South AfricaCountry
500 MB· 7 days
about 71 MB a day · enough for maps and messaging
Vodacom
4G1 operatorsTop-up
$1.50Buy
South Africa eSIM
Stay online in South Africa with a Mobiily travel eSIM. Choose a data plan below, buy in minutes and install by scanning a QR code — no physical SIM, no roaming bills.
Mobiily offers 14 South Africa eSIM data plans, starting from $1.50 with data from 100 MB – 20 GB, valid 7–365 days. There are also 5 daily plans, from $1.50 a day. 5G is available on supported networks. For a short trip a few GB covers maps and messaging, while longer stays, streaming or hotspot use call for a larger plan.
- 14 data plans · from $1.50
- 100 MB – 20 GB data
- 7–365 days validity
South Africa data plans
South AfricaCountry
100 MB· 7 days
about 14 MB a day · enough for maps and messaging
Vodacom
4G1 operatorsTop-up
$1.50Buy
South AfricaCountry
1 GB· 7 days
about 146 MB a day · maps, messaging and a social feed
Vodacom
4G1 operatorsTop-up
$1.63Buy
South AfricaCountry
3 GB· 15 days
about 205 MB a day · maps, messaging and a social feed
Vodacom
4G1 operatorsTop-up
$4.32Buy
South AfricaCountry
3 GB· 30 days
about 102 MB a day · maps, messaging and a social feed
Vodacom
4G1 operatorsTop-up
$4.49Buy
South AfricaCountry
5 GB· 30 days
about 171 MB a day · maps, messaging and a social feed
Vodacom
4G1 operatorsTop-up
$7.20Buy
South AfricaCountry
10 GB· 30 days
about 341 MB a day · plus the occasional video
Vodacom
4G1 operatorsTop-up
$13.14Buy
South AfricaCountry
20 GB· 30 days
about 683 MB a day · plus the occasional video
Vodacom
4G1 operatorsTop-up
$27.00Buy
South AfricaCountry
500 MB / day· resets every day
then unlimited at 512 Kbps
Vodacom
4G1 operators
$1.50 / dayBuy
South AfricaCountry
1 GB / day· resets every day
then unlimited at 512 Kbps
Vodacom
4G1 operatorsTop-up
$1.87 / dayBuy
South AfricaCountry
2 GB / day· resets every day
then unlimited at 512 Kbps
Vodacom
4G1 operatorsTop-up
$3.52 / dayBuy
South AfricaCountry
3 GB / day· resets every day
then unlimited at 512 Kbps
Vodacom
4G1 operatorsTop-up
$5.02 / dayBuy
Regional plans that cover South Africa
+115GlobalRegion
1 GB· 365 days
about 3 MB a day · enough for maps and messaging
5G128 operatorsTop-up
$9.10Buy
Frequently asked questions
Got a question? We've gathered the most common ones here.
Pick a Mobiily data plan for South Africa online, pay, and receive a QR code by email within seconds. Scan it once and your device connects to a local network in South Africa. Setup takes about two minutes — no physical SIM, nothing to ship.
Mobiily currently has 14 South Africa data plans, starting from $1.50. Prices are tax-inclusive with no surprise roaming fees.
South Africa plans range from 100 MB – 20 GB, valid up to 365 days. For a short trip, maps and messaging usually fit in a few GB; pick a larger plan for longer stays, streaming or hotspot use.
In South Africa your Mobiily eSIM connects to local networks via our carrier partner — confirmed operators in this market include Vodacom. 5G plans are available.
You can install the eSIM as soon as you receive the QR code. Most plans start their validity from first activation (connecting to a network in South Africa), so you can install ahead of time on Wi-Fi and only activate when you arrive.
Networks & speed in South Africa
- Local networksSupplier-confirmedVodacom
- Speed5G available
- Fair use (FUP)512 Kbps