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Congo eSIM
A 5 GB Congo eSIM costs £44.99 for 30 days on Airtel on 4G. Plans start at £6.99 for 500 MB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.
Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire are the two cities you'll get to know, and Airtel is the network your eSIM uses across Congo. Keep WhatsApp for messages home, and use maps on your phone to find your way around without swapping any SIM cards.
- 4G speeds
- 1 network: Airtel
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Congo eSIM in two questions
Which Congo eSIM plan do I need?
Pick the trip closest to yours, because each plan below is matched to its length and how much you'll use.
- A city break in Brazzaville: 3 days of light use suits 1 GB for 7 days, enough for WhatsApp, maps and email.
- A week that also takes in a neighbour: 7 days of standard use suits 5 GB for 30 days, and the Africa eSIM covers 29 countries across the region.
- A fortnight between Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire: 14 days of heavy use suits 2 GB a day for 15 days, with room for streaming and hotspot.
- A month-long business stay: 30 days of standard use suits 20 GB for 30 days.
Most plans can be topped up, so you can add more data if the trip grows.
All 34 Congo 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 | £10.99 / €12.99 / $13.99 | £10.99 / €12.99 / $13.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £28.99 / €33.99 / $36.99 | £9.66 / €11.33 / $12.33 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £28.99 / €34.99 / $36.99 | £9.66 / €11.66 / $12.33 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £44.99 / €53.99 / $57.99 | £9.00 / €10.80 / $11.60 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £83.99 / €100.99 / $109.99 | £8.40 / €10.10 / $11.00 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £153.99 / €184.99 / $199.99 | £7.70 / €9.25 / $10.00 | Choose |
Networks your Congo eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Congo.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Congo | Airtel | 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 Kingdom, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Congo and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Congo?
Airtel is the network your eSIM joins in Congo, so you don't have to choose one. It runs on 4G, and your phone picks it up by itself.
Signal is best in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire and patchy in forest and remote areas, so plan ahead for trips out of town. Your data reaches the internet through the United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. You can read more on IP addresses abroad. Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps once you have used that day's allowance.
How much data do you need in Congo?
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 · £10.99 / €12.99 / $13.99
- Standard · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 5 days · £26.49 / €31.99 / $34.49
- Heavy · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £39.49 / €47.49 / $51.49
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 7 days · £26.49 / €31.99 / $34.49
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £26.49 / €31.99 / $34.49
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £65.49 / €78.49 / $84.99
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £39.49 / €47.49 / $51.49
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £65.49 / €78.49 / $84.99
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £122.99 / €147.49 / $159.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB500 MB a day · 30 days · £78.99 / €94.49 / $102.49
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £130.49 / €156.49 / $169.49
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £245.49 / €293.99 / $318.99
How to set up your Congo 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 Airtel and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in Congo: data tips
- Arriving: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land at Maya-Maya, Brazzaville (BZV) or Agostinho-Neto, Pointe-Noire (PNR). Data roaming must be on for the eSIM line; see turn on data roaming.
- Getting around: Airtel's 4G network is the one you'll connect to in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp is the messaging app to set up before you go. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and keep WhatsApp and your home number explains how.
- Choosing data: Light use, such as maps, messages and email, needs about 0.25 GB a day. Pick 3 GB for 15 days, or a daily allowance such as 1 GB a day. Most plans can be topped up. Once a daily allowance runs out, data slows to 512 Kbps.
- IP address: Your connection uses a United Kingdom IP address, which can help with sites that check where you're connecting from.
Congo eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Congo?
Congo eSIMs start at £6.99 for 500 MB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £44.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Congo eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Airtel in Congo. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Congo eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Congo, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Congo eSIM?
Yes. Most Congo 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?
Congo plans route your data through United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Congo 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.
Can I use my eSIM at Maya-Maya airport in Brazzaville?
Yes, your eSIM uses Airtel at Maya-Maya in Brazzaville (BZV) and at Agostinho-Neto in Pointe-Noire (PNR). Install it at home before you fly, so setup is finished before you board.
Can I use WhatsApp in Congo on my eSIM?
Yes, WhatsApp is the messaging app to expect in Congo, and it runs on your eSIM's mobile data. Turn on data roaming before you land, so your phone uses the eSIM for data.
How much data do I need for a week in Congo?
For a week in Congo, light use with maps, messages and email needs about 1.8 GB, while standard use with social media, music and some video is about 4.9 GB. Heavy use, with streaming and hotspot, is about 12.6 GB.
Is there 5G in Congo?
No, there's no 5G in Congo, as Airtel runs on 4G. Your eSIM uses 4G in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, which is plenty for maps, messages and email.
Which Africa eSIM covers Congo?
Yes, the Africa eSIM covers Congo. It covers 29 countries in all, so it suits a trip that crosses borders. The Global eSIMs cover 117 and 127 countries if you're heading wider.
What happens when my daily data runs out in Congo?
Your data drops to 512 Kbps once that day's allowance is used up, so pick a daily plan with room for a busy day. Daily plans run for 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 or 30 days.
Ready for Congo?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.