# Senegal eSIM

> A 5 GB Senegal eSIM costs £21.99 for 30 days on Free on 4G. Plans start at £3.99 for 100 MB. Delivered by email in seconds.

Off to Gorée Island or south to Casamance? Your eSIM runs on the Free network, so you can message home on WhatsApp and check maps as you go, without hunting for a local SIM card first. Scan one QR code before you fly and your phone is set up for the trip.

- 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: Senegal; 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: NL
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/senegal

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB | 7 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | – | yes |
| 500 MB | 7 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | – | yes |
| 1 GB | 7 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $6.99 | £5.99 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £13.99 / €15.99 / $17.99 | £4.66 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £13.99 / €16.99 / $18.99 | £4.66 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £21.99 / €26.99 / $28.99 | £4.40 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £39.99 / €47.99 / $51.99 | £4.00 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £75.99 / €90.99 / $97.99 | £3.80 | yes |

### Daily data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | – | no |
| 500 MB a day | 3 days | £9.99 / €10.99 / $11.99 | £6.82 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 5 days | £12.49 / €14.99 / $16.49 | £5.12 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 7 days | £12.49 / €14.99 / $16.49 | £3.65 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 10 days | £12.49 / €14.99 / $16.49 | £2.56 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 15 days | £18.99 / €22.49 / $24.49 | £2.59 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 30 days | £36.99 / €44.49 / $47.99 | £2.53 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £5.99 / €6.99 / $6.99 | £5.99 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £15.99 / €18.99 / $19.99 | £5.33 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £4.20 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £3.00 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £2.10 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £30.99 / €36.99 / $39.99 | £2.07 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £61.49 / €73.49 / $79.49 | £2.05 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £5.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £28.99 / €33.99 / $36.99 | £4.83 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £38.49 / €45.99 / $49.99 | £3.85 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £38.49 / €45.99 / $49.99 | £2.75 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £38.49 / €45.99 / $49.99 | £1.92 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £57.49 / €68.99 / $74.99 | £1.92 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £114.49 / €137.49 / $148.99 | £1.91 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | £15.99 / €19.99 / $20.99 | £5.33 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 3 days | £47.99 / €56.99 / $61.99 | £5.33 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 5 days | £64.99 / €77.49 / $83.99 | £4.33 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 7 days | £64.99 / €77.49 / $83.99 | £3.09 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 10 days | £64.99 / €77.49 / $83.99 | £2.17 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 15 days | £96.99 / €115.99 / $125.99 | £2.16 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 30 days | £193.49 / €231.49 / $250.99 | £2.15 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 1 day | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £4.20 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 3 days | £61.99 / €73.99 / $79.99 | £4.13 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 5 days | £83.99 / €100.49 / $108.99 | £3.36 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 7 days | £83.99 / €100.49 / $108.99 | £2.40 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 10 days | £83.99 / €100.49 / $108.99 | £1.68 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 15 days | £125.49 / €150.49 / $162.99 | £1.67 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 30 days | £250.49 / €299.99 / $325.49 | £1.67 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | £38.99 / €45.99 / $49.99 | £3.90 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 3 days | £113.99 / €136.99 / $147.99 | £3.80 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 5 days | £154.99 / €185.99 / $201.49 | £3.10 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 7 days | £154.99 / €185.99 / $201.49 | £2.21 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 10 days | £154.99 / €185.99 / $201.49 | £1.55 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 15 days | £232.49 / €278.49 / $301.99 | £1.55 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 30 days | £464.49 / €556.99 / $603.49 | £1.55 | yes |

## Networks

- Senegal: Free (4G)

## Which Senegal eSIM plan do I need?

Match your trip length and how much you use your phone to the plan below, and you are sorted.

- **A city break in Dakar:** For three days of standard use, which covers messages, maps, social media, music and some video, pick 3 GB for 15 days.
- **A fortnight touring Saint-Louis, Saly and Casamance:** For 14 days of standard use, pick 10 GB for 30 days.
- **A long stay in Dakar:** For 30 days of standard use, pick 20 GB for 30 days.
- **A trip that also takes in other countries:** For a week of standard use, pick 5 GB for 30 days, then check the [Africa bundle](/esim/africa), which covers 29 countries.

Most plans can be topped up, and the longest plan lasts 30 days.

## Will my eSIM have signal in Senegal?

Your eSIM joins Free's 4G network, and your phone picks it up by itself. Dakar and the main towns are well covered, though signal can be patchy in remote and rural areas. Keep in touch on WhatsApp and check maps as you go.

Your data reaches the internet through a Netherlands IP route, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. You can read more on our [IP address help page](/help/ip-address-another-country). Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps once you've used the day's allowance, so keep an eye on heavy days.

## Using your phone in Senegal: data tips

Land at Blaise Diagne International (DSS), switch on your eSIM, and you're ready for Dakar. Here's how to get the most from your phone.

- **Arriving:** Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly. Once you land, switch it on and make sure data roaming is on for the eSIM line, with the [step-by-step guide](/help/turn-on-data-roaming).
- **Getting around:** Your eSIM runs on Free's 4G network, so save offline maps for Dakar, Saint-Louis or Gorée Island before you leave home.
- **Staying in touch:** WhatsApp is the messaging app to use here. Your home number stays on for calls and texts. Read [how to keep WhatsApp and your home number working](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number).
- **Data:** For two weeks of standard use (social media, music, some video), plan on about 9.8 GB. Light use with maps and messages needs about 3.5 GB. Heavy use, with streaming and hotspot, is about 25.2 GB.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for Senegal?

Senegal eSIMs start at £3.99 for 100 MB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £21.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.

### Which networks does the Senegal eSIM use?

Your eSIM connects to Free in Senegal. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

### When does my Senegal eSIM start?

Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Senegal, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.

### Can I top up my Senegal eSIM?

Yes. Most Senegal 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?

Senegal plans route your data through Netherlands, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Senegal 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.

### Will my eSIM work when I land at Blaise Diagne International (DSS)?

Your first stop is Blaise Diagne International (DSS), and your eSIM connects there on the Free network. Install it before you fly and switch it on once you have landed, so you can use messages and maps on the drive into Dakar.

### Is there 5G in Senegal?

No. Free's network in Senegal runs on 4G, not 5G, so that's the signal you'll see on your phone. It handles maps, messages and browsing around Dakar with ease.

### Can I use WhatsApp in Senegal with an eSIM?

Yes. WhatsApp is the messaging app used in Senegal, and your eSIM's data carries your chats, voice notes and photos as you go. Share a photo from Gorée Island with friends back home, straight from your camera roll.

### Does an eSIM work in Saint-Louis and Casamance?

Yes. Your eSIM runs on the Free network, which is the one you'll use from Dakar to Saint-Louis, Saly and Casamance. Download maps for Casamance before you set off, just in case.

### How much data do I need for a week in Senegal?

For a week of standard use, around 4.9 GB is a good guide. That covers social media, music and some video. Light use, like maps, messages and email, needs about 1.8 GB for a week, while heavy use with streaming and hotspot needs about 12.6 GB.

### Can one eSIM cover Senegal and other countries in Africa?

Yes. An Africa eSIM covers 29 countries, and Senegal is one of them, so you can keep one eSIM for a wider trip. Global plans span 117 or 127 countries, with Senegal among them.
