South Africa eSIM 5G | Vodacom #1 Network & Unlimited Data | ByteSIM
490 MB
1 Day
$2.90
$5.92 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
Networks
1 Network
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
Regional Plan
RedTeaGo
Global (130+ areas)
1 GB
1 Day
$2.90
$2.90 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
137 Countries
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
Maya Mobile
South Africa 1GB - 1 Day
1 GB
1 Day
$2.99
$2.99 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Top Up Available Supported
Features
5G Support No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
RedTeaGo
South Africa
1 GB
30 Days
$3.00
$3.00 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
eSIM4Travel
South Africa (Vodacom) - 1GB/7Days
1 GB
7 Days
$3.26
$3.26 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
Roamless
1 GB South Africa
1 GB
No expiration
$3.45
$3.45 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Top Up Available Supported
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
Airhub
South Africa 1GB 7Days
1 GB
7 Days
$3.50
$3.50 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
HotspotNot Supported
TypeData Only
Promotions Available Available
Features
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common.loading
Lowest Price
Regional Plan
RedTeaGo
Global (130+ areas)
290 MB
1 Day
$3.50
$12.07 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
137 Countries
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
Instabridge
1 GB South Africa
1 GB
7 Days
$3.50
$3.50 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
iRoamly
South Africa-eSIM-1GB-3 Days
1 GB
3 Days
$3.50
$3.50 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Manet
South Africa - 7 Days - 1 GB
1 GB
7 Days
$3.53
$3.53 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
iRoamly
South Africa-eSIM-1GB-5 Days
1 GB
5 Days
$3.70
$3.70 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
Maya Mobile
South Africa 1GB - 5 Days
1 GB
5 Days
$3.74
$3.74 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Top Up Available Supported
Features
5G Support No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
Regional Plan
iRoamly
Africa-6-Countries-eSIM-1GB-1 Day-Daily
1 GB
1 Day
$3.80
$3.80 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
6 Countries
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
Saily
ZA - 1GB - 7 Days
1 GB
7 Days
$3.99
$3.99 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
Mobimatter
South Africa 1 GB
1 GB
7 Days
$3.99
$3.99 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
iRoamly
South Africa-eSIM-2GB-1 Day-Daily
2 GB
1 Day
$4.00
$2.00 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
PikaSim
South Africa 1GB 7Days
1 GB
7 Days
$4.00
$4.00 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
iRoamly
South Africa-eSIM-1GB-7 Days
1 GB
7 Days
$4.00
$4.00 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
JetPac
South Africa 1GB
1 GB
4 Days
$4.00
$4.00 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
Airalo
CellSA - 1 GB
1 GB
3 Days
$4.00
$4.00 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
Networks
1 Network
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
4G Support No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
GlobaleSIM
South Africa
1 GB
7 Days
$4.00
$4.00 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeVoice + Data
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Price Increase
BNeSIM
Surf 1GB in South Africa for 30 days
1 GB
30 Days
$4.13
$4.13 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
iRoamly
South Africa-eSIM-1GB-10 Days
1 GB
10 Days
$4.20
$4.20 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
Maya Mobile
South Africa 1GB - 10 Days
1 GB
10 Days
$4.49
$4.49 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Top Up Available Supported
Features
5G Support No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
eTravelSIM
South Africa eSIM 1 GB - 30 Days
1 GB
30 Days
$4.50
$4.50 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
iRoamly
South Africa-eSIM-1GB-15 Days
1 GB
15 Days
$4.50
$4.50 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
SimOptions
South Africa 1GB
1 GB
7 Days
$4.50
$4.50 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
eTravelSIM
South Africa eSIM 1 GB - 30 Days
1 GB
30 Days
$4.50
$4.50 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
Networks
1 Network
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Internet Breakouts
1 Country
Features
4G/LTE Speed: 4G / LTE Instant Delivery No Documentation Required Universal Device Compatibility No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Airalo
CellSA - 1 GB
1 GB
7 Days
$4.50
$4.50 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
Networks
1 Network
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
4G Support No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
iRoamly
South Africa-eSIM-500MB-3 Days-Daily
490 MB
3 Days
$4.50
$9.18 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Price Increase
BNeSIM
Surf 1GB in South Africa
1 GB
1 Day
$4.64
$4.64 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
GoMoWorld
South Africa
1.7 GB
7 Days
$4.65
$2.74 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
PikaSim
South Africa 1GB/Day FUP1Mbps
1 GB
1 Day
$4.80
$4.80 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
International SIM by Bouygues Telecom
South Africa 1GB
1 GB
7 Days
$4.90
$4.90 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
5G Support No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
TextreSIM
South Africa 1GB
1 GB
7 Days
$4.99
$4.99 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
Nomad
Local South Africa - 7 Days - 1 GB
1 GB
7 Days
$5.00
$5.00 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
iRoamly
South Africa-eSIM-1GB-30 Days
1 GB
30 Days
$5.00
$5.00 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
Maya Mobile
South Africa 1GB - 15 Days
1 GB
15 Days
$5.24
$5.24 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Top Up Available Supported
Features
5G Support No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
Regional Plan
iRoamly
Africa-6-Countries-eSIM-2GB-1 Day-Daily
2 GB
1 Day
$5.30
$2.65 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
6 Countries
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Lowest Price
iRoamly
South Africa-eSIM-3GB-1 Day-Daily
3 GB
1 Day
$5.50
$1.83 / GB
Technical Specs
Coverage
South Africa
ActivationFirst Usage
Hotspot Supported
TypeData Only
Features
No Roaming Fees
common.loading
Travel Tools
Check if your device supports eSIM technology.
Trip Duration7 Days
Social Media / Web2h/day
Navigation1h/day
Streaming Video0.5h/day
Music Streaming1h/day
Messaging2h/day
Recommended Plan Size
~6 GB
Based on typical usage patterns
Daily:795 MB
Total:5.6 GB
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questions
Yes! An eSIM is the best way to stay connected while traveling in South Africa. It allows you to use local data networks without expensive roaming fees from your home carrier.
After purchasing an eSIM plan for South Africa, you'll receive a QR code via email. Open your phone's cellular settings, select 'Add Cellular Plan' or 'Add eSIM', then scan the QR code.
Most modern smartphones support eSIM technology. iPhones from XR/XS onwards, newer Samsung Galaxy models, Google Pixel devices, and many other flagship phones are compatible.
eSIM plans for South Africa typically connect to major local networks, providing reliable 4G/LTE coverage in urban areas and most tourist destinations.
Yes! Your eSIM for South Africa is a data-only plan that works alongside your primary SIM. You can keep your original number active for calls and texts while using the eSIM for mobile data.
Data needs vary based on your usage. For light users (email, maps, social media), 3-5GB may suffice for a week. Moderate users might need 10-20GB. Heavy users or longer stays may require 30GB+ or unlimited plans.
You can purchase your eSIM for South Africa anytime before your trip. Most eSIMs activate automatically when you arrive and connect to a local network.
If you exhaust your data allowance in South Africa, you'll need to purchase a new eSIM plan or add a top-up through your provider's app (if available).
