Travel eSIM in Ethiopia
Heading to Ethiopia? Bring an eSIM card on your trip for easy mobile data access. An eSIM is a digital prepaid SIM card, that functions just like a physical SIM card but completely electronically. This means you don’t have to spend time switching SIM cards during your trip but can focus on enjoying your time in the country.
Easy mobile data in an otherwise restricted country
The availability of eSIMs for foreign travelers is still relatively limited in Ethiopia, and it was only recently that foreign providers were allowed to offer eSIMs in the country. This is likely why the price per GB is a bit higher when compared to other African nations.
Use an eSIM for a worry free trip to Ethiopia
In Ethiopia we recommend the providers Airalo and GlobaleSIM where you’ll connect to the local network of either “Safaricom” or “Ethio Telecom” respectively.
Airalo offers the cheapest eSIMs for the smaller sizes of 1-3 GB while GlobaleSIM offers a larger 5 GB package. Note that the validity of the 5 GB package is only 21 days, while the 3 GB package from Airalo offers a validity of 30 days.
Cross African trip with a regional eSIM
If you’re traveling beyond Ethiopia to other African countries, it may be beneficial to choose a regional eSIM. The regional eSIM offers the advantage of including mobile data across multiple countries simultaneously. Currently, Ethiopia is not part of any of the regional eSIMs for Africa, so you’re gonna need a local eSIM from above for this part of your journey.
However, check out the link below for regional eSIM options for the rest of your journey. Both Airalo and GlobaleSIM offer regional eSIMs in Africa. With Airalo, you can access mobile data in 36 other countries in the region, including Ethiopia’s neighboring countries such as Sudan, Egypt, Uganda, and Kenya.
Africa
- From €7.3 ($7.5)
- 1 - 10 GB
- As low as €4.8 / GB ($4.98)
- Up to 30 days
- 36 countries in Africa