Ethiopia eSIM

Scan the QR code from your email or your Roamix account in your phone's settings, ideally at home on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in Ethiopia, turn on data roaming for the Roamix line and you're online.

Yes. Your usual SIM stays in your phone, so calls, texts and WhatsApp keep your number. Roamix runs alongside it as a second line just for data in Ethiopia.

Install it a day or two before you fly, at home on Wi-Fi. Most plans don't start counting days until you connect in Ethiopia, so installing early costs you nothing and you step off the plane already online.

Most phones from 2018 on support eSIM, including iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, and Google Pixel 3 and newer. Your phone also needs to be carrier unlocked. Our free compatibility checker confirms both in seconds.

You get 4G LTE across our coverage in Ethiopia, and 5G where the local network offers it. Real speeds depend on where you are, how busy the network is, and your phone.

Your data simply pauses, with no surprise overage charges. We send alerts when you've used 50% and 80%, and you can top up in a tap from your Roamix account without reinstalling anything.

Yes, if it isn't installed yet. You can get a full refund within 14 days of buying by emailing support@roamix.app with your order number. Once the eSIM is installed, the plan counts as used and can't be refunded.

Roamix Ethiopia eSIM plans start at $10.50. Bigger plans cost less per GB, so they're the better deal for longer trips or heavy data use. Compare every Ethiopia plan at the top of this page.

No. If your phone supports eSIM, which most phones since 2018 do, you can get data in Ethiopia without a physical SIM. Download it before you travel and skip the store and the airport queue. Your home SIM stays active for calls and texts.

Yes, Roamix provides reliable eSIM coverage across Ethiopia, including Addis Ababa and major tourist regions. The eSIM connects to established local carriers like Ethio Telecom to keep you online in cities and popular travel areas.

Yes, Roamix works well around Ethiopia's major attractions, including the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the Simien Mountains National Park, so you can navigate, book tickets, and share photos while exploring.

Yes, your Roamix eSIM connects automatically once you arrive at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, letting you call a ride or message your hotel immediately without searching for WiFi.

For a week-long trip to Ethiopia, most travelers use 5-7 GB for maps, messaging, and social media. If you plan to video call or stream while visiting Lalibela or the Simien Mountains, consider a 10-15 GB Roamix plan.

No, a Roamix eSIM for Ethiopia does not carry over into neighboring Kenya, Djibouti, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, or South Sudan. If your itinerary includes any of these countries, plan for a separate local or regional eSIM.

Yes, Roamix offers flexible Ethiopia plans from 3 to 30 days, so a quick stopover in Addis Ababa or an extended historical circuit through Lalibela and Gondar both get a data plan matched to your trip length.

Roamix is a strong eSIM choice for Ethiopia because of its reliable connectivity across Addis Ababa and major tourist routes, competitive pricing, and instant activation. The eSIM installs in minutes on most modern smartphones, giving you internet access the moment you arrive.