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South Africa eSIM
Data in South Africa from the moment you land, without roaming or a physical SIM. Pick your plan, pay in Egyptian pounds, and install the eSIM on your phone in two minutes.
🛡️ Buy with confidence: if you haven't installed the eSIM, you can cancel it within 30 days of purchase and get the full amount back in your Rafeeq wallet. (Excluding plans with a number and calls.)
South Africa eSIM plans available
Plans start from 190 EGP. Each plan's price in Egyptian pounds is shown in the shop, and you can use a discount code or your wallet balance.
- Fixed-data plans (8): 1 GB to 100 GB, valid for 7 days to 30 days
- Daily plans (5): 500 MB to 10 GB per day, and you choose the number of days
- Unlimited plans (3): Unlimited data every day (high speed up to 1 GB – 3 GB per day depending on the plan), and you choose the number of days
- Plans with a number and calls (1): 25 GB of data with a phone number and calls
Going to South Africa and other countries too?
There are 59 regional plans covering South Africa along with other countries on one eSIM. You'll find them in the shop under “Multi-country plans”.
How to buy and activate a South Africa eSIM
- Choose a plan: to match your trip length and usage, or ask Rafeeq in the chat to choose for you.
- Pay in Egyptian pounds: you'll get the install code by email right away and find it in My eSIMs.
- Install the eSIM before you travel: scan the QR code or tap install, while you're still at home with internet.
- When you land: turn on the eSIM and data roaming on it, and you're online.
South Africa eSIM FAQ
Does an eSIM work in South Africa?
Yes. The plans on this page are made for South Africa and run on local networks there at 3G / 4G speeds.
How much is a South Africa eSIM?
Plans start from 190 EGP, and the price depends on data amount and duration. You pay in Egyptian pounds, and the price you see in the shop is what you pay.
When should I activate the eSIM?
Buy and install the eSIM while you're still at home with internet (it takes two minutes). The plan starts when your phone connects to a network in South Africa.
Will I get a phone number in South Africa?
Regular data plans are data only, but there is 1 plan with a number and calls for South Africa. You can always use WhatsApp calls over data.
How do I know if my phone supports eSIM?
Dial *#06# on your phone: if a number called EID appears, it supports eSIM. Most iPhones from XS onward, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, and Google Pixel 3 and newer support it.
What if my plan runs out while I'm in South Africa?
You can top up the same eSIM or buy a new plan on the website at any time, and if you need help, chat with Rafeeq.
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