Bordersim eSIM Data Plans for South Africa

Bordersim does not provide an unlimited data eSIM option for South Africa. Travelers can instead choose from fixed‑data plans such as the South Africa 20GB 30Days plan, which offers 20GB of high‑speed 5G data for 30 days, or the South Africa 10GB 30Days plan, which gives 10GB for the same period. These fixed plans are typically more cost‑effective for most users unless an extremely heavy data user is needed.

Bordersim does not provide South Africa eSIM plans that include a phone number or the ability to send or receive SMS. Customers using Bordersim in South Africa will only find data‑only eSIM options. For voice or messaging, consider using Internet‑based services such as WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage, which work over the data connection without requiring a local phone number or SMS capability.

Bordersim provides 8 single‑country data plans and 16 multi‑country plans for South Africa. Prices range from about $3.49 to $111.99, with data caps varying between 100 MB and 20 GB. Several of the plans include tethering, and the offerings cover both low‑cost short‑term packages and higher‑priced long‑duration bundles for travelers who need more data or broader regional coverage.