eSIM for Africa
One eSIM for up to 29 countries. Cross borders without swapping.
- 5G in 14 countries
- from $9.99
Choose your plan
Data only. Pick your data and days.
- Delivered by email right away
- Install by QR code or one tap
Prices are in US dollars and include VAT where applicable.
What’s included
- Works in 21 countries, including Egypt, Morocco, and Kenya. See all countries
- The plan starts when your phone first connects at your destination. Install before you travel. Install within 180 days of buying.
- Top-ups available
- Data only: no phone number. Keep your home SIM on for calls and bank codes.
At a glance
One eSIM for Africa, in up to 29 countries. Cross borders without swapping anything.
The eSIM for Africa works in up to 29 countries, including Egypt, Morocco, and Kenya. 9 plans for sale: 1 GB to 20 GB, 7 to 30 days, from $9.99. Every plan can be topped up from your account.
- Fastest speed
- 5G in 14 countries
- Data
- 1 GB to 20 GB
- Validity
- 7 to 30 days
- Plan starts
- When it first connects at your destination
- Top-ups
- On every plan
Where this eSIM works in Africa
Countries covered by at least one plan here. When plans differ, each row shows its country count.
Countries with their own plans
- eSIM for Algeria
- eSIM for Botswana
- eSIM for Burkina Faso
- eSIM for the Central African Republic
- eSIM for Chad
- eSIM for Côte d’Ivoire
- eSIM for the DR Congo
- eSIM for Egypt
- eSIM for Eswatini
- eSIM for Gabon
- eSIM for Ghana
- eSIM for Guinea-Bissau
- eSIM for Kenya
- eSIM for Liberia
- eSIM for Madagascar
- eSIM for Malawi
- eSIM for Mali
- eSIM for Mauritius
- eSIM for Morocco
- eSIM for Niger
- eSIM for Nigeria
- eSIM for the Republic of the Congo
- eSIM for Réunion
- eSIM for Rwanda
- eSIM for Senegal
- eSIM for the Seychelles
- eSIM for South Africa
- eSIM for Sudan
- eSIM for Tanzania
- eSIM for Tunisia
- eSIM for Uganda
- eSIM for Zambia
Other countries covered
Zimbabwe
All countries and networks (33)
- Algeria: Djezzy (4G)
- Botswana: Mascom (3G), Orange (4G)
- Burkina Faso: Orange (4G)
- Central African Republic: Orange (3G)
- Chad: Airtel (4G)
- Côte d’Ivoire: Orange (4G)
- DR Congo: Airtel (5G), Orange (4G), Airtel (4G)
- Egypt: Vodafone (5G), Orange (5G), Etisalat (5G)
- Eswatini: Swazi MTN (4G), Swazi Mobile (4G)
- Gabon: Airtel (4G)
- Ghana: Vodafone (5G), Vodafone (4G), MTN (4G), AirtelTigo (3G)
- Guinea-Bissau: MTN Areeba (3G)
- Kenya: Airtel (5G)
- Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN (4G)
- Madagascar: Airtel (4G)
- Malawi: Airtel (4G)
- Mali: Orange (5G)
- Mauritius: Emtel (5G), my.t (4G)
- Morocco: Orange Morocco (5G), Orange Morocco (4G)
- Niger: Airtel (4G), Orange (3G), Airtel (3G)
- Nigeria: Airtel (5G), MTN (5G), Airtel (4G)
- Republic of the Congo: Airtel (4G)
- Réunion: SFR (4G), Orange (5G)
- Rwanda: Airtel (4G)
- Senegal: Orange (4G)
- Seychelles: Airtel (4G)
- South Africa: MTN (5G), Vodacom (4G), Cell C (4G), Telkom (4G)
- Sudan: MTN (4G)
- Tanzania: Airtel (5G), Vodacom (5G)
- Tunisia: Tunicell (4G), Orange (5G)
- Uganda: Airtel (5G), Airtel (4G), MTN (4G)
- Zambia: Airtel (4G), Airtel (5G), MTN (4G)
- Zimbabwe: Econet (4G)
Good to know
How it works: pick a plan, install it, and you’re online when you land. Our help center has step-by-step guides.
Which countries does the eSIM for Africa cover?
Up to 29 countries, including Egypt, Morocco, and Kenya. The full list, with networks, is on this page.
Does the eSIM for Africa support 5G?
In 14 countries of the 33 covered, at least one network reports 5G, including the DR Congo, Egypt, and Ghana. You need a 5G phone and 5G coverage where you are.
How long do plans for Africa last?
Plans here last from 7 to 30 days.
When does my plan start?
Every plan here starts when your phone first connects at your destination.
Does my phone support eSIM?
Most recent iPhones, Pixels and Samsung Galaxy phones do, as long as the phone is unlocked. Use our compatibility checker before you buy.
Will I lose my WhatsApp or phone number?
No. The eSIM only adds data. Your main SIM and number stay on your phone. Tip: turn off data roaming on your home line so it doesn’t charge you abroad.
What if my eSIM doesn’t work?
Write to us and we will help you get connected. Read our refund policy.