Sim Local eSIM Data Plans for South Africa

There is no truly unlimited eSIM plan for South Africa from Sim Local. The plans that carry the “Unlimited Data” name actually allow 10 GB per day, and the data speed is reduced after the daily limit is reached, so they are not unlimited data in the strict sense. Travelers who need more data over a longer period can pick a fixed‑data plan instead. For example, Sim Local offers a South Africa 20 GB plan that provides 20 GB of high‑speed data over 30 days for $48.25 USD, and a South Africa 10 GB plan that gives 10 GB over 30 days for $26.25 USD. The “Unlimited” daily plans are priced at $47.00 USD for 7 days and $87.00 USD for 15 days.

Sim Local does not provide a South Africa eSIM that includes a local phone number or SMS capability. All of its South Africa eSIM options are data‑only plans, so travelers cannot make traditional voice calls or receive SMS messages with a local number. However, the data connection allows the use of VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage, which enable calls and messaging over the internet.

Sim Local offers seven single‑country plans that cover South Africa and two multi‑country plans that include the country in their coverage. In addition to the single‑country and multi‑country selections, the plans are divided into seven fixed data cap packages, ranging from 1 GB to 20 GB of data, and two daily data cap options that provide a set amount of data each day. Prices for all of these plans fall between $4.75 and $87, giving a broad spectrum of choices in both data quantity and duration.