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Jan 3, 2025

Sierra Leone Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Sierra Leone

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 70 Sierra Leone travel eSIM providers and more than 800 prepaid data plans available.
With such a wide variety of plans, travelers will find it easy to locate an eSIM that meets their connectivity needs.

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

Yesim offers an unlimited data eSIM plan for Sierra Leone, valid for 1 day. The plan is priced between $18.54 and $27.82 US dollars and is available on the 5G network; speeds may be throttled. No other providers currently provide unlimited data plans for this country.

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 and SMS for Sierra Leone are available from providers such as GlobaleSIM, Roamify, LinkeSIM, Orange Travel, Earth Esim, and TravelKon. These plans offer inbound and outbound voice services, and most also provide both inbound and outbound SMS. The phone numbers on these plans use dialing codes +1 or +33, which are not Sierra Leone’s local dialing code +232; therefore the numbers are foreign and not local Sierra Leone numbers.

Prices for these plans start at about $6 for a 1 GB 7‑day plan and can rise to roughly $105 for a 20 GB plan valid for 365 days. Validity periods range from one week up to one year, giving travellers flexibility depending on the length of their stay.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Apr 6, 2026