# 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.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Coverage: Congo; speed up to 4G
- Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 512 Kbps after 500MB/day
- Internet traffic routes through: UK
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/congo

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | £10.99 / €12.99 / $13.99 | £10.99 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £28.99 / €33.99 / $36.99 | £9.66 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £28.99 / €34.99 / $36.99 | £9.66 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £44.99 / €53.99 / $57.99 | £9.00 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £83.99 / €100.99 / $109.99 | £8.40 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £153.99 / €184.99 / $199.99 | £7.70 | yes |

### Daily data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99 | – | no |
| 500 MB a day | 3 days | £19.99 / €23.99 / $25.99 | £13.65 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 5 days | £26.49 / €31.99 / $34.49 | £10.85 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 7 days | £26.49 / €31.99 / $34.49 | £7.75 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 10 days | £26.49 / €31.99 / $34.49 | £5.43 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 15 days | £39.49 / €47.49 / $51.49 | £5.39 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 30 days | £78.99 / €94.49 / $102.49 | £5.39 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £10.99 / €12.99 / $14.99 | £10.99 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £32.99 / €38.99 / $41.99 | £11.00 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £43.99 / €52.49 / $56.99 | £8.80 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £43.99 / €52.49 / $56.99 | £6.28 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £43.99 / €52.49 / $56.99 | £4.40 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £65.49 / €78.49 / $84.99 | £4.37 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £130.49 / €156.49 / $169.49 | £4.35 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £10.49 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £60.99 / €72.99 / $78.99 | £10.17 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £81.99 / €98.49 / $106.49 | £8.20 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £81.99 / €98.49 / $106.49 | £5.86 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £81.99 / €98.49 / $106.49 | £4.10 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £122.99 / €147.49 / $159.99 | £4.10 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £245.49 / €293.99 / $318.99 | £4.09 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | £55.99 / €66.99 / $72.99 | £5.60 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 3 days | £165.99 / €199.99 / $215.99 | £5.53 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 5 days | £226.49 / €271.49 / $294.49 | £4.53 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 7 days | £226.49 / €271.49 / $294.49 | £3.24 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 10 days | £226.49 / €271.49 / $294.49 | £2.26 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 15 days | £339.49 / €406.99 / $440.99 | £2.26 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 30 days | £678.49 / €813.49 / $881.49 | £2.26 | yes |

## Networks

- Congo: Airtel (4G)

## 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](/esim/africa) 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.

## 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](/help/ip-address-another-country). Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps once you have used that day's allowance.

## 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](/help/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](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-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.

## 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.