eSIMo
South Africa
1 GB
Data
7 days
Validity
$5.90
$5.90/GB
eSIMo eSIM South Africa 2026: Cheap Data Plans & Prices
eSIMo eSIM South Africa 2026: plans and prices. How much does it cost? Rates by days and GB, the cheapest data package and unlimited options in one list.
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Updated Nov 10, 2026
eSIMo plans and prices for South Africa
eSIMo for South Africa FAQ.
How much does the cheapest eSIMo for South Africa cost?
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The cheapest eSIMo for South Africa costs $5.90 and gives you 1 GB for 7 days. We recheck prices daily, so this price is up to date. You can buy it on the official eSIMo site.
Does eSIMo work in South Africa?
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Yes, eSIMo works in South Africa on its South Africa-only plans and on its regional and global eSIMs. If your eSIM is installed but won't connect after you land, open your phone's settings and turn on data roaming for it. Your home SIM can stay as it is.
How much is an eSIMo for South Africa for 7, 15 or 30 days?
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For South Africa alone, these are eSIMo's lowest prices by trip length:
- 7 days: $5.90 for 1 GB
- 30 days: $16.90 for 3 GB
eSIMo has no 15-day plan for South Africa.
Does eSIMo have an unlimited data eSIM for South Africa?
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Yes, eSIMo has 30 unlimited plans for South Africa, ranging from $6.90 for 1 day to $138.80 for 30 days. A week without a data cap costs $45.90. You get 3 GB a day at full speed, then 1 Mbps until the next 24-hour period starts.
What is eSIMo, and is it good for South Africa?
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eSIMo is an eSIM store for travelers, with plans covering 206 destinations. On Trustpilot, 38 people have rated it 4.2 out of 5.
How much does 1 GB of data cost with an eSIMo in South Africa?
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With eSIMo, 1 GB in South Africa can cost as little as $2.35, on the plan with 20 GB for 30 days.
Can I use an eSIMo as a mobile hotspot in South Africa?
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Yes, every eSIMo plan, unlimited ones included, lets you share data through a personal hotspot.
Does eSIMo have a phone plan with a number for South Africa?
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Yes, as a paid extra: in the eSIMo app you can buy a virtual number for calls and texts, with the country code you choose. It can't call emergency numbers, and eSIMo's South Africa plans themselves are data only.
Can I buy an eSIMo before my trip to South Africa and use it later?
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Yes, you can buy and set it up at home. The days only start counting with your first data use in South Africa, so setting it up early costs you nothing.
Can I top up an eSIMo?
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Yes, you can top up an eSIMo in the app, even after the package has run out or expired, and you don't need a new QR code. Unlimited plans can get extra days in the app.
Does eSIMo have a global eSIM that works in South Africa?
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Yes, eSIMo has 5 regional plans that cover South Africa and other countries, plus 5 global plans starting at $11.90. These keep you online as you cross borders. But if you're only going to South Africa, a South Africa-only plan costs less. For example, 10 GB for 30 days is $29.90 on the South Africa eSIM and $79.90 on the regional one.