Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Safaricom [5G]

Internet speed

  • 5G — the fastest: video, video calls and large files with ease. Your phone must support 5G.
  • 4G — fast and steady: enough for maps, social media, video and calls.
  • 3G — the fallback: where 4G/5G is missing, messages and maps still work; video is slow.

The phone joins the best network there by itself.

Operators

Safaricom [5G]

Packages

Prepaid · fixed data and validity
Data
Validity
Number of eSIMs
1
one for each phone
Price$9

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Ethiopia eSIM: what to know

An eSIM for Ethiopia gets you online the moment you land: it connects to Safaricom [5G] (3G/4G/5G), with no roaming charges and no local SIM card to find. Choose a package above, pay by card and install it with a QR code before the trip.

Networks
Safaricom [5G]
Speed
3G/4G/5G
Packages
6 · 1 GB–20 GB
Validity
7–30 days
Price
from $9

Questions and answers

Does eSIM work in Ethiopia?

Yes. This eSIM connects to Safaricom [5G] in Ethiopia at 3G/4G/5G speed. Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked — the device compatibility page shows how to check.

How much does an eSIM for Ethiopia cost?

Packages start at $9. There are 6 to choose from, from 1 GB to 20 GB of data, valid for 7–30 days. You pay once — there are no roaming charges on top.

Does the Ethiopia eSIM work on 5G?

Yes, where the local networks have 5G and your phone supports it; elsewhere it uses 4G (3G/4G/5G).

When should I install the eSIM?

Before the trip, while on Wi-Fi: the QR code appears right after payment. When you arrive, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line and choose it for mobile data.

Can I keep my own SIM card?

Yes. The eSIM is added as a second line — your own SIM stays in the phone, and the internet goes through the eSIM.