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Ethiopia eSIM

11 prepaid data plans incl. unlimited · from $5.19

The cheapest Ethiopia eSIM on Wakavi is 1 GB for 7 days at $5.19. The best value is 10 GB for 30 days at $41.99, which works out to $4.20 per GB. Plans run on Safaricom with 5G where available. Unlimited plans start at $5.79 a day, with 1 GB to 10 GB at full speed each day.

Prices checked 3 Nov 2026 · all prices in USD, no hidden fees.

Choose your Ethiopia plan

Unlimited, with a daily full-speed allowance. Each day you get the amount below at full speed; after that the connection slows for the rest of that day and resets the next day, so you’re never cut off. Hotspot works. Pick the allowance, then how many days.
Choose a daily allowance

How many days?

Any length from 1 to 365 days. Longer trips cost less per day.

Your plan

Ethiopia · 1 GB/day · 7 days

1 GB at full speed every day, then 1 Mbps · starts on first connection

How many eSIMs?

One per phone · each gets its own QR code

1
Total$36.99

Secure checkout by Stripe. Card, Apple Pay and Google Pay. eSIM delivered by email in about a minute. Appears as WAKAVI ESIM on your statement. Full refund if you never install it.

1 GB/day · 7 days

$36.99

Plan details

Network
Safaricom (5G)
Speed
5G / 4G LTE
Starts
When you first connect
Top-up
Supported
  • • Data only: keep your own SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp.
  • • Activate within 180 days of purchase.
  • • Unlimited plans: 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB at full speed each day, then 1 Mbps until the next day. Hotspot allowed.
  • • Your connection exits via UK, so some local sites may show that country’s version.

How to install your Ethiopia eSIM

Install at home on Wi-Fi. Check your phone first on our eSIM compatible phones list.

iPhone

  1. 1Open the email from Wakavi and tap “Install on iPhone”, or open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code and scan it.
  2. 2Label the new line “Wakavi Ethiopia” and set it as your Cellular Data line. Keep your main number for calls and iMessage.
  3. 3When you land, turn on Data Roaming for the Wakavi line. You’re online.

Android

  1. 1Open Settings → Network & internet (or Connections) → SIMs → Add eSIM, then scan the QR code from your email.
  2. 2Name the eSIM “Wakavi Ethiopia” and choose it for mobile data.
  3. 3When you arrive, turn on Roaming for the Wakavi eSIM.

Ethiopia eSIM FAQ

How much is an eSIM for Ethiopia?

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Ethiopia eSIMs on Wakavi start at $5.19 for 1 GB over 7 days. 10 GB for 30 days costs $41.99. The lowest price per GB is $4.20, on the 10 GB plan.

Which networks does the Ethiopia eSIM use?

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Wakavi's Ethiopia eSIM connects to Safaricom (5G). Your phone picks the strongest available network automatically.

Does the Ethiopia eSIM support 5G?

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Yes. Wakavi's Ethiopia plans support 5G on compatible phones where the local network offers it, and fall back to 4G LTE elsewhere.

Is the unlimited Ethiopia eSIM really unlimited?

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It's unlimited with a daily full-speed allowance: 1 GB a day, 2 GB a day, 3 GB a day, 5 GB a day, 10 GB a day. After the allowance, speed drops to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day and resets the next day, so you're never cut off. Hotspot is allowed. You choose any length from 1 to 365 days; longer trips cost less per day, from $5.79 a day.

When does my Ethiopia eSIM start?

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The plan starts when your phone first connects to a network in Ethiopia, so you can install it at home before you leave. It must be activated within 180 days of purchase.

Can I top up my Ethiopia eSIM?

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Yes, most Ethiopia plans can be topped up with more data without installing a new eSIM. Contact us from your order page and we'll add data to the same eSIM.

Can I get a refund on a Ethiopia eSIM?

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Yes. If you never install the eSIM, Wakavi refunds it in full: email [email protected] with your WK order number. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked before you buy. The charge shows as WAKAVI ESIM on your statement.

Do I get a Ethiopia phone number?

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No. Wakavi eSIMs are data-only. Keep your normal SIM for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or other apps over data. Your WhatsApp number stays the same.

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