Question 1

What is the best eSIM for Africa?

Accepted Answer

The one that fits your trip and runs on Africa’s main networks. For a week most people need about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more. NUM lists 6 plans here and picks one for your trip and how you use your phone.

Question 2

How much does an eSIM for Africa cost?

Accepted Answer

On 4 Nov 2026, plans started at $5.79 and went up to $70.99 for the biggest. NUM’s 7-day pick was 3 GB for $12.19, the 14-day pick 5 GB for $19.19 and the 30-day pick 10 GB for $34.69. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.

Question 3

How much data do I need for Africa?

Accepted Answer

As an estimate: maps and messages use about 0.2 GB a day, adding social feeds about 0.4 GB, and video calls or streaming 1.5 GB or more. So a week of everyday use is about 3 GB, two weeks about 5 GB, and a month 10 GB or more.

Question 4

Is there an unlimited eSIM for Africa?

Accepted Answer

Not on 4 Nov 2026. The plans for Africa have a set amount of data; you can add more to the same eSIM from your order page if you run low.

Question 5

Is an eSIM better than roaming in Africa?

Accepted Answer

For data, usually yes: a travel eSIM is prepaid, so there is no bill afterwards, and you choose the amount before you go. Your home carrier’s roaming can still be handy for calls and texts; keep your home line on for those and turn its data roaming off.

Question 6

Should I get a local SIM card in Africa instead?

Accepted Answer

A local SIM can give you a local number, but you queue for it after you land and swap out your home SIM. An eSIM installs before you fly, works as the plane lands, and leaves your home SIM in place for calls and bank codes.

Question 7

When do the days start counting?

Accepted Answer

Install it at home on wifi; switch the line on when you land. Each plan in the shop says when its validity starts, so check that before you pay if you are installing well ahead.

Question 8

Can I use it as a hotspot?

Accepted Answer

Hotspot works on most plans, so one eSIM can get a laptop or a travel partner online too.

Question 9

Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?

Accepted Answer

Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.

Question 10

Will it work on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.

Question 11

When do I install it?

Accepted Answer

At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.

Question 12

Does it come with a phone number?

Accepted Answer

No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.

Question 13

What if it doesn’t work?

Accepted Answer

If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.

数据	有效为	国家	价格	每 GB
1 GB 的	七天	21	$5.79	$5.79
3 GB 的	15天	21	$12.19	$4.06
3 GB 的	30天	21	$12.89	$4.30
五 GB	30天	21	$19.19	$3.84
十个GB	30天	21	$34.69	$3.47
20 GB 的	30天	21	$70.99	$3.55

你如何使用它	七天	14天	30天
地图和信息	1.4 个 GB	2.8 个 GB	六 GB
更多社交	2.8 个 GB	5.6 个 GB	12 GB 的
很多视频	十一 GB	21 个 GB	四十五GB

非洲 eSIM

如何运作

选择你的旅行

按秒付款

安装,然后在网上登陆

非洲 eSIM 7, 14 和 30 天

非洲7天

非洲 eSIM 14天

非洲 eSIM 30天

整个非洲的计划

非洲需要多少数据?

eSIMs 对于其他旅行

人们对非洲 eSIM 提出的问题

非洲最好的eSIM是什么?

非洲的eSIM费用是多少?

我对非洲需要多少数据?

非洲有无限 eSIM吗?

eSIM比在非洲的漫游更好吗?

我应该在非洲购买本地SIM卡吗?

什么时候开始数的日子?

我可以用它作为热点吗?

为什么我的 eSIM 显示另一个运营商的名称?

它会在我的手机上工作吗?

我什么时候安装它?

它是否带有电话号码?

如果它不起作用怎么办?

一个 eSIM,里面有一个服务员。