Uganda eSIM guide
1 network · 4 data plans from $6.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Airtel 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $6.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 30 days · $4.90/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 | $6.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $16.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $16.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $26.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $26.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Uganda
The Uganda eSIM connects to Airtel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Uganda
- EBB Entebbe 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 Uganda.
City guides in Uganda
Visiting more than Uganda?
These regional eSIMs include Uganda. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Uganda eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $48.99.
All 4 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $6.99 | $1.00 | $6.99 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $16.99 | $0.57 | $5.66 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $26.99 | $0.90 | $5.40 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $48.99 | $1.63 | $4.90 |
Questions about Uganda
Which networks does the Uganda eSIM use?
The Uganda eSIM connects to Airtel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Uganda?
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 $26.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Uganda?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 10 GB · 30 days for $48.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Uganda 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 Uganda?
The main international airports are Entebbe International (EBB).
Does a regional eSIM cover Uganda?
Yes. Africa Safari, Africa and Global include Uganda. The smallest, Africa Safari, covers 3 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.