“Hello, I bought an eSIM for the Seychelles and it's not working. They are unreachable on their help site! I had to send 6 or 7 messages without any response! They know how to cash in but not refund or send a new QR code to troubleshoot... absolutely terrible after-sales service 👎 don't go with them, total scam!! And one star because I'm obligated to give at least that. Real scammers! They don't refund anything on top of that.”

Fom

May 10, 2024

GlobaleSIM Seychelles

“I will not use this eSIM provider any more, and wouldn’t recommend it. I bought 3GB for 14 days, but was able to use it only for 1 day, because Internet connection was not available even though all configuration was correct.”

Marko

Feb 21, 2024

Seychelles Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Seychelles

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Seychelles, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Seychelles offers around 150 travel eSIM providers and more than 3, 300 prepaid data plans. This wide variety of options makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Seychelles?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Seychelles can be obtained from two providers. Truely offers plans that allow unlimited use with the possibility of speed throttling, with prices ranging from roughly $20.80 to $237.12 USD for validity periods of one to thirty days. Yesim also provides unlimited data plans with similar speed‑throttling conditions, priced between about $40.63 and $114.93 USD for the same time frames. Both providers allow tethering and support 5G (for Truely) or other cellular standards.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Seychelles?

In Seychelles, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are:

Cable & Wireless Seychelles: Offers a comprehensive range of mobile services, including 4G and 5G connectivity, with extensive coverage across the main islands.
Airtel Seychelles: Provides a variety of mobile services, including 4G connectivity, and holds a significant share of the mobile market in the country.

Additionally, there are local Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in Seychelles that offer mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. These MVNOs often provide niche services or cater to specific customer segments. However, most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the primary MNOs rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Seychelles?

Yes, there are travel eSIM plans that include a phone number with both inbound and outbound voice and SMS for Seychelles. Providers such as GlobaleSIM and ESIM.DOG offer plans that use the dialing code +1, which in the context of these offerings is treated as a local Seychelles number, and RedEx eSIM supplies a true local number with the dialing code +248. Other plans from Orange Travel, Airhub and similar providers use the dialing code +33 or +44 and therefore provide a foreign number rather than a local Seychelles number, but they still include full voice and SMS capabilities.

The available plans range from 1 GB to 20 GB of data and from 7 days to 365 days of validity, with prices starting around $5 USD and going up to roughly $125 USD for the largest packages. Many of the plans allow tethering and include both voice and SMS, while some do not. Travelers looking for a local phone number should check that the chosen plan uses the +248 dialing code or the +1 code used by the above providers.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Jul 23, 2026