Africa eSIM
Install the eSIM before you leave and get online as soon as you land.
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- Your traffic exits via: the United Kingdom or Norway
Some websites will see you as if you were there. - Your days start when you connect at your destination, not when you buy
On Android you may need to set the APN by hand: enter drei.at under Settings → Mobile networks → Access Point Names.
Countries included 29
If your country isn’t on this list, this pack won’t connect you there.
How much does the Africa eSIM cost?
From €12.95 (1 GB, 7 days) to €41.95 (5 GB, 30 days).
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | €12.95 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €29.95 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €41.95 |
Prices updated on .
What does the Africa eSIM include?
Mobile data on local 4G/5G networks, with traffic exiting via the United Kingdom or Norway.
Technical details
- Network
- 4G/5G
- Traffic exit country
- United Kingdom or Norway
- Fair usage
- GB plans: no daily cap
- Activation
- On first connection to a network at your destination
- Top-up
- GB plans: yes, from My eSIM
- Data sharing
- Yes (hotspot)
How do I install and activate the Africa eSIM?
With the QR code we email you instantly: scan it from your phone’s settings and the eSIM is installed. When you land, turn on data roaming for that line (that’s normal and costs nothing extra).
Step-by-step installation guide
Why you need to turn on data roaming for the eSIM, without paying roaming fees
When does the plan start?
When the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, not when you buy or install it. The plan’s days count from then (7 to 30 days).
Is there a fair usage policy?
No. The plan’s GB are a total with no daily cap: use them at your own pace while the plan lasts.
Can I top it up?
Yes. GB plans can be topped up from My eSIM with “Add data”, with nothing new to install.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to set up the APN to use it in Africa?
The APN for the Africa eSIM is “drei.at”. You only need to enter it if your phone doesn’t connect when you arrive: on Android, Settings → Mobile networks → Access Point Names; on iPhone, Settings → Mobile Data → Mobile Data Network.
Do I need one eSIM per country?
No: this eSIM works in all 29 countries in the pack with a single plan.
Can I install it before I travel?
Yes, and it’s the easiest way: on your home Wi-Fi. Installing it uses no data and doesn’t start the plan, which starts counting when the eSIM first connects to a network. Keep the line turned off until you arrive. You have 180 days from purchase to activate it; if you don’t activate it in that time, it expires and can’t be refunded or topped up.
More questions about your number and WhatsApp, calls and sharing data are in the FAQ. How many GB do you need? Work it out with the data calculator.