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South Africa

• Network: Vodacom 5G/TelkomSA 4G

• Speed: 5G/4G/LTE

• Plan Type: Data Only

• Tethering/Hotspot: Yes

• Data Package: 500MB/day or up to 50GB total high-speed data, then unlimited at 128 kbps. Need more? Go for our true unlimited high-speed plan.

• Activation: Auto-start on arrival; turn on data roaming for ByteSIM.

• Delivery: eSIM QR by email within minutes; 24/7 support.

• eKYC (IDENTITY VERIFICATION): Not Required.

• Coverage: Enjoy stable internet access across South Africa, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, the Garden Route, Kruger National Park, and more — perfect for nationwide travel.

✨ New Upgrade: Our plan delivers True Unlimited Data – guaranteeing smooth 1080p streaming speeds even under our Fair Usage Policy.

South Africa's #1 Network: Experience the best coverage! We combine Vodacom (Winner of Umlaut's "Best in Test" 2024) and Telkom SA. Access the widest 5G signal for Safaris, with the added reliability of a second network in cities.

$2.90 USD

Data

500MB/Day

1GB/Day

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Unlimited Data

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Advantages

24/7 Customer Support

Need help? Contact us anytime via email or our 24-hour WhatsApp support. Our human team is always here, no bots, just genuine assistance.

Immediate delivery

If you’re in a rush or you’re already traveling in South Africa, don’t worry about waiting for delivery. We send the prepaid eSIM card immediately to your email, so you can connect in seconds through compatible devices such as iPhone XR and Android phones.

Unlimited data plans

High speed (5G/LTE) eSIM data plan,
Unlimited 128kbps afterward.

24/7 Customer Support

Need help? Contact us anytime via email or our 24-hour WhatsApp support. Our human team is always here, no bots, just genuine assistance.

Immediate delivery

If you’re in a rush or you’re already traveling in South Africa, don’t worry about waiting for delivery. We send the prepaid eSIM card immediately to your email, so you can connect in seconds through compatible devices such as iPhone XR and Android phones.

Unlimited data plans

High speed (5G/LTE) eSIM data plan,
Unlimited 128kbps afterward.

How to Set Up Your ByteSIM South Africa eSIM in 3 Minutes

Check & Choose

Verify your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked. Pick the plan that fits your trip and check out.

Check Device Compatibility

Install Before You Fly

We email your eSIM instantly. On stable Wi-Fi, scan the QR or use the ByteSIM App for one-tap install.

Arrive & Activate

On arrival, enable the ByteSIM line in Settings and turn Data Roaming: ON. It auto-connects and activates.

Manage & Add More

Track data & days in the App. Need more? Add another plan (start now or later) and switch lines in one tap.

Check & Choose

Verify your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked. Pick the plan that fits your trip and check out.

Check Device Compatibility

Install Before You Fly

We email your eSIM instantly. On stable Wi-Fi, scan the QR or use the ByteSIM App for one-tap install.

Arrive & Activate

On arrival, enable the ByteSIM line in Settings and turn Data Roaming: ON. It auto-connects and activates.

Manage & Add More

Track data & days in the App. Need more? Add another plan (start now or later) and switch lines in one tap.

Amazing service, trusted by travelers

Why trust us

Competitive Price

As a reliable network provider, With millions customers per year, Bytesim is able to provide attractive offers worldwide for tourists and business travelers.

Network Quality

As a licensed telecom oprerator, Bytesim delivers best cellular network speeds and leads on overall network quality by partnering with the best local carriers in 200+ countries.

Flexible Plan Options

We offer a wide variety of plans. Cellular data range from 300MB/Day to 50GB or even unlimited calls and data plans. Service time ranges from 1 day to 30 days. You have more than 50 kinds of data plans to choose from in popular destinations.

Competitive Price

As a reliable network provider, With millions customers per year, Bytesim is able to provide attractive offers worldwide for tourists and business travelers.

Network Quality

As a licensed telecom oprerator, Bytesim delivers best cellular network speeds and leads on overall network quality by partnering with the best local carriers in 200+ countries.

Flexible Plan Options

We offer a wide variety of plans. Cellular data range from 300MB/Day to 50GB or even unlimited calls and data plans. Service time ranges from 1 day to 30 days. You have more than 50 kinds of data plans to choose from in popular destinations.

Compatible Devices for South Africa Travel eSIM

You may check the list of eSIM-compatible devices for travel to South Africa

Apple

• iPhone XR • iPhone XS • iPhone XS Max • iPhone 11 • iPhone 11 Pro • iPhone 11 Pro Max • iPhone SE (2020) • iPhone 12 Mini • iPhone 12 • iPhone 12 Pro • iPhone 12 Pro Max • iPhone 13 mini • iPhone 13 • iPhone 13 Pro • iPhone 13 Pro Max • iPhone SE (2022) • iPhone 14 • iPhone 14 Plus • iPhone 14 Pro • iPhone 14 Pro Max • iPhone 15 • iPhone 15 Plus • iPhone 15 Pro • iPhone 15 Pro Max

Note: iPhone 10 does not support eSIM. The first Apple phones to do so were the iPhone XR and the iPhone XS in 2018. Previous models are not supported. Full Apple Compatibility List: Check Now.

Android

• Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G • Galaxy Z Flip • Galaxy Z Flip 5G • Galaxy Z Flip3 5G • Galaxy Z Flip4 • Galaxy Z Flip5 5G • Galaxy Fold • Galaxy Fold 3 • Galaxy Z Fold2 5G • Galaxy Z Fold3 5G • Galaxy Z Fold4 • Galaxy Z Fold5 5G • Galaxy S20 • Galaxy S20+ 5G • Galaxy S21 • Galaxy S21+ 5G • Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G • Galaxy S22 • Galaxy S22+ • Galaxy S22 Ultra • Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G • Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S23 • Galaxy S23+ • Galaxy S23 Ultra • Pixel 3 • Pixel 3a • Pixel 3a XL • Pixel 4 • Pixel 4a • Pixel 4a XL • Pixel 5 • Pixel 6 • Pixel 6a • Pixel 6 Pro • Pixel 7 • Pixel 7 Pro • Pixel 8 • Pixel 8 Pro • Pixel Fold

Note: Full Android Compatibility List: Check Now.

GETTING HELP

More information visit Easy-Installation-Guide
ByteSIM call center: WhatsApp : +852 9243 7776.

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