eSIM for Africa (25+ areas)

  • eSIM for Africa (25+ areas)
  • Works on all unlocked eSIM supporting devices
  • Instant delivery of QR code
  • Shareable hot spot
  • Full high speed data, no throttle

Get the best eSIM data plan for Africa:

£9.12
£23.04
£33.60
Can I activate my plan later?

All plans, unless otherwise stated, have a 180-day activation period. If you get a plan today and don't activate it until June 4, 2026, it will be activated automatically.

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Plan Features

  • Use in: 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, 🇷🇪 Réunion, 🇲🇬 Madagascar, 🇲🇼 Malawi, 🇧🇼 Botswana, 🇨🇫 Central African Republic, 🇹🇩 Chad, 🇨🇬 Congo, 🇨🇩 DR Congo, 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇬🇦 Gabon, 🇬🇭 Ghana, 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau, 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇱🇷 Liberia, 🇲🇱 Mali, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇳🇪 Niger, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇸🇳 Senegal, 🇸🇨 Seychelles, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇸🇩 Sudan, 🇸🇿 Swaziland, 🇹🇿 Tanzania, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇺🇬 Uganda, 🇿🇲 Zambia
  • Data only: Yes
  • SMS: No
  • Calls: No (use apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime or Teams)
  • Top up available: Yes
  • Hotspot / Tethering: Yes
  • Compatibility: Check your device compatibility

About This eSIM

Roam across Africa with one eSIM that works in 25+ destinations. Activate on arrival to get fast, reliable data with no hidden roaming fees. Ideal for maps, ride hailing, video calls, and sharing your trip.
  • Full speed data with no throttling
  • Hotspot supported to connect laptops or share with travel companions
  • Calls and texts via apps to keep things simple and affordable

Highlights

  • One eSIM for 25+ African destinations
  • Instant delivery by email and quick QR activation
  • Full speed data with no throttling
  • Easy top ups when you need more data
  • Works on compatible, unlocked eSIM devices

Technical Details

  • Pre-activation window: 180 days
  • Data exit country: Unknown
  • Hotspot: Yes
  • Speed reduction: No

Networks by Country

  • 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso: Orange 3G
  • 🇷🇪 Réunion: Orange 4G
  • 🇲🇬 Madagascar: Airtel 4G
  • 🇲🇼 Malawi: Airtel 4G
  • 🇧🇼 Botswana: Mascom 3G, Orange 4G
  • 🇨🇫 Central African Republic: Orange 3G
  • 🇹🇩 Chad: Airtel 4G
  • 🇨🇬 Congo: Airtel 4G
  • 🇨🇩 DR Congo: Airtel 4G, Orange 4G
  • 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire: Orange 4G
  • 🇪🇬 Egypt: Orange 4G
  • 🇬🇦 Gabon: Airtel 4G
  • 🇬🇭 Ghana: Vodafone 4G, Airtel 3G, MTN 4G
  • 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau: MTN Areeba 3G
  • 🇰🇪 Kenya: Airtel 5G
  • 🇱🇷 Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN 4G, Orange 3G
  • 🇲🇱 Mali: Orange 4G
  • 🇲🇦 Morocco: IAM 4G, INWI 4G, Orange Morocco 4G
  • 🇳🇪 Niger: Airtel 3G, Orange 3G
  • 🇳🇬 Nigeria: Airtel 4G, MTN 5G
  • 🇸🇳 Senegal: Orange 4G
  • 🇸🇨 Seychelles: Airtel 4G
  • 🇿🇦 South Africa: MTN 5G, Vodacom 4G
  • 🇸🇩 Sudan: MTN 4G
  • 🇸🇿 Swaziland: Swazi MTN 4G, Swazi Mobile 3G
  • 🇹🇿 Tanzania: Airtel 4G
  • 🇹🇳 Tunisia: Orange 4G, OOREDOO TN 4G
  • 🇺🇬 Uganda: Airtel 4G, MTN 4G
  • 🇿🇲 Zambia: Airtel 4G, MTN 3G

Why you should get an eSIM for Africa

Planet Telecom's eSIM data plans include many benefits:

Friendly support when you need it

Our customer care team is here Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm, ready to answer your questions and get you connected quickly.

Simple setup, instant connection

Install your Planet eSIM in just a few taps. Activate your plan the moment you arrive and stay connected without hassle.

One eSIM for every journey

Travel to over 180 destinations with a single Planet eSIM. Add new data plans whenever you travel - no need to keep installing new eSIMs.

Stay in control of your data

We’ll alert you before you use up your plan, so you’ll never be caught without connectivity when you need it most.

Secure by design

Planet eSIM keeps your connection safe and private, so you can browse, message, and stream with confidence.

Global and regional coverage

From city breaks to cross-continent adventures, choose from regional or global plans and enjoy seamless data wherever your travels take you.

How to get started with your Planet eSIM

01 Choose a plan

Pick a data plan that suits your trip and destination.

02 Buy online

Complete checkout and instantly receive your eSIM QR code by email.

03 Activate

Scan the QR code on your phone and follow the quick on-screen setup.