Travel eSIM · data only

South Africa eSIM

Land in South Africa already online. Local MTN / Vodacom coverage, a QR code in your inbox in seconds, and your usual number stays on for WhatsApp and texts.

South Africa travel destination
from $0.93/day MTN · Vodacom · 4G South Africa travel highlight
Plan type
How many days?
High-speed data per day
After your daily allowance, you stay online at reduced speed (128 kbps). It resets every 24 hours.
7 days · 1 GB/day $61.99
That’s $8.85/day
QR code by email in seconds Keep your WhatsApp number Refund if it won’t connect
What you get

The fine print, in big print

Networks MTN / Vodacom (4G LTE)
Coverage South Africa — nationwide
Hotspot Included (4G/5G)
Phone number Data only — keep your own number
Plan starts When you first connect in South Africa
Delivery QR code by email, instantly
Check your phone first. It needs to be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. See supported devices — it takes 10 seconds.
Coverage

Works in 38 countries

One eSIM for the whole trip. Here’s every country and the local networks you’ll use.

Albania Vodafone
Austria A1 / Orange / T-Mobile
Belgium Orange / Proximus / Base
Bosnia and Herzegovina HT Eronet
Bulgaria Mobiltel / Telenor / Vivacom
Croatia A1 / T-Mobile / Tele2
Cyprus Primtel / MTN / CYTA
Czech Republic Vodafone / O2 / T-Mobile
Denmark TDC / Telenor / Telia / 3
Estonia Tele2 / Telia
Faroe Islands Faroese Telecom
Finland DNA / Telia / Elisa
France SFR / Bouygues / Orange
Germany Vodafone / O2
Gibraltar Gibtel
Greece Vodafone / Wind / Cosmote
Hungary Telenor / Vodafone
Iceland Siminn / Nova
Ireland Meteor / 3 / Vodafone
Italy Wind / Vodafone / TIM
Latvia LMT / Tele2
Lithuania Omnitel / Tele2 / Bite
Luxembourg Tango / POST / Orange
Malta Epic / GO
Montenegro Telenor
Netherlands Vodafone / KPN
Norway Telia / Telenor
Poland Polkomtel / Orange / T-Mobile
Portugal NOS / Vodafone / MEO
Romania Vodafone / Orange
Serbia Telenor / Vip
Slovakia Orange / O2 / Telekom
Slovenia Telekom / A1 / Telemach
Spain Yoigo / Orange / Vodafone / Movistar
Sweden Telenor / Tele2 / Telia / 3
Switzerland Sunrise / Salt / Swisscom
Ukraine Kyivstar / Vodafone / Lifecell
United Kingdom Vodafone / O2 / Three / EE
How it works

Three steps. About five minutes.

Best done at home, before you fly.
1

Pick your plan

Choose your destination, days and data. Pay with Shop Pay, Apple Pay or card.

2

Get your QR code

It lands in your inbox in seconds, with install steps for your phone.

3

Scan, land, connect

Add the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi. When you land, turn on data roaming for it.

South Africa eSIM questions

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When should I install it?

At home, on Wi-Fi, a day or two before you fly. Turn the eSIM line on when you land in South Africa.

Does it work in the countryside and on trains?

Coverage is nationwide on MTN / Vodacom (4G LTE). Tunnels and remote mountains can drop signal briefly, like any network.

Can I top up if I run out?

Yes — you can buy another plan or message us any time and we’ll set you up.

What happens after my daily data?

On Daily data plans you stay connected at reduced speed (128 kbps) until the allowance resets.

What if I visit multiple countries on my trip?

This plan is for South Africa. If your trip covers multiple countries, pick one of our regional eSIM plans (Europe, Asia, Americas, or Global).

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