Updated Sep 2026
Compare eSIMs for Congo 2026
Compare 2,228 plans from 48 providers
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Which mobile networks you get in Congo
Airtel is the only network named for Congo, with the brand sitting under legal entity Celtel Congo. Nearly all eSIM providers publish Airtel in their network lists, so the operator is effectively decided before you choose a plan; the meaningful differences between eSIMs lie elsewhere. 5G is also the fastest technology any profile lists here, but that is a stated ceiling rather than a promise that a handset will hold 5G throughout a trip.
AirtelBest stated technology: 4G
Operated by Celtel Congo
RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, iroamly, AbestESIM, and Roamix +25 more30 of 30 providers
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Libertis TelecomBest stated technology: 4G
Operated by MTN CONGO S.A
SimSmash and AirPlans2 of 30 providers
Where your data comes out in Congo
Breakout location varies sharply: one provider routes traffic within the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the others use Poland, the United Kingdom or the United States. That choice makes the table worth reading: foreign routes typically produce round trips of about 130ms to Congolese services, with the US furthest at about 191ms, adding delay rather than reducing download speed. They also give you an IP from the breakout country, so a local banking app may reject access or streaming may switch catalogue; the local route should behave normally.
Where providers break out, nearest country first. Estimated from distance, not measured.
Breaks out in In countryProviders breaking out here: AirHub~38 ms
Breaks out in Democratic Republic of the CongoProviders breaking out here: Esimatic~38 ms
Breaks out in KosovoProviders breaking out here: Esimatic~114 ms
Breaks out in BelgiumProviders breaking out here: Mega eSIM~128 ms
Breaks out in PolandProviders breaking out here: AirHub~129 ms
Breaks out in United KingdomProviders breaking out here: eSimHero (Recommended), RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, eSIMnow, YonoSIM, SimSmash, Always Mobile, PuraSIM, MoodSIM, Simsima, PikaSIM, AirPlans~130 ms
Breaks out in United States of AmericaProviders breaking out here: GigSky (Recommended)~191 ms
Congo eSIM prices, month by month
Data has been getting dearer in Congo: a gigabyte typically goes for $4.00 now, against $3.75 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a rise of 7% across 10 months.
That is well above the $1.61 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track. Congo is one of the pricier places we cover, at 194 of 229 counting from the cheapest, and the gap between the best and worst plan on this page is correspondingly wide. The move is recent: the figure went up 24% in September 2026 alone.
Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.
- Congo$4.00
- All destinations$1.61
The month-by-month figures are in the table below.
- Typical per GB
- $4.00up 7% since Dec 2025
- Typical per day
- $1.56up 4% since Dec 2025
- Plans compared
- 2,228up 1,737 since Dec 2025
- Providers
- 48up 29 since Dec 2025
Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.
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| Month | Typical per GB | Typical per day | Plans | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $4.00up 24% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.56up 17% on the previous monthTypical per day | 2,228up 80% on the previous monthPlans | 48up 22 on the previous monthProviders |
| August 2026 | $3.23down 19% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.33down 11% on the previous monthTypical per day | 1,240up 31% on the previous monthPlans | 26up 4 on the previous monthProviders |
| July 2026 | $3.99up 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.50Typical per day | 945down 1% on the previous monthPlans | 22Providers |
| June 2026 | $3.96down 16% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.50down 4% on the previous monthTypical per day | 955up 6% on the previous monthPlans | 22up 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| May 2026 | $4.69up 20% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.57down 8% on the previous monthTypical per day | 904up 3% on the previous monthPlans | 21Providers |
| April 2026 | $3.92up 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.70up 11% on the previous monthTypical per day | 881up 19% on the previous monthPlans | 21up 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| March 2026 | $3.85up 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.53up 32% on the previous monthTypical per day | 739down 20% on the previous monthPlans | 20up 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| February 2026 | $3.74down 9% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.16down 5% on the previous monthTypical per day | 924up 66% on the previous monthPlans | 19Providers |
| January 2026 | $4.10up 9% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.22down 19% on the previous monthTypical per day | 557up 13% on the previous monthPlans | 19Providers |
| December 2025 | $3.75Typical per GB | $1.50Typical per day | 491Plans | 19Providers |
Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Congo
How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Congo, and how many prepaid data plans are there?
Airtel and Libertis Telecom are the local networks named beneath a broad travel eSIM market for Congo. RedEx eSIM, iroamly, AbestESIM, Roamix, eSimCard and eSIMnow account for much of the catalogue, but their offers are not interchangeable: plan length, allowance and the terms once that allowance is used can differ sharply. Familiar branding therefore narrows the search less than the package details do. Check the actual validity and data size, then confirm what happens at the limit; the underlying operator name is useful context, not a guarantee of identical service between brands.
What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Congo?
Airtel and Libertis Telecom are the local operators named in travel-eSIM listings for Congo. That gives you a choice at the provider level, not usually through a network selector after you arrive: the eSIM you buy determines which operator it is set up to use. Compare the provider’s published operator information before choosing, since the network pairing should be identifiable in advance. These listings reflect what providers have disclosed, rather than measuring signal or rural reach, so performance can still depend on the handset, location and local network conditions.
Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Congo?
A data eSIM priced at zero is currently listed for Congo, but it is a small introductory allowance rather than enough for a trip. Access usually involves creating an account, and these offers are often limited to one per customer. It can be useful for getting online briefly after arrival or checking that your phone is compatible, but normal usage will need a paid package. Since most major eSIM providers serve Congo, this free offer appears alongside a sizeable paid market.
Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Congo?
Unlimited-labelled options do appear in Congo, with many of the larger travel eSIM providers offering them. The catch is that “unlimited” describes the amount of data, not a permanently fast connection: after the plan’s full-speed allowance is used, speeds are reduced, sometimes on a daily cycle and sometimes for the rest of the package. Compare the allowance, reset pattern and reduced speed in the plan details, since offers carrying that label can behave quite differently.
Destinations near Congo
Crossing a border from Congo? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo3,030 plans · 49 providers
- Angola661 plans · 29 providers
- Gabon3,500 plans · 48 providers
- Central African Republic1,198 plans · 40 providers
- Cameroon2,053 plans · 46 providers
- Chad3,089 plans · 48 providers
- Ghana3,273 plans · 49 providers
- Rwanda2,414 plans · 48 providers
- Zambia3,159 plans · 48 providers
- Nigeria3,192 plans · 49 providers
- Burundi281 plans · 7 providers
- Benin1,480 plans · 45 providers
eSIM Providers for Congo
Airtel is the only network stated across Congo’s eSIM options, so changing provider does not create a second operator to fall back on. The radio-side choice is therefore settled; focus instead on each plan’s data allowance and what happens when it runs out. Check whether service stops, slows or lets you add data before buying.
42 providers sell eSIMs for Congo. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.

MicroESIM
Networks in Congo: Airtel
$8.22from$59.67per GB55plans
eSIMnow
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$5.18from$8.77per GB70plans
ZenSim
Networks not stated
$10.00from$5.60per GB10plans
PikaSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$14.51from$14.15per GB22plans
AbestESIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$1.57from$4.46per GB115plans
RedEx eSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$4.36from$6.65per GB297plans
Bloomy eSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$6.79from$7.70per GB265plans
RedteaGo
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$2.90from$5.87per GB11plans
HorizonESIM
Networks not stated
$3.82from$3.68per GB5plans
AirHub
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$7.99from$3.29per GB11plans
Mega eSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$6.10from$9.25per GB18plans
Esimatic
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$18.49from$14.18per GB28plans
YeSIM
Networks not stated
$5.96from$5.33per GB12plans
UBIGI
Networks not stated
$5.00from$4.91per GB37plans
Roamless
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$6.95from$7.28per GB29plans
GigSky
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$5.99from$6.40per GB15plans
eSimHero
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$7.25from$7.84per GB22plansAiralo
Networks not stated
$8.00from$6.59per GB9plans
YonoSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$7.99from$10.08per GB61plans
SimSmash
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel, Libertis Telecom
$3.99from$5.79per GB23plans
Nomad
Networks not stated
$7.00from$5.14per GB5plans
iroamly
Networks in Congo: Airtel
$4.50from$7.14per GB148plans
MyTravel eSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$10.00from$12.39per GB22plans
Wanderly eSIM
Networks not stated
$7.99from$8.18per GB27plans
Orbit Mobile
Networks not stated
$11.50from$14.57per GB4plans
Always Mobile
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$6.50from$6.59per GB22plans
Connect Me Guru
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$4.62from$6.63per GB13plans
LightSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$11.55from$10.27per GB5plans
Skyalo
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$8.43from$13.74per GB28plans
MyEsimGlobal
Networks not stated
$9.16from—per GB37plansSaily
Networks not stated
$9.99from$9.99per GB1plans
JamboSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$7.99from$6.94per GB13plans
AirPlans
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel, Libertis Telecom
$4.79from$8.41per GB9plans
MoodSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$3.99from$6.22per GB28plans
Stellar eSIM
Networks not stated
$1.79from$3.55per GB68plans
eSIM4Travel
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$5.29from$5.67per GB5plans
PuraSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$11.99from$13.90per GB36plans
eSimCard
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$6.43from$41.85per GB89plans
Simsima
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$7.34from$8.11per GB13plansSimify
Networks not stated
$14.00from—per GB3plans
Roamix
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$6.80from$11.67per GB100plans
esimagora
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$9.16from$7.39per GB13plans