Compare eSIMs for South Sudan 2026
Compare over 920 plans from 40 providers
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
Bloomy eSIM, ESIM.DOG, Roamix, MeSIM, and YonoSIM +21 more26 of 26 providers
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ZainBest stated technology: 3G
SimSmash1 of 26 providers
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.
Providers breaking out here: NXTL eSIM (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended)~124 ms
Providers breaking out here: eSimHero (Recommended), Simsima (Recommended), AirPlans (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended), Globie (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, MoodSIM, GigSky, SimSmash~202 ms
What eSIM data costs in South Sudan
A gigabyte of data on a South Sudan eSIM typically costs $8.77 today — 188% 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 929.
That is well above the $1.94 a gigabyte typically costs across the 234 destinations we track. South Sudan is one of the pricier places we cover, at 228 of 234 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 59% in November 2026 alone.
- $8.77
- $1.94
- Typical per GB
- $8.77up 188% since Dec 2025
- Typical per day
- $2.79up 42% since Dec 2025
- Plans compared
- 929up 791 since Dec 2025
- Providers
- 40up 33 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 | $8.77up 59% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $2.79up 16% on the previous monthTypical per day | 929Plans | 40Providers |
| October 2026 | $5.51down 9% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $2.40Typical per day | 925up 38% on the previous monthPlans | 40up 14 on the previous monthProviders |
| September 2026 | $6.08up 57% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $2.40up 116% on the previous monthTypical per day | 671up 135% on the previous monthPlans | 26up 17 on the previous monthProviders |
| August 2026 | $3.88up 226% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.11down 11% on the previous monthTypical per day | 285up 33% on the previous monthPlans | 9Providers |
| July 2026 | $1.19down 13% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.25down 17% on the previous monthTypical per day | 214down 12% on the previous monthPlans | 9Providers |
| June 2026 | $1.37down 55% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.50up 14% on the previous monthTypical per day | 242up 22% on the previous monthPlans | 9up 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| May 2026 | $3.07Typical per GB | $1.32down 29% on the previous monthTypical per day | 198up 6% on the previous monthPlans | 8Providers |
| April 2026 | $3.07Typical per GB | $1.87up 39% on the previous monthTypical per day | 187up 1% on the previous monthPlans | 8down 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| March 2026 | $3.07Typical per GB | $1.35down 18% on the previous monthTypical per day | 185up 13% on the previous monthPlans | 9up 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| February 2026 | $3.07up 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $1.64down 18% on the previous monthTypical per day | 163up 26% on the previous monthPlans | 8up 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| January 2026 | $3.00down 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $2.00up 2% on the previous monthTypical per day | 129down 7% on the previous monthPlans | 7Providers |
| December 2025 | $3.05Typical per GB | $1.97Typical per day | 138Plans | 7Providers |
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 and Zain appear in travel eSIM providers’ published network details for South Sudan. There is a choice of underlying operator, but the eSIM provider generally decides which one its plan uses; the network you connect through therefore depends on the plan you choose. Check the network details for the specific plan before purchasing, as providers’ published lists can differ. Those listings indicate which operator a provider says its eSIM uses, but they do not establish signal quality or availability in a particular town or building.
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.
- Uganda4,785 plans · 68 providers
- Rwanda3,593 plans · 66 providers
- Ethiopia1,847 plans · 54 providers
- Kenya5,763 plans · 69 providers
- Sudan1,086 plans · 59 providers
- Burundi313 plans · 10 providers
- Tanzania4,877 plans · 68 providers
- Central African Republic1,598 plans · 56 providers
- Democratic Republic of the Congo4,379 plans · 67 providers
- Chad4,277 plans · 67 providers
- Yemen751 plans · 32 providers
- Congo3,015 plans · 65 providers
eSIM Providers for South Sudan
MTN leads the networks named for South Sudan, with Zain next, but most providers state only one network; SimSmash names the widest selection. That difference can matter if reception varies along your route: a single-network eSIM leaves you reliant on that operator, while more than one stated network gives you another option. Check which operator each eSIM lists against the places you plan to visit, and treat unlisted networks as unknown rather than unavailable.
34 providers sell eSIMs for South Sudan. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.

iroamly
Networks in South Sudan: MTN
$6.00from$7.68per GB27plans
Roamless
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$8.95from$8.92per GB26plans
OffWeGoSIM
Networks in South Sudan: MTN
$14.45from$12.65per GB6plans
Halo eSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$162.61from—per GB1plans
UBIGI
Networks not stated
$5.00from$4.87per GB39plans
eSimHero
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$16.25from$14.90per GB4plans
MeSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$19.49from$15.69per GB46plans
Telcomia
Networks not stated
$4.85from$6.51per GB35plans
HorizonESIM
Networks not stated
$2.91from$2.92per GB10plans
Orbit Mobile
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$7.00from$864.79per GB12plans
Globie
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$15.99from$14.21per GB11plans
GigSky
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$5.99from$8.99per GB10plans
Bloomy eSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$15.77from$14.10per GB201plans
LibrePass
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$16.64from$14.21per GB5plans
Simsima
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$91.34from$18.07per GB3plans
YonoSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$20.99from$18.83per GB39plansSaily
Networks not stated
$7.49from$7.69per GB6plans
LightSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$27.35from$25.31per GB3plans
VoyeGlobal
Networks not stated
$41.00from$13.53per GB2plans
Wanderly eSIM
Networks not stated
$15.99from$13.52per GB11plans
GlobalPass
Networks in South Sudan: MTN
$26.20from$24.71per GB3plans
Roamix
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$24.35from$70.18per GB73plans
PikaSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$30.62from$24.25per GB6plans
AirPlans
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$16.08from$14.67per GB11plans
MyTravel eSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$23.47from$22.16per GB5plans
SimSmash
Best stated technology: 3GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN, Zain
$13.14from$11.76per GB10plans
Connect Me Guru
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$12.49from$11.18per GB11plans
Viasimo
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$18.99from$16.03per GB15plans
HiRoaming
Networks not stated
$21.02from$18.80per GB11plans
Skyalo
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$31.53from$24.91per GB11plans
ESIM.DOG
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$3.22from$64.82per GB96plans
Nomad
Networks not stated
$9.00from$5.63per GB4plans
MoodSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$12.99from$11.32per GB11plans
NXTL eSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in South Sudan: MTN
$11.99from$183.25per GB1plans