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eSIM for Sierra Leone

Data only|12 plans|1 partner network|from $5.10

  • Fixed data and unlimited plans
  • 4G LTE on Africell
  • No roaming charges
  • Starts when you land, not when you buy
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Start enjoying your eSIM for Sierra Leone

Bigger plans, lower price per GB

Trip duration

Select number of days

How many travelers?

Select one eSIM per device

Data

Total

$19.20 USD

Sierra Leone, 5GB, 30 days.$3.84 per GB, about $0.64 a day.

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Create a free account with one token, add credit and the QR code is ready right after.

The eSIM includes

Keep your number

Your home SIM stays active for calls and texts while the eSIM carries your data in Sierra Leone.

Hotspot sharing

Share the data with a laptop or a travel companion's phone on most partner networks.

Install your eSIM before or during your trip. Your plan begins once it first connects in Sierra Leone.

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Fast, reliable data in Sierra Leone

  • Clear video calls on WhatsApp and FaceTime.
  • Share stories and photos in seconds.
  • Find your way with live maps and transit.
  • Book rides and food where the apps operate.

Partner networks in Sierra Leone

Your eSIM joins Africell on 4G LTE. If one network is weak in an area, you can choose another one in the carrier settings.

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How to get an eSIM for Sierra Leone?

  1. 01.Choose your plan for Sierra Leone by data and days, and how many travelers need one.Check compatibility list
  2. 02.Install the eSIM with the QR code in My eSIMs, on WiFi, before you fly.See install methods
  3. 03.Complete the setup: turn the eSIM on at arrival and allow data roaming for it.

Sierra Leone travel eSIM: what to know

An eSIM for Sierra Leone is a prepaid, data only mobile plan that you download to your phone before the trip and that connects to Africell when you arrive. eSIMTrip sells 12 plans for Sierra Leone, from $5.10 for 1GB, 3 days.

Traveling in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone sees beachgoers at River No. 2, history buffs touring Bunce Island, and business travelers in Freetown. Trips usually last 7-15 days. Mobile data is crucial for ride hailing in chaotic city traffic, checking ferry times to the Banana Islands, and mobile payments where cards aren't accepted. Many guesthouses require WhatsApp communication.

Coverage and signal

Freetown, Bo and Kenema have patchy 4G. Coverage fades on beaches like Tokeh, in the Outamba-Kilimi park, and on roads to Kabala. Download maps before visiting Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Local taxis don't use apps; negotiate fares directly. Power outages affect connectivity.

Choosing the right plan

A 3GB plan covers basic needs for a week. Longer stays or heavy media use require 5GB. The unlimited option helps those tethering for work. All plans work nationwide, though rural speeds vary. No regional restrictions apply.

Plans at a glance

Validity runs from 3 days to 30 days. The largest fixed plan is 5GB, 30 days for $19.20. Unlimited plans run for 3, 5, 7 days with a daily full-speed amount of 3GB, then 1 Mbps until the day ends. Traveling on to other countries? Africa (36 countries), Global (161 countries) also cover Sierra Leone.

Product
Prepaid data only eSIM
Phone number and SMS
Not included; app calls work
Networks
Africell (4G)
Plans
12 (9 fixed, 3 unlimited)
Lowest price
$5.10 for 1GB, 3 days
Validity starts
First connection at the destination
Install
QR code or manual codes
Top up
Yes, or add a second eSIM

Why buy a Sierra Leone prepaid travel eSIM from eSIMTrip?

Compared with roaming from home and a local SIM card bought on arrival.

eSIMTrip eSIMHome roamingLocal SIM
Unlimited and fixed dataYesNoYes
Price known before the tripYesNoNo
Online at the gateYesYesNo
Keeps your home numberYesYesNo
No contract or ID checkYesNoNo

Plans that also cover Sierra Leone

Crossing borders? One regional eSIM keeps you online in every country on the list.

eSIM prices for Sierra Leone

12 plans, prices in US dollars, final

DataDaysPrice
  • 1GB3 days3 days$5.10 USD
  • 3GB3 days3 days$11.70 USD
  • Unlimited3 days3 days$23.40 USD
  • Unlimited5 days5 days$36.30 USD
  • 1GB7 days7 days$5.10 USD
  • 3GB7 days7 days$12.60 USD
  • 5GB7 days7 days$17.70 USD
  • Unlimited7 days7 days$50.70 USD
  • 2GB15 days15 days$9.00 USD
  • 5GB15 days15 days$18.60 USD
  • 3GB30 days30 days$12.60 USD
  • 5GB30 days30 days$19.20 USD

FAQs for your travel eSIM

Frequently asked questions

Which network does the Sierra Leone eSIM use?

It connects to Africell in Sierra Leone on 4G LTE.

How much is an eSIM for Sierra Leone?

Plans start at $5.10 for 1GB, 3 days. There are 12 plans from 3 days to 30 days, including unlimited plans for 3, 5, 7 days. Prices are in US dollars and final.

Does the Sierra Leone eSIM include a phone number?

No, it is data only. Keep your home SIM on for calls and texts, and use apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime over the eSIM data while you are in Sierra Leone.

When should I install my eSIM for Sierra Leone?

Install it on WiFi a day or two before you leave. The plan's days only start when the eSIM first connects in Sierra Leone, so nothing is lost by installing early.

Can I top up the Sierra Leone eSIM?

Yes, this eSIM can take another plan for Sierra Leone. You can also simply buy a second plan, which arrives as a new eSIM with its own QR code.

Can I use the eSIM for Sierra Leone in other countries?

It works in Sierra Leone only. If your trip continues to neighbouring countries, a regional plan covers Sierra Leone and the others on one eSIM.

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