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Africa eSIM — reviews & details

Africa 5GB 30Days · 5 GB · 30 days

View plan & buy — $31.50
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 65%
4 ★ 25%
3 ★ 7%
2 ★ 2%
1 ★ 1%

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

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Somchai M.

Portugal · Mar 2026

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

James James eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Somchai. 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. — James, eSIM TopUp Support

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Carlos P.

Egypt · Mar 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges in Africa. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Made staying connected effortless.

James James eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Thank you so much, Carlos! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Africa. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – James, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ji-woo D.

Philippines · Mar 2026

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Yuki Yuki eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Ji-woo. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Africa. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. — Yuki

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Ryan S.

Germany · Mar 2026

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Connected the moment I landed. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Sophie Sophie eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

So glad to hear this, Ryan! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support

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Aisha G.

Netherlands · Mar 2026

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Connected the moment I landed. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. A must-have for international travel.

Mark Mark eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Aisha! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sophia V.

United States · Mar 2026

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Did the job without any drama in Africa. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Five stars from me.

Priya Priya eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Thank you so much, Sophia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! — Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Lea T.

Switzerland · Mar 2026

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.

Ingrid Ingrid eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Lea. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Africa. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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Hana L.

New Zealand · Mar 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday in Africa. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Would definitely buy again.

Emma Emma eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Hana! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. — Emma

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Kenji D.

Malaysia · Mar 2026

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Connected the moment I landed. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Five stars from me.

Ken Ken eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Kenji! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Ken, eSIM TopUp Support

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Nadia M.

Philippines · Mar 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Africa. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.

David David eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

So glad to hear this, Nadia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – David 💜

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Diego M.

South Korea · Mar 2026

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Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.

Priya Priya eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

We're really sorry, Diego. This isn't the standard we aim for. Please contact us at esimtopup.io/support and we'll sort it out. – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ethan T.

Philippines · Feb 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Would definitely buy again.

Priya Priya eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Cheers, Ethan! So happy the Africa eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Giulia F.

United Kingdom · Feb 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Customer support answered my question quickly. A must-have for international travel.

Emma Emma eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Really appreciate this, Giulia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Africa. – Emma 💜

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Lea D.

Switzerland · Feb 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Made staying connected effortless.

Tom Tom eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Lea! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Tom

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Emma D.

Switzerland · Feb 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Zero regrets.

Tom Tom eSIM TopUp Support · 5 months ago

Really appreciate this, Emma! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Tom

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Africa eSIM cost?

The Africa 5GB 30Days plan costs $31.50 for 5 GB over 30 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

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Nguyen M. · 2 weeks ago

Which networks does this connect to?

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Sri S. · 3 weeks ago

Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?

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Isabella D. · 1 month ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

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Yuki B. · 3 months ago

Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?

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Haruto S. · 5 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

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Ryan S. · 7 months ago

How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?

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Min-jun H. · 7 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

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Wei L. · 7 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

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Louis D. · 7 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

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Lea P. · 8 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

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Haruto N. · 1 year ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

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Ji-woo C. · 1 year ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.