What's blocked in Zambia
Best VPN for Zambia is Proton VPN, 94 out of 100. Second is ExpressVPN, 86 out of 100. Third is NordVPN, 86 out of 100. Proton VPN is the best choice for Zambia because it had the highest privacy score.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 71 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Zambia right now.
Not offered in Zambia
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Zambia
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Zambia are reporting this week.
Picked for privacy and getting messages through.
Proton VPN
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ExpressVPN
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NordVPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Private Internet Access, Surfshark and CyberGhost
Private Internet Access
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Surfshark
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CyberGhost
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Top 3 for Zambia at a glance
| VPN | Score out of 100 | Stealth | Connection | Privacy | Status in Zambia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Proton VPN | 94 / 100 | The Stealth protocol (8/10) | 10/10 | 10/10 | Connects |
| 2. ExpressVPN | 86 / 100 | Automatic obfuscation (10/10) | 10/10 | 8/10 | Connects |
| 3. NordVPN | 86 / 100 | NordWhisper or obfuscated servers (9/10) | 10/10 | 8/10 | Connects |
Scores are out of 100. Stealth, Connection and Privacy are the ranking’s 0–10 factors; Status is whether the VPN connects in Zambia.
What's going on
Zambia passed the Cyber Crimes Act and Cyber Security Act in April 2025, which rights groups say give authorities broad powers to intercept communications and could undermine encryption and VPN use. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were restricted for three days around the August 2021 election.
Before you connect: A VPN protects your traffic from local interception.
Is a VPN legal in Zambia?
Legal with restrictions
VPNs are not banned, but the 2025 cyber laws give authorities wide interception powers and could be used against encryption tools.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Zambia?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Zambia right now. Best VPN for Zambia is Proton VPN, 94 out of 100. Second is ExpressVPN, 86 out of 100. Third is NordVPN, 86 out of 100. Proton VPN is the best choice for Zambia because it had the highest privacy score.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Zambia?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Zambia. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Zambia?
Legal with restrictions. VPNs are not banned, but the 2025 cyber laws give authorities wide interception powers and could be used against encryption tools.
Which VPN works in Zambia?
Our picks for Zambia are Proton VPN, ExpressVPN and NordVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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