eSIM for Ethiopia
Prepaid data on local Ethiopia networks. Install before you fly and land already connected.
- Dial code
- +251
- Time zone
- Addis Ababa
- Languages
- Amharic, Oromo
from $12
Plans for Ethiopia
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 Ethiopia
Your eSIM connects automatically to a partner network. If speeds disappoint, select a different one manually in your carrier settings.
- Safaricom
What to know about connectivity in Ethiopia
Roaming cost comparison
Pay-as-you-go roaming in Ethiopia costs around $11304.96 per GB through a typical US carrier. A Jelly eSIM starts at $12 with prepaid data included.
Carrier roaming voice calls run about $177.44 per minute on top.
How to dial Ethiopia
- International format
- +XXX XX XXX XXXX
- Local format
- XXX XXX XXXX
- Subscriber digits
- 9
- Trunk prefix
- 0
Time zone
Addis Ababa
Available network speeds
Best value
The lowest cost-per-GB plan works out to $11.17 per GB, a useful benchmark when comparing plans.
How much data do I need in Ethiopia?
Suggested plans by trip length, based on the available packages for this destination.
| Trip length | Data | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| One week | 1 GB | $12 | $12 |
| Two weeks | 2 GB | $23 | $11.50 |
| One month | 3 GB | $33.50 | $11.17 |
Why use an eSIM in Ethiopia
- 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 Ethiopia
Buy a plan and scan the QR code from your email while you still have Wi-Fi.
Land in Ethiopia, 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.
Ethiopia eSIM questions
When does my Ethiopia plan start counting?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Ethiopia, not when you buy it. Installing early costs you nothing.
Can I make calls in Ethiopia?
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 Ethiopia?
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 Ethiopia?
Top up from your dashboard. The top up applies to the eSIM already installed, so there is nothing new to scan.
Nearby destinations
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Visiting more than Ethiopia?
A regional plan covers multiple countries on one eSIM.