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7 Days / 1 Week$4.24$4.24/GBDemocratic Republic of the Congo eSIM
Buy a cheap, reliable Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM with data plans from 1 GB to 50 GB.
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1 GB 7 Days / 1 Week
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Fast 4G/5G
- One-click Activation
- Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support
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7 Days / 1 Week(1 plan)
30 Days / 1 Month(11 plans)
1 GB
30 Days / 1 Month$5.03$5.03/GB2 GB
30 Days / 1 Month$11.02$5.51/GB3 GB
30 Days / 1 Month$12.75$4.25/GB5 GB
30 Days / 1 Month$19.47$3.89/GB10 GB
30 Days / 1 Month$35.12$3.51/GB12 GB
30 Days / 1 Month$41.33$3.44/GB14 GB
30 Days / 1 Month$47.79$3.41/GB15 GB
30 Days / 1 Month$51.03$3.40/GB16 GB
30 Days / 1 Month$54.26$3.39/GB18 GB
30 Days / 1 Month$60.70$3.37/GB20 GB
30 Days / 1 Month$67.13$3.36/GB15 days(1 plan)
60 Days / 2 Months(1 plan)
90 Days / 3 Months(1 plan)
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Democratic Republic of the Congo only. |
| Local networks | Vodacom |
| Network technology | Connects to 5G where available. LTE is not confirmed on this plan. Networks and technology vary by plan. |
| Data & validity | Fixed total data. No daily reset. |
| Available data allowances | 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB, 12 GB, 14 GB, 15 GB, 16 GB, 18 GB, 20 GB, 30 GB, and 50 GB |
| Available durations | 7 Days (1 Week), 15 days, 30 Days (1 Month), 60 Days (2 Months), and 90 Days (3 Months) |
| Calls & SMS | Use internet messaging and calling apps. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
01Choose your plan
Check phone compatibility and carrier lock; choose a plan by allowance and validity.
02Follow the installation instructions
Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.
03Connect in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Which Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM plan should I choose?
Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
When does the plan start?
Validity begins: First Network Connection.
Which networks are included?
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Can I use a hotspot?
Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.
Does the data reset every day?
Fixed total data. No daily reset.
Can I use this package in another country?
Democratic Republic of the Congo only.
What phone do I need?
An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.
What should I check if mobile data is not working?
Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.
Which apps can I use with the Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM, and how fast will they work?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM is designed to deliver high-speed internet access for all apps from around the world, including the following 50 apps:
WhatsApp, Google Maps, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, iMessage, FaceTime, Uber, Spotify, Google Translate, Booking.com, Airbnb, Revolut, Gmail, ChatGPT, Facebook, Messenger, Snapchat, Telegram, Netflix, Apple Maps, Bolt, Grab, Wise, PayPal, Waze, Citymapper, Tripadvisor, GetYourGuide, Klook, Skyscanner, Expedia, Agoda, Trip.com, Trainline, Omio, Uber Eats, Google Lens, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Disney+, Discord, Reddit, X, Signal, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Microsoft Outlook, and Google Photos.
Using your eSIM in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mobile data in Democratic Republic of the Congo
A prepaid eSIM card for the Democratic Republic of the Congo keeps tourists, independent travellers and people visiting family online around Kinshasa without hunting for a local SIM. It is a data-only virtual sim card, so it carries no local phone number and calls and texts run through internet apps. Read the country name carefully before you buy: these plans cover Congo-Kinshasa, not the separate Republic of the Congo.
Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Check the network for your plan.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Details to hand.Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kinshasa: share the exact entrance, not only the neighbourhood.
For a flight into N'djili airport, save your pickup plan before departure and message your host the flight details. On arrival, confirm where the driver is waiting and open the saved hotel address. Data helps those messages, but the pickup should not depend on both phones coming online at the same moment.
If your room or appointment is in Gombe, ask for the street address and a specific entrance. Keep the contact's name and the map pin together so you can explain a delay or request the last few directions without scrolling through old chats.
The national tourism office publishes Kinshasa destination information online. Use current local details when planning between appointments, and confirm onward travel with the operator running it. This guide does not confirm access or reception on routes elsewhere in the country.
Save before you goN'djili pickup instructions, driver contact, accommodation entrance and the next appointment's details.
Lola ya Bonobo: arrange the return journey before you start.
Lola ya Bonobo is a bonobo sanctuary outside Kinshasa with guided one day tours and limited overnight stays. Check the sanctuary's own visitor page for opening days and tour times before choosing a departure; a saved screenshot helps when the page will not reload on the road.
The sanctuary asks for at least a week's notice to arrange its transport or lunch. Send the date, party size and pickup point, then keep the confirmation offline. Overnight stays are a separate enquiry, so do not assume a day tour includes a bed.
Fix your return collection before the tour starts and keep the driver's details handy. Personal phone photos are allowed under the sanctuary's published policy, while professional equipment needs prior authorization. Upload larger shots on Wi-Fi to keep data for the drive back.
Save before you goConfirmed visit date, tour times, transfer reply, pickup point and return arrangement.
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