eSIM South AfricaBest virtual SIM cards for travelers

eSIM is a virtual SIM card that is embedded in your device and eliminates the need for physical SIM cards. It gives you the opportunity to switch between different cellular connectivity providers on a single smartphone at one time. More info here

We recommend that you buy a data plan before your trip and activate it immediately when you arrive at South Africa. It is easier and more cost-effective. Our team is here to help you stay connected and make your trip hassle-free.

At Yesim, we're committed to making sure you get the right amount of data for your lifestyle. Whether you're updating your status, surfing the web, listening to music, or using apps and games, we've got you covered. Check your phone settings to see what apps are using data and adjust accordingly. We've also provided an overview of how much data different activities use, so you can get a better handle on what data plan you need for South Africa. If you need help, don't hesitate to contact us!

Make sure to check that your new smartphone is compatible with eSIM technology before transferring your profile. Reach out to our team to have a new eSIM profile created, and log into your Yesim account on the new device to install the QR code. Don't forget to confirm that you are using a different device so that the settings can be updated correctly.

You can only use Yesim on all compatible Apple and Android phones. Please check the full list of compatible devices to check if your smartphone or tablet is eSIM supported.

Reduce data usage on your phone by: - turning off mobile data when not actively using it, - disabling auto-downloads for media files in instant messaging apps, - disabling auto-updating for the App Store, - disabling background app refresh, - disabling Wi-Fi Assist, - disabling iCloud Drive syncing, - enabling Data Saver mode.

Ycoins are the Yesim internal coins and reward system. 100 Ycoins are equal to 1 euro. You can invite friends to Yesim and get rewarded for every friend you refer. You get Ycoins on your Yesim wallet for their sign-ups and purchases and save money on mobile internet together. Use Ycoins to purchase data plans in our store or for International eSIM activation. Get your referral link and check out more information.

We accept a variety of payment methods, including: - Visa, MasterCard (debit and credit cards); - PayPal (minimum payment amount 1 EUR); - Google Pay (Android app only); - Apple Pay (iOS app only); - Binance Pay; - Stripe; - Ycoins (Yesim app reward currency); - AliPay (minimum payment amount 1 EUR); - Sofort/Klarna (minimum payment amount 1 EUR).

Yes! Yesim offers refunds for eSIM data plans and top-ups purchased within 30 days of the purchase date. Refunds are not available for data plans that have been used or have expired. Ycoins are non-refundable, except in cases of confirmed technical malfunctions. To request a refund, please contact us via info@yesim.app or use the contact form in the Yesim application. Our team will review your request and get back to you with further instructions. For more detailed information, please refer to our refund policy.

The Yesim app doesn't provide a mobile number with eSIMs, but you can still make voice calls and send text messages by using VoIP apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, or Skype.

You can easily use your Yesim profile to share mobile data with other devices. All you need to do is install the Yesim profile on your device and turn on Personal Hotspot in the settings. This feature is enabled by default on your account, and there are no additional fees for using it, though any data used while tethered will be deducted from your plan.

You can buy a new data plan for any new country or region on the Yesim list and use it as many times as you need within the validity period. The only limit is the number of days and megabytes. You can also buy the International eSIM Plan, which works for any country, and you will pay for the traffic you have actually used.

The speed of mobile data can be affected by many factors, such as the type of smartphone you are using, the available network technology, the websites or applications you are accessing, the time of day, network congestion, other factors in the transmission path, and the cell tower's or area's data usage. Additionally, the download and upload speeds depend on the country's network infrastructure and boradband connection type. Low internet speed is usually caused by a mobile operator's poor coverage and can be remedied by rebooting your phone and sending us screenshots of the internet speed with and without LTE mode enabled.

Your QR code is valid for one phone only and cannot be reused on additional phones. The same QR code can only be reused on the same device if the eSIM profile for this code is deleted from the phone.

Yes. You can keep using WhatsApp, SnapChat, Telegram or other messengers together with prepaid eSIM from Yesim.

To meet the high demands of our users, we at Yesim have developed unlimited plans to meet their needs. However, due to the Fair Usage Policy (FUP), after reaching a certain amount of provided data some speed reduction might be applied.

We provide thе following types of Unlimited Plans:

• Unlimited data plan for 7 days
• Unlimited data plan for 15 days
• Unlimited data plan for 30 days

After using the allocated amount of high-speed wireless data, users still have access to unlimited data. Fair Usage Policy allows users to use the internet for web browsing and emailing, providing uninterrupted access to online services at a lower speed.

These mobile phone eSIM plans offer unlimited data usage without any extra charges for exceeding the data limit. They are ideal for those users who need high-speed data access for posting photos, streaming videos, messaging, online gaming, and social media.

You can find unlimited eSIM data plans for each country in the Internet section of the Yesim app.

While such a data plan offers unlimited high-speed data usage, you should be aware that your data speed will not always be at its maximum. To prevent network congestion, most mobile service providers implement a daily usage limit. Once this limit has been reached, your data speed will be reduced, or "throttled."

To avoid throttling, it’s recommended to monitor your data usage regularly. Most smartphones have built-in tools that track your data usage; just check and adjust it accordingly.

You don’t need to sign any contract to use Yesim’s eSIM card. You can activate and deactivate it at any time, depending on your travel plans.

Yesim’s data plans are contract-free, with no roaming fees included. You pay only for the traffic you have used according to the eSIM data plan you bought.

You can always track your remaining data usage and day amount in the "Internet" section in the Yesim application, or just sign in to your profile on the website yesim.app.

It’s the most effective option for travel vacations and tours, for tourists and backpackers, digital nomads and remote workers, bloggers and broadcasters, business trips, and journeys with family and friends.