$24.00
Ethiotel
1GB
7 days4G
Starts when you first connect abroad
Ethiopia eSIM
27 prepaid plans from $15.00 · 1 GB to 20 GB and unlimited · 1 to 30 days
- NetworksEthiotel, Safaricom
- DeliveryInstant, by email
- StartsWhen you first connect
Data
Validity
27 plans
- $15.00Safaricom1GB7 days4G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $43.50Ethiotel2GB15 days4G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $23.00Safaricom2GB15 days4G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $60.50Ethiotel3GB30 days4G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $37.00Safaricom3GB30 days4G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $93.50Ethiotel5GB30 days4G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $148.50Ethiotel10GB30 days4G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $246.50Ethiotel20GB30 days4G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $16.50Ethiotel∞unlimited1 dayLite4G
1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps
- $19.50Ethiotel∞unlimited1 dayEssential4G
1 GB a day at full speed, then 1.2 Mbps
- $39.00Ethiotel∞unlimited1 dayPlus4G
2 GB a day at full speed, then 2 Mbps
Travelling further?
Plans that cover Ethiopia and its neighbours
One eSIM for a whole trip; the data works in every listed country. Often the better deal for two or more destinations.
- $1.50Includes Ethiopia · Global · 194 countries300MB3 days 5G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $2.50Includes Ethiopia · Global · 194 countries200MB30 days 5G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $66.00Includes Ethiopia · Global · 194 countries20GB30 days 5G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $201.50Includes Ethiopia · Global · 141 countries60GB125 days 5G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $3.50Includes Ethiopia · Global · 194 countries1GB5 days 5G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $79.00Includes Ethiopia · Global · 194 countries20GB365 days 5G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $57.00Includes Ethiopia · Global · 194 countries10GB30 days 5G
Starts when you first connect abroad
- $67.50Includes Ethiopia · Global · 194 countries10GB180 days 5G
Starts when you first connect abroad
Good to know
Using an eSIM in Ethiopia
Install before you fly
Download the eSIM on Wi-Fi at home. Keep it switched off for data until you land, then turn on data roaming for the Roamline line.
Your number stays
The eSIM carries data only. Calls, SMS and WhatsApp keep working on your usual number; put the eSIM on mobile data and leave the rest as it is.
4G LTE speeds
Connects to Ethiotel, Safaricom, chosen automatically. If a plan slows after its full-speed allowance, the card says so.
- Instant deliveryQR code by email in seconds
- Keep your numberYour usual SIM stays for calls
- No surprisesPrepaid, no roaming bills, no contract
- Protected purchaseRefunded if the eSIM never installs
How it works
From checkout to connected in three steps
- 01
Pick a destination and a plan
Country, regional or global. Sizes from 1 GB to unlimited, 7 to 90 days. Prices include everything.
- 02
Pay by card, get the QR by email
Checkout takes under a minute. The eSIM arrives in your inbox straight away, and stays in your account.
- 03
Scan before you fly, connect when you land
Install on Wi-Fi at home. The plan starts when the eSIM first connects at your destination.
Questions
Ethiopia eSIM FAQ
Which Ethiopia plan should I pick?
Light use (maps, messages, email) is about 1 GB a week; add social media and photos and 5 GB covers two weeks comfortably; streaming or working remotely wants 10 GB or unlimited. Pick the validity that covers your dates with a day spare.
Does my phone support eSIM?
Most phones from 2018 onwards do: iPhone XR/XS and newer, Pixel 3 and newer, Galaxy S20 and newer, and many others. The phone must also be carrier-unlocked. Check your model, or dial *#06# and look for an EID line.
When does the plan start?
Most plans start when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, so you can install it days before you travel. A few start at installation; each plan says which on its card.
When do I receive the eSIM?
Immediately after payment: on the confirmation page, by email, and under My eSIMs. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly.
Can I keep my WhatsApp number?
Yes. WhatsApp stays tied to your usual number; the eSIM only provides the data. Keep your main SIM on for calls and SMS if you need them.
Can I share the data (hotspot)?
Hotspot and tethering work on the large majority of plans. Where an operator restricts it, the plan details say so.
What if the data runs out?
Top up from My eSIMs in a few taps; the new package queues behind the current one, nothing to reinstall. We also email you at 80% usage.