South Africa eSIM data plans, from $6.90 fixed or $5.90 per day unlimited
Can I activate my plan later?
Yes. You have 180 days to activate your eSIM after purchase, and once you scan the QR code you usually have 30 days to start using it. So buy whenever the flight deal strikes, and only scan the code a day or two before you travel.
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An eSIM for South Africa that activates in minutes, with no physical SIM and no roaming fees. It connects to the same local networks residents use, so you get fast 4G/5G from the moment you land.
- Ready in 2 minutes
- No roaming fees
- 24/7 support
- Instant deliveryQR code by email and in the app, seconds after checkout.
- Data only, drama freePure mobile data for South Africa. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly as they are.
- Hotspot includedTether laptops, tablets, and underprepared friends.
- Flexible activation180 days to activate after purchase. Validity starts on first connection.
- Top up anytimeAdd data from the app in seconds when you run low.
- 24/7 human supportReal people on chat around the clock, not a bot maze.
Good to know
South Africa eSIM FAQ
Buy a plan, scan the QR code we email you, and your phone gets a digital SIM for South Africa. It connects to fast local networks the moment you arrive. Your home SIM stays in place for calls and texts, so nobody has to learn a new number.
Fixed data plans for South Africa start at $4.30, and Unlimited Data runs about $5.90 per travel day. Either way it is a flat price you see before paying, which is more than your roaming bill can say.
No. The eSIM installs alongside your physical SIM, so there is nothing to eject, lose, or drop between two seats on the plane. Land, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you are online.
Yes. We connect you to leading local networks across South Africa, not just the capital, so road trips and remote corners stay covered.
Yes, tethering is included on every South Africa plan. Share data with your laptop, tablet, or the travel buddy who promised to sort their own internet and is now smiling at you hopefully.
Any time before you fly. You have 180 days to activate after purchase, and validity only starts when the eSIM connects to a network in South Africa. Buying early just means one less thing to do at the airport.
