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There are about 50 providers and more than 450 prepaid data plans available for use in Ethiopia. This wide variety of options makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.
Truely offers an unlimited data eSIM that covers Ethiopian coverage. The plan is valid between one and thirty days and is priced from about $9.90 up to $399.00, depending on the chosen duration. Although the data allowance is advertised as unlimited, speed may be throttled after extended use, and tethering is permitted. No other eSIM providers listed provide an unlimited data option for Ethiopia at this time.
Ethio Telecom: The state-owned telecommunications provider, historically the sole operator in Ethiopia, offering extensive nationwide coverage.
Safaricom Ethiopia: A subsidiary of Kenya's Safaricom, which began operations in Ethiopia in 2022, expanding the country's mobile network options.
Ethiopia does not have Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).
Yes, travel eSIM plans that provide a phone number and SMS capability are available for Ethiopia. Providers such as LinkeSIM, GlobaleSIM, Roamify and TravelKon offer data packages ranging from 1GB to 10GB with validity periods from 7 to 31 days and prices starting at about $19.90 USD. All of these plans include inbound and outbound voice service and SMS reception, although the phone numbers are not local Ethiopian numbers. The dialing codes used are +33 (France) and +1 (United States/Canada), so travelers would receive a foreign‑country number that can still be used for voice calls and text messages while in Ethiopia.
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