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Angola eSIM
A 5 GB Angola eSIM costs £94.99 for 30 days on UNITEL on 4G. Plans start at £13.99 for 500 MB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.
Luanda, Benguela, Lobito, Lubango and Huambo each have their own pull, and UNITEL is the network your eSIM uses to get you online in Angola. Keep WhatsApp for messages to home, and match your plan to how long you're staying.
- 4G speeds
- 1 network: UNITEL
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Angola eSIM in two questions
Which Angola eSIM plan suits your trip?
Start with how long you're going and how much you'll use your phone, then match the plan.
- A three-day city break in Luanda: pick 3 GB for 15 days, which suits standard use: maps, messages, social media, music and some video.
- A fortnight touring Angola: 10 GB for 30 days suits standard use over two weeks on the move.
- A week of work in Lobito: 2 GB a day for 7 days suits heavy use, with streaming and a hotspot for your laptop.
- A month in Huambo or Lubango: 1 GB a day for 30 days suits standard use over the whole stay.
Most plans can be topped up if you need more data mid-trip, and the longest plan lasts 30 days.
All 33 Angola eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £21.99 / €25.99 / $27.99 | £21.99 / €25.99 / $27.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £56.99 / €68.99 / $73.99 | £19.00 / €23.00 / $24.66 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £60.99 / €72.99 / $78.99 | £20.33 / €24.33 / $26.33 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £94.99 / €113.99 / $122.99 | £19.00 / €22.80 / $24.60 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £172.99 / €206.99 / $223.99 | £17.30 / €20.70 / $22.40 | Choose |
Networks your Angola eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Angola.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | UNITEL | 4G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through United States, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Will my eSIM have signal in Angola?
In Angola your eSIM joins the UNITEL network on 4G, so there is one clear connection. Your phone finds and joins it by itself, so there is nothing to set up when you land. Luanda and the other main cities are covered, but signal is patchy in rural areas, so download your maps before you leave the city.
Your data reaches the internet through United States, which is a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Read more in IP address in another country. Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps once you use up the day's allowance.
How much data do you need in Angola?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £21.99 / €25.99 / $27.99
- Standard · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £56.99 / €68.99 / $73.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB2 GB a day · 3 days · £120.99 / €144.99 / $156.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 7 days · £52.99 / €63.49 / $68.99
- Standard · about 5 GB1 GB a day · 7 days · £87.49 / €104.99 / $113.49
- Heavy · about 13 GB2 GB a day · 7 days · £164.49 / €196.99 / $213.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £79.49 / €94.99 / $102.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £130.99 / €156.99 / $170.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £246.49 / €295.49 / $319.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB500 MB a day · 30 days · £157.99 / €189.49 / $205.49
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £261.49 / €313.49 / $339.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £492.49 / €589.99 / $639.99
How to set up your Angola eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins UNITEL and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in Angola: Unitel 4G tips
- Set up before you fly: Install your eSIM on Wi-Fi at home, so you're not hunting for a connection at the airport. When you land, switch it on and turn on data roaming for the eSIM line. Your connection runs on Unitel's 4G network.
- Maps and messages: Light use, such as maps, messages and email, is about 0.25 GB a day. Standard use, with social media, music and some video, is about 0.7 GB a day. Pick your plan by how you'll use your phone.
- Staying in touch: Messages go through WhatsApp, the main messaging app here. Your home number stays on for calls and texts. Read how to keep WhatsApp and your home number on your phone.
- Plan lengths: Plans run from 7 to 30 days, and most can be topped up. Daily allowances run from 500 MB to 10 GB a day. Once your daily allowance is used up, speed drops to 512 Kbps.
Angola eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Angola?
Angola eSIMs start at £13.99 for 500 MB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £94.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Angola eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to UNITEL in Angola. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Angola eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Angola, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Angola eSIM?
Yes. Most Angola plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
Angola plans route your data through United States, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Angola are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Does WhatsApp work with an eSIM in Angola?
In Luanda, Lobito or Lubango, WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready. Your eSIM runs on UNITEL's 4G, so it's worth [setting up WhatsApp on your home number](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number) before you fly, then your chats are easy to pick up.
Is there 5G in Angola?
No. UNITEL runs on 4G in Angola, so there's no 5G to find in Luanda, Benguela, Lobito, Lubango or Huambo. Maps, messages and email all run on that 4G connection.
Can I stream films on my eSIM in Angola?
You can stream in Angola, but it's heavy use here, at about 1.8 GB a day, so it uses data far faster than maps or messages. If you can, save films for Wi-Fi in Luanda or Benguela, and keep streams short on a daily plan.
What speed do I get when my daily data runs out in Angola?
Once you've used a day's allowance on a daily plan, your eSIM slows to 512 Kbps. That's slow, but it's still enough for messages, so you won't be left with nothing.
Can I share my eSIM data in Angola with a laptop?
On UNITEL's 4G, your phone can [act as a hotspot](/help/hotspot-tethering) for a laptop in Angola. Sharing is heavy use here, about 1.8 GB a day, so keep an eye on your data while the laptop's connected.
Ready for Angola?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.