🇿🇦 South Africa eSIMs

Compare prepaid eSIM plans for your next holiday to South Africa. Get the best eSIM for your needs at the best price possible.

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ProvidereSIM ProfileDataValidityPrice/GBPricePhone NumberCoverage
bnesim logo BNESIM South Africa 10GB subscription icon 10303.0930.89Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
bnesim logo BNESIM South Africa 5GB subscription icon 513.4817.40Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
bnesim logo BNESIM South Africa 5GB subscription icon 5303.2316.16Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
bnesim logo BNESIM South Africa 3GB subscription icon 313.5910.78Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
bnesim logo BNESIM South Africa 3GB subscription icon 3303.3410.01Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
bnesim logo BNESIM South Africa 1GB subscription icon 113.703.70Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
bnesim logo BNESIM South Africa 1GB subscription icon 1303.433.43Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
bnesim logo BNESIM South Africa 100GB subscription icon 100302.14214.16Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
bnesim logo BNESIM South Africa 50GB subscription icon 50302.59129.73Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
bnesim logo BNESIM South Africa 20GB subscription icon 20303.0260.42Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
globalesim logo 1 Africa esim provider discount 1710.0010.00Yes🇿🇦 South Africa
globalesim logo 1 Africa esim provider discount 2107.5015.00Yes🇿🇦 South Africa
globalesim logo 1 Africa esim provider discount 3146.0018.00Yes🇿🇦 South Africa
globalesim logo 1 Africa esim provider discount 5214.4022.00Yes🇿🇦 South Africa
globalesim logo 1 South Africa esim provider discount 1551.8327.50Yes🇿🇦 South Africa
globalesim logo 1 South Africa esim provider discount 20301.6533.00Yes🇿🇦 South Africa
globalesim logo 1 South Africa esim provider discount 175.005.00Yes🇿🇦 South Africa
globalesim logo 1 South Africa esim provider discount 2103.757.50Yes🇿🇦 South Africa
globalesim logo 1 South Africa esim provider discount 3143.009.00Yes🇿🇦 South Africa
globalesim logo 1 South Africa esim provider discount 5212.2011.00Yes🇿🇦 South Africa
globalesim logo 1 South Africa esim provider discount 10301.8018.00Yes🇿🇦 South Africa
instabridge logo 3GB Data South Africa esim provider discount 3152.838.50Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
instabridge logo 10GB Data South Africa esim provider discount 10302.1021.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
instabridge logo 3GB Plan South Africa esim provider discount 33024.3373.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
instabridge logo 1GB Plan South Africa esim provider discount 13030.0030.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
instabridge logo 10GB ZA esim provider discount 103018.10181.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
instabridge logo 1GB Data South Africa esim provider discount 173.503.50Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
instabridge logo 1GB Data Global esim provider discount 178.008.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
instabridge logo 1GB Global Subscription esim provider discount 13050.0050.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
instabridge logo 3GB Data Global esim provider discount 3156.6720.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
instabridge logo 10GB Data Global esim provider discount 10305.0050.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
knowroaming res South Africa eSIM101804.1041.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
knowroaming res Global eSIM236.6710.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
knowroaming res Global eSIM11512.0012.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
knowroaming res Global eSIM53010.0050.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global – 30 Days – 3 GB33016.3348.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global – 30 Days – 5 GB53012.6062.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global – 30 Days – 2 GB23021.0041.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global – 1 Day – 1 GB1119.6019.60Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global – 30 Days – 1 GB13021.0021.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Regional Africa – 7 Days – 1GB178.288.28Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global – 7 Days – 1GB1719.3619.36Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Local South Africa – 30 Days – 20GB20304.8196.23Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Regional Africa – 30 Days – 3GB3307.0021.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global – 30 Days – 3GB33016.0648.17Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Regional Africa – 30 Days – 5GB5306.4432.19Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global – 30 Days – 5GB53014.4472.20Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Regional Africa – 30 Days – 10GB10305.6356.34Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Regional Africa – 30 Days – 20GB20304.8196.23Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Local South Africa – 1 GB – 7 Days176.076.07Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Local South Africa – 2 GB – 15 Days2155.1910.38Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Local South Africa – 3 GB – 30 Days3304.7814.35Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Local South Africa – 5 GB – 30 Days5304.0120.06Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Local South Africa – 10 GB – 30 Days10303.3533.48Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global Africa – 1 GB – 30 Days13032.1832.18Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global Africa – 3 GB – 30 Days33023.4470.31Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global Discover Global – 1 GB – 7 Days1710.8010.80Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global Discover Global – 3 GB – 15 Days3159.5828.73Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global Discover Global – 5 GB – 30 Days5308.3641.80Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global Discover Global – 10 GB – 60 Days10607.0370.31Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
manet mobil esim provider Global Discover Global – 20 GB – 180 Days201805.30106.06Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
nomad logo black Global – 30 Days – 3 GB33013.3340.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
nomad logo black Global – 30 Days – 5 GB5309.0045.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
nomad logo black Global – 7 Days – 1 GB1725.0025.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
onesim logo Onesim for Africa1714.9014.90Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
onesim logo Onesim for Africa33011.6334.90Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
TEXTReSIM logo South Africa 10GB103013.30132.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
TEXTReSIM logo South Africa 1GB1716.9916.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
TEXTReSIM logo South Africa 3GB33015.3345.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
TEXTReSIM logo Global 1GB1718.9918.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
TEXTReSIM logo Global 10GB103015.40153.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
TEXTReSIM logo South Africa 5GB53014.0069.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
TEXTReSIM logo Global 5GB53015.8078.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
TEXTReSIM logo Global 3GB33018.0053.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
keepgo res Andromeda136513.0013.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
keepgo res Andromeda53658.2041.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
keepgo res Andromeda103656.2062.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
keepgo res Andromeda253656.00150.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
keepgo res Andromeda503655.50275.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
keepgo res Leo136528.0028.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
keepgo res Leo536518.4092.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
keepgo res Leo1036514.00140.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
keepgo res Leo2536512.80320.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
keepgo res Leo5036512.00600.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
yesim res img South Africa 1GB esim provider discount 1713.9113.91Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
yesim res img South Africa 3GB esim provider discount 3511.7735.31Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
yesim res img South Africa 5GB esim provider discount 5711.1355.64Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
simtex logo 1GB – 3D South Africa136.006.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
simtex logo 3GB – 30D South Africa3304.6714.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
simtex logo 6GB – 30D South Africa6304.0024.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
simtex logo 10GB – 30D South Africa10303.1031.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
airhub logo Global 3GB Data 30 days3306.6720.00not included🇿🇦 South Africa
airhub logo Africa 3 GB Plan3108.3325.00not included🇿🇦 South Africa
airhub logo Global 3GB Data 15 days3155.6717.00not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider ais logo res AIS eSIM2FLY Global6156.6539.90Yes🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider simoptions logo update 30-Day Pass APAC 8GB8304.3634.90Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider simoptions logo update 30-Day Pass Global 3GB3308.3024.90Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider simoptions logo update 30-Day Pass Global 5GB5306.9834.90Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider simoptions logo update eSIM2FLY Global6156.6539.90Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider simoptions logo update Holiday World eSIM10143.9939.90Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Carr’s Telecom – 1 GB esim provider discount 174.504.50Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img CellSA – 1 GB esim provider discount 2154.008.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img CellSA – 2 GB esim provider discount 3303.6711.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img CellSA – 3 GB esim provider discount 5303.1015.50Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img CellSA – 5 GB esim provider discount 10302.6026.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Discover+ – 1 GB esim provider discount 1715.0015.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Discover+ – 2 GB esim provider discount 21513.5027.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Discover+ – 3 GB esim provider discount 33012.0036.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Discover+ – 5 GB esim provider discount 56010.0050.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Discover+ – 10 GB esim provider discount 101807.9079.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Discover+ – 20 GB esim provider discount 203654.4589.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Discover – 1 GB esim provider discount 179.009.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Discover – 2 GB esim provider discount 2158.5017.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Discover – 3 GB esim provider discount 3308.0024.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Discover – 5 GB esim provider discount 5607.0035.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Discover – 10 GB esim provider discount 101805.9059.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Discover – 20 GB esim provider discount 203653.4569.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Hello Africa – 1 GB esim provider discount 13027.0027.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider airalo res img Hello Africa – 3 GB esim provider discount 33019.6759.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider maya mobile logo South Africa 10GB 30 Days10302.7027.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider maya mobile logo South Africa 1GB 30 Days1305.005.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider maya mobile logo South Africa 3GB 30 Days3304.0012.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider maya mobile logo South Africa 5GB 30 Days5303.2016.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
trust symbol esim provider maya mobile logo South Africa Unlimited provider notice 30302.3069.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
redteago logo Africa (20+ countries)53011.5857.90Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
redteago logo Africa (20+ countries)103011.49114.90Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
redteago logo Africa (20+ countries)13011.9011.90Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
redteago logo Africa (20+ countries)33011.6334.90Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
etravelsim logo squared Global eSim 6GB6158.5050.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
etravelsim logo squared South Africa 5 GB – 30 Days5302.0010.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
etravelsim logo squared South Africa 10 GB – 30 Days10301.9019.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
etravelsim logo squared South Africa 25 GB – 30 Days25301.4035.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
etravelsim logo squared South Africa 50 GB – 30 Days50300.9849.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
etravelsim logo squared South Africa Unlimited – 7 Days provider notice 10070.1919.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
etravelsim logo squared South Africa Unlimited – 15 Days provider notice 100150.3939.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
etravelsim logo squared South Africa Unlimited – 30 Days provider notice 100300.5959.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
monty esim logo esim provider The World is Yours! (102 countries)176.996.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
monty esim logo esim provider The World is Yours! (141 countries)1711.5011.50Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
monty esim logo esim provider The World is Yours! (102 countries)3305.6616.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
monty esim logo esim provider The World is Yours! (117 countries)3307.3322.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
monty esim logo esim provider The World is Yours! (102 countries)5305.2025.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
monty esim logo esim provider The World is Yours! (140 countries)33010.0029.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
monty esim logo esim provider The World is Yours! (117 countries)5306.3031.50Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
mobimatter logo Global 13 GB133653.0839.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
mobimatter logo South Africa 3 GB3303.339.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
mobimatter logo Global 5 GB5306.0029.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
mobimatter logo Global 3 GB3306.6619.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
mobimatter logo Egypt and South Africa 4 GB4307.5029.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
mobimatter logo South Africa 1 GB1144.994.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
mobimatter logo Global 6 GB6156.3337.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
mobimatter logo Worldwide 5 GB53010.8053.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
mobimatter logo Worldwide 3 GB33012.0035.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
mobimatter logo Worldwide 1 GB1713.9913.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
ubigi logo South Africa 1GB1308.008.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
ubigi logo Best Africa 10GB10305.4054.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
ubigi logo Best Africa 3GB3308.6726.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
ubigi logo Africa 1GB13026.0026.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
ubigi logo Best Africa 1GB13010.0010.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
ubigi logo World 5GB subscription icon 53013.6068.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
airhub logo Europe Unlimited 30Days25301.4837.00not included🇿🇦 South Africa
airhub logo South Africa 10GB 15Days10156.6066.00not included🇿🇦 South Africa
airhub logo South Africa 5GB 10Days5107.0035.00not included🇿🇦 South Africa
airhub logo Europe 25GB Monthly – Vodafone subscription icon 2511.4035.00Yes🇿🇦 South Africa
redteago logo Global (140+ areas)6154.9829.90Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
monty esim logo esim provider The World is Yours! (102 countries)10304.3043.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
monty esim logo esim provider The World is Yours! (141 countries)5309.0045.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
monty esim logo esim provider The World is Yours! (102 countries)10304.6045.99Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
monty esim logo esim provider Global Connectivity! (116 countries)10306.5065.00Not included🇿🇦 South Africa
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the eSIM validity start?

Most eSIMs are activated as soon as they are installed on the smartphone. Some eSIMs are activated as soon as you have made the purchase. Please check the activation process carefully with the individual e SIM providers.

Can I make a phone call or send an SMS?

Yes! Few eSIMs include phone numbers and credit for making calls & sending SMS. Our eSIM comparison tables include the information. You can filter the table by selecting “Yes” under the Phone Number filter.

How can I know if my smartphone is compatible with an eSIM?

We have a list of e sim compatible smartphones available here.

How long do I have to wait for my eSIM?

Most eSIM providers send the eSIMs right after you have successfully made your purchase via email or in your account in the provider’s app.

How fast is the internet speed with eSIMs?

eSIMs support 4G LTE or even 5G in selected countries. Though in remote areas, you might experience a drop in internet speed. It might not be the eSIM’s fault, rather that the network has not been expanded to that area yet.

Do I need to activate roaming on my smartphone?

Yes, an eSIM only works if you turn on roaming on your smartphone. Make sure to select the eSIM as your Primary Card, so that Data, Phone Calls & SMS (if applicable) work.

What happens if I delete the eSIM of my smartphone?

You might consider it lost. Only a few providers have eSIMs that can be installed multiple times. Contact the customer support to see if they can send you a replacement eSIM.

Can I install the eSIM multiple times?

It depends! Certain eSIMs can only be installed a single time and the QR Code is non-functional afterwards. Other eSIMs can be installed multiple times and switched over to other smartphones.

Can I top up my eSIM or extend the validity?

Some eSIMs do allow top-ups! If the eSIM cannot be extended or a topup is not possible, you can simply purchase a new eSIM.

How do I install the eSIM on my smartphone?

You can use the camera of your smartphone to scan the QR Code. You will see a popup that prompts you to install the virtual SIM Card. Alternatively, you can install them manually by entering the SMDP+ address and the activation code in the settings menu.

What are the requirements to install an eSIM?

  • You must have a smartphone that is compatible with eSIMs.
  • You must be connected to a stable Wi-Fi network

Can I check how much data is left on my eSIM?

Please check with the provider. Each provider has their own USSD / GSM Codes available that provide you with the option to see the remaining data balance. You can get a data consumption estimation by looking at the Data Consumption inside your smartphone’s settings.

Can I install the eSIM and still use my physical SIM Card?

Yes, but only if your smartphone supports the Dual-SIM functionality and is compatible with eSIMs. Make sure that you have setup Primary SIM Card & Secondary SIM Card correctly, do avoid any unwanted charges or fees.