Sierra Leone eSIM guide
1 network · 5 data plans from $7.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Zain 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $7.99
- Best per GB
- 5 GB · 30 days · $6.40/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 7 days · $83.99
- 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 | $7.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $31.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $31.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $83.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $31.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $31.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $31.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $31.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $31.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $31.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Sierra Leone
The Sierra Leone eSIM connects to Zain. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Sierra Leone
- FNA Freetown Lungi 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 Sierra Leone.
About unlimited in Sierra Leone
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Sierra Leone?
These regional eSIMs include Sierra Leone. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Sierra Leone eSIM pick is 5 GB · 30 days for $31.99.
All 5 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $7.99 | $1.14 | $7.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $14.99 | $1.00 | $7.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $20.99 | $0.70 | $7.00 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $31.99 | $1.07 | $6.40 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $83.99 | $12.00 | No cap |
Questions about Sierra Leone
Which networks does the Sierra Leone eSIM use?
The Sierra Leone eSIM connects to Zain. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Sierra Leone?
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 5 GB · 30 days for $31.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Sierra Leone?
Yes, from $83.99 for 7 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone?
The main international airports are Freetown Lungi International (FNA).
Does a regional eSIM cover Sierra Leone?
Yes. Africa and Global include Sierra Leone. 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.