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eSIM Ethiopia: Prepaid Data Plans
Ethiopia eSIM plans start at $5.49 for 1 GB; our top plan for Ethiopia alone is 5 GB for 30 days at $19.99 (Sparks), the top multi-country one 20 GB at $67.49 (133 countries). All 10 plans use Safaricom, the one network here, with hotspot on every plan.
Ethiopia eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by Ethiopia eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for Ethiopia?
The cheapest Ethiopia eSIM on MobiMatter is a plan for Ethiopia alone: $5.49 for 1 GB, valid for 7 days. Prices come live from 1 vetted provider and change often; the price on this page is the current one.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Ethiopia?
For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Ethiopia plans start at $5.49 for 1 GB, and the longest lasts 365 days, which suits long stays and repeat visits. If your home plan already covers Ethiopia at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Ethiopia eSIMs use?
Every Ethiopia eSIM on MobiMatter connects to Safaricom, so your coverage is that network's coverage. If you are heading somewhere remote, check its coverage map before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for Ethiopia?
For Ethiopia alone, our top plan right now is 5 GB for 30 days at $19.99 from Sparks. If Ethiopia is one stop of several, the top multi-country plan is 20 GB for 365 days at $67.49 from Sparks, covering 133 countries. If price per GB is all that matters, the lowest right now is $3.37 per GB, with 20 GB for 365 days.
How much data do I need for a week in Ethiopia?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest Ethiopia plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $19.99.
Do Ethiopia eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
Ethiopia plans currently run on 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
Does a Ethiopia eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Ethiopia plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.
Will my phone work with a Ethiopia eSIM?
Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except most models sold in mainland China and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao.
Can I keep my own SIM and WhatsApp while using a Ethiopia eSIM?
Yes. Your eSIM and your main SIM can be active at the same time. Use the eSIM for mobile data with data roaming on for that line, and turn data roaming off on your home SIM to avoid charges. WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number.
How it works
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your Ethiopia eSIM from MobiMatter
All your eSIMs in one app
Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 10 plans from 1 vetted provider with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
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