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Eswatini eSIM
A 5 GB Eswatini eSIM costs £83.99 for 30 days on Swazi MTN on 4G. Plans start at £12.99 for 500 MB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.
Your eSIM runs on Swazi MTN, the country's 4G network, so you can message friends on WhatsApp in Mbabane, Manzini or Lobamba and find your way around the Ezulwini Valley. Land, switch on, and enjoy every stop along the way.
- 4G speeds
- 1 network: Swazi MTN
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Eswatini eSIM in two questions
Which Eswatini eSIM plan do I need?
Pick the plan that matches how long you stay and how you use your phone.
- A city break in Mbabane: For three days of social media, music and some video, 3 GB for 15 days is the plan for you.
- A fortnight touring the country: For 14 days of social media, music and some video, 10 GB for 30 days gives you room to explore Piggs Peak and Manzini.
- A long stay of a month: For 30 days of the same mix, 20 GB for 30 days covers the lot.
- A trip across the region: The Africa bundle covers 29 countries, Eswatini included, so one eSIM can take you further afield.
Most plans can be topped up, so extra days are easy to cover.
All 48 Eswatini 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 | £19.99 / €23.99 / $25.99 | £19.99 / €23.99 / $25.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £51.99 / €61.99 / $66.99 | £17.33 / €20.66 / $22.33 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £52.99 / €62.99 / $68.99 | £17.66 / €21.00 / $23.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £83.99 / €99.99 / $108.99 | £16.80 / €20.00 / $21.80 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £157.99 / €188.99 / $204.99 | £15.80 / €18.90 / $20.50 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £321.99 / €385.99 / $417.99 | £16.10 / €19.30 / $20.90 | Choose |
Networks your Eswatini eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Eswatini.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | Swazi MTN | 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
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Eswatini and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Eswatini?
Your eSIM connects to Swazi MTN, the one network you need in Eswatini, and it runs on 4G. Your phone picks Swazi MTN by itself, so there's nothing to choose once you land.
Your data reaches the internet through a United States IP address, which is a normal setup for travel eSIMs. You can read more about how IP addresses work abroad. On daily plans, your speed drops to 512 Kbps once you've used that day's allowance, so save big downloads for a fixed plan.
How much data do you need in Eswatini?
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 · £19.99 / €23.99 / $25.99
- Standard · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 5 days · £48.99 / €58.49 / $63.49
- Heavy · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £72.99 / €87.49 / $94.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 7 days · £48.99 / €58.49 / $63.49
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £48.99 / €58.49 / $63.49
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £113.49 / €135.99 / $147.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £72.99 / €87.49 / $94.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £113.49 / €135.99 / $147.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £198.49 / €237.99 / $257.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB500 MB a day · 30 days · £145.49 / €174.49 / $188.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £226.99 / €271.99 / $294.49
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £396.49 / €474.99 / $514.99
How to set up your Eswatini 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 Swazi MTN and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Staying connected in Eswatini: arriving, maps and WhatsApp
- Arriving: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land at King Mswati III International (SHO). Keep data roaming on for the eSIM line. Not sure where that setting lives? See how to turn on data roaming.
- Getting around: Your eSIM runs on Swazi MTN's 4G network. Before you head out from Mbabane or Manzini, download offline maps for your route, since signal can vary between towns and villages. Ezulwini Valley, Lobamba and Piggs Peak are worth a map download too.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp is the messaging app to use here. Keep your home number on for calls and texts, and check keeping WhatsApp and your home number before you fly.
- Running low: Most plans can be topped up, so if you run low on the road, add more data without buying another eSIM.
Eswatini eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Eswatini?
Eswatini eSIMs start at £12.99 for 500 MB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £83.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Eswatini eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Swazi MTN in Eswatini. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Eswatini eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Eswatini, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Eswatini eSIM?
Yes. Most Eswatini 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?
Eswatini 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 Eswatini 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.
Is there 5G in Eswatini?
No. Swazi MTN, the network your eSIM uses in Eswatini, runs on 4G only. That's plenty for maps, messages and everyday browsing, so you won't need 5G.
How much data do I need for a week in Eswatini?
About 1.8 GB covers a week of maps, messages and email. Add social media, music and some video and you'll want about 4.9 GB. Streaming or sharing your connection as a hotspot pushes it to about 12.6 GB.
Can I use WhatsApp in Eswatini with an eSIM?
Yes. WhatsApp is the messaging app to know in Eswatini, and your eSIM carries your chats, photos and voice notes over Swazi MTN. Photos and voice notes use more data than text, so check your daily allowance on busy days.
Why has my eSIM slowed down in Eswatini?
Once you've used up your daily allowance, your eSIM slows to 512 Kbps. That's enough for messages, but big downloads and video will crawl, so save them for Wi-Fi.
Which eSIM covers Eswatini and other countries in Africa?
The Africa eSIM includes Eswatini within its 29 countries, so one plan can carry you across several borders. Global plans with 117 or 127 countries also include Eswatini if your route goes further.
Will my eSIM help me get around Mbabane and Manzini?
Your eSIM's mobile data runs your maps app in Mbabane, Manzini and Ezulwini Valley. Save offline maps for each area before you set off, in case the signal drops.
Ready for Eswatini?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.