eSIM for Ethiopia
A prepaid data eSIM gets your phone online in Ethiopia without a local SIM card. 10 plans in our catalog work there, from $7.49. You buy it online and get it by email, then install it at home before you fly.
- 10 data plans work in Ethiopia, from $7.49. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 4 plans cover Ethiopia only. 6 more cover it along with nearby countries such as Kenya and Mauritius.
- Every plan here starts when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $7.491 GB, 7 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations | $10.002 GB, 15 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations | $15.493 GB, 30 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations |
| 3 GB | $15.493 GB, 30 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations | $15.493 GB, 30 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations | $15.493 GB, 30 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations |
| 5 GB | $23.495 GB, 60 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations | $23.495 GB, 60 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations | $23.495 GB, 60 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations |
| 10 GB | $41.9910 GB, 180 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations | $41.9910 GB, 180 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations | $41.9910 GB, 180 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations |
| 20 GB | $67.4920 GB, 365 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations | $67.4920 GB, 365 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations | $67.4920 GB, 365 daysGlobal plan, 132 destinations |
Plans for Ethiopia only
Every size and length sold for Ethiopia alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $7.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $13.49 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $19.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $29.49 | 4G LTE | On first use |
Plans for Ethiopia and nearby countries
- Global plan, 132 destinations, including Kenya, Mauritius, Tanzania and Madagascar: from $7.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
Network and plan details
- These plans use 4G LTE.
- All 10 plans for Ethiopia start when you first use data.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 10 plans. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Addis Ababa
- Country calling code: +251
- Plans: 10, from $7.49 to $67.49
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. Every plan for Ethiopia starts on first use, so installing early costs you no days.
- Name the line Ethiopia and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for Ethiopia cost?
Plans start at $7.49 for 1 GB over 7 days, on a plan that covers 132 destinations. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $41.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Ethiopia?
Not right now. The largest plan for Ethiopia has 20 GB of data.
Is there a plan for Ethiopia only?
Yes. 4 plans cover Ethiopia only, from $7.99. 6 more cover it together with other countries.
Can one eSIM cover Ethiopia and nearby countries?
Yes. 6 plans cover both Ethiopia and Kenya, from $7.49. 6 cover Ethiopia and Mauritius. 6 cover Ethiopia and Tanzania. The section above lists the regional plans.
When does the plan start counting days?
All 10 plans for Ethiopia start when you first use data. Install at home and keep the line off until you land.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.