here’s the exchange.
A free VPN. A clear exchange.
You get
A different IP. An encrypted VPN connection.
Apps for Windows and Android
You share
Bandwidth and your public IP for network requests.
Zenshield is free because you share part of your internet connection with Geonode’s network. Its customers’ requests travel through your public IP.
Sharing is required for free access. You agree in the app before it starts.
Sharing does not give network customers remote access to your device, files, photos or messages.
Usage varies, with no fixed bandwidth cap. Data charges, battery and performance effects may apply.
To stop sharing, fully exit the app. Uninstalling also stops it. Disconnecting the VPN or minimizing the app may leave sharing running. Sharing may restart when the app opens again.
Download. Install. Connect.
Get installation help.Download & install
Get the Windows app or Android APK. Downloading alone doesn’t start sharing.
DownloadsRead it. Then decide.
Create or sign in to your account in the app. Review the bandwidth exchange before you agree.
Read the exchangeConnect when you’re ready.
Turn on the VPN in the app. VPN and sharing run separately, so switching the VPN off may leave sharing on.
Connection troubleshooting
Questions about Zenshield
Contact the teamIs Zenshield free to use in Botswana?
Zenshield does not charge a subscription. Free access requires opt-in bandwidth sharing, and your internet provider’s data charges still apply. App access and network rules can vary, so check the connection you intend to use.
Does Zenshield have VPN servers in Botswana?
We have not confirmed which Zenshield server locations are available in Botswana. Check the app’s available locations before depending on a local IP address.
Can I use it on an iPhone or Mac?
The available downloads are Windows and Android. We are not offering an iOS, macOS or Linux download here.
What happens after I download?
Install the app, sign in or create an account, then read the sharing terms during onboarding. Consent is required before participation. Use the Windows instructions or Android instructions for help.
Will a VPN give me free mobile data?
No. A VPN uses an existing internet connection. Downloading, VPN use and opt-in bandwidth sharing can use your data allowance. Check your plan before participating on mobile data or roaming.
Get Zenshield for your device
Get the Windows app or Android APK. Downloading alone doesn’t start sharing.
Free access requires bandwidth sharing. How it works
Keep exploring
Internet providers and networks in Botswana.
These are ten of the largest networks observed in APNIC’s country measurements. Use the names to help recognise your connection provider. They include network operators and may also include hosting or VPN services. This is not a retail ISP market-share ranking.
| Network | Estimated users |
|---|---|
| Mascom Wireless Ltd (AS37014) | 331,850 |
| Orange Botswana (PTY) Ltd (AS36963) | 315,477 |
| Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (AS14988) | 314,165 |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (AS14593) | 135,873 |
| BOTSWANA FIBRE NETWORKS (Proprietary) Limited (AS37678) | 51,213 |
| STATURE (PTY) LTD (AS327776) | 49,195 |
| Broadband Botswana Internet (AS37257) | 15,338 |
| BOTSWANA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION NETWORK SOCIETY (AS329301) | 14,258 |
| Abari Communications (AS329078) | 11,950 |
| Desert Road Pty Ltd t/a Zebranet (AS37604) | 8,099 |
Source: APNIC network measurements, dated 9 September 2026, using a 60-day window. Estimates with at least 100 measurement samples; not subscriber counts or a Zenshield compatibility test.
Connecting around Botswana.
Gaborone, Palapye, Francistown and other locations appear in IPinfo’s country directory. IP-based location can reflect where a provider routes traffic, rather than the town you are standing in.
Gaborone · Palapye · Francistown · Dumadumana · Mochudi · Mahalapye · Serowe · Maun
IPinfo country directory, checked 2026-09-12. Cities are IP-geolocation observations, not VPN locations.
Check the connection you have
On a hotel, workplace or shared Wi-Fi connection, finish any browser sign-in first, then connect in Zenshield. If you switch to mobile data, check the app’s connection status again.
An IP location is approximate
An address associated with Gaborone does not establish your precise location. Likewise, a city in this list does not establish a Zenshield VPN server. Check your visible public IP.
