eSIM for Ethiopia
- Works on eSIM-capable phones
- Local partner networks, auto-connect
- Starts when you land
- Hotspot & easy top-ups
Your data roams on local partner networks in Ethiopia, connecting automatically to the strongest available signal. If one network has no service, it can switch to another.
Coverage is solid 4G/LTE across the major cities and along the main routes between them. In remote and mountain areas, signal is more limited on every network.
More GB, lower per-GB price: the 10 GB plan works out at $4.60 per GB.
Data plan
Select the GB you need for your trip
QR by email within minutes · starts when you land
Stay connected no matter what. Running low? Top up the same eSIM in a couple of taps, with no new QR and no reinstall. Install before or during your trip; your plan begins at first connection in Ethiopia.
Fast and reliable connection
Clear video calls with no delays.
Share stories in just a few seconds.
Enjoy creating video content and super fast uploading.
Find your way wherever you go!
The best performance in all your apps
Fast 4G/LTE on local partner networks keeps you connected across Ethiopia’s cities. The eSIM connects automatically and can fall back to another network if one has no service.
Get connected in 3 steps
Pick your plan by selecting the GB you need, and pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto.
Check compatibility list
Install your eSIM with the method you like: scan the QR from the email, or use the one-tap install link.
See install methods
Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line. Your plan starts when it first connects to a local network in Ethiopia.
Advantages of the Simzora eSIM for Ethiopia
Buy today, fly whenever
Set up your data at home over Wi-Fi and land already connected in Ethiopia. No airport SIM queues, no paperwork, and your own number stays active for calls and OTP codes.
- No queues
- No paperwork
- Prepaid, price upfront
Connected across Ethiopia
Connects automatically and uses whichever network has service where you are.
Keep your WhatsApp number
A data-only second line. Your own SIM stays active for calls and bank OTP codes, and WhatsApp keeps working on your existing number.
Honest per-GB pricing
From $9.49, with lower per-GB rates on the larger plans. Prices include tax, with no hidden fees.
Top up without a new eSIM
Add data to the same eSIM in a couple of taps. No new QR code, no reinstall. Never delete the eSIM; top up instead.
Real-human support
People, not bots, on WhatsApp and email, 7 days a week from 9:00 to midnight (GMT+5), usually replying within 15 minutes.
Share your data with family
Hotspot is supported where the plan allows it: turn your phone into a Wi-Fi network and share with a laptop, tablet or a second phone.
Change of plans? Kept fair
All sales are final since eSIMs deliver instantly, so check your phone first and start small. Ask us before you buy.
Why buy a prepaid eSIM for Ethiopia with Simzora?
| What you get | Simzora eSIM | Local SIM card | Home-carrier roaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up from home, in minutes | |||
| No queues, paperwork or biometrics | |||
| Price known upfront, prepaid | |||
| Keep your own SIM active for calls & OTPs | |||
| Works on eSIM-capable phones | |||
| Data on local 4G / LTE |
General comparison. Local SIMs often require in-person registration; home-carrier roaming rates depend on your operator.
eSIM prices for Ethiopia
Standard GB plans and unlimited daily plans. One-time payment, prices include tax.
| Standard plan | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $9.49 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $19.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $28.99 |
| 10 GBBest value | 30 days | $45.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $95.49 |
| Unlimited plan | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 7 days | $49.49 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | $105.99 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | $211.99 |
FUP applies to unlimited plans.
Using your Ethiopia eSIM
Your eSIM connects as an international roaming line on the two mobile networks operating in Ethiopia. Expect steady 4G in Addis Ababa and reliable data in regional hubs such as Bahir Dar, with usable coverage in the historic town of Lalibela. Be realistic about the gaps, signal thins out on the rural roads between towns, across the highland passes, and around the island monasteries of Lake Tana, where you may drop to slow 3G or lose service altogether.
Because this is a roaming line it works without any local registration, and it is data-only, so there is no Ethiopian phone number attached to it. You will need Data Roaming switched on for the eSIM line, which is normal for a travel eSIM and adds no extra cost. Keep your home SIM running in another phone for bank and login OTP codes, while WhatsApp and your other apps keep working over the data connection.
Coverage indoors and in dense areas can dip, as it can on any network. If you see 'No Service' after landing at Bole International, toggle Aeroplane Mode once and wait a few seconds, the phone then re-selects the strongest partner network and data returns.
One honesty note, roaming data may leave through an internet gateway outside Ethiopia, so some apps and websites can occasionally treat you as browsing from another country. This is normal for roaming and not something we try to hide.
- Install on Wi-Fi before you travel, the plan only starts when the eSIM first connects to a network inside Ethiopia.
- Set the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn Data Roaming on for that line only, leaving your home number free in your other phone for OTP codes.
- The main local partner network is the newer of the two and sits mostly around Addis Ababa and larger towns, so once you head towards Lalibela or into the countryside your line will usually settle onto fast local partner networks instead.
Frequently asked questions
Don’t worry, we’re here for you.
If you have any questions during this process, real people answer on WhatsApp and email, 7 days a week from 9:00 to midnight (GMT+5), usually within 15 minutes.