South Africa

500MB

$2.20/ day

Duration1 day

Speed3G/4G

HotspotAllowed

Top-upNot available

After daily data512 Kbps

How many days?One tile = one day of unlimited data. Stack as many as your trip needs — the per-day price drops as the stack grows.

1 day

$2.20/day · $2.20

Stack 5+ days and the per-day price drops 4%.

Cell C4G / LTE network
4G
MTN5G where available, 4G everywhere else
5G
TelkomMobile data network
3G
Vodacom5G where available, 4G everywhere else
5G

Your phone connects to the strongest of these automatically and can switch between them as you move. Speeds shown are the maximum the network offers; your phone and location decide what you actually get.

Receive QR code via email
Settings → Cellular → Add Plan
Scan QR code with camera
Enable Roaming to connect

Device must be eSIM compatible and unlocked
Don't delete eSIM after specific activation
Validity counts down from first usage

South Africa eSIM: questions travelers ask

01When does my South Africa plan start?

At the first connection to a network in South Africa, not when you buy or install it. Install at home over Wi‑Fi; the days start counting when you land.

02How do I install the eSIM?

The QR code arrives by email within minutes of payment. iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan it. Android: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → Add eSIM. It takes about two minutes; the help center has the step-by-step version.

03Do I keep my phone number and WhatsApp?

Yes. The eSIM carries data only and works next to your own SIM, so your number, WhatsApp, iMessage and banking apps keep working. Switch data roaming off on your home SIM so it never bills you abroad.

04Will the eSIM work on my phone?

Yes, if the phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, it supports eSIM. iPhone XS, XR and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer and recent Samsung Galaxy phones all do; the help center has the full check.

05Can I use the South Africa eSIM as a hotspot?

Yes. Every plan allows personal hotspot and tethering, so a laptop or a travel companion's phone can share the eSIM's data. Shared use counts against the same allowance.

06What happens when the data runs out?

These South Africa plans can't be topped up; when the data runs out, a second plan installs next to the first. Daily plans get cheaper per day the more days you buy at once.

07Can I get a refund?

Yes, in full within 30 days of purchase, as long as the eSIM was never activated. A technical problem that stops activation is refunded too; write to support with your order number.

08How do I reach support?

Write to support@voyasim.io or use the chat on the site. A person replies within 24 hours, in English.

South Africa eSIM: 500MB per day