eSIM plans for South Africa
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A South Africa travel eSIM from Londonesim.io gets you online the minute you land, no roaming charges and no SIM card to swap. 4 plans cover South Africa, starting at $9.25, with up to 20 GB of data and validity up to 30 days. Buy online, get your QR code by email, and scan to connect.
South Africa 1GB 7Days
South Africa 3GB 15Days
South Africa 10GB 30Days
South Africa 20GB 30Days
Mobile networks in South Africa
In South Africa, your Londonesim.io eSIM connects to Vodacom on 5G, selecting the strongest available signal automatically. Personal hotspot & tethering is supported.
Using an eSIM in South Africa
- • Works on any eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone.
- • Data-only, keep your own number for calls and texts.
- • Activates on arrival; validity starts on first connection in South Africa.
- • Delivered instantly by email as a QR code, nothing to ship.
South Africa eSIM, FAQ
Do I need an eSIM for South Africa?
If you want mobile data in South Africa without paying expensive roaming fees, a travel eSIM is the easiest option. You install it before you leave and it connects automatically when you arrive.
Will my phone work with a South Africa eSIM?
Yes, as long as your phone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked. Most phones from 2018 onward qualify (iPhone XR/XS and newer, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel). Dial *#06#, if you see an EID, you're good to go.
When does my South Africa eSIM start?
Your validity period begins the first time the eSIM connects to a network in South Africa, not when you buy it. Install it before you travel and it activates on arrival.
Can I keep my phone number in South Africa?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM and is data-only, so you keep your home number for calls and texts while using Londonesim.io's eSIM for data in South Africa.
Which mobile network does the eSIM use in South Africa?
In South Africa, your Londonesim.io eSIM connects to Vodacom on 5G. Your phone automatically selects the strongest available signal, and personal hotspot / tethering is supported.