SIM card South Africa

From € 59,00

Stay connected while traveling with the SIM card South Africa from Airport Telecom. The 10GB en Unlimited data bundles are perfect for mobile internet with quick access to email, WhatsApp, navigation, and all other apps.

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Choose bundle:

Data

10GB Data

+ 500 call minutes

€ 59,00

Unlimited Data

+ Unlimited calls

€ 89,00

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Mobile internet in South Africa with SIM card South Africa

With Airport Telecom’s prepaid SIM cards South Africa, you can make calls and use mobile Internet throughout South Africa. You can choose from a 10GB and an Unlimited data bundle. These bundles are great for internet use and give you easy access to Email, Whatsapp, navigation and other internet applications.

Data and calls while traveling in South Africa

The sim cards have a South African (+27) phone number. The 10GB card includes 500 local calling minutes. The Unlimited card includes unlimited local calling minutes. This can be very handy for calling hotels and restaurants within South Africa, for example.

Whatsapp with sim card South Africa

All calls over the Internet such as Whatsapp, Skype, Facetime etc. are of course also possible. After all, you then use the data bundle on the sim card. Like all other apps, you can continue to use Whatsapp as usual. Once WhatsApp realizes there is a different SIM card in your phone, Whatsapp may ask if you want to create a new account or if everything should remain as it was. If you then choose the latter, nothing at all will change on Whatsapp. You will then just keep your existing WhatsApp identity with all contacts, groups and chats.

Coverage in South Africa

Cellular network coverage is generally good in South Africa. This is certainly true in the main South African cities such as Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elisabeth. Coverage is also excellent in other more densely populated areas. However, it should be kept in mind that South Africa is a large country with remote areas as well. In such less populated areas, it is possible that there is no or less mobile phone coverage. This also applies, for example, to national parks such as the Kruger Park. Table Mountain and Cape of Good Hope are close to Cape Town so there is also good coverage there for calling and internet with the South African SIM card.

Free home delivery or pickup at Schiphol Airport

You can pick up the prepaid South Africa SIM cards at our Airport Telecom store in Schiphol Plaza upon departure from Schiphol Airport. The SIM cards can also be delivered to your home for free in the Netherlands & Belgium. When ordered on workdays before 14.00h we ship the same day by mail. Normally delivery then takes place within one or two working days.

Advantages sim card South Africa

The sim is available in all sizes (mini, micro and nano) and will fit in any phone.

Reachable in South Africa on one South African (+27) phone number.

The South Africa SIM card is not suitable for hotspot and MIFI device.

Pick up your SIM card upon departure at Schiphol Plaza or have the SIM delivered to your home for free.

Data & calling in South Africa

There are two variants of the South Africa SIM card:

10GB data Euro 59,=

incl. 10GB data
incl. 500 local calling minutes

Unlimited data Euro 89,=

incl. unlimited data
incl. unlimited local calls

The data bundles are valid for 30 days after activation

How do I install the SIM card South Africa in my phone?

Open the slider on the side of the phone. You can do this with the pin provided with the phone. If you don’t have this you can make one by bending a paper clip. Airport Telecom sim cards also come with an extra pin.

Remove your own sim card and keep it safe! Now insert the new SIM card. There is only one way to do this. You may have a phone that can hold more than one SIM card. Insert the new SIM card as an extra card.

Push the SIM card slide back into the phone now. If all goes well, you can now automatically use the new sim. The phone may ask you to do some additional settings.

Frequently asked questions

Which SIM card to use in South Africa?

For a short stay of a few days, you probably won't need that much data. The 10GB data bundle for South Africa may then be sufficient. Applications such as Whatsapp, Instagram and navigation do not consume much data. If you are staying longer, it may be useful to choose Unlimited so that you definitely have enough data. The Unlimited sim card also offers unlimited calling within South Africa.
Where do you buy a SIM card for South Africa?

Buy a SIM card for South Africa from Airport Telecom Schiphol. You can pick it up in the store. Or order online and the SIM card will be delivered to your home for free.

Simple sim card installation

Step 1

Install your SIM card

Open the slider on the side of the phone. You can do this with the pin that came with the phone. If you don’t have this you can make one by bending a paper clip. Airport Telecom sim cards also come with an extra pin.

Step 2

Set up your SIM card

Step 3

Start using data

Push the SIM card slide back into the phone now. If all goes well, you can now automatically use the new sim. The phone may ask you to do some additional settings.

Our advantages

Always connected during your journey

Enjoy worry-free connectivity wherever you are, with access to reliable networks worldwide. Whether you're planning a short vacation or a long business trip, you'll stay connected everywhere.

No surprises or hidden costs

Pay only for what you use, without unexpected fees or complicated contracts. With transparent pricing and clear options, you're always prepared and know exactly where you stand.

Easily and quickly activated

Your SIM card is ready to use within minutes, so you are instantly connected when you arrive abroad. Activating the card is simple and requires no technical knowledge or complex steps.

Great compliments

Big compliments to Airport Telecom ! For my vacation to the Philippines, I received an Unlimited Sim card that really worked perfectly everywhere. The Philippines are very vast but I had coverage everywhere. A travel companion only had problems with a locally purchased Sim card so I was happy with my Sim from Airport Telecom ! I recommend this company to everyone for a carefree vacation. Anko

Anko K.

Philippines

What an excellent way

Used a sim from Airport Telecom for our trip to Tanzania. What a great way to travel comfortably and still remain reachable. The excellent explanations made for a relaxing trip and the accessibility was top notch. Many thanks Robert and Marion.

Robert van W.

Tanzania

Top service

Top service. Purchased a sim card with 12 gb for 9 days in California. After some questions both via email and over the phone I made the choice to purchase it from Airport Telecom. Clear instructions and fast home delivery! I activated the card on advice at home, changed SIM cards on the plane and once we landed in Los Angeles we immediately had a stable connection to the network.

Marco van den H.

America