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๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆSouth Africa travel eSIM

Data for South Africa, ready before you leave home

  • โœ“Instant delivery by email
  • โœ“Refund if you canโ€™t connect
  • โœ“Real human support by email
  • โœ“Install before you fly

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Mobile data in South Africa at a glance

There are 6 data plans for South Africa, from 1 GB to 20 GB, valid for 7 days up to 30 days.

The cheapest costs $2.49 (1 GB, 7 days).

The best price per GB is $1.20, on the 20 GB plan.

Daily plans start at $1.99 a day for 500 MB a day (then 512 Kbps).

It connects to Cell C, MTN, Telkom and Vodacom, with 5G where the network offers it.

South Africa is also part of 3 regional plans, handy if your trip crosses borders.

Every South Africa plan

7 days
1 GB
$2.49 ยท Per GB $2.49
15 days
3 GB
$5.49 ยท Per GB $1.83
30 days
3 GB
$4.99 ยท Per GB $1.66
30 days
5 GB
$7.99 ยท Per GB $1.60
30 days
10 GB
$12.49 ยท Per GB $1.25
30 days
20 GB
$23.99 ยท Per GB $1.20

Networks

Cell C 4GMTN 5GTelkom 3GVodacom 5G

Guides for your trip

Frequently asked questions

  1. 1

    What is the cheapest eSIM for South Africa?

    The 1 GB plan for 7 days, at $2.49.

  2. 2

    Which South Africa plan is cheapest per GB?

    The 20 GB plan (30 days): about $1.20 per GB.

  3. 3

    What's the longest plan?

    Up to 30 days, depending on the plan you choose.

  4. 4

    Can I top up the same eSIM?

    Yes, the plans for this destination can be topped up.

  5. 5

    Which networks does it use in South Africa?

    Cell C, MTN, Telkom and Vodacom.

Regional and global plans

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