DR Congo
DR Congo eSIM
Stay online in DR Congo with a prepaid data eSIM: 8 plans from 1GB to 20GB, valid for up to 30 days, from $2.92.
- Starting price
- $2.92
- Plans
- 8
- Networks
- Vodacom
- Data only
- No phone number; WhatsApp and FaceTime work over data
DR Congo eSIM plans and prices
Plans for your whole trip
Use the data whenever you like within the validity period. A plan ends when its days run out or its data is used up, whichever comes first.
Which networks does the DR Congo eSIM use?
Plans for DR Congo connect to Vodacom. 5G is available on Vodacom where the network offers it; elsewhere the plans use 4G/LTE. Speed depends on local coverage and network conditions.
- Vodacom 5G
Travelling through more than one country?
These regional plans also cover DR Congo, so one eSIM works for the whole trip.
- Africa Covers 29 countries · from $10.20
- Global (120+ areas) Covers 118 countries · from $7.97
- Global139 Covers 128 countries · from $13.60
How to set up your DR Congo eSIM
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Choose a plan and pay
Pick the plan that fits your trip and pay with Stripe. Your card details go straight to Stripe and are never stored by us.
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Install the eSIM from your phone
Open the activation link on your phone and the iPhone or Android installer starts by itself. Scanning the QR code works too, and we can email it to you.
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Switch it on in DR Congo
When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line and data roaming for it, and choose it for mobile data.
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Keep an eye on your data
My eSIMs shows how much data is left at any time.
DR Congo eSIM: questions and answers
How much does an eSIM for DR Congo cost?
Plans for DR Congo start at $2.92 for 500MB/day. There are 8 plans in total, up to 20GB · 30 days for $76.36.
Which mobile networks will I use in DR Congo?
Plans for DR Congo connect to Vodacom. 5G is available on Vodacom where the network offers it; elsewhere the plans use 4G/LTE. Speed depends on local coverage and network conditions.
Does the DR Congo eSIM include a phone number?
No. It is a data-only eSIM, so it has no phone number for calls or SMS. Your own number stays on your usual SIM, and apps such as WhatsApp and FaceTime work over the eSIM's data.
Can I keep my own SIM in my phone?
Yes. Most eSIM phones support dual SIM, so your usual SIM and the eSIM work side by side and you choose which one is used for data.
How long does a DR Congo eSIM plan last?
Each plan lasts for its validity period, up to 30 days for DR Congo, or until its data is used up, whichever comes first.
What if I run out of data?
Buy another plan from this page and install it the same way as the first. My eSIMs lists all your eSIMs and the data each one has left.
When should I install the eSIM?
Install it before you leave, while you are on Wi-Fi, and switch the line on when you arrive in DR Congo. The first connection to a network can take a few minutes.