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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 from GlobaleSIM. These plans offer inbound and outbound voice calls and inbound SMS using a phone number with the dialing code +1, which is not the local code for South Sudan, so travelers will receive a foreign number rather than a local South Sudan number.
Prices start around $8.00 for a 1GB, 7‑day plan and rise to $58.00 for a 20GB, 30‑day plan. Validity ranges from 7 days to 30 days, and data caps vary from 1GB to 20GB, allowing travelers to choose a package that fits their data and time requirements.
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