South Africa eSIM
Prepaid, data-only eSIM for South Africa. Buy online, scan the QR code from your email and get online on local 4G/5G networks — no roaming fees, no long-term contract.
Works only in South Africa — cheapest if you're staying put.
Data packs
· one bucket of data for the whole trip · 8Use it any way you like, over 7 days
Use it any way you like, over 7 days
Use it any way you like, over 7 days
Use it any way you like, over 15 days
Use it any way you like, over 30 days
Use it any way you like, over 30 days
Use it any way you like, over 30 days
Use it any way you like, over 30 days
Daily refill
· fresh full-speed data every morning · 8Full-speed data for one day
Full-speed data for one day
Full-speed data for one day
Full-speed data for one day
Full-speed data for one day
Full-speed data for one day
Full-speed data for one day
Full-speed data for one day
How much data?Maps & messaging ≈ 0.5 GB/day · add social & photos ≈ 1 GB/day · video or laptop hotspot ≈ 2+ GB/day.
Networks in South Africa
From our live plan catalogue — each plan card shows the network it uses.
- MTN5G
- Vodacom5G
- Cell C4G
- Telkom4G
Covering more than South Africa?
Multi-country plans that include South Africa — one eSIM for the whole trip.
South Africa eSIM FAQ
Does the South Africa eSIM include a phone number?
No. Every BlingSIM South Africa plan is data-only: there is no local phone number and no regular calls or SMS. Your home SIM can stay in your phone for calls and texts (your carrier's roaming rates apply to those), while WhatsApp, iMessage and FaceTime keep working over the eSIM's data with your usual number.
When does the South Africa eSIM validity start?
The validity period usually starts when the eSIM first connects to a supported network in South Africa, not when you buy it. You can install it before you travel and switch it on when you arrive — check each plan's details before you buy.
Can I use the South Africa eSIM as a hotspot?
Hotspot (tethering) support depends on the plan and the local network, so check each plan's details or ask our support team before you buy. If you want to share data with a laptop, choose a larger data pack — tethering uses data quickly.
How much data do I need for South Africa?
As a rough guide: maps, messaging and browsing use about 0.5 GB a day; add social media and photo uploads and it is closer to 1 GB a day; video calls, streaming or a laptop hotspot can use 2 GB a day or more. That works out to roughly 3–7 GB for 7 days, 7–15 GB for 14 days and 15–30 GB for 30 days. Not sure? A daily-refill plan gives you a fresh allowance every day.
Which networks does the South Africa eSIM use?
Depending on the plan, BlingSIM eSIMs for South Africa connect to MTN (5G), Vodacom (5G), Cell C (4G) and Telkom (4G). Each plan card shows the network and speed it uses.
Will the South Africa eSIM work on my phone?
It works on carrier-unlocked phones that support eSIM, including iPhone XS/XR and newer, Google Pixel 4 and newer, and most recent Samsung Galaxy models. Check the list of eSIM compatible phones, then follow our eSIM installation guide to set it up in a few minutes.
How it works
1. Pick a plan
Choose your data and validity. Prices are in USD.
2. Get your QR code
Delivered by email right after payment, and saved under “My eSIMs”.
3. Scan and connect
Install before you fly, switch the eSIM on when you land.
