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How much data do you need each day?
You selected FLEX365 5 GB/day for 1 day
- You get 5 GB of high-speed data every day
- After that, you stay online with unlimited data at 384 Kbps
- Each new day, your full 5 GB is back
- Staying longer? Top up the same eSIM
Details of your selected plan
5 GB/day · 1 day- Coverage
- Ethiopia
- Network
- Safaricom · 5G
- Validity
- 1 day
- Data
- 5 GB high-speed data per day, then unlimited at 384 Kbps for the rest of the day
- Speed
- 3G/4G/5G (connects to the best available network automatically)
- Hotspot
- Supported, you can share your connection with other devices
- Validity starts
- Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Ethiopia, so you can install it ahead of time
- Top-up
- Available, add data to the eSIM you already have
Details change with the plan you select above. Actual speeds depend on your location and the network you connect to.
About the Ethiopia eSIM
Ethiopia is a highland country in the Horn of Africa, known for ancient churches, its own calendar and alphabet, and as the birthplace of coffee.
Ethiopia eSIM from eSIMCircle lets you set up mobile data on your phone before you travel and turn it on when you arrive, with no SIM counter to find and no card to swap.
Getting around Ethiopia with mobile data
Mobile data helps you get around Addis Ababa with ride-hailing and map apps, check domestic flight times between cities, translate Amharic signs and stay in touch with guides and drivers.
Popular places to visit in Ethiopia
- Addis Ababa: the capital, with the National Museum and Merkato market.
- Lalibela: churches carved out of solid rock.
- Gondar: the royal castles of Fasil Ghebbi.
- Bahir Dar: Lake Tana and its island monasteries.
- Axum: ancient stelae and historic religious sites.
Tips for using mobile data in Ethiopia
Download offline maps before long road trips between towns. Conditions can change quickly, so check your government's current travel advice before you plan a trip and again before you leave.
The eSIMCircle Ethiopia eSIM gets you online as soon as you land in Ethiopia, with no physical SIM to find or swap. Coverage comes from Safaricom (3G/4G/5G). Plans start from $5.99, and FLEX365 lets you pick exactly how many days you need, from 1 to 365.
Ethiopia eSIM plans
- Standard plans: 6 options with 1 GB to 20 GB of data, valid for 7 to 30 days, priced $5.99 to $89.99. The data is shared across the whole validity period.
- FLEX365 plans: 2 daily data allowances, from 5 GB to 10 GB per day, from $21.55 per day. Choose 1 to 365 days; the more days you pick, the bigger the discount.
Good to know
- These plans are data only, with no phone number, calls or SMS. Use WhatsApp, iMessage or other apps to call and text, and keep your main SIM in your phone for calls and one-time codes.
- With FLEX365, if you use up the day's high-speed data you stay connected at 384 Kbps until the day ends, and full speed returns the next day.
Ethiopia eSIM: frequently asked questions
Which networks does the Ethiopia eSIM use?
The Ethiopia eSIM connects to Safaricom (3G/4G/5G). You don't need to choose a network, your phone connects to the best available one automatically.
How much does a Ethiopia eSIM cost?
The Ethiopia eSIM starts from $5.99. We offer FLEX365 plans priced per day, where you choose 1 to 365 days (from 5 GB per day) and 6 Standard plans with a fixed amount of data (valid 7 to 30 days). Pick the plan that matches your trip length and data needs in the plan selector above.
Can I use my phone as a hotspot with the Ethiopia eSIM?
Yes. Turn on your phone's personal hotspot to share the connection with a laptop or a travel companion's device. Data used by those devices counts toward your plan.
Can I top up my Ethiopia eSIM if I run out of data?
Yes, Ethiopia plans that support top-ups let you add data to the eSIM you already have, with no new install needed. Check the "Top-up" row in the plan details for your selected plan.
When does the validity period of the Ethiopia eSIM start?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Ethiopia. You can install it ahead of time at home without losing any days.
How do I receive my Ethiopia eSIM after buying?
After your payment is confirmed, your eSIM is delivered by email with a QR code and step-by-step installation instructions. If you don't see the email, check your spam folder.
How to install your Ethiopia eSIM on iPhone and Android
iPhone
- Connect to Wi-Fi and open the email with your order's QR code.
- Go to Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM, then scan the QR code.
- Name the eSIM and choose it for cellular data.
- When you arrive, turn the eSIM on and enable Data Roaming.
Android
- Connect to Wi-Fi and open the email with your order's QR code.
- Go to Settings > Connections > SIM manager > Add eSIM (menu names vary by brand).
- Scan the QR code, then turn the eSIM on for mobile data.
- When you arrive, enable Data Roaming for the eSIM.
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