RedEx eSIM eSIM Data Plans for Africa

RedEx eSIM does not provide a true unlimited high‑speed data option for Africa. All plans that contain “Unlimited Data” in their name actually have a data cap of 1 GB, 2 GB, or 3 GB per validity period, and once the cap is reached the speed drops to a reduced rate of either 384 KBPS or 5 MBPS. Since the speed is throttled after the limit, these plans are not considered unlimited in the technical sense.

If a traveler prefers a larger, fixed data allowance, RedEx eSIM offers several high‑capacity options. For example, a 50 GB plan is available for 3 days, 5 days, 7 days, 10 days, or 15 days, all with standard high‑speed data, and no reduced speed after the purchase. These fixed plans provide a greater amount of data while maintaining full speed throughout the validity period.

RedEx eSIM does not offer an Africa eSIM plan that includes a phone number or SMS capability. The provider’s plans for Africa are data‑only, with no inbound or outbound voice or text messaging services.

Travelers who need voice or messaging in Africa can still use popular VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage over the data connection. However, some destinations may block or restrict access to certain apps or VoIP services, so it is advisable to verify that the apps you rely on are available in the specific African country before purchasing a plan.

RedEx eSIM offers several plans with coverage in Africa: the “Global (120+ areas)/Day” plan includes Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea‑Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Seychelles, Senegal, Eswatini (Swaziland), Chad, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa and Zambia; an unnamed plan adds Burkina Faso, Benin, Algeria, Ethiopia, Réunion, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan and some of the same African countries; the “Africa” plan covers Burkina Faso, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea‑Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, Madagascar, Mali, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Réunion, Seychelles, Sudan, Senegal, Eswatini (Swaziland), Chad, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa and Zambia; and the “Global139” plan covers Burkina Faso, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, Madagascar, Mali, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Réunion, Seychelles, Senegal, Eswatini (Swaziland), Chad, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa and Zambia.