Find the best eSIM for São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe offers 4 travel eSIM providers and 13 prepaid data plans. While the options are somewhat limited, travelers can still find a plan that fits their needs.

Currently, there are no unlimited data eSIM plans available for São Tomé and Príncipe. Travelers should estimate their data usage based on anticipated activities such as browsing, social media, or streaming, and select a plan with a data allowance that comfortably covers these needs throughout their trip.

São Tomé and Príncipe is served by two primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs):

• Companhia Santomense de Telecomunicações (CST): Established in 1990, CST is the state-owned telecommunications provider offering mobile voice and data services, including 2G, 3G, and, as of August 2023, 4G LTE coverage across the islands.

• Unitel São Tomé and Príncipe: A subsidiary of Angola-based Unitel International Holdings, Unitel began operations in 2014 and provides mobile voice and data services. In May 2023, Unitel launched the country's first commercial 4G LTE network.

Currently, São Tomé and Príncipe does not have any Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS are available for São Tomé and Príncipe from Roamify and Orange Travel. Both plans provide a phone number with dialing code +33 (France) and allow inbound and outbound voice calls as well as inbound and outbound SMS. The data cap is 50 MB, the validity period is 30 days, and prices start at $25.00 USD for the Roamify plan and $35.99 USD for the Orange Travel plan. Because the dialing code does not match São Tomé and Príncipe’s local code, these numbers are not local São Tomé and Príncipe numbers.