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🇿🇦 South Africa

Anonymous eSIM for South Africa

$3.20 per GB on Vodacom, MTN SA. No identity check, no account, and a balance that never expires.

Rate

$3.20 / GB

Networks

Vodacom, MTN SA

Speed

5G where available

SIM registration rules in South Africa

South Africa's RICA law requires identity and proof of address before a SIM can be activated, which effectively excludes short-term visitors.

OR Tambo and Cape Town airports have free wifi with a time limit. Coverage is good in cities and along the N1, thinner in the Karoo.

Maps, safari route planning and calls. Two weeks often 6 to 10 GB.

What you get

  • Per-megabyte billing at $3.20 per GB
  • Coverage in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban
  • No passport, no address, no account
  • Hotspot and tethering included
  • Balance never expires
  • Top up any amount with your recovery token

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Questions about using data here

Will my phone work in South Africa?

Any carrier unlocked phone with eSIM support works. The profile connects to Vodacom, MTN SA, so if those networks have signal where you are, you have data.

Do I have to activate anything on arrival?

No. Install the profile once, turn on data roaming for it, and it attaches automatically when you land. Billing starts only when data flows.

Can I use it for hotspot?

Yes, at the same rate, with no surcharge. Share with a laptop, tablet or a travelling companion.

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