eSIM Plans for South Africa
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| # | Provider | Data | Duration | Daily cap | Price/GB | Price/day | Coupon | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Roamable
Networks: Vodacom (5G)
|
100MB
Hotspot supported
|
7 days | — | $1.02/GB | $0.01/day | — |
$0.10 $1.02/GB
|
|
| 2 |
|
Unlimited
500MB/day, then 512 Kbps
Hotspot supported
|
1 days |
500MB/day
then 512 Kbps
|
— | $0.47/day | -10% |
$0.47
$0.42 |
|
| 3 |
MoodSIM
Networks: Cell C (4G)
i
|
100MB
Hotspot supported
|
7 days | — | $5.02/GB | $0.07/day | -10% |
$0.49
$0.44 $5.02/GB
|
|
| 4 |
200MB
|
1 days | — | $2.56/GB | $0.50/day | -20% |
$0.50
$0.40 $2.56/GB
|
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| 5 |
100MB
Hotspot supported
|
1 days | — | $7.17/GB | $0.70/day | -10% |
$0.70
$0.63 $7.17/GB
|
||
| 6 |
Unlimited
500MB/day, then 384 Kbps
|
1 days |
500MB/day
then 384 Kbps
|
— | $1.00/day | -20% |
$1.00
$0.80 |
||
| 7 |
Dingo
Networks: Cell C (4G)
i
|
300MB
🌐 Global
Also valid in: Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria +188 more
|
3 days | — | $3.41/GB | $0.33/day | -10% |
$1.00
$0.90 $3.41/GB
|
|
| 8 |
100MB
|
7 days | — | $13.93/GB | $0.19/day | -10% |
$1.42
-4%
$1.36
$1.22 $13.93/GB
|
||
| 9 |
100MB
|
7 days | — | $15.36/GB | $0.21/day | — |
$1.50 $15.36/GB
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| 10 |
MicroEsim
Networks: Cell C (4G, LTE, 5G)
i
|
Unlimited
500MB/day, then 512 Kbps
Hotspot supported
|
1 days |
500MB/day
then 512 Kbps
|
— | $1.61/day | -5% |
$1.61
$1.53 |
|
| 11 |
500MB
|
7 days | — | $3.75/GB | $0.26/day | — |
$2.90
-37%
$1.83 $3.75/GB
|
||
| 12 |
MegaEsim
Networks: Vodacom (5G)
|
1GB
Hotspot supported
|
7 days | — | $1.95/GB | $0.28/day | -10% |
$1.95
$1.76 $1.95/GB
|
|
| 13 |
Yatelo
Networks: Cell C (4G)
i
|
1GB
|
7 days | — | $1.99/GB | $0.28/day | -15% |
$2.38
-16%
$1.99
$1.69 $1.99/GB
|
|
| 14 |
JamboSim
Networks: Vodacom, MTN, Cell C (4G/5G)
|
300MB
Hotspot supported
🌐 Global
Also valid in: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra +184 more
|
3 days | — | $6.79/GB | $0.66/day | — |
$1.99 $6.79/GB
|
|
| 15 |
1GB
|
3 days | — | $2.00/GB | $0.67/day | — |
$2.00 $2.00/GB
|
||
| 16 |
eSIMzio
Networks: Vodacom (5G)
i
|
200MB
Hotspot supported
🌐 Global
Also valid in: Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria +187 more
|
30 days | — | $10.24/GB | $0.07/day | -15% |
$2.00
$1.70 $10.24/GB
|
|
| 17 |
Skyalo
Networks: Cell C (4G)
i
|
100MB
Hotspot supported
|
7 days | — | $20.89/GB | $0.29/day | -5% |
$2.04
$1.94 $20.89/GB
|
|
| 18 |
AirPlans
Networks: Cell C (4G)
i
|
500MB
|
1 days | — | $4.30/GB | $2.10/day | -10% |
$2.10
$1.89 $4.30/GB
|
|
| 19 |
Textr eSIM
Networks: Vodacom (4G)
i
|
1GB
|
7 days | — | $2.13/GB | $0.30/day | — |
$2.13 $2.13/GB
|
|
| 20 |
1GB
|
1 days | — | $2.15/GB | $2.15/day | -15% |
$2.15
$1.83 $2.15/GB
|
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| 21 |
1GB
Hotspot supported
|
7 days | — | $2.23/GB | $0.32/day | -5% |
$2.23
$2.12 $2.23/GB
|
||
| 22 |
Unlimited
500MB/day, then 512 Kbps
Hotspot supported
|
1 days |
500MB/day
then 512 Kbps
|
— | $2.23/day | -10% |
$2.23
$2.01 |
||
| 23 |
1GB
|
7 days | — | $2.35/GB | $0.34/day | — |
$2.35 $2.35/GB
|
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| 24 |
Roamify
Networks: Cell C
i
|
100MB
Hotspot supported
🌐 Global
Also valid in: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina +97 more
|
365 days | — | $25.60/GB | $0.01/day | -5% |
$2.50
$2.38 $25.60/GB
|
|
| 25 |
Unlimited
500MB/day
🌍 Regional
Also valid in: Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Réunion +1 more
|
1 days |
500MB/day
|
— | $2.50/day | -5% |
$2.50
$2.38 |
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Which mobile networks do eSIM providers use in South Africa?
The 11 networks below are what the 124 providers listed for South Africa connect to, taken from each provider's own coverage data. Pick a provider on the network you know works where you are going.
| Network | 5G | Providers on this network |
|---|---|---|
| Vodacom | 5G | |
| MTN | 5G | |
| Cell C | 5G | |
| Telkom | 5G | |
| Telkom SA | — | |
| Vodacom South Africa | 5G | |
| CellC | — | |
| 8ta | — |
ASimGo
Esimatic
Flysimio
GigSky
Globie
Keepgo
Lempart Flex
Maya Mobile
MyEsimGlobal
OffWeGoSIM
PikaSim
RoamGo
Roamix
Roamless
Sim Local
Simbye
Tripuck
TropiTrade
aloSIM
co:sim
eSIModo
eSimHero
esim0
vigxo
Jetpac
Virgin Connect
SimSmash
ETravelSim
ZetSIMNetwork and 5G availability come from each provider's published coverage; actual speed depends on your device and location.
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Frequently asked questions about South Africa eSIMs
What is the cheapest eSIM for South Africa?
Right now the cheapest South Africa eSIM on eSIMKart is Roamable's 100MB plan for 7 days at $0.10. Prices from 124 providers are re-checked automatically every day, so this answer updates itself.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for South Africa?
Yes — 1309 unlimited-data plans cover South Africa. The cheapest is abesteSIM's 1 day unlimited plan at $0.47. Most unlimited plans apply a fair-use speed cap after heavy daily use, so check the provider's terms.
How many providers sell eSIMs for South Africa?
124 providers currently list 5304 plans for South Africa, from $0.10 to $969.25. Every plan links straight to the provider's own checkout — eSIMKart compares, it doesn't resell.
Which South Africa eSIM providers offer 5G?
ASimGo, AirPlans, Dingo, Esimatic, Flysimio, GigSky, Globie, JamboSim, Lempart Flex, MegaEsim, MicroEsim, MoodSIM, PikaSim, Roamable, Roamix, Roamless, SimSmash, Simbye, Skyalo, Textr eSIM, Tripuck, TropiTrade, Virgin Connect, Yatelo, abesteSIM, co:sim, eSIMzio, eSimHero (28) report 5G access in South Africa where the local network supports it. Other providers may also offer 5G but haven't published network details.
How long does a South Africa eSIM last?
Validity ranges from 1 to 730 days. Pick a plan that covers your whole stay — validity usually starts on first connection, and most plans can't be paused.
Can I use a multi-country eSIM in South Africa?
Yes — 1639 regional or global plans listed here also work in South Africa. They cost a little more per GB but save you from buying a separate eSIM for each country on a multi-stop trip.
Will my phone work with a South Africa eSIM?
You need an unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone — most iPhones from XS onward and most recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models qualify. Use our free eSIM compatibility checker to confirm your exact model before buying.
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