MobileSIM eSIM Data Plans for Uganda

MobileSIM does not provide a truly unlimited data eSIM for Uganda. The plans that carry “Unlimited” in their name actually offer a fixed daily data allowance of 3 GB per day, after which the speed is reduced to 1000 kbps.

Travelers who need more data can choose from MobileSIM’s fixed data plans. For example, the Africa 20 GB plan for 30 days or the Global 60 GB plan for 125 days give large high‑speed data allowances that can be used throughout the validity period. These fixed plans can be more cost‑effective for most users unless a very heavy data consumption is expected.

MobileSIM does not provide an eSIM with a phone number or SMS capability for Uganda. Travelers can purchase a data‑only eSIM from MobileSIM and use popular VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and iMessage to make calls and send messages over the data connection. However, some destinations may block or restrict access to specific apps or VoIP services, so it is advisable to confirm that the apps mandatory for the trip will work in Uganda before purchasing.

MobileSIM offers a total of 26 distinct data packages for travelers heading to Uganda. Five of these are single‑country plans that are valid only in Uganda, while the remaining 21 are multi‑country plans that include Uganda along with other destinations. The single‑country options range from 200 MB to 5 GB of data, with prices between roughly $2.30 and $34.00. The multi‑country packages cover 1 GB to 60 GB and cost from about $3.50 up to $165.00. Across all packages, some plans provide a fixed data allotment that is available for the entire validity period, whereas others impose a daily data cap that resets each day, offering travelers flexibility depending on their usage patterns.