eSIM for South Africa
Internet in South Africa from the moment you land. Install at home, no SIM swap.
- Networks
- Vodacom · 5GYour phone connects to the strongest network nearby automatically
- When validity starts
- On first connection in South AfricaYou can buy and install it now
- Your home number
- Stays activeWhatsApp keeps working on the same number
- Hotspot
- Yes, you can share data
- What's included
- Data onlyCalls through WhatsApp or other apps
A South Africa eSIM costs from $5.50 (3GB for 5 days) to $29.76 (20GB for 30 days) and runs on Vodacom with 5G. There's also an unlimited plan at $4.85 a day, for 3 to 90 days. Validity starts on your first connection in South Africa, not on the day you buy, and your home number stays active for WhatsApp. You can share data over hotspot. Plans are data only; calls go through WhatsApp or other apps.
How do I install an eSIM for South Africa?
- Within minutesGet a QR code by email
Together with install instructions.
- About a minuteInstall before you fly
Scan the code in your phone settings, while still at home.
- On landingLand and you're online
Data comes on by itself once your phone finds a network in South Africa.
What should I know before a trip to South Africa?
In South Africa the plan runs on Vodacom over 3G and 4G. Vodacom has the widest coverage in the country, but signal varies in game reserves and rural areas.
In Johannesburg and Cape Town rides are booked through Uber or Bolt, and most travellers prefer them to hailing a taxi on the street. Cards are accepted in most places.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are eSIM, digital SIM, and virtual SIM all the same thing?
Yes. An eSIM (also called a digital SIM or virtual SIM) is a SIM with no physical component, installed on your device by scanning a QR code instead of inserting a card. You use it exactly like a regular SIM for data abroad, without hunting for a SIM kiosk at your destination.
Does my device support eSIM technology?
Most smartphones released in the last five years support eSIM. We recommend checking your device settings, or looking up your phone model in the FlySim compatibility checker. Open the compatibility checker
How exactly does activation work?
After payment, you'll receive a unique QR code by email. Scan it in your device's cellular settings (Add eSIM), confirm, and that's it.