Ethiopia eSIM guide
1 network · 1 data plan from $22.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Safaricom 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 2 GB · 15 days · $22.99
- Best per GB
- 2 GB · 15 days · $11.50/GB
- Longest validity
- 15 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 | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~7 GB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~6 GB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~15 GB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Ethiopia
The Ethiopia eSIM connects to Safaricom. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Ethiopia
- ADD Addis Ababa Bole International
- 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 Ethiopia.
City guides in Ethiopia
Visiting more than Ethiopia?
These regional eSIMs include Ethiopia. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Ethiopia eSIM pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $22.99.
1 data plan
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB · 15 days | $22.99 | $1.53 | $11.50 |
Questions about Ethiopia
Which networks does the Ethiopia eSIM use?
The Ethiopia eSIM connects to Safaricom. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Ethiopia?
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 2 GB · 15 days for $22.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Ethiopia?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 2 GB · 15 days for $22.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
The main international airports are Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD).
Does a regional eSIM cover Ethiopia?
Yes. Global includes Ethiopia. The smallest, Global, covers 202 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.