eSIM South Africa
from $1.26
Miyaw South Africa eSIM gets you online the moment you land. Buy a data plan in your browser, install it before you fly, then connect automatically on arrival — no physical SIM swap and no roaming bills.
South Africa data plans
Live prices, updated hourly.
Daily plans
Billed per day — choose your trip length (1–30 days) at checkout.
| Daily data | After daily cap | Price / day |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 GB/dayUnlimited | Unlimited at 512 Kbps | $1.61/daydays |
| 1 GB/dayUnlimited | Unlimited at 1 Mbps | $2.98/daydays |
| 2 GB/dayUnlimited | Unlimited at 1 Mbps | $5.63/daydays |
| 3 GB/dayUnlimited | Unlimited at 1 Mbps | $7.76/daydays |
| 10 GB/dayUnlimited | Unlimited at 512 Kbps | $20.34/daydays |
“Unlimited” daily plans give full speed up to the daily allowance, then unlimited data at a reduced speed (fair-use policy).
Fixed-data plans
A set amount of data, valid for a fixed number of days.
7 days validity
| Data | Price |
|---|---|
| 0.1 GB | $1.26 |
| 0.5 GB | $1.54 |
| 1 GB | $2.32 |
15 days validity
| Data | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 GB | $6.15 |
30 days validity
| Data | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 GB | $6.39 |
| 5 GB | $10.25 |
| 10 GB | $18.71 |
| 20 GB | $38.43 |
Coverage & networks
In South Africa, your Miyaw eSIM connects to established local mobile carriers and automatically locks onto the strongest available signal. The operators and network technology below are pulled live from our catalogue — not a generic claim.
Carriers you may connect to
- Vodacom
Network technology: 3G · 4G
Typical mobile speed
Here's how mobile networks typically perform across South Africa — the real-world download speeds local networks deliver to a Miyaw eSIM. 5G is faster where it's available; the typical figure is the everyday mobile baseline.
5G coverage: main cities
The typical figure uses Opensignal Download Speed Experience and is summarized from the linked country report as a directional benchmark, not a specific carrier or roaming-partner promise; the 5G figure is measured only on active 5G connections. Neither is a Miyaw-specific measurement or a guarantee.
National mobile median benchmark (median of Oct 2025, Dec 2025 and Mar 2026 published Ookla snapshots): about 68 Mbps. Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index (Q4 2025 – Q1 2026)
Activation in South Africa
After your profile is issued, Miyaw's quick-install flow hands it to the iOS/Android Add eSIM screen in about 10 seconds: the provider setup link or LPA activation link opens pre-filled, while QR and manual details stay available as fallbacks. Finish the OS prompts, then check the line name, mobile-data line and data roaming before you fly.
How to install your Miyaw eSIM
Turn on Data Roaming abroad
On your phone, enable Data Roaming for the Miyaw line. An eSIM connects through local partner networks, so without roaming switched on you won't get data abroad.
On iPhone (iOS)
- Buy your plan — your QR code arrives by email and is saved in your Miyaw account.
- On the iPhone you will travel with, open Settings → Mobile data → Add eSIM.
- Scan the QR code (or enter the details manually) and follow the prompts.
- Leave the line for data and enable Data Roaming for the Miyaw line so it connects abroad.
On Android
- Buy your plan — your QR code arrives by email and in your Miyaw account.
- Open Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM (wording varies by brand).
- Scan the QR code and confirm the download of the eSIM profile.
- Select the Miyaw eSIM for mobile data and enable roaming for that line.
Honest limits
- Data only — no phone number, SMS or voice calls.
- Most plans can be topped up with more data before they expire.
South Africa eSIM — FAQ
- Will my phone work with a Miyaw South Africa eSIM?
- Most recent iPhones and many newer Android phones support eSIM. Check Settings → Mobile data → Add eSIM; if the option exists, your phone is compatible.
- When does my South Africa plan start counting?
- Install before you fly — it needs internet. Most Miyaw plans then start counting when the eSIM first connects to a network in South Africa, but always check the plan validity terms before you buy.
- Can I keep my phone number?
- Yes. The Miyaw data-only eSIM runs alongside your home SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts.
By Serhat Dogan · Founder & editor, Miyaw eSIM
Prices updated 2026-06-15