South Africa eSIM – mobile data in South Africa from €3.99
Ride apps, maps for the Garden Route and bookings on the go: South Africa wants data daily. Install the eSIM at home and arrive connected.
South Africa eSIM plans and prices
Plan details
- Networks: Telkom (3G), MTN (5G), Cell C (4G), Vodacom (5G)
- Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination.
- Install the eSIM within 180 days of purchase.
- You can buy more data for the same eSIM if you need it.
- Data only. For calls and messages you can use your own SIM card or apps.
Is the data enough?
Choose trip length and usage to get a rough suggestion.
Estimate: about 5.6 GB
Suggestion: 10 GB · 30 days · €23.99
The estimate is based on average use. Video and hotspot use data quickly.
VAT included. One-off payment, no automatic renewal. By buying you accept the terms and ask for immediate delivery, so your right of withdrawal ends once the eSIM has been delivered.
- First check if your phone supports eSIM
- Help with any problems: [email protected]
Using data in South Africa
In South Africa you need the internet nearly every day. In cities people often get around with ride apps, road trips around Cape Town and along the Garden Route call for maps, and bookings and sending photos are done on the phone. Hotel wifi does not help when you are on the move.
This eSIM uses the local networks Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom. In cities and at popular tourist areas the connection is usually good. In national parks, in the mountains and in sparsely populated areas coverage varies, so download offline maps before a safari or a long drive.
A local SIM has to be registered with your passport (RICA), which takes time right after a long flight. You can install the eSIM at home in peace. The plan is data only, so calls and texts are not included. Your own number stays in the phone, and WhatsApp calls run over data.
Switch on mobile data as soon as you arrive, because ordering a ride from the airport is easier on your own connection. Save your accommodation addresses and maps offline too if you drive a rental car.
Get started in three steps
Choose a destination and plan
You see the price, validity and data amount right away.
Install the eSIM
You get a QR code and clear instructions. Your phone needs an internet connection during installation.
Turn on data when you arrive
Select the eSIM for mobile data when you reach your destination, and turn off data roaming on your own plan.
Good to know: South Africa
- Power sockets
- Socket type: M, N, C. A European C/F plug does not fit, so bring a travel adapter.
- Voltage
- 230 V, 50 Hz
- Calling code
- +27
- Your own mobile plan
- EU roaming rules do not apply in South Africa, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Read more: travel adapters, calling codes and roaming.
FAQ: South Africa
Does the eSIM work in Cape Town and on the Garden Route?
Yes, in the towns and at the popular tourist areas the connection is usually good. In remote stretches coverage varies.
Should I get an eSIM or a SIM from the airport in South Africa?
A local SIM needs registration with your passport (RICA) and time. An eSIM can be installed at home, and your own SIM stays in the phone.
What can I use this eSIM for?
The plan is meant for mobile internet on your trip, for example maps, messages and browsing.
Will my own number still work?
Yes. Your own number and SIM card stay active for calls and messages. Choose the Reissaa eSIM for mobile data.
When should I buy the plan?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, while you have a stable internet connection.
Will my own mobile plan work in South Africa?
EU roaming rules do not apply in South Africa, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Do I need a travel adapter for South Africa?
Yes. The sockets in South Africa are type M, N, C, and a European C/F plug does not fit. Voltage is 230 V.
What is the calling code for South Africa?
The calling code for South Africa is +27. To call your home country from abroad, dial its country code and leave out the leading zero of the number.
