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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for South Sudan 2026

Compare 640 plans from 23 providers

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Which mobile networks you get in South Sudan

MTN South Sudan is the only consumer network named in eSIM providers’ published South Sudan lists, so the operator choice is effectively made before the plan is chosen. The meaningful differences between eSIMs here sit elsewhere, rather than in a choice of local radio network. 4G is the fastest technology stated, but that is a profile-level ceiling in provider paperwork, not a promise of 4G throughout a trip.

  • MTNBest stated technology: 4G

    Operated by MTN South Sudan

    13 of 13 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, YonoSIM, iroamly, and Roamless +8 more

Where your data comes out in South Sudan

Neither published option breaks out locally: ESIM.DOG routes through the United Kingdom, while GigSky routes through the United States of America, roughly 5,957km and 11,288km away. That distance typically means about 124ms or 202ms round trip to services inside South Sudan, adding delay rather than reducing download speed; the longer route may be felt more during video calls or gaming. Your public IP will also appear British or American, so a South Sudanese banking or government app could refuse access, while streaming services may show that country’s catalogue.

Where providers break out, nearest country first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

240 ms
  • Flag of United States of AmericaBreaks out in United States of AmericaProviders breaking out here: eSimHero (Recommended), GigSky (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, YonoSIM, Globie, MoodSIM, PikaSIM, Simsima~202 ms

What eSIM data costs in South Sudan

A gigabyte of data on a South Sudan eSIM typically costs $5.08 today — 67% more than the $3.05 it cost in December 2025, over which time the number of plans we compare for South Sudan went from 138 to 640.

That is well above the $1.61 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track. South Sudan is one of the pricier places we cover, at 210 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 31% 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.

  • South Sudan$5.08
  • All destinations$1.61
Typical per GB
$5.08up 67% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$2.40up 22% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
640up 502 since Dec 2025
Providers
23up 16 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$5.08up 31% on the previous monthTypical per GB$2.40up 116% on the previous monthTypical per day640up 125% on the previous monthPlans23up 14 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$3.88up 226% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.11down 11% on the previous monthTypical per day285up 33% on the previous monthPlans9Providers
July 2026$1.19down 13% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.25down 17% on the previous monthTypical per day214down 12% on the previous monthPlans9Providers
June 2026$1.37down 55% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.50up 14% on the previous monthTypical per day242up 22% on the previous monthPlans9up 1 on the previous monthProviders
May 2026$3.07Typical per GB$1.32down 29% on the previous monthTypical per day198up 6% on the previous monthPlans8Providers
April 2026$3.07Typical per GB$1.87up 39% on the previous monthTypical per day187up 1% on the previous monthPlans8down 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$3.07Typical per GB$1.35down 18% on the previous monthTypical per day185up 13% on the previous monthPlans9up 1 on the previous monthProviders
February 2026$3.07up 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.64down 18% on the previous monthTypical per day163up 26% on the previous monthPlans8up 1 on the previous monthProviders
January 2026$3.00down 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$2.00up 2% on the previous monthTypical per day129down 7% on the previous monthPlans7Providers
December 2025$3.05Typical per GB$1.97Typical per day138Plans7Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for South Sudan

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in South Sudan, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Providers name MTN and Zain as the underlying networks, with MTN given the wider stated reach. Since most major eSIM brands sell in South Sudan, the names alone do little to narrow the choice. Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, UBIGI, YonoSIM, iroamly and Roamless have the deepest catalogues, but the practical differences are the amount of data in each plan, how long it lasts and what happens when it runs out. A familiar brand is not necessarily the right fit for a particular trip.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in South Sudan?

MTN is the only local operator named in provider listings for South Sudan. On that published information, the network choice is effectively settled before you choose an eSIM: comparing providers means comparing data allowances and terms, not choosing between stated local networks. Provider choice does not give you a different named network to pick, and the listings do not indicate reception strength at a particular location. An operator missing from a listing is not thereby shown to be unavailable.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for South Sudan?

A zero-priced data option is listed for South Sudan, but it is a small trial allowance rather than enough data for a trip. Access is usually conditional on creating an account, and it may be limited to one redemption per customer. Its practical use is brief internet access after arrival or a quick compatibility check; for anything beyond that, treat it as an introduction to the provider rather than a substitute for a paid package.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for South Sudan?

Yes, South Sudan has unlimited-labelled eSIMs, and the choice is broader than in many smaller markets. The catch is that “unlimited” means continued access, not uninterrupted full-speed data: once the normal-speed allowance is used, speeds may be reduced sharply, either until the next daily reset or for the rest of the plan. Offers differ in how much data runs at full speed and when the restriction applies, so those details matter more than the label before you buy.

Destinations near South Sudan

Crossing a border from South Sudan? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.

Regional eSIMs that cover South Sudan: Africa

eSIM Providers for South Sudan

MTN is the name that matters across South Sudan’s eSIM market, leaving little operator choice and a short list of alternatives. Most options state just that one network, so the practical comparison is not about finding a different signal source. Check the allowance and what happens after it is used up before buying: with such a narrow market, those details can affect the trip more than network variety.

20 providers sell eSIMs for South Sudan. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.