# Sudan eSIM > A 5 GB Sudan eSIM costs £48.99 for 30 days on Zain on 4G. Plans start at £11.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds. Your eSIM connects you to Zain in Sudan, so you can message family on WhatsApp, check directions and send work email from your own phone. There is no physical SIM to swap. Install it before you leave home, then switch it on once you land. - 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: Sudan; speed up to 4G - Internet traffic routes through: HK - Install within 180 days of purchase - URL: https://esimology.com/esim/sudan ## Plans ### Data plans | Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 GB | 7 days | £11.99 / €13.99 / $14.99 | £11.99 | yes | | 3 GB | 15 days | £29.99 / €35.99 / $38.99 | £10.00 | yes | | 5 GB | 30 days | £48.99 / €58.99 / $63.99 | £9.80 | yes | ## Networks - Sudan: Zain (4G) ## Which Sudan eSIM plan do I need? Choose by trip length and how much you'll use your phone, and bear in mind that mobile and internet services in Sudan have been repeatedly disrupted since the conflict began in 2023. - **A three-day work trip:** For messages, email and maps, pick 1 GB for 7 days. If you also use social media, pick 3 GB for 15 days. - **A week with family:** Messages on WhatsApp and maps fit 3 GB for 15 days. For more social media, music and some video, go for 5 GB for 30 days. - **A two-week stay:** For maps, messages and email, choose 5 GB for 30 days. - **A trip that also takes in other countries:** The [Africa eSIM](/esim/africa) covers 29 countries, Sudan included, so you can keep one eSIM for the whole journey. Every plan can be topped up, and the longest plan lasts 30 days. ## Will my eSIM have signal in Sudan? Your eSIM joins Zain, the network your eSIM uses in Sudan, and it runs on 4G. Your phone picks Zain by itself, so there's nothing to choose. Mobile and internet services have been repeatedly disrupted since the conflict began in 2023, so plan for gaps and keep important details saved offline. Your data reaches the internet through Hong Kong, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. If a site or app checks where you are, [here's how that works](/help/ip-address-another-country). For messages, WhatsApp is the app to use. ## Using your phone in Sudan: data tips - **Zain, on 4G:** Zain is the network your eSIM uses in Sudan, and it runs on 4G. Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then [turn on data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) for the eSIM line before you go. - **Stay in touch:** WhatsApp is the messaging app to use here. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, while your eSIM carries data. Set up [WhatsApp and your home number](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number) before you leave. - **Expect interruptions:** Mobile and internet services have been repeatedly disrupted since the conflict began in 2023. Save maps and key contacts offline, and have a second way to reach people. - **Data needs:** Light use, such as maps, messages and email, is about 0.25 GB a day, or about 1.8 GB for a week. Every plan can be topped up, so you can add more if you need it. Check how much data you need before you pick. ## Questions ### How much is an eSIM for Sudan? Sudan eSIMs start at £11.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £48.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars. ### Which networks does the Sudan eSIM use? Your eSIM connects to Zain in Sudan. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically. ### When does my Sudan eSIM start? Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in 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 Sudan eSIM? Yes. Most 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? Sudan plans route your data through Hong Kong, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in 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. ### Is there 5G in Sudan? No. Sudan has no 5G, so your eSIM works on 4G, the only network type there. Don't expect 5G on any plan, and keep that in mind when you plan downloads or video streaming. ### Does WhatsApp work in Sudan with an eSIM? Yes, WhatsApp is the local messaging app in Sudan, and messages run on your eSIM's mobile data. Switch data roaming on before you land, and check your account works before you go. ### Does mobile data in Sudan keep cutting out? Yes, it has. Mobile and internet services have been repeatedly disrupted since the conflict began in 2023, so expect gaps. Download offline maps and key documents before you leave, and keep paper copies of anything you can't afford to lose. ### Can one eSIM cover Sudan and more countries in Africa? Yes. The Africa bundle covers 29 countries, and Sudan is one of them. If your work or family travel takes you across the region, one eSIM can cover more than one country. ### Can I share my eSIM as a hotspot in Sudan? Yes, but a hotspot uses the same mobile data as your phone. A laptop or tablet on your connection can use up your plan's data, so keep the hotspot for what you really need.