Ethiopia Travel eSIM
Installed before you fly, live when you land.
Plans & prices
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
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Ethiopia
Nationwide data coverage
- 4G / LTE
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Ethiopia
Data in Ethiopia without the roaming bill: buy the plan now, scan the QR code once, and the profile sits dormant on your phone until you arrive.
As a rule of thumb: maps and messaging burn 100–200 MB a day, social media roughly 500 MB an hour, and a video call about 1 GB an hour. A light week fits in a small plan; remote work needs a big one.
Coverage in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Crossing borders on the same trip? The Africa plan covers much of the region on one profile. Otherwise there are separate plans for Rwanda, Senegal and Seychelles.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
One Africa plan covers up to 23 countries from $10.49 — worth it from the third border.
- Africa from $10.49 · up to 23 countries
- Global from $11.99 · up to 173 countries
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Rwanda
from $10.49 -
Senegal
from $11.99 -
Seychelles
from $10.49 -
Sierra Leone
from $11.99
Planning a multi-country trip? Find the plans that cover every stop →
Ethiopia eSIM questions
Which network does the Ethiopia eSIM use?
We don't publish a single operator name for Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia?
No. Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
As a rough guide: navigation and messaging burn around 100–200 MB a day, social media roughly 500 MB an hour, and video calls about 1 GB an hour. A short trip fits a small plan; a fortnight of heavier use wants a mid-size one; streaming and remote work push you to the top of the ladder.
When does my Ethiopia plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Ethiopia, 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.
Can I use my Ethiopia eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Yes. Nothing is removed from your phone. The Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
You can buy another Ethiopia 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 Rwanda and Senegal — do I need separate eSIMs?
Not necessarily. The Africa plan covers much of the region including Ethiopia on a single profile. If Ethiopia is the bulk of the trip, a country plan is usually the better buy; if you're crossing several borders, the regional plan wins.
Will my phone work with a Ethiopia 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.