South Sudan eSIM plans, compared
The best South Sudan eSIM plans for a typical trip, right-sized for a normal 1-2 week visit and ranked by value with a disclosed partner boost. Compare price per GB, validity, provider and total price, then open any plan to buy it from the provider.
Cheapest South Sudan eSIM by trip
The lowest price for each trip across 9 providers, by price alone: a plan with at least this much data and at least this many days.
From a US phone plan, a week here costs $84 with Verizon TravelPass and $84 with AT&T International Day Pass (each carrier's own daily price, read Oct 29, 2026), against $25.00 for the cheapest 5 GB eSIM week above. TravelPass vs eSIM in every popular destination
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Our top South Sudan eSIM pick for most travelers is Nomad eSIM 5 GB
At $25.00 for 30 days ($5.00/GB), it leads our recommended order for a typical 1-2 week trip in South Sudan, at a price we verified on the provider's own page. If you stream or cannot predict your usage, the cheapest unlimited South Sudan plan for a 10-day trip is $459.00.
Ordered by value for the trip (price for the data and days), lifted by a partner boost for providers that pay us a commission; the boost never changes a price.
We earn a commission if you buy through Nomad eSIM links here, at no extra cost to you. In our recommended order those providers get a disclosed partner boost; it never changes a price, and lists sorted by price alone stay in price order.
Top 30 South Sudan eSIM plans
In our recommended order for a typical 1-2 week trip (plans that cover it first, by total price at their recommended worth), then larger and unlimited plans below for heavier use. Each price is cited to its source and dated, and marked Verified (checked on the provider's own page) or Reported. Click Get plan to buy from the provider.
Ordered by value for the trip (price for the data and days), lifted by a partner boost for providers that pay us a commission; the boost never changes a price.
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- 11$82.25 with code ESIMCOMPARE10Get plan
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- 17$170.10 with code ESIMCOMPARE10Get plan
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- 21Get plan$459.00unlimited$413.10 with code ESIMCOMPARE10
- 22Get plan$561.23unlimited
- 23Get plan$574.66unlimited
- 24Get plan$679.00unlimited$611.10 with code ESIMCOMPARE10
- 25Get plan$699.99unlimited
- 26Get plan$734.99unlimited
- 27Get plan$779.99unlimited
- 28Get plan$841.85unlimited
- 29Get plan$889.00unlimited$800.10 with code ESIMCOMPARE10
- 30$12.60 with code ESIMCOMPGet plan
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Never used an eSIM? Try one free first
Free data lets you check that your phone takes an eSIM, and see a network in South Sudan, before you pay for a plan. The allowances are small, enough to test or for a short stay; the plans above are for the whole trip.
- See GigSky's free trialGigSky free trial eSIM
GigSky gives a free trial eSIM: 100 MB valid for 7 days in 125 countries, no card required. Search your destination in GigSky's app to see whether it offers the free plan there; GigSky suggests installing it on Wi-Fi right before your trip.
- Check your Visa cardGigSky free data for Visa cardholders
An eligible Visa card (GigSky names Infinite, Signature and Platinum cards) can unlock up to 3 GB of free data valid in 175+ countries, and up to 30% off GigSky plans. You enter your card in GigSky's app, which checks whether it qualifies.
We earn a commission when you redeem free data or buy through these links, at no cost to you. Who qualifies and which destinations are covered is the provider's own and can change: check in its app.
Travel insurance for South Sudan
An eSIM keeps you online; medical cover abroad is the other thing most trips need. We don't compare insurance prices ourselves; this is where to get a quote.
- Get a quoteSafetyWing Nomad Insurance
Travel medical insurance in 180+ countries, billed every 4 weeks. You can buy it before you leave or once you are already abroad.
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A week of data here (5 GB or more, valid 7 days or more) costs $25.00 at the cheapest (Nomad eSIM 5 GB, 30 days). That makes South Sudan cheaper than 20 of the 194 countries we track, and more expensive than 171, above the median of $11.76.
See every country in the travel eSIM price index →Price changes for South Sudan eSIMs in the last 14 days
5 plans for South Sudan changed price by 1% or more since Oct 16, 2026: 5 got cheaper and 0 dearer, and 8 more moved by less than 1% (cents, the size of a day's currency movement). We re-read every provider's prices twice a day and record each change.
| Plan | Changed | Was | Now | Change |
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| GigSky 1 GB, 7 days | Oct 30, 2026 | $10.99 | $9.89 | -10.0% |
| GigSky 3 GB, 15 days | Oct 30, 2026 | $28.49 | $26.99 | -5.3% |
| GigSky 5 GB, 15 days | Oct 30, 2026 | $42.74 | $40.49 | -5.3% |
| GigSky 10 GB, 30 days | Oct 30, 2026 | $71.24 | $67.49 | -5.3% |
| eSIM For U unlimited, 15 days | Oct 29, 2026 | $689.00 | $679.00 | -1.5% |
Which networks these eSIMs use in South Sudan
The travel eSIMs we track for South Sudan connect to these local networks. Coverage and speed depend on which one your provider uses, so it is worth checking the carrier on the plan you pick.
Carriers as stated by the providers for South Sudan and verified on their own pages. The exact carrier for each plan is shown on that plan's page.
Compare South Sudan eSIM plans head-to-head
Deciding between two? Line them up side by side on price per GB, validity, data allowance and total price.
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Frequently asked
- Does an eSIM work in South Sudan?
- Yes. We track 59 travel eSIM plans for South Sudan from Nomad eSIM, Rewild, eSIM For U, GigSky, Saily, MeSIM, Rovero, ESIM0 and Ubigi. In South Sudan they connect to local networks including MTN and Zain, so you get data the moment you land, with no physical SIM. Your phone needs to be eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked; install the eSIM before you travel and turn on data roaming for the eSIM line on arrival.
- What are the best South Sudan eSIM plans?
- For a typical 1-2 week trip, our recommended South Sudan eSIM plans right now are led by Nomad eSIM · South Sudan · 5 GB, Rewild · South Sudan · 5 GB, Nomad eSIM · South Sudan · 10 GB, eSIM For U · South Sudan · 5 GB, GigSky · South Sudan · 5 GB. All 59 are compared on this page with their price per GB, validity and provider.
- How much data do I need for South Sudan?
- For a short trip, 1 to 3 GB covers maps, messaging and light browsing; for a week or more, or if you use video and maps heavily, 5 to 10 GB or an unlimited plan is safer. South Sudan plans here range from 0.5 GB to 20 GB, plus unlimited-data options, priced from $5.99. Sort by price per GB to get the best value for the size you choose.
- Is there unlimited data for South Sudan?
- Yes. 16 of the 59 South Sudan plans are unlimited data, priced from $189.00. Unlimited eSIM plans apply a fair-use policy: full speed up to a daily high-speed cap, then reduced speed for the rest of that day, so check each plan's details for its cap.
- How much do South Sudan eSIM plans cost?
- A week of data (5 GB or more, valid 7+ days) costs from $25.00 in South Sudan with Nomad eSIM, which ranks 174 of 194 countries in our travel eSIM price index (median $11.76). They start at $5.99, and the top-ranked plan here is priced at about $25.00. Each plan shows its published price, its price per GB, whether it includes unlimited data, and its validity, so you can pick by real price, not marketing headlines.
- How do I buy these South Sudan eSIM plans?
- Each plan is bought directly from its provider. Open any plan to go to the provider's page, choose your travel dates, and the eSIM is delivered by email or QR code to install before you leave. Each listing shows the provider it runs on.