South Africa
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Hotspot included Connect your laptop or tablet too
Buy now, activate later Your plan only starts when you activate it
Keep your WhatsApp number Your contacts and chats stay exactly as they are
30-day guarantee Refunded if you change your mind before installing
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On the ground

Everything you need, right across South Africa

Maps, WhatsApp, social media… stay connected the moment you land.

WhatsApp Messages, calls and photos with the people you love
Google Maps Routes, hotels, restaurants and hidden gems
Social media Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Snapchat
Ride-hailing apps Book your rides and get around with ease
Web browsing Sites, searches and translations, just like at home
Hotspot Share your internet with your other devices
How It Works

Connect instantly. Go anywhere.

4 steps. 5 minutes. Connected anywhere in the world — instant Travel Data.

01
Choose your plan

Pick your destination and how much data you need — 150+ countries, 1 GB to unlimited.

02
Get your QR by email

Your eSIM arrives instantly by email. No physical SIM, no shipping.

03
Scan & install

Scan the QR code with your phone camera. Ready in about 2 minutes.

04
Activate & connect

Turn it on when you land. Your plan only starts when you activate.

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South Africa

South Africa: staying connected without the hassle

What to know before you go, and how to stay online once you land.

Whether you combine mountains, coastline and safari or simply find your way between Cape Town, the Garden Route, Kruger and Johannesburg, staying online in South Africa makes the trip easier from the first hour.

Network coverage in South Africa

The plan uses the Vodacom network in South Africa — local infrastructure, local speeds, no roaming detour. Kruger and rural roads have coverage near camps and towns but not across the reserves. The Cape Town–Stellenbosch wine route is covered, and so is the Cape of Good Hope road.

How much data do you need?

Most travellers use between 500 MB and 1 GB a day for navigation, messaging and photos. Short city breaks fit comfortably in a fixed data pack; longer trips with heavy map use are cheaper on unlimited.

What you get

  • 5G and 4G data on the Vodacom network in South Africa
  • QR code delivered by email within minutes of ordering
  • Install before you fly, activates on arrival in South Africa
  • Keep your own number for calls and text messages
  • Fixed data packs or unlimited daily data, from a few days to a month
  • No contract, no deposit and no roaming bill afterwards

Setting up your South Africa eSIM

You receive the QR code by email within minutes of ordering. Install it at home, keep it dormant, and it starts counting only when it connects in South Africa — so buying early costs you nothing.

Families sharing a route, couples navigating a road trip and solo travellers checking transport all need the same thing in South Africa: data that works from the first minute, without a shop visit.

A prepaid South Africa eSIM with no subscription and no roaming bill waiting at the end of the trip.

Included in your plan

A simple eSIM, with no nasty surprises

Your connection

  • 4G/5G mobile data Connect to the available partner networks
  • Hotspot sharing Use your phone as a hotspot
  • Your WhatsApp kept Carry on using your usual number
  • Your SIM stays put No need to remove your main SIM card

Simple and flexible

  • QR code setup Install your eSIM straight from your phone
  • Instant delivery Receive your eSIM by email after ordering
  • No subscription You only buy the plan you actually need
  • Support 7 days a week Our team is here whenever you need a hand
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything travelers want to know before they buy — quick and clear.

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. You activate data instantly by scanning a QR code — no plastic SIM to swap, no queue for a local card. Ideal for travelers who want fast, reliable internet the moment they land.
Most phones released since 2018 support eSIM — including iPhone XS and newer, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models. You can confirm your exact model with our free compatibility checker, or dial *#06# and look for an EID number.
It starts when you activate the eSIM, not when you buy it. Install it before you leave and switch it on once you land — your data days only begin then.

It comes down to how your high-speed data is counted.

  • Limited plan — a fixed amount of high-speed data (5 GB, 10 GB…). Once it's gone, you buy another plan.
  • Unlimited — 1 GB per day at full 5G/4G speed, then 512 kb/s until midnight.

With Unlimited, your connection is never cut off: only the speed drops once the daily allowance is used, and full speed is back the next morning. At 512 kb/s, messaging, WhatsApp, maps and email all work fine.

Yes. Your eSIM is data-only and works alongside your normal SIM, so your usual number stays active for calls and texts. WhatsApp, iMessage and other apps run over the data as usual.
You'll receive a QR code by email. Scan it with your camera while connected to Wi-Fi, follow the on-screen steps, and you're ready in about 2 minutes — no app required.
No. Your eSIM works alongside your physical SIM, so you keep both. Just set the eSIM as your data line and you're good to go — no swapping, no lost SIM cards.
Yes. You can share your connection by hotspot or tethering with a laptop, tablet or a friend's phone, exactly like a normal data plan.
On a limited plan you can buy a new plan or top-up anytime from your account. Want zero worries? Choose an unlimited plan and stay connected every day of your trip.
Never. You pay once, upfront, for the data you choose — no contracts, no auto-renewals, and no roaming bills from your home carrier.
Yes. If your eSIM hasn't been installed and something isn't right, our team will help you fix it or refund you. Support is available every day.
No — it's a one-time payment. You pay once for the plan you choose, with no recurring charges and nothing to cancel. When you need more data, you simply buy another plan.
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