🇪🇹 eSIM plans for Ethiopia

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eSIM costs for Ethiopia

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7 days of unlimited data in Ethiopia costs $176.20 — about $25.17 a day on Ethio Telecom or Safaricom Ethiopia, with no roaming charge and no SIM to swap. In Ethiopia, 5G is live and median mobile download speed is 20.8 Mbps.

Duration	Data	Price	Daily cost
1 day	—	$26.52	$26.52/day
3 days	—	$76.42	$25.47/day
5 days	—	$126.30	$25.26/day
7 days	1 GB	$176.20	$25.17/day
10 days	—	$251.02	$25.10/day
15 days	2 GB	$375.76	$25.05/day
30 days	3 GB	$99.08	$3.30/day

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Which networks you connect to in Ethiopia

Your eSIM roams onto Ethiopia's own operators. These are the networks and the frequencies they run — check your phone supports them before you travel.

Operator	4G / LTE bands	5G bands	5G
Ethio Telecom	B1, B3, B20	n78	Yes
Safaricom Ethiopia	B1, B3, B8, B20	n78	Yes

20.8 Mbps

Median download

11.6 Mbps

Median upload

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index, July 2025

Coverage in Ethiopia

Safaricom Ethiopia network does not cover the Tigray region as of mid-2025. Ethio Telecom 4G is concentrated in Addis Ababa and regional capitals; many rural areas remain 3G-only or 2G-only.

Common Questions

The details worth knowing about your Ethiopia eSIM

Our eSIM connects to available local networks. As of mid-2025, Safaricom Ethiopia's network does not cover the Tigray region. Ethio Telecom has 4G concentrated in Addis Ababa and regional capitals, so coverage in rural Tigray may be limited to 3G or 2G.

Your eSIM will connect to either Ethio Telecom or Safaricom Ethiopia, depending on signal strength and availability. Both operators provide 4G on bands B1, B3, and B20. Safaricom Ethiopia also uses B8. 5G is available on band n78 from both operators.

Ethio Telecom and Safaricom Ethiopia both use 4G bands B1 and B3, which are common globally. Band B20 is used by both operators, but B1 and B3 are widely available. If your phone lacks B20, you may experience weaker coverage in some areas, but you should still connect in most cities.

This eSIM is designed for use in Ethiopia only. It will not provide service in Djibouti, Sudan, or any other neighbouring country. You would need a separate eSIM or a regional plan for multi-country travel.

Local SIM card registration laws in Ethiopia require identification. When you use an eSIM, the registration process is handled by the provider before activation. You do not need to present your passport at a store, but your identity is verified during purchase.

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