Benin eSIM guide
1 network · 2 data plans from $14.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Celtis LTE
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 2 GB · 15 days · $14.99
- Best per GB
- 3 GB · 30 days · $6.66/GB
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $19.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $19.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $19.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $19.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $19.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $19.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $19.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $19.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $19.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Benin
The Benin eSIM connects to Celtis. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Benin
- COO Cotonou Cadjehoun
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Benin.
Visiting more than Benin?
These regional eSIMs include Benin. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Benin eSIM pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $19.99.
All 2 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB · 15 days | $14.99 | $1.00 | $7.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $19.99 | $0.67 | $6.66 |
Questions about Benin
Which networks does the Benin eSIM use?
The Benin eSIM connects to Celtis. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Benin?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 3 GB · 30 days for $19.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Benin?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 3 GB · 30 days for $19.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Benin plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Benin?
The main international airports are Cotonou Cadjehoun (COO).
Does a regional eSIM cover Benin?
Yes. Africa and Global include Benin. The smallest, Africa, covers 36 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.