Find the best eSIM deal for your next trip to Ethiopia

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There are 30 eSIMs for Ethiopia from 8 providers in our database

Hand-picked eSIMs for Ethiopia by Simsurf experts

"Best for most travellers"

Yesim logo

20 GB

30 days $66.39

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This eSIM plan from Yesim is a very solid pick for your typical holiday in Ethiopia.

20 GB should be enough for the majority of travellers.

It's valid for 30, which is enough for most (if you’re lucky enough to be in Ethiopia for longer you can check-out the best plans for longer stays).

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Simsurf expert Jan
Jan Watermann

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"Best low-data option"

Yesim logo

3 GB

30 days $15.94

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This $15.94 plan from Yesim is great for a short trip or weekend in Addis Ababa. With 3 GB, you’ll have enough data for messaging, looking directions on Google Maps, browsing restaurant reviews, and a bit of social media.

If you end up needing more data, you can always purchase a new eSIM package.

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Simsurf expert Byron
Byron Mühlberg

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  • 21K plans compared

  • 22 eSIMs tested

  • 2.5M Simsurfers

  • $4M saved

What's the best eSIM for your trip to Ethiopia? Here are the best deals for summer 2025 ☀️

Byron Mühlberg

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Every year, Ethiopia attracts many visitors for its coffee culture adventures, and immense cultural and linguistic diversity, and a touch of stone churches. If you're heading there soon, I've got some connectivity tips for you.

Because you won't be able to use your home mobile data as usual in Ethiopia, you'll probably want to get an eSIM instead. These can be downloaded and installed right from your phone ahead of time and offer affordable rates while you're abroad (certainly at least compared to roaming).

The travel eSIM market in Ethiopia is a market with limited competition, we found only 7 providers offering a limited set of plans (from 0.1GB to 20GB), which puts the country in 211/236 position on our global Simsurf Index (you can find more market insights at the end of the page).

With as many as 30 different eSIM plans on the market according to our comparison (often with minimal differences), finding the best among them can seem tricky. That's why my team and I here at Simsurf have tested all of the eSIM providers available in Ethiopia ourselves and shared our highlights below!

You can also check out our recommended plans or use our interactive comparison tool to find the best eSIM for your next trip. Enjoy! 🏄‍♂️


Airalo

  • ✅ Best for: Hassle-free, uncomplicated experience
  • 📶 Plan type: Data only
  • ✨ Promo code: SIMSURF15 for 15% off (new customers), or SIMSURF10 for 10% off (returning customers)

Airalo is probably the most popular eSIM brand out there, with around 10 million global customers, last time I checked. And it's popular for good reason. It offers among the best rates not just to Ethiopia, but to many destinations, and its app is incredibly simple. The whole Airalo experience seems designed around one thing: getting you connected as quickly and painlessly as possible.

The team and I here at SimSurf have tested Airalo in 10 countries on three continents, and we were happy every time.

To summarise, if you're looking for an affordable, beloved, and hassle-free eSIM, then Airalo is your best bet. You won't be disappointed. New customers get 15% off with SIMSURF15, and returning customers get 10% off with S10!

Selected Airalo packages in Ethiopia

Largest Airalo logo

3 GB

3 days $31.00
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Cheapest Airalo logo

1 GB

3 days $12.00
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See all of Airalo's eSIM packages in Ethiopia
  • 1 GB (3 days): $12.00 - Simien
  • 3 GB (3 days): $31.00 - Simien
  • 3 GB (7 days): $33.50 - Simien

Sim Local

  • ✅ Best for: Over-the-counter service
  • 📶 Plan type: Data only
  • ✨ Promo code: SIMSURF15 for 15% off

SIM Local is another interesting eSIM for Ethiopia. What makes it really unique is that it's the only major eSIM provider that offers over-the-counter service, though only in a few airports in Europe (namely Gatwick, Heathrow, Athens, Madrid, and Vienna at the time of writing).

Its rates are also super affordable, and its mobile app is on par with the best, like Saily and Airalo, so we'd recommend SIM Local if you're traveling via any of the above airports and prefer to sort out your eSIM over the counter rather than online.

Selected Sim Local packages in Ethiopia

Largest Sim Local logo

3 GB

7 days $34.50
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Cheapest Sim Local logo

1 GB

3 days $11.75
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See all of Sim Local's eSIM packages in Ethiopia
  • 1 GB (3 days): $11.75 - Ethiopia for
  • 3 GB (7 days): $34.50 - Ethiopia for

MobileSim

Selected MobileSim packages in Ethiopia

Most popular MobileSim logo

20 GB

30 days $66.00
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Largest MobileSim logo

60 GB

125 days $165.00
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Cheapest MobileSim logo

200 MB

30 days $2.30
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See all of MobileSim's eSIM packages in Ethiopia
  • 200 MB (30 days): $2.30 - Global
  • 1 GB (5 days): $4.50 - Global
  • 1 GB (7 days): $6.00 - Global
  • 2 GB (15 days): $10.00 - Global
  • 1 GB (7 days): $12.00 - Ethiopia
  • 3 GB (30 days): $15.00 - Global
  • 2 GB (15 days): $23.00 - Ethiopia
  • 5 GB (30 days): $25.00 - Global
  • 3 GB (30 days): $33.50 - Ethiopia
  • 5 GB (60 days): $35.00 - Global
  • 10 GB (30 days): $45.00 - Global
  • 20 GB (30 days): $66.00 - Global
  • 60 GB (125 days): $165.00 - Global

Ubigi

Selected Ubigi packages in Ethiopia

Most popular Ubigi logo

25 GB

90 days $99.00
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Largest Ubigi logo

200 GB

360 days $390.00
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Cheapest Ubigi logo

500 MB

30 days $7.00
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See all of Ubigi's eSIM packages in Ethiopia
  • 500 MB (30 days): $7.00 - WORLD
  • 1 GB (30 days): $14.00 - WORLD
  • 1 GB (30 days): $19.00 - AFRICA
  • 1 GB (7 days): $19.00 - ETHIOPIA
  • 3 GB (30 days): $26.00 - WORLD
  • 3 GB (15 days): $38.00 - ETHIOPIA
  • 10 GB (30 days): $59.00 - WORLD
  • 25 GB (90 days): $99.00 - WORLD
  • 50 GB (180 days): $188.00 - WORLD
  • 100 GB (360 days): $290.00 - WORLD
  • 200 GB (360 days): $390.00 - WORLD

Yesim

Selected Yesim packages in Ethiopia

Largest Yesim logo

3 GB

30 days $145.62
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Cheapest Yesim logo

1 GB

30 days $54.78
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See all of Yesim's eSIM packages in Ethiopia
  • 1 GB (30 days): $54.78 - Ethiopia
  • 3 GB (30 days): $145.62 - Ethiopia

GoMoWorld

Selected GoMoWorld packages in Ethiopia

Largest GoMoWorld logo

1.5 GB

30 days $33.59
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Cheapest GoMoWorld logo

100 MB

7 days $4.47
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See all of GoMoWorld's eSIM packages in Ethiopia
  • 100 MB (7 days): $4.47 - Ethiopia
  • 500 MB (30 days): $12.31 - Ethiopia
  • 1 GB (30 days): $22.39 - Ethiopia
  • 1.5 GB (30 days): $33.59 - Ethiopia

Kolet

Selected Kolet packages in Ethiopia

Most popular Kolet logo

20 GB

365 days $84.49
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Cheapest Kolet logo

1 GB

30 days $7.99
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See all of Kolet's eSIM packages in Ethiopia
  • 1 GB (30 days): $7.99 - GLO-1
  • 1 GB (30 days): $7.99 - AF1-1
  • 3 GB (30 days): $20.49 - AF1-3
  • 3 GB (30 days): $20.49 - GLO-3
  • 5 GB (30 days): $33.49 - AF1-5
  • 5 GB (60 days): $33.49 - GLO-5
  • 10 GB (30 days): $51.99 - AF1-10
  • 10 GB (180 days): $55.49 - GLO-10
  • 20 GB (365 days): $84.49 - GLO-20
  • 20 GB (30 days): $103.99 - AF1-20
✨ Simsurf eSIM Market Insights

🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Ranked #211 out of 236 countries & islands

The travel eSIM market in Ethiopia is a market with limited competition, we found only 7 providers offering a limited set of plans (from 0.1GB to 20GB).

The Simsurf Index puts the average cost of surfing the internet for one day in Ethiopia at $15.10. That’s 482% more expensive than the global median value, 364% more expensive than the median value for Africa.

Simsurf Index

Average cost of surfing the web for 1 day

Our proprietary Simsurf Index is based on the average cheapest eSIM plans for 16 different trip durations and data usage profiles

Data usage: |
🇷🇪 Réunion$1.52
🌐 World*$2.60
🌍 Africa$3.25
🇪🇹 Ethiopia$15.10

* Global Median Value

⚠️ It is very expensive to surf the web in Ethiopia

Surfing in Ethiopia is 482% more expensive than the global median value of our index.

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