eSIM for South Africa
11 plansfrom €1.21Vodacom · Telkom SA networks
- Instant QR install
- Apple Pay · Google Pay
- 7-day refund if not installed
Recommended plans
- 3 GB15 days€1.97/GB€5.91
- 10 GBbest value30 days€1.80/GB€18.01
- Unlimited7 daysFair usage€76.00
South Africa data plans
1 day
South Africa 2GB/Day
2 GB1 day€2.42/GB€4.83
7 days4 plans
South Africa 100MB 7Days
100 MB7 days€12.39/GB€1.21South Africa 500MB 7Days
500 MB7 days€3.03/GB€1.48South Africa 1GB
1 GB7 days€2.23/GB€2.23South Africa 7 days unlim
Unlimited7 days€76.00
15 days
South Africa 3GB 15Days
3 GB15 days€1.97/GB€5.91
30 days5 plans
South Africa 3GB 30Days
3 GB30 days€2.05/GB€6.14South Africa 5GB 30Days
5 GB30 days€1.97/GB€9.87South Africa 10GB
10 GB30 days€1.80/GBbest value€18.01South Africa 20GB
20 GB30 days€1.85/GB€36.99South Africa 30GB
30 GB30 days€3.36/GB€100.78
Data-only plan — calls and SMS are not included. Your own number keeps working.
Get online instantly in South Africa — no physical SIM, no roaming fees. LimitSim offers 11 data plans for South Africa, starting from €1.21. Scan a QR code and connect within minutes.
Regional packs
- GL
Global (118 areas)
118 countriesfrom€7.93 - GL
Global Lite
90 countriesfrom€16.00 - AF
Africa (29 areas)
29 countriesfrom€10.15
Other destinations
Afghanistan
13 plansfrom€1.87Åland Islands
9 plansfrom€1.25Albania
18 plansfrom€0.53Algeria
20 plansfrom€0.53Andorra
13 plansfrom€1.50Angola
8 plansfrom€10.06Anguilla
10 plansfrom€3.58Antigua & Barbuda
9 plansfrom€3.60Argentina
16 plansfrom€0.82Armenia
17 plansfrom€0.53Australia
14 plansfrom€0.53Austria
18 plansfrom€0.57
Unlimited data eSIM for South Africa
Travelling in South Africa and don't want to count gigabytes? Choose an unlimited data eSIM plan for maps, messaging and streaming on South Africa's local networks, with no roaming fees. It is a data-only plan: calls and SMS are not included, and a fair usage policy applies.
Why LimitSim for South Africa?
- 01Instant delivery — the QR code is emailed right after payment.
- 02No roaming fees — connect at local data rates.
- 03No physical SIM swap — the eSIM stays on your phone.
- 04Validity starts on activation, not at purchase.
How to set it up
- 01Pick a plan and buy — the QR code arrives by email.
- 02Settings → Mobile/Cellular → Add eSIM, then scan.
- 03Activate the eSIM when you arrive in South Africa and get online.
Frequently asked questions
Does an eSIM work in South Africa?
Yes. LimitSim eSIMs run on local carrier networks in South Africa, giving you mobile data without a physical SIM.
How much is an eSIM for South Africa?
South Africa plans start from €1.21, with 11 options across different data amounts and durations.
Does my phone support eSIM?
Most recent iPhones (XS and later) and Android devices support eSIM. If you see "Add eSIM" in Settings, you are supported.
When does the eSIM activate?
Validity starts when you install and activate it — not at the moment of purchase, so you can buy ahead of your trip.
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