MobileSIM eSIM Data Plans for South Africa

MobileSIM does not provide a truly unlimited eSIM plan for South Africa. The plans that carry “Unlimited” in their name actually grant 3 GB of high‑speed data per day; after the daily allowance is reached, speed is reduced to 1000 kbps.

If a user requires a larger but capped data amount, MobileSIM offers fixed‑data options for South Africa. For example, the Global 20 GB plan is valid for 30 days and the Global 10 GB plan is also available for 30 days. These plans provide a set amount of high‑speed data without the daily or speed reductions that occur on the “Unlimited” plans and can be more cost‑effective for heavy data users.

MobileSIM does not provide an eSIM plan for South Africa that includes a phone number or SMS capability. All available plans from this provider are data‑only, meaning they allow internet access but do not support inbound or outbound voice calls or text messages.

Travelers who need to keep in touch can use VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage, which operate over the data connection and provide messaging and call functionality without requiring a local phone number or SMS service.

MobileSIM provides a total of thirteen distinct data plans for South Africa, split between single‑country and multi‑country offerings. Five of the plans cover only South Africa, while eight allow travel to multiple countries with the same data allowance. The plans vary in price from approximately $8.50 to $68 and in data caps from 1 GB up to 20 GB. Some of the options feature a fixed data amount that stays unchanged for the validity period, whereas others limit data on a daily basis, giving customers a predictable daily consumption cap. This range of options gives travelers both flexibility and clarity when choosing an eSIM for South Africa.