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eSIM for Uganda

Prepaid travel eSIM data plans for Uganda. Buy online, install it with a QR code before you go, and get connected when you arrive.

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1 GB7 days$7.76$7.76 per GB3 GB$20.68$6.89 per GB5 GB30 days$34.46$6.89 per GB10 GB30 days$62.90$6.29 per GBBest value per GB20 GB30 days$123.52$6.18 per GB

Can I activate my plan later?

The 30 days start when the eSIM first connects to a network in Uganda, so you can install it before you leave.

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20 GB · 30 days · $123.52

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3G/4G
Hotspot allowed
Starts on first connection

Network: Airtel

No physical SIMInstall digitally with a QR code or link
Keep your numberYour home SIM stays on for calls and texts
Prepaid plansPrice shown up front for each plan
Hotspot optionsAllowed on 28 of 28 plans listed

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Compare all 28 plans

Uganda plans plus regional and global plans that cover Uganda.

How to choose a plan

Lowest price: $7.36; 1 GB · 7 days
Best value: $5.97/GB; 10 GB · 30 days
Most data: 20 GB; 30 days · $120.00
Longest validity: 365 days; 1 GB · $14.00

Price per GB

Lower is better value. Unlimited plans aren't shown — they have no fixed allowance.

Africa · 10 GB · 30 daysBest value$5.97
Global · 20 GB · 30 days$6.00
Africa · 20 GB · 30 days$6.14
20 GB · 30 days$6.18
10 GB · 30 days$6.29
Africa · 5 GB · 30 days$6.54
Africa · 3 GB · 15 days$6.55
Global · 20 GB · 90 days$6.65
Global · 10 GB · 30 days$6.80
5 GB · 30 days$6.89

Switch the list below to Table to see every value side by side.

Africa eSIM

Regional · 21 countries

1 GB

7 days

Network: Djezzy (Algeria), Airtel (Chad), Airtel (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Vodafone (Egypt), Airtel (Gabon), Vodafone (Ghana), Airtel (Kenya), Airtel (Madagascar), and 14 more networks · 3G/4G/5G
Coverage: 21 countries
Algeria, Chad, DR Congo, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Réunion, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Activation: Starts on first connection
Hotspot: Hotspot allowed

Price$7.36

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Product ID: AF-21_1_7

Uganda eSIM

1 GB

7 days

Network: Airtel · 3G/4G
Coverage: Uganda
Activation: Starts on first connection
Hotspot: Hotspot allowed

Price$7.76

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Product ID: UG_1_7

Global eSIM

Regional · 117 countries

1 GB

7 days

Network: One Albania (Albania), Vodafone (Albania), Movistar (Argentina), Beeline (Armenia), MTS (Armenia), Optus (Australia), 3 (Austria), Bakcell (Azerbaijan), and 219 more networks · 3G/4G/5G
Coverage: 117 countries
Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
Activation: Starts on first connection
Hotspot: Hotspot allowed

Price$9.20

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Product ID: GL-120_1_7

Africa eSIM

Regional · 29 countries

1 GB

7 days

Network: Mascom (Botswana), Orange (Botswana), Orange (Burkina Faso), Orange (Central African Republic), Airtel (Chad), Orange (Cote d'Ivoire), Orange (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Airtel (Democratic Republic of the Congo), and 35 more networks · 3G/4G/5G
Coverage: 29 countries
Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Eswatini, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Réunion, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia
Activation: Starts on first connection
Hotspot: Hotspot allowed

Price$11.40

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Product ID: AF-29_1_7

Global eSIM

Regional · 117 countries

1 GB

365 days

Network: One Albania (Albania), Vodafone (Albania), Movistar (Argentina), Beeline (Armenia), MTS (Armenia), Optus (Australia), 3 (Austria), Bakcell (Azerbaijan), and 219 more networks · 3G/4G/5G
Coverage: 117 countries
Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
Activation: Starts on first connection
Hotspot: Hotspot allowed

Price$14.00

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Product ID: GL-120_1_365

Global eSIM

Regional · 127 countries

1 GB

7 days

Network: Ålcom (Aland Islands), One Albania (Albania), Vodafone (Albania), Movistar (Argentina), Optus (Australia), 3 (Austria), Bakcell (Azerbaijan), Zain (Bahrain), and 232 more networks · 3G/4G/5G
Coverage: 127 countries
Åland Islands, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Réunion, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Barthélemy, St. Martin, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia
Activation: Starts on first connection
Hotspot: Hotspot allowed

Price$15.20

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Product ID: GL-139_1_7

Setup

How to get and install the Uganda eSIM

Three steps, a few minutes. Do the first two at home; switch the eSIM on when you land.

1
Choose your plan
Pick the data and number of days that cover your trip. Every plan shows its price, coverage and hotspot terms up front.
2
Add the eSIM before you fly
iPhone: Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM › Use QR Code. Android: Settings › Network & internet › SIMs › Add eSIM. Do it at home on Wi-Fi.
3
Switch it on when you land
Set the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn on data roaming for it. Keep roaming off on your home SIM.

Step-by-step for your phone

Exact menu paths for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel. Names vary slightly by software version.

Your phone supports eSIMLook for “Add eSIM” in cellular or SIM settings.
Your phone is carrier-unlockedLocked phones may not accept another provider’s eSIM.
You have Wi-Fi to installInstalling the profile needs an internet connection.

1
Connect to reliable Wi-Fi.
2
Open Settings → Cellular (or Mobile Data) → Add eSIM.
3
Choose Use QR Code and scan the code from your provider (or use their install link).
4
Label the new line, e.g. "Travel".
5
On arrival: set the travel line for Cellular Data and turn on Data Roaming for that line if your provider requires it.

Install before you leave for Uganda, then switch lines after you land. Menu names vary by software version and region.

Full eSIM setup guide for iPhone and Android

Compare before you buy

Data Roaming vs Airalo, Holafly, Nomad and Jetpac

How the Uganda plans on this page compare with four popular travel eSIM brands. Our column uses this page's plans; the others summarise each brand's public website.

Data Roaming compared with Airalo, Holafly, Nomad and Jetpac
	On this pageData Roaming	Airalo	Holafly	Nomad	Jetpac
Plans	28 plans, up to 20 GB, from $7.76	Data packages (GB) for local, regional and global use; unlimited packages in some destinations	Unlimited data by the day (1–90 days) in 200+ destinations; monthly subscription plans	Local and regional data plans, long-term Global-EX plans; unlimited plans in some destinations	Data packs by destination and region
Buy without an app	Buy on this website, no app needed	Website or app	Website or app	Web store or app	Website or app
Refund	See our refund policy	Requested from your account; expired or fully used eSIMs aren't eligible. “Wrong purchase” and “Plans changed” are refunded as Airmoney credit only	Full refund if not activated, within 6 months of purchase (bought from Holafly directly); activated eSIMs reviewed case by case	Within 30 days; full refund if not installed or activated. Unlimited plans follow a separate policy	No refund once installed, except technical problems (within 30 days). Money-back guarantee on website purchases if your phone isn't compatible or can't connect
Hotspot	Allowed on 28 of 28 plans	Allowed if your device and the network support it	Limited to a set GB allowance per destination	Supported; stability can vary by device and network	Allowed
Top up the same eSIM	Not offered yet: buy another plan if you need more data	Yes, on rechargeable eSIMs	No — buy a new plan for extra days	Yes, with add-on data plans	Yes — reuse the same eSIM with a new data pack
Support	Contact form on this website	24/7 live chat	24/7 chat, WhatsApp and email	24/7 live chat and email	24/7 via the app or website

Yes Limited No

Provider details are summarised from each company's own website, checked on 3 October 2026. Terms change, so check the provider's site before you buy. Brand names and logos are trademarks of their owners; Data Roaming isn't affiliated with these companies.

Sources

Not sure you need an eSIM?Compare a travel eSIM with roaming, a local SIM and pocket Wi-Fi in Uganda.

Ways to get mobile data in Uganda, compared
	On this pageTravel eSIMPlans on this page	Carrier roamingYour current plan	Local SIMBought on arrival	Pocket Wi-FiRented device
Price for Uganda	From $7.76, prepaid	Depends on your carrier and plan	Local prices, paid in store	Daily rental fee, often plus a deposit
Set up before you travel	Install at home by QR code	Usually nothing to set up	Buy after you land	Book ahead, collect on arrival
Keep your number	On dual-SIM phones	Yes	Only on dual-SIM phones	Yes — your phone uses Wi-Fi
Hotspot	Allowed on 28 of 28 plans	Depends on your plan	Usually allowed	Built for sharing
Needs	eSIM-compatible, unlocked phone	Roaming enabled on your account	Unlocked phone; ID in some countries	Device to carry, charge and return

Data roaming vs eSIM All ways to get data abroad

Coverage

Coverage in Uganda

Each Uganda plan connects to a partner mobile network in Uganda. The network, data allowance and validity are listed with every plan, so you can check them before you buy.

Uganda plans connect to Airtel, as listed by our eSIM provider.
6 Uganda plans valid for 7–30 days.
22 regional and global plans also cover Uganda, handy if your trip continues to other countries.

Network information

Networks the Uganda plans use:

Airtel

As listed by our eSIM provider. Each plan shows its network before you buy.

Logos are trademarks of their owners, shown only to identify networks. No affiliation is implied.

What travelers say

4.9 out of 5 from 4 customer reviews

Japan Travel eSIM
I used a travel eSIM during my trip to Japan and it was much easier than relying on international roaming. I activated it before my flight and had mobile data as soon as I arrived.
Sarah M.
International Travel
Having a separate data plan made things much simpler. I could keep my main SIM active for calls while using the travel eSIM for mobile data. No need to change physical SIM cards.
James T.
Data Roaming
Before my trip, I wasn't sure how data roaming charges worked. Using a travel eSIM gave me a separate data option and helped me keep track of my usage while traveling.
Emily R.

Data roaming in Uganda

If you use your regular SIM for data in Uganda, your home carrier's roaming rates apply. Some carriers include roaming or sell daily passes; others charge by the megabyte, so check before you travel.

To avoid surprise charges, turn off data roaming on your regular line and use a travel eSIM for data. Your regular SIM can stay on for calls and texts.

What is data roaming?Roaming charges Turn off roaming

FAQ

Frequently asked questions
about the Uganda eSIM

How much does a Uganda eSIM cost?

Uganda plans on this page start at $7.76 for 1 GB valid for 7 days. You pay once, with no subscription.

Which network does the Uganda eSIM use?

The Uganda plans on this page connect to Airtel, as listed by our eSIM provider. Each plan shows its network before you buy.

Can I keep my regular number while using a Uganda eSIM?

On most dual-SIM phones, yes. Keep your regular SIM active for calls and texts, and use the eSIM for data. Turn off data roaming on your regular line to avoid roaming data charges.

When should I install my Uganda eSIM?

Install it before you travel while you have reliable Wi-Fi, then switch it on after you arrive. Check whether the plan's validity starts at installation or first connection.