Addis Ababa eSIM Data Plans
3 GB / 30 days
$13.95
Why travellers choose AeroSims
QR code by email in seconds
Validity starts on arrival, not at purchase
Connects to local partner networks
Need more? Buy another plan anytime
All plans & prices
| Plan | Validity (days) | Price (USD) | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB | 30 | $13.95 | $4.65 |
| 5 GB | 30 | $21.87 | $4.37 |
| 10 GB | 30 | $39.91 | $3.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 | $78.90 | $3.95 |
Delivered in secondsNo passport, no SIM swap24/7 support
Network & coverage
Stay connected in Addis Ababa
Your eSIM runs on Safaricom with 5G across Addis Ababa, and it keeps working across Ethiopia.
Where you will use it
Bole and the airport districtPiazza and the centrethe road up to Entotothe domestic terminal for the historic route
Safaricom
5G coverage across Addis Ababa and on through Ethiopia.
Choose your data
The plan that fits your trip
Fixed data, one payment — pick the size that matches how you travel in Addis Ababa.
A layover
smallest planA few hours or a night between flights.
A few days
one step upMuseums, coffee, ride-hailing.
MOST CHOSEN
The historic route
a larger planLalibela and Gondar by domestic flight.
Business trip
the largestMeetings and calls across time zones.
Traveller's guide
Staying connected in Addis Ababa
A weak connection does not just feel slow — it wastes your plan. Pages half-load and reload, uploads restart, apps retry in the background. Sitting on a solid network is part of what makes a fixed plan last the whole trip.
In Addis Ababa the biggest single draw is the layover itself, when a whole connection is arranged in a few hours. Download the offline map before you fly and let the eSIM handle live traffic only.
Addis is one of Africa's largest transfer hubs and a great many visitors are there only between flights — a pattern that suits a short fixed plan rather than a long one.
What's included
Everything you need in Addis Ababa
One price, no meter
Bought once, and the trip carries no further cost.
Nothing burns before you land
Install it the day you book — it stays dormant until it first connects.
Need more? Buy another
No top-ups — a second package arrives by email and installs alongside the first.
No counter, no queue
Nothing to collect at ADD.
Instant delivery
Your QR code arrives by email in seconds — no shipping, no wait.
Ready for local apps
Works with Ride, Feres and Google Maps and everything else you use.
Device support
Works on your phone
Almost every phone from the last few years supports eSIM. Not sure? Dial *#06# — if an EID number appears, you're good to go.
iPhone
iPhone XS, XR and every model since.
Samsung Galaxy
Galaxy S20 and newer, Z Flip / Z Fold, Note 20.
Google Pixel
Pixel 3 and newer.
Other Android
Most modern flagships from Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo and more.
Why eSIM
AeroSims vs a local SIM vs roaming in Addis Ababa
| AeroSims eSIM | SIM at ADD | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready when you land | After the queue | ||
| Passport / ID needed | None | Often required | None |
| Price known before you fly | Rarely | ||
| Keep your own number | |||
| Works across the rest of Ethiopia |
How it works
Connected in 3 simple steps
1
Whenever you like
Scan the QR code at home over Wi-Fi. Nothing is used up.
2
On landing at ADD
Turn off flight mode.
3
Turn on data roaming
The step most people forget. Your home SIM stays in the phone for bank codes, with its data switched off.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Will the Addis Ababa eSIM work on my phone?
Any eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked handset — iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Pixel 3 and newer. Dial *#06#; an EID number means yes.
How fast is the data in Addis Ababa?
4G and 5G where the local network provides it. Speed varies by area and time of day, as it does for everyone on the same network.
Do I need a passport or registration?
No. That requirement applies to physical SIM cards bought locally, not to this eSIM.
When does my plan start?
On the first connection to a local network — when you switch off flight mode at ADD. Not when you pay.
What happens when my data runs out?
Your connection simply pauses — no surprise bills, ever. To keep going, buy another package for the same destination.
Can I add data to an eSIM I already have?
Not on a data package — the amount of data is fixed, so nothing is added to an eSIM that is already running. If you need more, another package for the same destination arrives by email and installs alongside the eSIM you already have. Our unlimited plans work differently: those can be extended by extra days while they are still active.
Can I keep my normal number for calls and texts?
Yes. Keep the home line active for SMS codes with its data off, and let the eSIM carry the data.
Can I use it as a mobile hotspot in Addis Ababa?
Yes. Bear in mind a second device draws from the same plan.
Does it work outside Addis Ababa?
Yes — it is an Ethiopia-wide plan.
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