Matsil Mobile › South Africa
Made for South Africa
eSIM for South Africa
Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, and Cell C run the mobile networks here. Pick data for one trip, or data that never expires.
What are you here for? — pick a plan type
✓ No ID required ✓ QR in your account instantly ✓ Installs before you fly
Useful numbers
What each plan includes
| Travel | Lifetime | |
|---|---|---|
| Data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phone number | — | — |
| Calls & SMS | — | — |
| Lasts | 7–180 days | Never expires |
| Add more | Add data | Top up |
Every plan here is data only and has no phone number. Each QR code installs on one phone.
Networks in South Africa
The mobile networks here, and whether each runs 5G.
5G above describes each network, not a plan. Our plans connect on 4G LTE, and some use 5G where the network offers it.
Will my phone work in South Africa?
It needs two things: eSIM support and a carrier-unlocked phone.
Supports eSIM
Most iPhones from the XS on, and flagship Android phones from 2020, support eSIM.
Carrier-unlocked
A phone locked to your home network won’t take another eSIM. Ask your provider if you are not sure.
Check on iPhone
Settings → General → About. If an EID is listed, the phone supports eSIM.
Your QR code appears in Your eSIMs straight after payment, and it installs on one phone. Scan it on the phone you will use.
Calls and texts
Every plan here is data only. WhatsApp, FaceTime and iMessage work over the data. The eSIM has no phone number of its own, so it cannot register a new WhatsApp account.
More Services in South Africa
Tours
49 rated 4★+, free cancellation
Private Full Day Safari (10 hours) in Kruger National Park10–11h · Free cancellation★ 5.0 · 78 reviewsfrom $207.29Book ↗
Table Mountain Private Hike Tour of Kasteelpoort Route from Cape Town5h · Free cancellation★ 5.0 · 78 reviewsfrom $216.57Book ↗
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunset Hike3h 30m · Free cancellation★ 5.0 · 66 reviewsfrom $102.10Book ↗
Airport Pickup
42 private transfers
Cape Town Airport Private Transfer or Cape Town to Airport20–40m · Free cancellation★ 5.0 · 20 reviewsfrom $45.00Book ↗
Cape Town Airport Transfer Experts45m–1h · Free cancellation★ 5.0 · 18 reviewsfrom $77.07Book ↗
Cape Town Airport Transfers1–8h · Free cancellation★ 5.0 · 58 reviewsfrom $34.03Book ↗
Car Rentals
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