Compare eSIMs for Congo 2026
Compare over 3,000 plans from 65 providers
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: 5G
RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, ESIM.DOG, iroamly, and Roamix +32 more37 of 37 providers
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Libertis TelecomBest stated technology: 4G
SimSmash and AirPlans2 of 37 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.
Providers breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~38 ms
Providers breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~114 ms
Providers breaking out here: ESIM.DOG (Recommended)~123 ms
Providers breaking out here: NXTL eSIM (Recommended), eSimHero (Recommended), RedEx eSIM (Recommended), Simsima (Recommended), PuraSIM (Recommended), AirPlans (Recommended), Inbox eSIM (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended), Globie (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, SimSmash, MoodSIM~130 ms
Providers breaking out here: GigSky~191 ms
Congo eSIM prices, month by month
Data has been getting dearer in Congo: a gigabyte typically goes for $4.08 now, against $3.75 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a rise of 9% across 12 months.
That is well above the $1.94 a gigabyte typically costs across the 234 destinations we track. Congo is one of the pricier places we cover, at 202 of 234 counting from the cheapest, and the gap between the best and worst plan on this page is correspondingly wide. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 3,022 plans for Congo from 65 providers, against 491 in December 2025.
- $4.08
- $1.94
- Typical per GB
- $4.08up 9% since Dec 2025
- Typical per day
- $1.32down 12% since Dec 2025
- Plans compared
- 3,022up 2,531 since Dec 2025
- Providers
- 65up 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $4.08up 6% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.32down 7% on the previous monthTypical per day | 3,022Plans | 65Providers |
| October 2026 | $3.86down 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.42down 9% on the previous monthTypical per day | 3,025up 32% on the previous monthPlans | 65up 14 on the previous monthProviders |
| September 2026 | $4.00up 24% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.56up 17% on the previous monthTypical per day | 2,293up 85% on the previous monthPlans | 51up 25 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?
Provider listings name Airtel and Libertis Telecom as the underlying operators in Congo. With most major eSIM brands selling there, the practical choice is less about finding a provider than finding a package that suits the trip. RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, iroamly, Roamix, eSimCard and Stellar eSIM have deep catalogues, but a long list of offers does not guarantee the right fit. Check how much data each plan includes, how long it remains valid and whether you can add data if you run short.
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 Congo4,389 plans · 67 providers
- Angola850 plans · 45 providers
- Central African Republic1,597 plans · 56 providers
- Gabon4,342 plans · 67 providers
- Cameroon2,388 plans · 63 providers
- Uganda4,761 plans · 68 providers
- Benin1,935 plans · 60 providers
- Chad4,270 plans · 67 providers
- South Africa4,902 plans · 69 providers
- Burundi313 plans · 10 providers
- Rwanda3,576 plans · 66 providers
- Nigeria4,638 plans · 67 providers
eSIM Providers for Congo
Most eSIM choices are tied to one stated operator, so the network behind a plan can matter more than the provider brand. Airtel and Libertis Telecom are the most widely named networks, while SimSmash states access to the greatest range. Having more than one operator on an eSIM gives another option if reception is weak in a particular area; check which network is stated for the places on your route before choosing.
53 providers sell eSIMs for Congo. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.

Corelinx
Networks not stated
$2.72from$7.95per GB196plans
iroamly
Networks in Congo: Airtel
$4.50from$7.14per GB148plans
Inbox eSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$6.19from$5.08per GB13plans
MicroESIM
Networks in Congo: Airtel
$8.22from$59.67per GB55plans
Roamless
Best stated technology: 3GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$6.95from$7.28per GB29plans
Esimatic
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$18.99from$14.03per GB27plans
Halo eSIM
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$8.02from$7.47per GB11plans
OffWeGoSIM
Networks in Congo: Airtel
$6.48from$5.85per GB9plans
RedteaGo
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$2.90from$5.87per GB11plans
MeSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$7.49from$7.64per GB136plans
UBIGI
Networks not stated
$5.00from$4.58per GB41plans
eSimHero
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$7.25from$7.22per GB22plansAiralo
Networks not stated
$8.00from$6.59per GB9plans
AirHub
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$11.00from$2.34per GB4plans
Telcomia
Networks not stated
$4.85from$5.70per GB37plans
HorizonESIM
Networks not stated
$2.91from$2.42per GB11plans
YeSIM
Networks not stated
$5.81from$5.20per GB12plans
Globie
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$7.99from$7.19per GB15plans
Orbit Mobile
Networks not stated
$11.50from$14.57per GB4plans
GigSky
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$5.99from$6.40per GB16plans
Stellar eSIM
Networks not stated
$1.74from$3.58per GB81plans
Bloomy eSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$6.54from$6.98per GB265plans
JamboSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$7.99from$6.94per GB13plans
eSimCard
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$6.43from$41.85per GB89plans
esimagora
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$8.92from$7.21per GB13plans
Simsima
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$7.84from$7.03per GB14plans
YonoSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$7.99from$9.11per GB62plansSaily
Networks not stated
$9.99from$9.99per GB1plans
Always Mobile
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$6.50from$6.11per GB22plans
ZenSim
Networks not stated
$9.00from$5.04per GB10plans
LibrePass
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$7.70from$10.74per GB15plansSimify
Networks not stated
$14.00from—per GB3plans
GlobalPass
Networks in Congo: Airtel
$10.90from$11.06per GB11plans
LightSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$7.80from$7.88per GB4plans
Wanderly eSIM
Networks not stated
$5.99from$5.80per GB47plans
MyEsimGlobal
Networks not stated
$8.92from—per GB37plans
Roamix
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$6.80from$10.76per GB100plans
AirPlans
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel, Libertis Telecom
$4.60from$5.50per GB25plans
HiRoaming
Networks not stated
$5.10from$7.71per GB13plans
PikaSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$14.51from$13.16per GB22plans
Connect Me Guru
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$3.64from$3.84per GB59plans
SimSmash
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel, Libertis Telecom
$2.50from$4.88per GB23plans
MyTravel eSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$7.30from$9.39per GB22plans
RedEx eSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$4.36from$6.49per GB297plans
Viasimo
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$5.99from$8.29per GB42plans
Maya Mobile
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$9.99from—per GB8plans
Skyalo
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$8.43from$12.67per GB28plans
PuraSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$11.99from$13.90per GB36plans
Nomad
Networks not stated
$7.00from$5.14per GB5plans
MoodSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$3.99from$5.74per GB28plans
ESIM.DOG
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$0.71from$4.16per GB367plans
NXTL eSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Congo: Airtel
$11.99from$7.99per GB1plans
Roaming4You
Networks not stated
$21.90from$6.84per GB2plans