1 GB
Valid for 7 days
- Data only (no phone number)
- Starts on first use at your destination
- Network: Safaricom
- APN is set automatically
€14.99
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Ethiopia eSIM
3 data plans from €14.99 · instant delivery by email
With the Ethiopia eSIM you are online as soon as you arrive – no expensive roaming fees and no SIM card swap. Choose from 3 data plans from 1 GB to 3 GB, valid for 7 to 30 days. You use the Safaricom network.
Ethiopia eSIM data plans
2 GB
Valid for 15 days
- Data only (no phone number)
- Starts on first use at your destination
- Network: Safaricom
- APN is set automatically
€21.99
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3 GB
Valid for 30 days
- Data only (no phone number)
- Starts on first use at your destination
- Network: Safaricom
- APN is set automatically
€36.99
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Travel guide: Ethiopia
At a glance
- Currency
- ETB (ETB)
- Power sockets
- Type C, E, F, L · 220 V
- Emergency
- Police 991 · Ambulance 907 · Fire 939
- Country code
- +251
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Driving
- Drive on the right
- Tipping
- Rounding up is enough
- Tap water
- Bottled water recommended
- Best time to travel
- Oct–Feb
Entry, visa and safety: please check your government’s current travel advice before you go.
Ethiopia eSIM – frequently asked questions
Which Ethiopia eSIM plan do I need?
That depends on how much data you use: for navigation, messaging and occasional browsing 1–3 GB per week is usually enough; for social media, video calls or hotspot rather 5 GB or more. The plans cost between €14.99 and €36.99.
When does the validity of my eSIM start?
Validity only starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination for the first time. So you can safely install it before your trip.
Will my normal phone number stay reachable?
Yes. This is a data-only eSIM installed in addition to your SIM card. Calls and SMS still use your normal number – mind your provider’s roaming prices.
Does the eSIM work with my phone?
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. This includes all iPhones from XS/XR, Samsung Galaxy from S20 and Google Pixel from 3. See “Compatible devices” for the full list.
How do I set up the eSIM?
After purchase you receive a QR code by email. Scan it in your phone’s mobile network settings, select the eSIM for mobile data and switch on data roaming for the eSIM at your destination.
Do I need to set an APN?
No. The access point (APN) is set automatically for all Ethiopia eSIM plans.