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Four checks for a plan that fits your trip.

Data for the whole trip or per day?
10 GB total is one allowance for the package. 1 GB/day is a daily allowance. Check the reset rules and what happens after the allowance: slower data, extra charges or no connection.
When does validity start?
Installation and activation can be separate steps. Check whether the clock starts at purchase, installation or first connection. Choose enough valid days for your stay.
Where can you connect?
Check every country on your route and the networks listed for the exact package. A country in the coverage list does not guarantee a signal everywhere.
Will it work for your setup?
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. If you need laptop data, verify hotspot permission. Confirm any calls, texts or phone number separately.

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South Africa eSIM1 GB/day

Supera link

Catalog option 1

Validity1 day

eSIM · 5G

$1.30View deal

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South Africa - 1GB/day

Networks: Local Network

South Africa eSIM2 GB/day

Supera link

Catalog option 2

Validity1 day

eSIM · 5G

$1.50View deal

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South Africa - 2GB/day

Networks: Local Network

South Africa eSIM1 GB/day

MicroEsim

Catalog option 3

Validity1 day

eSIM · 5G

$1.98View deal

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South Africa 1 Day / Daily 1GB

Networks: Cell C · Vodacom

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Supera linkSouth Africa - 1GB/day

$1.30

1GB/day

+ ∞ at 128 kbps

1 day

$1.30

1 GB/day1 day5G

After cap:

+ ∞ at 128 kbps

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South Africa - 1GB/day

Networks

Local Network (4G, 5G)

After cap

128 kbps

Hotspot supportedTop-up available

Supera linkSouth Africa - 2GB/day

$1.50

2GB/day

+ ∞ at 128 kbps

1 day

$1.50

2 GB/day1 day5G

After cap:

+ ∞ at 128 kbps

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South Africa - 2GB/day

Networks

Local Network (4G, 5G)

After cap

128 kbps

Hotspot supportedTop-up available

MicroEsimSouth Africa 1 Day / Daily 1GB

$1.98

1GB/day

1 day

$1.98

1 GB/day1 day5G

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South Africa 1 Day / Daily 1GB

Networks

Cell C (4G, 5G) · Vodacom (4G, 5G)

Hotspot supported

Data conditions

Unlimited 512kbps after high-speed data is used up.

GigagoAfrica eSIM (6 countries)

$2.50

0.5GB/day

1 day

$2.50

0.5 GB/day1 day

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Africa eSIM (6 countries)

Coverage

DZ · TN · EG · ZA · GH · RE

Spark Roam1 GB / 7 Days

$2.66$2.66 / GB

1GB

7 days

$2.66

1 GB total7 days

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1 GB / 7 Days

Coverage

Hotspot supported

Billion ConnectSouth Africa eSIM 1 Day 1GB/Day

$2.67

1GB/day

+ ∞ at 128 kbps

1 day

$2.67

1 GB/day1 day5G

After cap:

+ ∞ at 128 kbps

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South Africa eSIM 1 Day 1GB/Day

Networks

Local Network (4G, 5G)

After cap

128 kbps

Hotspot supported

MicroEsimSouth Africa 3 Days / Total 1GB

$2.83$2.83 / GB

1GB

3 days

$2.83

1 GB total3 days5G

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South Africa 3 Days / Total 1GB

Networks

Cell C (4G, 5G) · Vodacom (4G, 5G)

Hotspot supported

GigagoAfrica eSIM (6 countries)

$2.90

1GB/day

1 day

$2.90

1 GB/day1 day

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Africa eSIM (6 countries)

Coverage

DZ · TN · EG · ZA · GH · RE

GigagoAfrica eSIM (6 countries)

$2.90

1GB/day

1 day

$2.90

1 GB/day1 day

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Africa eSIM (6 countries)

Coverage

DZ · TN · EG · ZA · GH · RE

RedteaGOGlobal (130+ areas)

$2.90$2.90 / GB

1GB

1 day

$2.90

1 GB total1 day

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Global (130+ areas)

Coverage

AT · BE · BG · HR · CY · CZ · DK · EE · FI · FR · DE · GR · HK · HU · IS · IE · IL · IT · LV · LT · LU · MT · NL · PL +114

Data conditions

Please activate your data plan within 30 days, it will not be available and refundable after the order expires. Within the validity period, the network service will be stopped when the order data is used up. The network experience may be less than 4G due to poor network coverage.

GigagoAfrica eSIM (6 countries)

$2.90

1GB/day

1 day

$2.90

1 GB/day1 day

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Africa eSIM (6 countries)

Coverage

DZ · TN · EG · ZA · GH · RE

RedteaGOSouth Africa

$3.00$3.00 / GB

1GB

30 days

$3.00

1 GB total30 days

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South Africa

Coverage

Data conditions

MicroEsimSouth Africa 5 Days / Total 1GB

$3.08$3.08 / GB

1GB

5 days

$3.08

1 GB total5 days5G

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South Africa 5 Days / Total 1GB

Networks

Cell C (4G, 5G) · Vodacom (4G, 5G)

Hotspot supported

eSIM4TravelSouth Africa (Telkom SA) - 1GB/7Day

$3.26$3.26 / GB

1GB

7 days

$3.26

1 GB total7 days

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South Africa (Telkom SA) - 1GB/7Day

Networks

Telkom SA (4G, 3G)

Hotspot supportedTop-up available

Data conditions

Unthrottled

Activation & validity

This eSIM data package will expire in 180 days from the date of your purchase. Please install and activate it within this period.

Billion ConnectSouth Africa eSIM 1 Day 2GB/Day

$3.33

2GB/day

+ ∞ at 128 kbps

1 day

$3.33

2 GB/day1 day5G

After cap:

+ ∞ at 128 kbps

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South Africa eSIM 1 Day 2GB/Day

Networks

Local Network (4G, 5G)

After cap

128 kbps

Hotspot supported

RoamlessSouth Africa - No Expiration

$3.45$3.45 / GB

1GB

∞

$3.45

1 GB total∞

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South Africa - No Expiration

Networks

Vodacom (3G, 4G)

Hotspot supportedTop-up availablePay as you go

Data conditions

No throttling.

Price conditions

Pay-as-you-go. Unused RoamlessFlex credits never expire.

Activation & validity

Roamless eSIM and RoamlessFlex credits never expire.

Other conditions

Roamless eSIM and RoamlessFlex credits can be used globally.

MicroEsimSouth Africa 7 Days / Total 1GB

$3.49$3.49 / GB

1GB

7 days

$3.49

1 GB total7 days5G

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South Africa 7 Days / Total 1GB

Networks

Cell C (4G, 5G) · Vodacom (4G, 5G)

Hotspot supported

MicroEsimSouth Africa 1 Day / Daily 2GB

$3.49

2GB/day

1 day

$3.49

2 GB/day1 day5G

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South Africa 1 Day / Daily 2GB

Networks

Cell C (4G, 5G) · Vodacom (4G, 5G)

Hotspot supported

Data conditions

Unlimited 512kbps after high-speed data is used up.

MobiMatterSouth Africa 1 GB

$3.49$3.49 / GB

1GB

7 days

$3.49

1 GB total7 days

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South Africa 1 GB

Networks

RoamVault (4G)

Hotspot supported

Price conditions

Get 10% cashback when signing up!

Instabridge1 GB South Africa eSIM Mobile Data Plan

$3.50$3.50 / GB

1GB

7 days

$3.50

1 GB total7 days5G

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1 GB South Africa eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Networks

Local Network (4G, 5G)

Orbit MobileZA 1GB for 30 days

$3.50$3.50 / GB

1GB

30 days

$3.50

1 GB total30 days5G

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ZA 1GB for 30 days

Networks

Unknown (4G, 5G)

Hotspot supportedTop-up available

Activation & validity

30 days

BNESIMSurf 1GB in South Africa for 30 day

$3.51$3.51 / GB

1GB

30 days

$3.51

1 GB total30 days

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Surf 1GB in South Africa for 30 day

Coverage

Other conditions

South Africa · SKU: ZA-1-GB-30

MicroEsimSouth Africa 10 Days / Total 1GB

$3.74$3.74 / GB

1GB

10 days

$3.74

1 GB total10 days5G

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South Africa 10 Days / Total 1GB

Networks

Cell C (4G, 5G) · Vodacom (4G, 5G)

Hotspot supported

Billion ConnectSouth Africa eSIM 1 Day 3GB/Day

$3.78

3GB/day

+ ∞ at 128 kbps

1 day

$3.78

3 GB/day1 day5G

After cap:

+ ∞ at 128 kbps

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South Africa eSIM 1 Day 3GB/Day

Networks

Local Network (4G, 5G)

After cap

128 kbps

Hotspot supported

Strong eSIMSouth Africa 1GB/Day FUP1Mbps

$3.90

1GB/day

1 day

$3.90

1 GB/day1 day5G

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South Africa 1GB/Day FUP1Mbps

Networks

Local Network (4G, 5G)

Hotspot supportedTop-up available

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIM for South Africa

What is an eSIM and how does it work?

An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM card built into your smartphone. Instead of inserting a physical chip, you scan a QR code or download a profile to connect to a mobile network in South Africa. It works exactly like a regular SIM for data but without swapping cards.

Is my phone compatible with eSIM?

Most newer smartphones support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and many more. Check your phone settings or manufacturer website to confirm eSIM compatibility.

Can I keep my WhatsApp number?

Yes! Your WhatsApp account is linked to your phone number, not your SIM card. When you activate your eSIM data in South Africa, WhatsApp will continue working exactly as before.

When should I activate my eSIM?

Most eSIM providers recommend installing the eSIM before your trip while you still have a stable Wi-Fi connection. The data plan usually starts counting when you first connect to a network in South Africa.