PikoeSIM
1 GB
7 days€5.73€5.73/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Ethiopia eSIM
Plans from€5.73
1 GB 7 days
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Fast 4G/5G
- One-click Activation
- Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support
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7 days(1 plan)
15 days(2 plans)
2 GB
15 days€12.86€6.43/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
3 GB
15 days€14.89€4.96/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 days(9 plans)
3 GB
20 days€15.82€5.27/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
4 GB
20 days€24.14€6.04/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
20 days€24.94€4.99/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
6 GB
20 days€29.08€4.85/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
7 GB
20 days€33.28€4.75/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
8 GB
20 days€37.43€4.68/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
9 GB
20 days€41.58€4.62/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
20 days€44.83€4.48/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
20 days€92.32€4.62/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
30 days(9 plans)
3 GB
30 days€15.82€5.27/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
4 GB
30 days€24.14€6.04/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
30 days€24.94€4.99/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
6 GB
30 days€29.08€4.85/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
7 GB
30 days€33.28€4.75/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
8 GB
30 days€37.43€4.68/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
9 GB
30 days€41.58€4.62/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
30 days€44.83€4.48/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
30 days€92.32€4.62/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Safaricom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Ethiopia only. |
| Local networks | Safaricom |
| Network technology | Connects to 5G where available. LTE is not confirmed on this plan. Networks and technology vary by plan. |
| Data & validity | Fixed total data. No daily reset. |
| Calls & SMS | Use internet messaging and calling apps. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Ethiopia.
01Choose your plan
Compare data, validity and activation. Check phone compatibility.
02Follow the installation instructions
Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.
03Connect in Ethiopia
Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.
Compare ways to get online in Ethiopia
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €5.73 for 1 GB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Which Ethiopia eSIM plan should I choose?
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
When does the plan start?
Check each plan: validity starts at purchase, first installation or first network connection.
Which networks are included?
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Can I use a hotspot?
Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.
Does the data reset every day?
Fixed total data. No daily reset.
Can I use this package in another country?
Ethiopia only.
What phone do I need?
An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.
What should I check if mobile data is not working?
Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.
Using your eSIM in Ethiopia
Mobile data in Ethiopia
After landing at Bole, you'll want your hotel transfer within reach, and a saved map helps for one day up at Entoto. An Ethiopia eSIM is a virtual SIM card that installs digitally on a compatible phone and gives your travel apps data where Safaricom's network reaches.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Check the network for your plan.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Ready to hand.Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Arriving at Bole: make the hotel pickup easier.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is Ethiopian Airlines' main hub, about 6 km from the central Bole Road area. For a city stay, save the hotel name and entrance before you leave. Send your flight number to whoever is collecting you and confirm the meeting point after you land.
Tourist information, telecom services and free Wi-Fi sit in the arrivals hall, but a data connection still helps once you step outside. It lets you retrieve a booking or message a host, though it doesn't replace the airline's transfer guidance. If you have a connecting flight, check that booking's terminal and boarding details before leaving.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Save before you goYour hotel entrance, flight details, transfer confirmation and onward boarding information.
At Entoto: save your meeting point and return route.
Entoto Park sits in the eucalyptus-covered hills above Addis Ababa, with walking areas, restaurants and other visitor facilities. Decide which entrance or activity you're aiming for before setting off; a broad mountain pin is less useful than an agreed meeting point.
Check the park's current visitor information and arrange the return pickup with your driver. Save that conversation and a map before walking. Trees, hills and distance from a mast can weaken reception, even where a plan lists 4G or 5G, so service quality will vary.
When service returns, send a short message or location pin to your group. Leave the full photo and video backup for Wi-Fi, and keep enough battery for the ride back.
Save before you goPark entrance, driver contact, return time and offline map.
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