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Etiopia eSIM

  • Safaricom Etiopia 5G

Full speed

Fixed GB · no throttle

Etiopia · 3.0GB

$17.85$16.23

From the road

What travellers say about Etiopia

4.8 from 12,000+ travellers

  • EN

    “Installed on airport Wi-Fi before passport control. Maps were up before I left the terminal in Etiopia.”

  • EN

    “Kept my home number for bank codes. The Etiopia eSIM handled data — setup took about a minute.”

  • EN

    “Stable on the local networks listed on the plan. Would use it again next time I fly into Etiopia.”

  • Refund policy

    Full refund within 30 days if unused — and if it does not work at your destination.

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  • Activation window

    Validity starts on first use. Install over Wi-Fi before you fly.

    How installation works

  • Secure checkout

    Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal — encrypted by Stripe.

  • Customer support

    Reach us before or during your trip if you need help connecting.

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How eSIM works in Etiopia

Install over Wi-Fi before departure. Switch the data line on when you land. Validity starts on first use.

  1. 01

    Buy a plan

    Pick a destination, data allowance and validity period for Etiopia.

  2. 02

    Install your eSIM

    Scan the QR from the email — on Wi-Fi, before you fly. No physical SIM.

  3. 03

    Land and connect

    Data activates on first connection in Etiopia. Keep your home number.

Size it to your trip

Pick the profile closest to your Etiopia trip. The estimate assumes normal use — maps, messaging, photos, a short call home.

In total, a 3 GB data allowance covers roughly 1,005 shared photos, 50 hours of social media and browsing, 9 hours of video calls, 38 hours of music streaming, or about 600 hours of maps and navigation. Messaging apps barely use data.

Etiopia eSIM prices at a glance

Every Plota plan for Etiopia, sorted by price. All plans include 5G where available, hotspot sharing, and instant QR delivery.

Ethiopia 1GB 7Days
1.0GB · 7 days
$7.92$7.20
Ethiopia 1GB/Day
Unlimited Pro Plan 1 GB/Day · 1 day
$13.53$12.30
Ethiopia 3GB 30Days
3.0GB · 30 days
$17.85$16.23
Ethiopia 3GB 15Days
3.0GB · 15 days
$21.11$19.19
Ethiopia 5GB 30Days
5.0GB · 30 days
$24.59$22.35
Ethiopia 2GB/Day
Unlimited Silver Plan 2 GB/Day · 1 day
$25.71$23.37
Ethiopia 3GB/Day
Unlimited Gold Plan 3 GB/Day · 1 day
$28.68$26.07
Ethiopia 5GB/Day
Unlimited Platinum Plan 5 GB/Day · 1 day
$32.29$29.35
Ethiopia 10GB 30Days
10.0GB · 30 days
$39.91$36.28
Ethiopia 10GB/Day
Unlimited Diamond Plan 10 GB/Day · 1 day
$45.82$41.65
Ethiopia 20GB 30Days
20.0GB · 30 days
$75.68$68.80

Etiopia eSIM coverage & networks

Plota eSIM plans for Etiopia use reliable African mobile networks for 4G LTE and 5G where available. Coverage is built for travelers moving between Addis Ababa and the rest of Etiopia. Enjoy stable connectivity for maps, messaging, and streaming without expensive roaming.

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Etiopia eSIM — questions, answered

An eSIM is a digital SIM in your phone. Buy a Etiopia plan on Plota, scan the QR we email you, and a data line installs next to your home SIM. Use Plota for data in Etiopia while your regular number stays for calls, texts, WhatsApp, and iMessage.

Etiopia eSIM guide — plans, setup & tips

Addis Ababa stopovers, Lalibela churches, and highland routes — Ethiopia trips need data early. An Ethiopia eSIM avoids airport SIM queues after long-haul flights into ADD.

Etiopia trips move fast — airport transfers, trains, and last-minute bookings all need data. A Plota eSIM skips kiosk queues and expensive carrier roaming so you can connect the moment you land.

Install on Wi‑Fi before you fly: pick a Etiopia plan, pay, scan the QR from email, and leave the line off until you arrive. Dual-SIM phones keep WhatsApp and your home number on the physical SIM.

11 live Etiopia packages from $7.20 let you match data to trip length. Compare GB and validity above, then checkout for an instant QR — no shipping, no plastic SIM.

Looking for a Holafly, Airalo, or Saily alternative in Etiopia? Plota focuses on lower prepaid pricing with the same instant-QR workflow travelers expect.

Whether you're exploring Addis Ababa or heading further afield, a Plota eSIM keeps you connected throughout Etiopia on african networks.

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