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Uganda eSIM
A 5 GB Uganda eSIM costs £39.99 for 30 days on Airtel with 5G. Plans start at £5.99 for 500 MB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.
In Kampala, the ride is often the first thing you'll need, and your eSIM can run Uber, Bolt or SafeBoda from your pocket. Airtel is the network behind it, so messages, maps and bookings stay within reach as you explore.
- 5G and 4G
- 1 network: Airtel
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Uganda eSIM in two questions
Which Uganda eSIM plan do I need?
Start with how long you're going and how much you'll use your phone, then pick the matching plan.
- A three-day city break in Kampala: pick 1 GB for 7 days for light use of maps, messages and rides.
- A fortnight touring Jinja, Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth National Park: choose 10 GB for 30 days for standard use, with music and social media on top.
- A month-long stay with heavy use: 2 GB a day for 30 days suits streaming and hotspot use.
- A trip that also takes in other countries: the Africa, 21 countries bundle also covers Uganda.
Most plans can be topped up, so you can add more data mid-trip if you need it.
All 41 Uganda 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 | £9.99 / €10.99 / $11.99 | £9.99 / €10.99 / $11.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £23.99 / €28.99 / $30.99 | £8.00 / €9.66 / $10.33 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £25.99 / €30.99 / $32.99 | £8.66 / €10.33 / $11.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £39.99 / €47.99 / $51.99 | £8.00 / €9.60 / $10.40 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £71.99 / €86.99 / $93.99 | £7.20 / €8.70 / $9.40 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £140.99 / €168.99 / $182.99 | £7.05 / €8.45 / $9.15 | Choose |
Networks your Uganda eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Uganda.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | Airtel | 5G |
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 Singapore, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Uganda and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Uganda?
Your eSIM joins Airtel in Uganda, and it can use 5G on Airtel's network. Your phone picks the network by itself, so there's nothing to switch on once you've landed.
Kampala and the main towns are well covered. Signal can be patchy in national parks and remote areas, so download offline maps before you head to Bwindi or Queen Elizabeth National Park. Your data reaches the internet through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs (more on IP addresses abroad). Daily plans slow to a fair-use speed once you've used the day's allowance.
How much data do you need in Uganda?
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 · £9.99 / €10.99 / $11.99
- Standard · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 5 days · £22.49 / €26.99 / $29.49
- Heavy · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £33.99 / €40.49 / $43.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 7 days · £22.49 / €26.99 / $29.49
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £22.49 / €26.99 / $29.49
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £55.99 / €66.99 / $72.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £33.99 / €40.49 / $43.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £55.99 / €66.99 / $72.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £97.99 / €117.49 / $127.49
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB500 MB a day · 30 days · £66.99 / €80.49 / $87.49
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £111.49 / €133.49 / $144.49
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £195.99 / €234.49 / $254.49
How to set up your Uganda 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 Airtel and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in Uganda: data tips
- Arriving: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi. Land at Entebbe (EBB), switch it on, and keep data roaming on for your eSIM line, as the data roaming guide explains.
- Getting around: Download Uber, Bolt or SafeBoda before you land, so a ride is one tap away. Going to Bwindi or Queen Elizabeth National Park? Save offline maps before you set off.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready when you land. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, so friends and family can still reach you.
- Blocked services: Facebook is blocked in Uganda. Our IP route through Singapore may help you reach it, as the IP address guide explains.
- Data: Light use, like maps and messages, is about 0.25 GB a day. Most plans can be topped up, so you can add more mid-trip without a new eSIM.
Uganda eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Uganda?
Uganda eSIMs start at £5.99 for 500 MB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £39.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Uganda eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Airtel in Uganda, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Uganda eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Uganda, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Uganda eSIM?
Yes. Most Uganda 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?
Uganda plans route your data through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Uganda 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 Uganda?
Yes, Airtel runs 5G in Uganda, so your phone can use it wherever Airtel's 5G signal reaches, and you'll see the 5G symbol at the top of your screen once you land.
How much data do I need for a week in Uganda?
Light use, such as maps and messages, needs about 1.8 GB for a week in Uganda. Add social media, music and some video and it rises to about 4.9 GB, so pick the plan that suits how you travel.
Does Uber work with an eSIM in Uganda?
Yes. Uber, Bolt and SafeBoda all run on mobile data, so your eSIM lets you order a ride in Kampala or Entebbe without looking for Wi-Fi first. Check the pickup point on the map before you confirm.
Can I use WhatsApp in Uganda?
Yes. WhatsApp is the messaging app for Uganda, so you can message family, hosts and drivers on your eSIM data. Get it set up before you fly so your contacts are ready when you land.
Is Facebook blocked in Uganda?
Yes, Facebook is blocked in Uganda, so it won't open on your eSIM. Use WhatsApp to keep in touch, and save any Facebook photos or messages you need before you travel.
Which eSIM covers Uganda and other countries in Africa?
Uganda is part of the Africa bundles, so one eSIM can cover it along with other countries in the Africa bundle. For wider routes, the Global bundle covers 117 countries.
Ready for Uganda?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.