DR Congo Travel eSIM
Prepaid data covering DR Congo — keep your own number, add a travel line alongside it.
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DR Congo
Nationwide data coverage
- 4G / LTE
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in DR Congo
A DR Congo eSIM from TravelNet is a multi-country profile that includes DR Congo — useful, because few people visit DR Congo without crossing at least one border. Scan one QR code before departure and the same plan follows you across the region.
Plan sizes on this page run from short-stay allowances to remote-work territory. Count 100–200 MB a day for maps and messaging, and 1 GB an hour once video is involved.
Coverage in DR Congo is 4G/LTE. It handles navigation, messaging, calls over data and streaming without complaint, and it reaches considerably further than any 5G rollout currently does. Tethering is allowed on every DR Congo plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Because these are regional plans, crossing into a neighbouring country usually needs no new eSIM at all — check the coverage list on the plan you pick. The full Africa plan page shows everything the region offers, and Ghana, Guinea-Bissau and Kenya have their own pages too.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a DR Congo plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond DR Congo?
One profile, one allowance, no swapping SIMs at a border.
- Africa from $10.49 · up to 23 countries
- Global from $11.99 · up to 173 countries
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Guinea-Bissau
from $13.49 -
Kenya
from $10.49 -
Liberia
from $13.49 -
Madagascar
from $10.49
Planning a multi-country trip? Find the plans that cover every stop →
DR Congo eSIM questions
Which network does the DR Congo eSIM use?
We don't publish a single operator name for DR Congo, because the profile can attach to more than one partner network and picks whichever is strongest where you are. In practice that means you get the best available signal rather than being locked to one operator's weak spots.
Will I get 5G in DR Congo?
No. DR Congo plans run on 4G/LTE, which is what the networks cover reliably. For maps, messaging, calls over data and streaming the difference is not something you'll notice.
How much data do I actually need for DR Congo?
Most travellers over-buy. Maps and messaging for a week is under 2 GB; streaming and video calls are what move the number. Start small and top up if you run short.
When does my DR Congo plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in DR Congo, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the validity period on the plan you choose runs from arrival, not from checkout.
Why do DR Congo plans list other countries too?
Because they are regional eSIMs: one profile whose allowance works across every country on its coverage list, DR Congo included. For a single-country trip nothing changes — install, land, connect. For a multi-country trip it means the same plan keeps working after the border.
Can I use my DR Congo eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every DR Congo plan, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or someone travelling with you. Hotspot data comes out of the same allowance.
Can I keep my own phone number while I'm in DR Congo?
Yes. Nothing is removed from your phone. The DR Congo profile is added as a second line and set as the one used for data, while your usual number keeps receiving calls, texts and bank verification codes. Switch data roaming off on the home line before you fly.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a DR Congo eSIM?
No. The plan roams on partner networks, so there's no local SIM registration, no ID upload and no shop visit. You buy it, scan the QR code, and it works on arrival.
What happens if I run out of data in DR Congo?
You can buy another DR Congo plan from the same page and install it the same way. Plans marked as top-up capable can also be extended without a new QR code.
I'm also visiting Ghana and Guinea-Bissau — do I need separate eSIMs?
Check the coverage list on the plan you pick first — many DR Congo plans are regional and already include the neighbours, in which case one eSIM covers the whole trip. Otherwise the Africa plan does.
Will my phone work with a DR Congo eSIM?
If it's an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship, almost certainly — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if one is listed, the phone has an eSIM. Our compatibility list has the full set.