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Good for WhatsApp, maps, email and basic browsing.
Better for social media, regular browsing and longer days out.
Compare South Africa eSIM plans
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30-day refund guarantee If your eSIM isn't used, get a full refund within 30 days.
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UK-based customer support Real people in the UK, reachable by email when you need help.
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Set up in 60 seconds Install before you travel and connect automatically when you land.
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Network: Vodacom
Speed: 5G
Internet breakout: Netherlands
Top-up available
Hotspot supported
Network: Vodacom
Speed: 5G
Internet breakout: Netherlands
Top-up available
Hotspot supported
Network: Vodacom
Speed: 5G
Internet breakout: Netherlands
Top-up available
Hotspot supported
Network: Vodacom
Speed: 5G
Internet breakout: Netherlands
Top-up available
Hotspot supported
Network: Vodacom
Speed: 5G
Internet breakout: Netherlands
Top-up available
Hotspot supported
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Staying connected in South Africa
A quick look at what the eSIM plans for South Africa in our index offer, plus a few practical essentials for your trip.
Networks the plans use
Based on the plans currently listed for South Africa in our index. Network details are provided by suppliers and may change.
Travel essentials
- CurrencySouth African rand (ZAR)
- Dialling code+27
- Local timeSAST (GMT+2)
- LanguageEnglish, Afrikaans, Zulu
Guides for visiting South Africa
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Read guide →Astaroam eSIM plans for South Africa
Astaroam offers 5 eSIM plans for South Africa, with data from 1GB up to 10GB. Prices range from £1.99 to £12.34. Validity runs from 7 to 30 days. All Astaroam plans for South Africa are travel eSIMs, so you can install before you fly and activate on arrival, with no physical SIM and no roaming charges.
Compare every Astaroam plan for South Africa by data, validity and price. Install your eSIM before you travel, then activate it when you arrive.