eSIM for Benin
Prepaid data on local Benin networks. Install before you fly and land already connected.
- Dial code
- +229
- Time zone
- Porto-Novo
- Languages
- French
from $8.50
Plans for Benin
Pick a data amount and validity window. Every plan can be topped up mid-trip.
Validity
Data
1 GB data
valid 7 days
2 GB data
valid 15 days
Most popular
3 GB data
valid 30 days
Networks in Benin
Your eSIM connects automatically to a partner network. If speeds disappoint, select a different one manually in your carrier settings.
- Celtis
What to know about connectivity in Benin
Roaming cost comparison
Pay-as-you-go roaming in Benin costs around $2288.64 per GB through a typical US carrier. A Jelly eSIM starts at $8.50 with prepaid data included.
Carrier roaming voice calls run about $20.54 per minute on top.
How to dial Benin
- International format
- +XXX XX XX XX XX XX
- Local format
- XX XX XX XX XX
- Subscriber digits
- 10
Time zone
Porto-Novo
Available network speeds
Best value
The lowest cost-per-GB plan works out to $7 per GB, a useful benchmark when comparing plans.
How much data do I need in Benin?
Suggested plans by trip length, based on the available packages for this destination.
| Trip length | Data | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| One week | 1 GB | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Two weeks | 2 GB | $15 | $7.50 |
| One month | 3 GB | $21 | $7 |
Why use an eSIM in Benin
- Cheaper than roaming
- Carrier roaming bills a daily fee whether you use data or not. A prepaid plan bills once, upfront.
- Working the moment you land
- No hunting for a shop, no passport registration, no airport queue at midnight.
- Your number stays yours
- Dual SIM keeps calls, texts, and WhatsApp on your home line while data rides on Jelly.
Getting online in Benin
Buy a plan and scan the QR code from your email while you still have Wi-Fi.
Land in Benin, switch the Jelly line on, and set it as your data line.
Turn off data roaming on your home line so your carrier cannot bill you.
Benin eSIM questions
When does my Benin plan start counting?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Benin, not when you buy it. Installing early costs you nothing.
Can I make calls in Benin?
Jelly plans are data plans. Calls work over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app you already use, and your home number stays reachable on your other SIM.
Can I tether a laptop in Benin?
Yes on most compatible phones. Tethering uses data quickly, so pick a larger plan if a laptop is coming with you.
What if I run out of data in Benin?
Top up from your dashboard. The top up applies to the eSIM already installed, so there is nothing new to scan.
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Visiting more than Benin?
A regional plan covers multiple countries on one eSIM.