Eswatini eSIM — Travel Data Plan
Land in Eswatini with your phone already online. Install the eSIM at home before you fly — it only starts counting when you connect in Eswatini. Data only, hotspot supported, and your own number stays in the phone for calls and messaging.
- Networks: Swazi MTN 4G
- 4G/LTE and 5G where the local network supports it
- Hotspot and tethering supported
- Validity starts on first connection in Eswatini, 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.
Delivered in minutes
QR code by email, right after payment
180-day refund
Full refund if you never install it
Keep your number
Your own SIM stays in the phone
Data only
No calls or SMS — apps work as usual
Eswatini travel data eSIM
What is an Eswatini eSIM?
An Eswatini eSIM lets you arrive in the Kingdom of Eswatini with data ready to go. Install the eSIM before you travel, then simply activate it when you land. It provides a data‑only plan, so you can browse, use maps, and stay connected without swapping physical SIM cards, while your personal number remains on your device for calls and messages.
In Eswatini the eSIM connects to Swazi MTN 4G. Once you turn on the data profile, you can use the purchased gigabytes for any online activity. The plan’s validity period begins when you first connect in the country, and the amount of data you selected is available for the full duration of the plan.
Local networks
Which networks you connect to in Eswatini
When you activate the eSIM in Eswatini it links to Swazi MTN 4G networks. The actual coverage you experience depends on the operator’s infrastructure in the area you are visiting, whether you are in the capital, a border town, or a rural region. The eSIM simply provides access to that network for your data needs.
5 plans are available for Eswatini, from $20.90 up to $282.90. Every plan is data only, delivered by QR code, and starts counting when you connect on arrival.
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Good to know
Staying connected in Eswatini: practical tips
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.
Compatibility
Make sure your phone works with eSIM. It takes ten seconds — just dial a code and check.
Check compatibilityDestination
Choose your country and the data plan that fits your trip. Prices are in USD, no surprises.
See all destinationsInstall your eSIM
Scan the QR code we email you. Install it at home on Wi-Fi — ready in a couple of minutes.
Setup guideLand & connect
Switch it on when you arrive. Your data starts on arrival, and your own number stays exactly where it is.
You’re onlineAdd 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 Eswatini eSIM use and what does that mean for a traveller?
The eSIM uses Swazi MTN 4G. For travellers this means you will be on the same network that local mobile users rely on, giving you access to the same data services as residents.
Can the eSIM be used in a neighbouring country of Eswatini?
It is a single‑country plan valid only in Eswatini. If you need connectivity in neighboring South Africa or Mozambique, regional multi‑country plans are available.
Which plan size suits a trip to Mbabane and Manzini?
As a rough guide, the 5 GB / 30 day plan often covers moderate use in two cities, while the 10 GB / 30 day option provides extra flexibility for heavier browsing or streaming.
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.