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.
Three steps, zero stress
How to get an eSIM for South Africa
- Step 1
Choose your plan
Pick a fixed data pack or Unlimited for your South Africa dates. Checkout takes about a minute.
- Step 2
Scan the QR code
We email it instantly. Scan it in your phone settings and the eSIM installs itself. No shop, no queue.
- Step 3
Land and connect
Turn on the eSIM line when you arrive in South Africa. Data starts flowing before baggage claim does.
Why StrongeSIM
Why get a Strong eSIM for South Africa
Online in about 2 minutes
Buy, scan, done. Your South Africa eSIM installs faster than the seatbelt sign turns off, and connects automatically when you land.
Flat prices, zero surprises
From $4.30, paid upfront. No roaming invoice waiting at home like a bad souvenir.
Keep your own number
Your home SIM keeps handling calls and texts while StrongeSIM carries the data. Two SIMs, one phone, no juggling.
Real local 4G and 5G
We put you on leading South Africa networks, the same ones locals use. Maps, calls, and an honest amount of reels, all at full speed.
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From the road
Why travelers pick StrongeSIM for South Africa
525 traveler reviews
“Installed it at the gate while boarding. By the time we taxied to the terminal I had 5G and three missed group chat arguments. Used about 8GB in two weeks with maps running daily, zero dropouts.”
Selin A.2 weeks in South Africa
Download the Strong eSIM app now
Get StrongeSIM on Google Play or the App Store. Buy plans, track your data, and top up from anywhere, even a departure lounge.
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.
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