South Africa eSIM
Mobile data in South Africa from $5.99. Install one OurByt eSIM once, add a plan for South Africa before you fly, and you're online the moment you land.
- 1 GB to 20 GB
- 7 to 30 days
- Starts when you land
South 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 South Africa.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $5.99 | $5.99 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $12.99 | $4.33 |
| 5 GBMost picked | 30 days | $18.99 | $3.80 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $28.99 | $2.90 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $46.99 | $2.35 |
Data only: no phone number is included. Need more? Add another plan in the app and it joins the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country?
These plans cover South Africa and other countries on the same eSIM.
How it works
- Get the app and check your phoneThe app checks your phone supports eSIM before you pay.
- Pick a plan for South 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.
Good to know in South Africa
Data is useful for ride-hailing and navigation in South Africa鈥檚 cities and on road trips along the Garden Route.
WhatsApp is the main messaging app in South Africa.
Call anyone back home from South 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.
South Africa eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for South Africa?
OurByt plans in South Africa start at $5.99 for 1 GB valid for 7 days. The most picked plan is 5 GB for 30 days at $18.99. Prices are in US dollars, and the app shows the final price before you pay.
How much data do I need in South Africa?
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 South Africa plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in South 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 South Africa?
No. You install the OurByt eSIM once. A South 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 South 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.
Does a South Africa plan work in other countries?
No, a South Africa plan works in South Africa only. Visiting more countries? The Africa eSIM covers 24 countries including South Africa, from $10.99.
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 South Africa in a few minutes.