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Vodacom 5G
South Africa Unlimited Data eSIM — 15 Days
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Stay connected in South Africa with unlimited eSIM data for 15 days from $30 USD. Quick setup.
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- Hotspot allowed
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Networks and coverage in South Africa
South Africa — where the data service works. Customers worldwide. Purchase is not restricted by the buyer's location.
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Two minutes, before you fly.
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Buy as a guest
Pick a plan and check out in seconds — no account, no sign-up, no password to remember.
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Get your QR
Your eSIM QR code is delivered instantly to your inbox. Nothing to ship, nothing to wait for.
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Scan and connect
Scan the code, turn on data roaming for the Lumo line, and you are online in about 30 seconds.
How much does this plan cost?
7 prepaid eSIM plans on this page, from $30.00 USD — a one-off purchase with no contract and no subscription. Options on the same page differ by coverage or by speed, never by validity.
Which networks does a Lumo eSIM use in South Africa?
By option: South Africa — Vodacom 5G. Coverage is South Africa — where the data service works, and the operator names are the ones the network reports for each plan.
What does unlimited mean on this plan?
Each option includes a full-speed allowance of 1–10 GB per day. Once it is used the connection continues at a reduced speed (512–1024 kbps depending on plan) until the next day, then resets. There is no hard cut-off and no overage charge.
Can I make calls or send SMS?
No. Lumo plans for South Africa are data-only — they provide mobile internet with no calls, SMS or phone number. Keep your primary SIM active if you need voice and text.
Will my phone work with a Lumo eSIM?
Most phones released from 2018 onwards support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and many Samsung Galaxy models. Check Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) for an eSIM or Add Cellular Plan option, and make sure the phone is carrier-unlocked.
When do the 15 days start?
When the eSIM is activated, which our terms count as the moment the profile is installed and provisioned on your device, or the moment it first connects to a partner network — whichever happens first. Install it close to your trip rather than the day you buy it, and turn on data roaming for the Lumo line once you arrive in South Africa. That same moment is when the plan stops being refundable, so installing is not a step you can undo.
Can I share this plan over a hotspot?
Yes. Every option on this page is recorded as supporting hotspot and tethering, so a laptop or a second phone can use the connection. Shared traffic comes out of the same allowance.
How quickly can I get connected in South Africa?
No account or registration is required to buy. Your plan arrives instantly by email and activation takes about 30 seconds. Turn on data roaming for the Lumo line once you arrive in South Africa to start using mobile internet.
Can I get a refund if I do not use my plan?
Unused eSIMs can be cancelled and refunded in full within seven days, as long as they have not been activated. Once an eSIM has been activated it is no longer refundable.
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