Travel eSIM · Ethiopia
eSIM for Ethiopia: prepaid data plans from $10.88
A travel eSIM for Ethiopia brings your phone online as soon as you land, without buying a local SIM or paying roaming charges. It reaches you as a QR code by email, so it's ready before you leave home, and you settle up by card in your own currency.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Delivery |
|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $10.88 | Instant, by email |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $37.72 | Instant, by email |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $66.13 | Instant, by email |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $132.66 | Instant, by email |
Prices shown in USD. At checkout you pay in your own currency by card.
Networks the eSIM connects to in Ethiopia
Once activated, the eSIM automatically connects to the strongest local partner network — no manual setup:
Safaricom5G
Stay connected on the move
From the capital's cafes and museums to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the roads north through the highlands, an eSIM keeps a data connection on your phone as you travel. Use it for maps, translation, booking rooms and sharing photos, without hunting for a shop or a local top-up along the way.
Ready before you arrive
Set the eSIM up over wi-fi before you fly and keep it switched off until you touch down. When you arrive it activates on its own, so you can message your driver, check your accommodation and find your way out of the airport without a scramble for signal or a queue at a SIM counter.
How much data to buy
Think about how you'll actually use your phone. Maps, messaging and the odd photo upload are light; video calls and streaming are far heavier. If you're travelling for a couple of weeks and leaning on data daily, a larger allowance gives you room, and you can always buy again if you run low.
FAQ
Do I need to visit a shop when I arrive in Ethiopia?
No. The whole point of a travel eSIM is that everything happens on your phone. You install the QR code before you leave, and it connects by itself once you land, so there's no queue at a counter and no local paperwork to deal with.
Can I keep using WhatsApp?
Yes. Because the eSIM only carries data, your normal number stays active and messaging apps keep working as usual. WhatsApp calls and chats run over the eSIM's connection, which is handy for staying in touch while you're away.
What if I run out of data?
You simply buy another plan and install it the same way. Many travellers start with a modest allowance and top up if a trip runs long, so you're never locked into guessing your exact usage in advance.