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South Sudan eSIM
A 5 GB South Sudan eSIM costs £106.99 for 30 days on MTN on 4G. Plans start at £24.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.
Juba, MTN and WhatsApp are the three things to know for South Sudan, and your eSIM connects you to MTN. Install it before you fly, then keep your messages and home contacts close while you work or visit family, with no need to swap SIM cards once you land.
- 4G speeds
- 1 network: MTN
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your South Sudan eSIM in two questions
Which South Sudan eSIM plan do I need?
Pick by how long you stay and what you'll do on your phone each day.
- A three-day work trip: Messages, email and some social media while you're in Juba for meetings. Choose 3 GB for 15 days.
- A week with family in Wau: Messages, photos and music, with some video. Choose 5 GB for 30 days.
- Two weeks of field work: Messages, email and social media every day, with a little music too. Choose 10 GB for 30 days.
- A month-long stay in Juba: Messages, email and WhatsApp to keep your team close back home. Choose 20 GB for 30 days.
Every plan can be topped up, so you can add more data if your stay runs longer than planned.
All 41 South Sudan 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 | £24.99 / €28.99 / $31.99 | £24.99 / €28.99 / $31.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £63.99 / €76.99 / $83.99 | £21.33 / €25.66 / $28.00 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £67.99 / €81.99 / $88.99 | £22.66 / €27.33 / $29.66 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £106.99 / €127.99 / $138.99 | £21.40 / €25.60 / $27.80 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £194.99 / €232.99 / $252.99 | £19.50 / €23.30 / $25.30 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £398.99 / €477.99 / $517.99 | £19.95 / €23.90 / $25.90 | Choose |
Networks your South Sudan eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in South Sudan.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | 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
Will my eSIM have signal in South Sudan?
Your eSIM joins MTN in South Sudan, on 4G. Your phone picks MTN up by itself, so there is nothing to switch on. Signal is mostly limited to Juba and the larger towns, so expect it to thin out in smaller places. Download your maps while you're still in Juba.
Your data reaches the internet through United States, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Read the IP address guide if you want the details. On a daily plan, your data slows to a basic speed once you've used that day's allowance.
How much data do you need in South Sudan?
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 · £24.99 / €28.99 / $31.99
- Standard · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £63.99 / €76.99 / $83.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB2 GB a day · 3 days · £151.99 / €181.99 / $197.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £63.99 / €76.99 / $83.99
- Standard · about 5 GB5 GB · 30 days · £106.99 / €127.99 / $138.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB2 GB a day · 7 days · £206.99 / €247.99 / $268.99
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB5 GB · 30 days · £106.99 / €127.99 / $138.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £163.49 / €195.99 / $212.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £309.99 / €371.49 / $402.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £194.99 / €232.99 / $252.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £326.49 / €390.99 / $423.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £619.49 / €742.49 / $804.99
How to set up your South Sudan 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 MTN and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in South Sudan: data and messages
- Arriving: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi. Then switch it on when you land at Juba International Airport (JUB), and turn on data roaming for the eSIM line so it connects. Turn on data roaming
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready, so your chats can run on your eSIM data. Your home number stays on for calls and texts. Keep WhatsApp and your home number
- Network: Your eSIM runs on MTN's 4G network. There is no 5G, so your phone stays on 4G.
- Topping up: Every plan can be topped up, so you can add data mid-trip without buying a new eSIM.
- Daily use: Light use, such as maps, messages and email, is about 0.25 GB a day. Streaming and hotspot use about 1.8 GB a day, so pick a bigger plan.
South Sudan eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for South Sudan?
South Sudan eSIMs start at £24.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £106.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the South Sudan eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to MTN in South Sudan. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my South Sudan eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in South Sudan, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my South Sudan eSIM?
Yes. Most South Sudan 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?
South Sudan 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 South Sudan 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 South Sudan?
WhatsApp is the messaging app to set up before you fly into Juba International Airport (JUB). Your eSIM carries its messages and photos over the MTN network, so you can keep in touch with the people meeting you.
How much data do I need for a week in South Sudan?
Light use in South Sudan, such as messages, maps and email, comes to about 1.8 GB a week. Add social media, music and some video and it rises to about 4.9 GB.
Is there 5G in South Sudan?
No. The MTN network in South Sudan runs on 4G, not 5G, so that is the connection your eSIM will use. For messages, maps and email, 4G is what you'll be using.
Can I use my South Sudan eSIM as a hotspot for my laptop?
Yes, you can share your phone's data with a laptop in South Sudan. Keep an eye on usage, though: heavy use, which covers streaming and a hotspot, comes to about 1.8 GB a day, so it can use up a daily allowance sooner than you'd think.
What happens to my data once my daily allowance runs out in South Sudan?
Your data drops to a slower fair use level for the rest of that day. Save big downloads for Wi-Fi, and keep your messages and maps for the slower connection.
Ready for South Sudan?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.