Burkina Faso eSIM — Travel Data Plan
1GB / 7 days
$10.90
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Burkina Faso eSIM — Travel Data Plan
$10.90
Land in Burkina Faso with your phone already online. Install the eSIM at home before you fly — it only starts counting when you connect in Burkina Faso. Data only, hotspot supported, and your own number stays in the phone for calls and messaging.
- Networks: Orange 4G
- 4G/LTE and 5G where the local network supports it
- Hotspot and tethering supported
- Validity starts on first connection in Burkina Faso, not at purchase
- Data only — no phone number, no calls, no SMS
- Install now, travel later — usable for 180 days after purchase
Requires an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked device. Check the Device Compatibility page before buying, and see the Fair Usage Policy for how the allowance is measured.
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Delivered in minutes
QR code by email, right after payment
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180-day refund
Full refund if you never install it
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Keep your number
Your own SIM stays in the phone
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Data only
No calls or SMS — apps work as usual
Burkina Faso travel data eSIM
What is a Burkina Faso eSIM?
Burkina Faso is a landlocked West African nation where staying connected requires a local data source. This eSIM installs before departure and activates only upon arrival. It provides data-only access for maps, messaging, and navigation in Ouagadougou or border regions. Your home SIM remains active for calls, while the eSIM handles internet needs. Ideal for visitors exploring the Mossi heritage sites or navigating the Volta River system without relying on hotel Wi-Fi.
Your plan connects to Orange 4G networks within Burkina Faso. Data usage begins immediately upon first connection in the country. The validity period starts then, not at purchase. Orange provides the underlying infrastructure for your mobile internet. Check your local Orange network presence in your specific destination city to ensure connectivity aligns with your itinerary.
Operators on this planOrange 4G
No physical SIM card100% digital, delivered as a QR code
4G/LTE and 5GWhere the local network supports it
Keep your home numberData only: calls and texts stay on your own SIM
Fixed price, no surprisesPaid up front, no meter running
Local networks
Which networks you connect to in Burkina Faso
This eSIM connects to Orange 4G networks in Burkina Faso. Coverage availability depends entirely on the operator’s physical infrastructure in your specific location. Urban centers like Ouagadougou generally have better network presence than remote rural areas. Always verify local Orange network maps for your exact destination. Connectivity is not guaranteed in every part of the country, so plan accordingly for remote travel.
Orange 4G
5 plans are available for Burkina Faso, from $10.90 up to $142.90. Every plan is data only, delivered by QR code, and starts counting when you connect on arrival.
OuagadougouBobo-DioulassoKoudougouKayaOne plan for all of Burkina Faso, starting on first connection.
Good to know
Staying connected in Burkina Faso: practical tips
Ouagadougou CommuteUse mobile data for ride-hailing apps and real-time map navigation to move efficiently through the capital’s busy streets and avoid traffic delays during peak hours.
Volta River TravelAccess ferry timetables and local transport schedules via mobile data to coordinate river crossings and ensure you do not miss connections along the waterway.
Border CrossingsKeep translation apps and digital maps loaded on mobile data to navigate border checkpoints and communicate with officials when crossing into neighboring countries.
Four simple steps to use CometSIM
From checking your phone to landing online — the whole thing takes about two minutes, and you do most of it before you fly.
Step 1
Compatibility
Make sure your phone works with eSIM. It takes ten seconds — just dial a code and check.
Check compatibility
Step 2
Destination
Choose your country and the data plan that fits your trip. Prices are in USD, no surprises.
See all destinations
Step 3
Install your eSIM
Scan the QR code we email you. Install it at home on Wi-Fi — ready in a couple of minutes.
Setup guide
Step 4
Land & connect
Switch it on when you arrive. Your data starts on arrival, and your own number stays exactly where it is.
You’re online
Complete your trip
Add VPN
Add CometSIM VPN to your trip
Stay safe on hotel and airport Wi-Fi and reach home content. Your eSIM carries the data, the VPN protects it.
Questions people actually ask
If yours is not here, write to us — we answer within 24 hours.
Which operator does the Burkina Faso eSIM use?
The plan connects to Orange 4G networks. This means your device registers on Orange’s infrastructure when you arrive. Your experience depends on Orange’s local network presence in your specific location within the country.
Does this eSIM work in Mali?
No, this is a single-country plan valid only in Burkina Faso. It will not connect in neighboring countries like Mali. For multi-country trips, look for regional plans that include multiple West African nations.
Which plan size suits a trip to Ouagadougou and Kaya?
As a rough guide, a 3GB plan may suffice for a short stay in these two cities. Heavier use of maps or video might require the 5GB or 10GB options depending on your daily data habits.
Will I lose my own phone number?
No. Your physical SIM stays in the phone and keeps your number for calls and WhatsApp. The eSIM only carries data, so both work side by side.
When does my plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination — not when you buy it. So you can install it days before you fly without losing any time.
Is my phone compatible?
Most phones from 2018 onwards are: iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. Your phone also has to be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# — if an EID appears, you have eSIM. Full list on our Device Compatibility page.
How fast will I get my QR code?
Usually within a couple of minutes of payment, by email. If it has not arrived, check spam first, then write to us and we will resend it immediately.
Can I use hotspot or tethering?
Yes, on every plan we sell. Share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or the rest of your group.
What if I change my mind?
If you have not installed the eSIM, you get a full refund within 180 days. Once a profile is activated and data has been used it cannot be refunded — the allowance is consumed from the network. Full detail in our Refund Policy.
Do you sell plans for groups?
Yes. For Umrah and Hajj groups, student trips and tour operators we deliver the QR codes as a single batch before departure, at group rates. Email us with your group size and destination.