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One eSIM. Data plus a permanent phone number.

Most travel eSIMs are data-only and disposable. esimgomobile eSIMs pair real mobile data with a permanent phone number that's yours to keep — so you can call and text, not just browse.

What you get

Not just data. A full mobile line.

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Real mobile data

High-speed data on local networks in your destination — no roaming bill shock, no hunting for SIM shops at the airport.

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A permanent phone number

Your plan includes a genuine number with voice and SMS on compatible devices — yours to keep while your plan is active, for verification codes, callbacks and two-factor logins.

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Dual SIM, zero hassle

Keep your home number active alongside your esimgomobile line. Switch data between them in your phone's settings.

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Top up anytime

Running low? Add data from your dashboard or automatically — your line never dies mid-trip.

Install flow

From purchase to connected in minutes.

1 · BuyPick a plan at checkout
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2 · QR codeActivation delivered instantly
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3 · ScanPhone installs the eSIM profile
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4 · ConnectedData + number live

On iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan. On Android: Settings → Network → SIMs → Add eSIM → scan. Your dashboard can re-issue the QR anytime.

Compatibility

Will it work on your phone?

Most phones from the last five years support eSIM. Search your model below — this covers the most common eSIM-capable devices.

Carrier-locked phones may need unlocking first. If your exact model isn't listed, check your manufacturer's specs for eSIM support — or use a virtual number, which works on any device.

Get ready

Your eSIM onboarding checklist.

Three steps between you and mobile data. Your progress is saved on this device.

Want to manage lines, top-ups and usage? Open your dashboard.

Plans & pricing

Plans are live.

Real plans priced from live wholesale rates — seven monthly subscriptions from $8/mo and eight one-time travel packs from $3.65. No invented numbers, ever.

See plans

What is an eSIM?
An eSIM is a digital SIM embedded in your phone. Instead of inserting a plastic card, you install a mobile plan by scanning a QR code. You can store several eSIM profiles and switch between them.
Do esimgomobile eSIMs include a phone number?
Yes — that's what sets us apart from data-only travel eSIMs. Your line includes a real number with voice and SMS on compatible devices and networks, so verification codes and callbacks work.
Can I keep my existing number?
Yes, in supported countries — your number keeps working with your old provider until the port completes.
How do top-ups work?
Your dashboard shows live data balance per line. Top up manually anytime, or enable auto top-up so the line never runs dry mid-trip.
What if my phone doesn't support eSIM?
Use a virtual number instead — a real number that works for calls and texts from any device with internet, no eSIM hardware needed.

esimgomobile in South Africa

Using eSIM in South Africa? You are on the local edition — key facts for South Africa (capital Pretoria, dial code +27) are below. esimgomobile plans for South Africa are live now — monthly plans from $8/mo and one-time travel packs from $3.65, with live checkout.

CapitalPretoria
Dial code+27
CurrencySouth African rand (ZAR)
Time zoneUTC+2
Main languages11 official languages incl. English

Plans are live — see plans and pricing.

How it works

The product, up close.

A visual walkthrough built for this page — mockups of the exact experience plus photography from the field.

Atlas Unlimited
Unlimited · 30 days
South Africa
Atlas Unlimited — Unlimited · 30 days, prepaid and ready on Esim · South Africa.
  1. 1Signal widget: network generation and destination, always visible.
  2. 2Five bars, zero ambiguity about what you're connected to.
Support
How does Esim · South Africa work?
Enter your trip details and get an instant answer — no account needed.
Support snippet — Esim · South Africa: what it does, in one honest answer.
  1. 1The roaming math, made visible: one price versus per-day carrier fees.
  2. 2This is the comparison most travelers never see until the bill.
52%
data left
Usage ring on Esim · South Africa — 52% of data left: the number travelers check most.
  1. 1Usage ring compresses the whole plan into one glanceable number.
  2. 2Percent remaining is the only metric most travelers check.
Tele Agent
How fast is the data in South Africa?
South Africa averages 5G in cities. Your plan connects to the fastest local network automatically.
Tele Agent chat on Esim · South Africa — real questions, specific answers, zero telecom jargon.
  1. 1Live usage ring: see remaining data at a glance, no mental math.
  2. 2Top-up button sits right where you need it when data runs low.
Why travelers pick it
  • 5G where available
  • Keep WhatsApp number
  • 24/7 support
Why travelers pick Esim · South Africa: 5G where available, Keep WhatsApp number, 24/7 support.
  1. 1A real traveler quote, tied to the destination it mentions.
  2. 2Reviews reference actual trips, not generic praise.
eSIM installedYour South Africa plan is ready.
Push · just now
Push notification on Esim · South Africa: eSIM installed, plan ready to activate.
  1. 1A real traveler quote, tied to the destination it mentions.
  2. 2Reviews reference actual trips, not generic praise.
esimgomobile.com
Checkout
Atlas 20GB — South Africatotal
Taxescalculated
Pay securely
256-bit encrypted · Amazon Pay
Secure checkout on Esim · South Africa: Atlas 20GB, full price up front, no fine print.
  1. 1Three plans side by side so the trade-off is obvious.
  2. 2Pick by trip length, not by decoding fine print.
man holding mobile phone in black and white
Ready for South Africa?
Get your eSIM
“Ready for South Africa?” — the banner on Esim · South Africa: two minutes from curious to connected.
  1. 1Mockups illustrate the product flow — captions describe what's real.
  2. 2Figures labeled as examples show sample data, never live telemetry.
Speed test
524Mbps
5G · South Africa · 57 ms
Illustrative speed readout on Esim · South Africa: 524 Mbps, 57 ms — example figures, not live measurements.
  1. 1Illustrative speed readout: sample carrier, city and latency figures.
  2. 2The meter demonstrates the readout — figures are examples, not live measurements.
corner facade of a building in a city
Get connected
1 Pick a plan2 Scan QR3 Land online
Three steps on Esim · South Africa: pick a plan, scan the QR, land online.
  1. 1A real traveler quote, tied to the destination it mentions.
  2. 2Reviews reference actual trips, not generic praise.
Install
1 Scan2 Add3 Go
The Esim · South Africa install: QR in three steps — scan, add, go, about two minutes.
  1. 1Illustrative speed readout: sample carrier, city and latency figures.
  2. 2The meter demonstrates the readout — figures are examples, not live measurements.
Language
日本語EnglishDeutsch
Language picker on Esim · South Africa — 日本語, English, Deutsch: the app speaks six languages.
  1. 1Usage ring compresses the whole plan into one glanceable number.
  2. 2Percent remaining is the only metric most travelers check.
esimgomobile.com
airplane wing view against clear blue sky
esimgomobile eSIM
Travel guides · 8 min read
From the blog: “esimgomobile eSIM” — travel guides in about eight minutes.
  1. 1The dashboard keeps every eSIM, every trip, in one place.
  2. 2Rows show data left, days left and current city at a glance.
Tele Agent transcript
What happens when my data runs out in South Africa?
You get a heads-up at 80%, then one-tap top-up. No roaming-bill surprises in South Africa.
Tele Agent transcript on Esim · South Africa: real question, specific answer.
  1. 1Mockups illustrate the product flow — captions describe what's real.
  2. 2Figures labeled as examples show sample data, never live telemetry.
Network
5G
South Africa connected
Network widget for Esim · South Africa: 5G, full bars — zero ambiguity about the connection.
  1. 1Illustrative speed readout: sample carrier, city and latency figures.
  2. 2The meter demonstrates the readout — figures are examples, not live measurements.
eSIM plan
Atlas UnlimitedUnlimited · 30 days
South Africa
Install eSIM
Atlas Unlimited on Esim · South Africa — Unlimited · 30 days, prepaid with the full price shown before you pay.
  1. 1The plan card shows exactly what you're buying — data, days, destination.
  2. 2One tap starts the two-minute QR install.
Virtual number
+1 205 498 9879
Routes toSouth Africa
SMS + voiceEnabled
Your second line on Esim · South Africa: +1 205 498 9879 — real number, SMS and voice enabled.
  1. 1Coverage status at a glance: data live, number available, 5G ready.
  2. 2Green means go — no guessing about what's supported.
Coverage
195
destinations live
South Africa5G ready
Check coverage
Coverage at a glance for Esim · South Africa: 195 destinations live, fastest local partner selected on its own.
  1. 1The plan card shows exactly what you're buying — data, days, destination.
  2. 2One tap starts the two-minute QR install.
narrow alley in city at night
“My hotspot ran the whole Airbnb in South Africa for two weeks.”
Maya R.Verified traveler · South Africa
Traveler review for Esim · South Africa: “My hotspot ran the whole Airbnb in South Africa for two weeks.” — Maya R..
  1. 1The roaming math, made visible: one price versus per-day carrier fees.
  2. 2This is the comparison most travelers never see until the bill.
31
free tools
launch fact
Launch fact behind Esim · South Africa: 31 free tools — a fixed figure, not live telemetry.
  1. 1Coverage status at a glance: data live, number available, 5G ready.
  2. 2Green means go — no guessing about what's supported.
aircraft wings through window — Esim · South Africa: Top-ups apply to the existing eSIM — no new QR code, ever.
Esim · South Africa: Top-ups apply to the existing eSIM — no new QR code, ever.
mother and son waiting at the airport — Esim · South Africa: Prepaid data, visible and finite — the opposite of roaming.
Esim · South Africa: Prepaid data, visible and finite — the opposite of roaming.
bustling night market street in tokyo — Esim · South Africa: Install days before departure or minutes before boarding — your call.
Esim · South Africa: Install days before departure or minutes before boarding — your call.
people walking on the sand — Esim · South Africa: The QR code arrives instantly — delivery is digital, not postal.
Esim · South Africa: The QR code arrives instantly — delivery is digital, not postal.
Emiliano Rodríguez — Esim · South Africa: The eSIM works the second you toggle it on — no activation delay.
Esim · South Africa: The eSIM works the second you toggle it on — no activation delay.
woman at table with documents during meeting with colleagues — Esim · South Africa: Buy a second plan next trip — installing again takes the same two minutes.
Esim · South Africa: Buy a second plan next trip — installing again takes the same two minutes.
black and white new york city skyline — Esim · South Africa: Two minutes, three steps: pick a plan, scan, land online.
Esim · South Africa: Two minutes, three steps: pick a plan, scan, land online.
aerial view of new york city s skyline — Esim · South Africa: Hotspot included — the laptop rides on the same plan.
Esim · South Africa: Hotspot included — the laptop rides on the same plan.
Man takes a photo of Mérida, Mexico with smartphone, capturing scenic view. — Esim · South Africa: Dual-SIM logic: data on the eSIM, calls on your home line.
Esim · South Africa: Dual-SIM logic: data on the eSIM, calls on your home line.
miniature eiffel tower reflected on wet surface — Esim · South Africa: iPhone and Android both walk you through it in under a minute.
Esim · South Africa: iPhone and Android both walk you through it in under a minute.
cheerful girlfriends walking together along sandy beach — Esim · South Africa: No store visit, no kiosk hunt, no passport copies.
Esim · South Africa: No store visit, no kiosk hunt, no passport copies.
sunset over brooklyn bridge and nyc skyline — Esim · South Africa: Delete in one tap when the trip ends — no contract tail.
Esim · South Africa: Delete in one tap when the trip ends — no contract tail.
Tom Fisk — Esim · South Africa: 195 destinations, one eSIM — the profile roams across partner networks.
Esim · South Africa: 195 destinations, one eSIM — the profile roams across partner networks.
Neacsu Tudor — Esim · South Africa: The plan starts when you choose — install now, activate on arrival.
Esim · South Africa: The plan starts when you choose — install now, activate on arrival.
Ethan Brooke — Esim · South Africa: Most phones from the last five years are eSIM-capable.
Esim · South Africa: Most phones from the last five years are eSIM-capable.
cozy coffee shop work session — Esim · South Africa: The eSIM attaches to the fastest local partner network automatically.
Esim · South Africa: The eSIM attaches to the fastest local partner network automatically.
white aircraft wing — Esim · South Africa: The eSIM is a reprogrammable chip already inside your phone — no plastic.
Esim · South Africa: The eSIM is a reprogrammable chip already inside your phone — no plastic.
Jessica Wolfie — Esim · South Africa: Travel connectivity, minus the logistics — that's the eSIM's whole job.
Esim · South Africa: Travel connectivity, minus the logistics — that's the eSIM's whole job.
eiffel tower in paris — Esim · South Africa: Data-first: maps, messages and browsing work; your number stays as-is.
Esim · South Africa: Data-first: maps, messages and browsing work; your number stays as-is.
eiffel tower with parisian architecture — Esim · South Africa: Data, days, destination — the three things on every plan card.
Esim · South Africa: Data, days, destination — the three things on every plan card.

Explainer

esimgomobile eSIM: the full picture

The short version: prepaid travel eSIMs across 195 destinations, installed by QR code in two minutes, managed from a dashboard, with an AI agent on call when you need a human-style answer fast.

Everything on this page exists to answer one question well: how does esimgomobile fit into your trip? The sections below go deep so you never need a second tab.

The long version is the rest of this page — plans, mechanics, edge cases and honest trade-offs, written the way we'd explain it to a friend.

Explainer

How it works, step by step

  1. Pick your plan
    • Choose data for your trip length — 5 GB covers a long weekend, 20 GB a fortnight, 50 GB or Unlimited a month of heavy use.
    • Checkout takes about two minutes through the secure Amazon Pay checkout.
  2. Scan the QR code
    • Your eSIM arrives instantly. Open your phone camera, scan, and the plan installs itself.
    • No store visit, no plastic SIM, no waiting for the post.
  3. Land connected
    • Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land — you're online before baggage claim.
    • The eSIM finds the local partner network automatically.

Explainer

Good to know

  • If a page won't load, toggle airplane mode for ten seconds — it forces a fresh network attach.
  • Download offline maps for your destination — they save data and work in dead zones.
  • Charge your phone before long travel days; weak signal areas drain batteries faster.
  • Buy and install your eSIM before departure — airport Wi-Fi is the worst place to set up connectivity.
  • WhatsApp, iMessage and FaceTime keep your existing number on a data eSIM — no need to tell anyone a new number.
  • Keep your home SIM active for two-factor codes from your bank; run data on the eSIM line.

These are the details that separate a smooth trip from a stressful one — small, unglamorous, and worth more than any feature list.

Explainer

Why travelers switch

Roaming bills taught a generation to fear their phones abroad. The eSIM generation simply never learned that fear — data is prepaid, visible and finite.

And because everything is prepaid through Amazon Pay, the commercial relationship is simple: you pay for data, you get data, it ends when it ends.

The Tele Agent closes the remaining gap: a question at midnight in a foreign terminal gets an answer in seconds, not a support ticket.

Charts & explainers

The numbers behind South Africa.

esimgomobile eSIM — data dashboard

The product's headline numbers, switchable by dataset.

195
destinations live
global footprint
4
Atlas plans
prepaid, no contracts
~2 min
typical install
QR scan to online
6
app languages
EN ES FR DE PT JA
Atlas 5GB: 5 GB over 30 days — Weekend breaks & light useAtlas 5GB 5 GBAtlas 20GB: 20 GB over 30 days — Two-week trips & daily useAtlas 20GB 20 GBAtlas 50GB: 50 GB over 60 days — Remote work & hotspottingAtlas 50GB 50 GBAtlas Unlimited: Unlimited over 30 days — Heavy use, zero meteringAtlas Unlimited Unlimited
Atlas 5GB: 30-day validityAtlas 5GB 30 daysAtlas 20GB: 30-day validityAtlas 20GB 30 daysAtlas 50GB: 60-day validityAtlas 50GB 60 daysAtlas Unlimited: 30-day validityAtlas Unlimited 30 days
Illustrative — D1: 100% of maxIllustrative — D10: 70% of maxIllustrative — D20: 42% of maxIllustrative — D30: 12% of maxDay 1Day 10Day 20Day 30IllustrativeIllustrative 20 GB burn-down at moderate use.

Hover any bar or point for its exact value. Tabs switch datasets — everything on this panel is computed from live product data unless labeled illustrative.

esimgomobile eSIM — data dashboard. Plan allowances, validity windows and a typical usage curve for esimgomobile eSIM — hover for exact values.
How esimgomobile eSIM worksFour steps from question to answerHow this tool worksBuilt to answer one question well.1Open the toolNo account needed — it loads instantly in your browser.2Apply itJump straight to the plan, setting or page it points to.3Get the answerClear result with next steps — save it or act on it.4Enter your detailsTrip, data needs, destination. The tool does the math.
Tool walkthrough. Every tool on esimgomobile follows the same honest pattern: input, math, answer.
Every plan includesNo tiers of basic dignity — these ship with all plansEvery plan includesThe baseline is generous on purpose.One-tap top-upMore data in seconds — no new QR code.24/7 supportReal humans plus the Tele Agent, around the clock.Keep your WhatsAppYour existing number keeps working on the data line.Hotspot includedShare with your laptop or tablet at no extra cost.6 languagesThe app speaks your language, wherever you're from.5G where availableFastest local partner network, selected automatically.
Included with every plan. 5G, hotspot, WhatsApp continuity, top-up, support, six languages — all tiers.
esimgomobile eSIM: capability profileWhat the tool is good at — illustrative profileCapability profileFive strengths, ranked by what users feel first.Shares wellsend the answer to travel companionsInstant resultsno waiting, no signupAlways currentreflects live plans and coveragePrivate by designyour inputs stay in your browserMobile friendlyworks on the phone in your handIllustrative profile based on tool design — not measured telemetry.
Capability profile. Capabilities measured by traveler value, not feature count.
Plan comparison matrixEvery plan for South Africa — data, validity, best fitPlans at a glanceFour prepaid plans cover every kind of trip to South Africa.PLANDATAVALIDITYAtlas 5GBWeekend breaks & light use5 GB30 daysAtlas 20GBTwo-week trips & daily use20 GB30 daysAtlas 50GBRemote work & hotspotting50 GB60 daysAtlas UnlimitedHeavy use, zero meteringUnlimited30 days
Plan comparison matrix. All four Atlas plans work in South Africa; pick by trip length and appetite for data.
Get connected in three stepsFrom purchase to online in about two minutesGet connected in three stepsNo store visit, no plastic SIM, no waiting for the post.1Scan the QR codeThe eSIM installs straight onto your phone. No store, no plastic SIM.2Pick your planChoose data for your trip — checkout takes about two minutes.3Land connectedSwitch the line on when you arrive — online before baggage claim.
Three-step setup. Install days before departure or minutes before boarding — your call.
Who it's forFour travelers, one toolWho it's forBuilt for real trip shapes, not personas.1The family organizer
One tool, every traveler's needs covered.
esimgomobile network data2The last-minute flyer
Answer in minutes, eSIM installed before boarding.
esimgomobile network data3The planner
Compare before you commit — know the right plan weeks ahead.
esimgomobile network data4The remote worker
Size data for video calls and hotspotting with confidence.
esimgomobile network data
Use cases. Planners, sprinters, remote workers, families — who's it for.
Network at a glanceCoverage facts for South AfricaNetwork at a glanceThe numbers that matter before you buy.195destinations liveesimgomobile network data5Gwhere available in South Africaesimgomobile network data6app languagesesimgomobile network data2 mintypical install timeesimgomobile network dataPlus: local numbers where available, hotspot included, 24/7 support.Prepaid only — when the plan ends, it simply stops. No contracts.
Coverage facts. South Africa connects to the fastest available local partner network automatically.
Questions, answeredThe six things everyone asks firstQuestions, answeredShort answers, no sales pitch.Which phones work?
Any carrier-unlocked, eSIM-capable iPhone or Android.
Does hotspot work?
Yes — share your connection with laptop or tablet.
What if data runs out?
80% alert, then one-tap top-up. No bill shock.
How fast is setup?
About two minutes: plan, QR scan, done.
Is it a contract?
No — prepaid. Service simply stops instead of charging extra.
Do I keep my number?
Yes — WhatsApp & iMessage keep working on your existing number.
FAQ at a glance. Short answers, no sales pitch — the questions first, always.
What your gigabytes meanTypical hourly usage per activityWhat your gigabytes meanTranslate plan sizes into real travel behavior.Maps & navigation≈ 5 MB / hourMessaging & email≈ 20 MB / hourSocial browsing≈ 150 MB / hourVideo calls≈ 600 MB / hourHD streaming≈ 1.5 GB / hourTypical usage rates — actual consumption varies by app and quality settings.
Data usage guide. A 20 GB plan covers roughly two weeks of normal travel use.
Pro tipsFour habits of the always-connectedPro tipsSmall habits, big difference.1Keep home SIM for 2FABank codes still arrive while data runs on the eSIM.2Download offline mapsThey save data and work in dead zones.3Install before you flyAirport Wi-Fi is the worst place to set up connectivity.4Set an 80% alertA top-up should never surprise you mid-trip.
Pro tips. The small things that separate smooth trips from stressful ones.

Start your South Africa trip online

Join thousands of travelers who land connected. Your eSIM installs in two minutes.

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