PikoeSIM
100 MB
7 days25% offStarts: First Installation. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
South Africa eSIM
Plans from€0.53
100 MB 7 days
Camps Bay, Cape Town
- Fast 4G/5G
- One-click Activation
- Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support
Choose your plan
7 days(3 plans)
500 MB
7 days€1.05€2.15/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
1 GB
7 days€0.98€0.98/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
30 days(5 plans)
1 GB
30 days€1.50€1.50/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
3 GB
30 days€3.32€1.11/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
30 days€5.37€1.07/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
30 days€9.33€0.93/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
30 days€15.54€0.78/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
1 day(1 plan)
3 GB
1 day€2.13€0.71/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 days(1 plan)
3 GB
5 days€2.82€0.94/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
15 days(2 plans)
3 GB
15 days€3.20€1.07/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
15 days€5.37€1.07/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 days(4 plans)
3 GB
20 days€3.32€1.11/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
20 days€5.37€1.07/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
20 days€9.33€0.93/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
20 days€23.80€1.19/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 days(1 plan)
5 GB
10 days€5.20€1.04/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
21 days(1 plan)
5 GB
21 days€8.24€1.65/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
60 days(1 plan)
30 GB
60 days€48.61€1.62/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
90 days(1 plan)
50 GB
90 days€51.81€1.04/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodacom 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | South Africa only. |
| Local networks | Vodacom |
| 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 South Africa.
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 South Africa
Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.
Compare ways to get online in South Africa
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.
Swipe or scroll to compare all four options
| 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 €0.53 for 100 MB / 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 South Africa 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?
South Africa 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.
Getting online across South Africa
Mobile data in South Africa
A South Africa eSIM keeps arrival directions, tickets and messages on one data line, whether you land in Johannesburg, stay in Cape Town or drive to a park. It only works on a carrier-unlocked phone that supports eSIM.
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.
OR Tambo to Sandton: sort the final hop.
Gautrain's Airport Service runs between OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton and Marlboro. Check current service details before you leave the terminal, then map the last leg from your arrival station to the front door of your accommodation.
Keep the station name and hotel address separate. A train ticket or route search won't arrange the final pickup, so message your host or driver a precise meeting point once the onward plan is settled.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Save before you goRail service details, destination station and final pickup instructions.
Cape Town: check the mountain before setting off.
Before heading to Table Mountain, check current cableway operating and weather information through the operator's channels. An online ticket doesn't guarantee the cableway will run when you arrive.
Save the ticket or booking reference on your phone and settle a return meeting point with your group. Spend a little data on a final status check and pickup message, then leave enough battery for the trip back.
Around Camps Bay, share the accommodation entrance rather than a beach pin when arranging transport. The plan uses the listed local network where it's available; buildings and terrain can shift reception.
Save before you goSaved cableway ticket, lodging entrance details, and the agreed return pickup location.
Kruger: pick the gate before the route.
Kruger has several entrance gates, and gate closing times vary by season. Confirm current gate hours with SANParks, and leave enough time to reach your camp before its gate closes.
Save your booking, park map and day route before you leave your accommodation. Confirm current gate hours with SANParks; a sat-nav arrival estimate won't allow for every stop inside the park.
Keep comms plans simple away from towns. Tell your group where you'll meet and don't count on continuous reception while driving. Bigger allowances help you catch up after reconnecting; they don't improve signal strength.
Save before you goYour camp reservation, the correct park entrance, today's gate hours, and a map saved for offline use.
Choose your South Africa plan
Compare data amounts and durations to find the plan that fits your trip.
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