Nomad eSIM Data Plans for South Africa

Nomad does not provide an unlimited data eSIM plan for South Africa. All of Nomad’s current South African offerings are fixed‑data plans, for example the Regional Global‑EX 365‑Day – 50 GB plan or the Local South Africa – 30 Days – 20 GB plan. These plans offer large data allowances and a long validity period, but each has a defined cap, so long‑term high‑volume users may find a fixed‑data plan more economical than a pay‑as‑you‑go option.

Nomad does not provide an eSIM for South Africa that includes a local phone number or SMS capability. The company’s South African offering is limited to data‑only plans, so travelers can use the internet connection for services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and iMessage to make calls and send messages without a traditional phone number.

Nomad offers a combination of single‑country and multi‑country data plans for South Africa. Customers can choose from 5 single‑country plans that provide a fixed data allocation, and 14 multi‑country plans that allow use across multiple destinations while still meeting South African coverage needs. The data caps available range from 1 GB up to 50 GB, and the prices for these plans span roughly $5 to $170. Validity periods vary from 7 days to a full year of 365 days. Some plans also include a daily data cap option rather than a single fixed amount, and selecting a plan that permits tethering is optional on certain offerings.