Africa eSIM
Mobile data across 24 countries in Africa from $10.99. Install one OurByt eSIM once, add a plan for Africa before you fly, and you're online the moment you land.
- 1 GB to 5 GB
- 7 to 30 days
- Starts when you land
- 24 countries
Africa eSIM plans
Prices in US dollars. Buy in the OurByt app with card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Every plan starts when you first connect in Africa.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $10.99 | $10.99 |
| 3 GBMost picked | 15 days | $29.99 | $10.00 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $47.99 | $9.60 |
Data only: no phone number is included. Need more? Add another plan in the app and it joins the same eSIM.
Where the Africa eSIM works
24 countries, all on one plan. Links go to single-country plans.
How it works
- Get the app and check your phoneThe app checks your phone supports eSIM before you pay.
- Pick a plan for AfricaYour first plan comes with your OurByt eSIM. Install it once, on Wi-Fi, ideally before you travel.
- Land and switch on dataTurn on the OurByt eSIM for mobile data and allow data roaming for it. Your home SIM can stay on for calls and texts.
Call anyone back home from Africa
With OurByt calling credit you can call any phone, landline or mobile, over your data or Wi-Fi. Credit packs start at $5, and you see the rate before every call. Want people to call you back? Add a real US, UK or Canadian number from $4.99 a month.
Africa eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Africa?
OurByt plans across 24 countries in Africa start at $10.99 for 1 GB valid for 7 days. The most picked plan is 3 GB for 15 days at $29.99. Prices are in US dollars, and the app shows the final price before you pay.
How much data do I need for my trip?
For a week of maps, messaging, ride-hailing and social media, 3 to 5 GB is usually plenty. If you will stream video, make lots of video calls or work online, choose 10 GB or more. Running low? Add another plan in the app at any time.
When does a Africa plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in Africa, not when you buy it. So you can buy before you fly, and the days only start counting once you arrive.
Do I need a new eSIM for Africa?
No. You install the OurByt eSIM once. A Africa plan, and every plan you buy after it, is added to that same eSIM, so there is nothing new to scan next time.
Does the Africa eSIM include a phone number?
No, data plans are data only. WhatsApp, FaceTime and other apps work over the data, your home SIM can stay on for calls and texts, and OurByt calling credit lets you call any phone from the app. You can also add a real US, UK or Canadian number.
Which countries does the Africa eSIM cover?
24 countries: Algeria, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo - Kinshasa, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia and 12 more. The full list is on this page and in the app.
Will the eSIM work on my phone?
Most iPhones from the XS onward, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy phones support eSIM, as long as the phone is not locked to a carrier. The app checks your phone before you pay.
More answers in the help centre. Is your phone ready? See eSIM compatible phones.
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Get set up before you fly
Download OurByt, check your phone and add a plan for Africa in a few minutes.