Africa eSIM — reviews & details
Africa 1GB 7Days · 1 GB · 7 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Botswana Mascom 3G Orange 4G
- Burkina Faso Orange 4G
- Central African Republic Orange 3G
- Chad Airtel 4G
- Cote d'Ivoire Orange 4G
- Democratic Republic of the Congo Orange 4G Airtel 4G
- Egypt Orange 5G Etisalat 5G
- Eswatini Swazi MTN 4G Swazi Mobile 4G
- Gabon Airtel 4G
- Ghana Vodafone 4G MTN 4G AirtelTigo 3G
- Guinea-Bissau MTN Areeba 3G
- Kenya Airtel 5G
- Liberia Lonestar Cell MTN 4G
- Madagascar Airtel 4G
- Malawi Airtel 4G
- Mali Orange 5G
- Morocco Orange Morocco 4G
- Niger Orange 3G Airtel 3G
- Nigeria MTN 5G Airtel 4G
- Republic of the Congo Airtel 4G
- Reunion Orange 5G
- Senegal Orange 4G
- Seychelles Airtel 4G
- South Africa MTN 5G Vodacom 4G Cell C 4G Telkom 4G
- Sudan MTN 4G
- Tanzania Airtel 5G Vodacom 5G
- Tunisia Orange 5G
- Uganda Airtel 4G MTN 4G
- Zambia Airtel 5G MTN 4G
Traveller reviews
Beatriz F.
Portugal · May 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks for sharing, Beatriz! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ken, eSIM TopUp Support
Lea C.
New Zealand · May 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. A must-have for international travel.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks a lot, Lea! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Laura, eSIM TopUp Support
Hana L.
Germany · May 2026
Did the job without any drama. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago So glad to hear this, Hana! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Anna, eSIM TopUp Support
Marco G.
Spain · Apr 2026
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Marco. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. — Grace
Ananya G.
Canada · Apr 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Ananya. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. — Emma, eSIM TopUp Support
Hana B.
Australia · Apr 2026
Did the job without any drama. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. A must-have for international travel.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Cheers, Hana! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Ken
Anna V.
Germany · Apr 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Africa. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago So glad to hear this, Anna! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! – Ken 💜
Hana F.
Vietnam · Apr 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago So sorry to hear this, Hana. This isn't the standard we aim for. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. – Emma, eSIM TopUp Support
Ingrid R.
Mexico · Apr 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Ingrid. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. – Ken 💜
Mohammed R.
United States · Apr 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. A must-have for international travel.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you so much, Mohammed! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Ken, eSIM TopUp Support
Katya T.
Spain · Apr 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Five stars from me.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you so much, Katya! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Ken 💜
Noah P.
Malaysia · Apr 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Telling my friends about this.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks for sharing, Noah! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support
Elena B.
United Kingdom · Apr 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Would definitely buy again.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks for sharing, Elena! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — Mark, eSIM TopUp Support
Aisha V.
Saudi Arabia · Apr 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Really appreciate this, Aisha! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Come back anytime! — Tom
Louis K.
Vietnam · Apr 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Really appreciate this, Louis! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Priya 💜
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Africa eSIM cost?
The Africa 1GB 7Days plan costs $8.55 for 1 GB over 7 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my Africa eSIM?
Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the eSIM TopUp app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in Africa.
Will this eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.
Can I keep my regular number?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in Africa.
Comments & questions
Sven D. · 3 weeks ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Min-jun K. · 1 month ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Sofia W. · 2 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Lucia M. · 3 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Giulia T. · 5 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
Ravi P. · 5 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Lea V. · 6 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Somchai T. · 6 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Ravi M. · 7 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Pablo L. · 8 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Giulia F. · 11 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Isabella W. · 1 year ago
Which networks does this connect to?