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Firsty offers an unlimited data eSIM for South Sudan that is valid for 1 day and is priced at $0.00 USD. The plan comes with advertisements and a speed limit of 256 kbps, which may be throttled during usage. Because the only unlimited option is this low‑speed, free plan, travelers who need higher speeds or longer validity should consider a capped‑data plan instead.
In South Sudan, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are:
MTN South Sudan: A subsidiary of the MTN Group, MTN South Sudan is the largest telecommunications company in the country, offering extensive network coverage and a range of services, including 4G LTE.
Zain South Sudan: Part of the Zain Group, Zain South Sudan provides mobile telephony, broadband, and internet services, with a significant presence across the nation.
Digitel: Launched in July 2021 as the first South Sudanese-owned mobile operator, Digitel aims to bridge the digital divide by offering modern telecommunications services, including 4G LTE, to underserved areas.
As of now, there are no notable Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in South Sudan. Most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure provided by the major MNOs listed above.
Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS for South Sudan are available, but they are only offered by GlobaleSIM. Every plan provides an inbound‑only SMS capability and inbound/outbound voice support, and all use the dialing code +1, which is a United States number rather than the local South Sudan code of +249.
The plans range from 1 GB to 20 GB of data and from 7 days up to 30 days of validity. Prices begin at about $8.00 for a 1 GB, 7‑day package and can go up to approximately $58.00 for a 20 GB, 30‑day package. Travelers who need only data may choose a data‑only eSIM without a phone number, or use voice and messaging apps that rely on data instead of traditional SMS.
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