Ethiopia eSIM, prepaid travel data SIM and data plan

Ethiopia eSIM: Prepaid Travel Data

1GB / 7 days
$7.99 $9.59
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Ethiopia eSIM: Prepaid Travel Data

Ethiopia eSIM: Prepaid Travel Data

$7.99 $9.59

The Ethiopia tourist SIM card, 100% digital. No store, no queue, no plastic.

Plan
Instant delivery
Install now or on arrival
Keep your number
1-hour support
Refund until installed Visa, Mastercard and PayPal
Works on eSIM-ready phones. Check my phone
  • iPhone: XS, XR (2018) and every model since
  • Google Pixel: 3 and newer
  • Samsung Galaxy: S20, Note 20, Z Flip and newer

Your phone must be carrier-unlocked. Phones bought in mainland China are the exception, most have no eSIM. Not sure about your model? Message us before you buy, we answer fast.

Skip the kiosk

Searching for a Ethiopia SIM card? Same thing, minus the airport.

SIM card counter
  • A queue of tired travelers after a long flight
  • Passport registration at the counter in many countries
  • Ejector tool, tiny tray, your home SIM loose in a pocket
  • Cash, haggling, tourist pricing
This eSIM
  • Bought online in 2 minutes, from home or the hotel
  • No forms, no registration, delivered by email
  • Installs digitally, your home SIM stays in place
  • One fixed price, paid once by card or PayPal

Already landed? You are 2 minutes from being online. Buy on Wi-Fi now and your QR code is in your inbox before you finish unpacking.

Delivery
By email as a QR code, usually within minutes of payment.
Install
Scan the QR in your phone settings before you fly. It activates on the local network when you land. How to install ›
Data
Data only, no calls or SMS. Use WhatsApp, iMessage or FaceTime over the connection.
Refunds
If your eSIM will not connect and we cannot fix it, you get a full refund. Refund policy ›

New to eSIM? Talk to us ›
Ethiopia eSIM

Stay connected in Ethiopia.

Prepaid data on Safaricom, live the moment you land in Ethiopia. Choose 1GB to 20GB, or unlimited daily, sent by email within minutes. No roaming bills, no local SIM.

Instant delivery  •  3G/4G/5G  •  Safaricom
How it works
1
Choose your plan, 1GB to 20GB, or unlimited daily.
2
Get your Ethiopia eSIM QR code by email, usually within minutes.
3
Scan to install before you fly. No data is used yet.
4
Land at Addis Ababa Bole International and connect automatically.
New to eSIM? We'll guide you.
Clear, simple setup steps for iPhone and Android arrive in the same email as your QR code, and we're a quick message away if you ever need a hand. Buy with confidence.
CoverageEthiopia, nationwide
NetworksSafaricom
Plans1GB to 20GB, or unlimited daily
Speeds3G/4G/5G
Common questions
Does an eSIM work in Ethiopia?
Yes. This eSIM runs on Safaricom. Coverage is strongest in Addis Ababa and the larger cities, and thinner across the highlands and rural areas, and it covers Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Mekelle, Gondar and Bahir Dar. It can thin out only in very remote areas.
How much data do I need in Ethiopia?
Most travelers use around 1 to 2GB a day in Ethiopia across maps and messaging. A week is comfortable on around 10GB. Longer trips lean to larger bundles or unlimited daily. The country is mostly high plateau, so coverage tracks the main towns and roads.
Is the Ethiopia eSIM unlimited?
Our daily plans give you unlimited data at full speed each day. If you prefer a fixed amount, choose a prepaid plan from the 1GB to 20GB, or unlimited daily range above.
Will the Ethiopia eSIM work on my phone?
Yes, on any eSIM-compatible unlocked device, including iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy models. It installs alongside your normal SIM, so nothing is removed.
When should I install my Ethiopia eSIM?
Install it before you fly, ideally the night before. Activation uses no data, so you are online the moment you land in Ethiopia.
Can I keep my number and use WhatsApp?
Yes. The Ethiopia eSIM adds data only, so your regular SIM keeps your number for calls and texts. Apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger work over the eSIM.
What happens when I use up the daily full-speed data?
On unlimited daily plans you are never cut off. After each day's full-speed allowance, data continues unlimited at a reduced speed until the day resets, enough for messages, email and maps anywhere in Ethiopia.
Can I hotspot to my laptop or travel partner?
Yes. Tethering works on our plans, so you can share the connection with a laptop or a travel partner in Ethiopia. Heavy hotspot use counts toward your daily full-speed data.
Is it too early to buy my Ethiopia eSIM?
It is never too early. Validity starts on your first connection in Ethiopia, not at purchase. Buy today, install whenever you like, and the plan sits ready until you land.
What if the eSIM does not work on my phone?
You are covered. Check the compatibility notes before buying, and if your eSIM will not connect and we cannot fix it, you get a full refund. Refunds are available any time until the eSIM is installed.
Pick your plan above, and we'll have you connected before you land.
Compatible with iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy models. Data-only plan. No calls or SMS.

Reviews

What travelers say

5.0 1 review
Got an eSIM here for my Japan trip after a friend recommended them, and I’m so glad I did. It was way cheaper than other options and worked with zero issues the whole time I was there. Super easy to set up, too. Definitely using them again next time I travel!
Shir AlonyJapan trip
Our promise
Guaranteed to connect, or your money back.

If your eSIM won't connect and we can't fix it, you get a full refund. A real person replies fast, usually within the hour, before and during your trip.

Read the refund policy ›

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