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eSIM for EthiopiaMobile data in Ethiopia without roaming: 11 plans from $6.27. The QR code arrives right after payment.

  • from $6.27plan price
  • 1 GB – 20 GBdata
  • 1–30 daysduration
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Plans

eSIM plans for Ethiopia

Pick a duration and a data amount. The price is in dollars and shown before you pay.

Plans for 30 days

  • 3 GB

    for 30 days$15.17≈ $5.06 per 1 GBChoose

  • 5 GB

    for 30 days$23.78≈ $4.76 per 1 GBChoose
  • Better value per 1 GB

    10 GB

    for 30 days$40.41≈ $4.04 per 1 GBChoose

  • 20 GB

    for 30 days$83.03≈ $4.15 per 1 GBChoose
Good to know

Connectivity and a trip to Ethiopia

CapitalAddis Ababa
CurrencyBirr (ETB)
TimeUTC+3
LanguageAmharic
  • Coverage is good in Addis Ababa. In Lalibela, the Simien Mountains and the Danakil Desert it is weaker.
  • Ethiopia has its own calendar and its own way of counting hours — confirm excursion and transport times.
  • Before you travel, check the current foreign-ministry advice. The country is not included in regional packs.
How it works

Three steps to data in Ethiopia

  1. Choose a plan and pay

    The data amount and duration are shown before you pay. You can top up your P2D balance, for example via SBP.

  2. Install the eSIM with the QR code

    The QR code arrives right after payment. Scan it in your phone settings — at home, on Wi-Fi, is the easier moment.

  3. Turn the eSIM on in Ethiopia

    Select the eSIM for mobile data and allow data roaming for it. Your main number stays reachable.

FAQ

Common questions about an eSIM for Ethiopia

Short answers to the questions that come up most often before you buy and install an eSIM.

How much does an eSIM for Ethiopia cost?

Plans for Ethiopia start at $6.27 — that is 1 GB for 7 days. A 10 GB plan for 30 days costs $40.41.

Which plan should I choose for a trip?

For a trip of a few days, 1–7 day packs are enough: for example, 1 GB for 7 days at $6.27. For two weeks or longer, 30-day packs are more convenient: 3 GB — $15.17, 5 GB — $23.78, 10 GB — $40.41, 20 GB — $83.03.

When should I install the eSIM — before the trip to Ethiopia or after landing?

It is easier to install the eSIM at home, while you have Wi-Fi: the QR code arrives right after payment. Turn it on for mobile data once you are in Ethiopia. If a plan has a special rule for when the period starts, it is shown on the plan card.

Will I keep my number, WhatsApp and Telegram?

Yes. An eSIM only provides mobile data, and your main SIM stays in the phone: calls and SMS to your number keep coming in while it is enabled. Messengers keep the same account and number.

Can one eSIM be used in several countries?

Ethiopia has standalone plans only. For other countries on the route you will need another eSIM or a regional pack.

Will my phone work?

The phone must support eSIM and must not be locked to a carrier. Most iPhones from the XS on, Google Pixels and Samsung flagships support eSIM — check the settings for an “Add eSIM” item.

Can I share the internet from the eSIM?

That depends on the pack and the local network. Where sharing is supported, you can share data with a laptop or another phone — the terms are on the plan card.

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Data in Ethiopia — before you fly

Choose a plan, pay online and install the eSIM with the QR code. Your main number stays on the phone.

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