South Africa eSIM
Stay connected in South Africa.
Prepaid data on Vodacom, live the moment you land in South Africa. Choose 1GB to 20GB, or unlimited daily, sent by email within minutes. No roaming bills, no local SIM.
Instant delivery • 3G/4G • Vodacom
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Choose your plan, 1GB to 20GB, or unlimited daily.
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Get your South Africa eSIM QR code by email, usually within minutes.
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Scan to install before you fly. No data is used yet.
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Land at OR Tambo International in Johannesburg, Cape Town International, or King Shaka International in Durban 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.
CoverageSouth Africa, nationwide
NetworksVodacom
Plans1GB to 20GB, or unlimited daily
Speeds3G/4G
Does an eSIM work in South Africa?
Yes. This eSIM runs on Vodacom. Coverage is strong across the cities, highways and tourist regions, and thinner in remote reserves and the deep countryside, and it covers Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Soweto. It can thin out only in very remote areas.
How much data do I need in South Africa?
Most travelers use 1 to 2GB a day in South Africa across maps, rideshare and messaging. A week is comfortable on 7GB to 10GB. Longer trips or a lot of navigation lean to unlimited daily, and expect quieter signal on safari in the private reserves.
Is the South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa eSIM?
Install it before you fly, ideally the night before. Activation uses no data, so you are online the moment you land in South Africa.
Can I keep my number and use WhatsApp?
Yes. The South Africa 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 South Africa.
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 South Africa. Heavy hotspot use counts toward your daily full-speed data.
Is it too early to buy my South Africa eSIM?
It is never too early. Validity starts on your first connection in South Africa, 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 within 14 days of purchase, as long as the eSIM has not been 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.
