I bought the Africa pack and I was in Liberia and Sierra Leone and didn't have connection after 3 days not for a single minute. Not able to solve it and asked for my money back. I am still waiting

Jan 3, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are more than 30 travel eSIM brands and more than 400 prepaid data plans available for Sierra Leone. With such a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Sierra Leone?

Yesim and Truely both offer unlimited data eSIM plans for Sierra Leone. The plans from Yesim run for one day and are priced between $18.42 and $27.64 USD; the plans from Truely are available for 1 to 30 days and cost between $9.90 and $151.07 USD. Speed may be throttled on both providers, and the unlimited options include tethering for those who may need it. In general, the price range for unlimited coverage falls roughly between $10 and $150 depending on the validity period chosen.

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

Sierra Leone's mobile network infrastructure is primarily supported by the following major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs):

Africell: Established in 2005, Africell is a leading telecommunications provider in Sierra Leone, offering a range of services including data, voice, SMS, and mobile money products.
Orange Sierra Leone: Formerly known as Airtel Sierra Leone, Orange is a significant player in the country's telecom sector, providing various mobile services such as prepaid and postpaid plans, 3G and 4G data services, and international roaming.
QCell Sierra Leone: Also known as Smart Mobile, QCell is a subsidiary of QCell Gambia and offers mobile services including prepaid and postpaid plans, data services, and international roaming.
Sierratel: The state-owned Sierra Leone Telecommunications Company provides mobile services, including voice and data, contributing to the country's telecommunications landscape.

In Sierra Leone, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) are present, offering mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. 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 Sierra Leone?

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number, inbound voice, and SMS are available for travelers visiting Sierra Leone. Providers such as GlobaleSIM and Roamify offer a range of options, with data caps from 1 GB to 20 GB, validity periods from 7 days to 30 days, and prices starting around $6 USD. Most of the plans provide inbound and outbound voice, inbound SMS, and Roamify adds outbound SMS on its higher‑capacity plans. Pricing and validity vary but generally increase with larger data allowances.

All active plans use the dialing code +1, which is the United States and Canada, so the issued phone numbers are not local Sierra Leone numbers (which use +220). Roamify also offers a 10 GB plan with dialing code +33, which corresponds to France. Thus, for travelers seeking a local Sierra Leone number with full SMS and voice capability, a travel eSIM will provide a foreign number rather than a local Sierra Leone number.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: November 25, 2025

All eSIM providers available in Sierra Leone

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