Coverage in South Africa
South Africa's mobile networks have expanded significantly, with 4G/LTE now reaching major cities and many secondary towns. Coverage is strongest in urban and coastal areas.
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Stay connected across South Africa with high-speed eSIM data. Coverage in all major cities and more.
13 plans available for South Africa
Select the data amount for your trip to South Africa.
Your eSIM will be delivered instantly via email after purchase.
Make sure your device supports eSIM before purchasing.
Data plan starts when you first connect to a network.
Top-up available for selected plans. Check plan details.
Travel-ready in minutes
Traveling to South Africa? SOO eSIM provides reliable mobile data access across South Africa's major cities and key destinations. With instant digital activation, you can stay connected for maps, translation, and communication without tracking down a local SIM card shop.
Network
4G / 5G
Activation
Instant QR
SIM type
Digital eSIM
Plans from
$1.36
South Africa's mobile networks have expanded significantly, with 4G/LTE now reaching major cities and many secondary towns. Coverage is strongest in urban and coastal areas.
Install your eSIM on home Wi-Fi before your trip for the simplest setup experience.
Download offline maps of South Africa as a backup for areas with limited signal.
Our plans cover major cities and tourist areas — check specific coverage before remote travel.
Quick answers about South Africa eSIM
No. SOO eSIM works entirely digitally — no physical SIM card is required. Simply purchase a plan, scan the QR code, and your device connects to local networks in South Africa automatically.
We recommend installing your eSIM at home before you travel. You need a Wi-Fi connection to download the profile, and doing it in advance means you'll have data the moment you land in South Africa.
Yes. Most modern smartphones support Dual SIM (physical SIM + eSIM simultaneously). Keep your home SIM for calls and texts, and use the SOO eSIM for data in South Africa.