Ernest Adu – Phone Travel Wiz

Ethiopia - the country where the coffee bean originated from. So coffee lovers - than Ethiopia. But you may not be visiting Ethiopia just to stare at coffee beans. Luckily for you, there are plenty of things to do in this country. You can visit many markets throughout the country. But the Big Market in Addis Ababa will be another experience. Lalibela has rock-cut churches and Mount Abuna Yosef. And if you are more adventurous, you can visit Erta Ale - an active volcano with lava lakes. Overall, it should be illegal to be bored when in Ethiopia. While you may plan on sharing many photos and videos of your trip to this majestic country, you should be aware that international roaming can be expensive. Plus, it is not worth it anyway when you learn how cheap SIM cards are in Ethiopia and the cost of mobile data. You can get an Ethio Telecom SIM card for 30 ETB (0.70 USD) in Ethio Telecom stores. Ethio Telecom SIM cards are your only option in Ethiopia because it has a monopoly (for now). A data plan with 1 GB valid for 7 days will cost 75 ETB (1.70 USD). Cannot see the video above? Watch it here or on YouTube. For African standards, these prices are crazy low! Try finding a mobile operator that has low roaming rates like this - I will be waiting. Even though Ethio Telecom is the sole mobile operator in the country, it still has a lot to offer. In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Ethiopia. Let’s get this done. Original publication: 16th of June 2020. Last updated: 30th of July 2021. Table of Contents Can You Buy a SIM Card in Ethiopia? Anyone living or visiting Ethiopia can buy an Ethiopian SIM card without restrictions. You do need to be aware that you have to go through a SIM card registration procedure. Additionally, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Ethiopia). Finally, you need to have a SIM-lock-free (unlocked) phone to use local SIM cards. Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Ethiopia? You can get an Ethiopian SIM card in Ethio Telecom stores. They are also possible to get SIM cards at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Cannot see the video above? Watch it here or on YouTube. You can expect to pay the following for Ethiopian SIM cards: Ethio Telecom: 30 ETB Can You Use Your Phone in Ethiopia? Ethiopia uses GSM for its cellular communications, meaning that you need a GSM-capable phone to use your phone in the country. Fortunately, there is about a 99% chance your phone supports GSM. Traditional European frequencies are used in Ethiopia, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 & 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania). The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American Frequencies, which differ from the European ones. By Maximilian Dörrbecker (Chumwa) – Own work, using this file by Denelson83, CC BY-SA 2.5 If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU regions 1 & 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Ethiopia. If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Ethiopia or can only on 2G. If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Ethiopia - even on 4G/LTE. Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Ethiopia © OpenClipart-Vectors Ethiopia has one mobile network operator: Ethiopia Telecom The following frequencies are used in Ethiopia: 2G: 900 MHz3G: 2100 MHz4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3) You can learn more about frequencies in the video below. Cannot see the video above? Watch it here or on YouTube. To check whether your phone will work in Ethiopia, check out this page by Will My Phone Work (may be outdated or inaccurate at times). Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above). If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know. 5G NR in Ethiopia © Mohamed Hassan 5G is not available in Ethiopia as of 2021, and the Ethiopian government has not made any indications of when they will auction 5G licenses. Best SIM Card in Ethiopia If you want to buy the best SIM Card in Ethiopia, then Ethio Telecom is your only option. It is the only mobile operator in Ethiopia. SIM Card Registration in Ethiopia SIM card registration, with the use of your passport information, is mandatory in Ethiopia. This will be done at the point of purchase. Moreover, you should bring two passport-sized photos to the Ethio Telecom store to speed up the registration process. Not all Ethio Telecom stores have the necessary equipment to take pictures of you. Ethiopia Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights Africa can be a hit or miss in terms of mobile data rates. In some countries, the cost of mobile data is practically nothing. While in other nations, mobile data places are unaffordable for basically anyone. Luckily for Ethiopia, the average cost of mobile data has stayed at reasonable levels over the years, even when considering that there is a monopoly in the country. The average price for 1 GB of data in Ethiopia is 1.71 USD, far below the African average of 5.80 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD. Source There are only 24 African nations where the average cost of 1 GB of data is below 2 USD, so Ethiopia is doing well. Source Okay, mobile data rates are reasonable. But what about speeds? Ethiopia's average mobile download speed is around 22 Mbps. Source Source When you compare that to the global average, you may think this is extremely slow. I would not fault you for that - Ethiopia's average is less than half the global average. But the thing is, mobile internet speeds in Africa are not known for being fast in general. At the time of writing, the African country with the fastest mobile download speed is South Africa (45 Mbps). Also below the global average, but somewhat close. Many more African nations have speeds Ethiopia offers or are slower, so do not get too demotivated quickly. Remember when I said that Ethio Telecom has a monopoly on the telecommunications market in the country? Not for long. The Ethiopian government has issued a license to Global Partnership, a consortium compromising of Safaricom (Kenya), Vodafone Group (from the United Kingdom and active worldwide), Vodacom Group (from South Africa and active throughout Africa), and Sumitomo Corporation (Japan). The MTN Group (from South Africa) lost on this bid, but they are not giving up hope. Luckily for MTN, the Ethiopian government is interested in issuing another license in the near future. Then, there will be three players in Ethiopia. For now, you have to deal with Ethio Telecom. With low SIM card prices, low cost for mobile data, slower-end mobile internet speeds, and fair nationwide coverage, you should have a good network experience in Ethiopia. Currency in Ethiopia © National Bank of Ethiopia Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian Birr with the symbol ETB (which will be used throughout this article). However, prices are often listed as just Br. For example, 25 ETB = Br. 25. For reference, below are some exchange rates between ETB and USD (US Dollars): 1 ETB = 0.02 USD10 ETB = 0.25 USD100 ETB = 2.25 USD1000 ETB = 22.60 USD10 000 ETB = 225.75 USD For up-to-date ETB:USD exchange rates, search ETB to USD on Google, or replace USD with the currency you use. If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card. Their fees are MUCH lower than banks, and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks). I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Euros, my main currency, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards. Open a Wise account FREE! Ethiopian Prepaid SIM Cards (Videos) Below, I will guide you through Ethio Telecom and go through: Background informationMobile coverageSIM card types, prices, and availabilityRecharge / top-up informationCombo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs) Prefer to watch videos instead? Watch this complete Ethiopia SIM card buying guide. Cannot see the video above? Watch it here or on YouTube. You can also watch all the videos related to Ethiopian SIM cards in the playlist below. Cannot see the playlist above? Check it on YouTube. With that being said, let’s see what Ethiopia has to offer to us. Ethio Telecom © Ethio Telecom Ethio Telecom is, for now, the sole mobile operator in Ethiopia. The company is also the largest telecom operator with a monopoly worldwide. It is a government-run entity. From 2010 to 2013, Ethio Telecom was run by France Télécom (Orange) until the Ethiopian government stated that the outsourcing of the management did not meet its demands. Since then, it has been in government ownership again. In 2020, it was announced that the Ministry of Finance wants to sell a minority stake of Ethio Telecom. In June 2021, the Expression of Interest (EoI) was announced by the Ethiopian government. France Télécom (Orange) seems to be ready for round two for entering the Ethiopian telecom market because it was the first to express interest in Ethio Telecom's stake. Ethio Telecom uses the following frequencies: 2G: 900 MHz3G: 2100 MHz4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3) This is what you will learn about Ethio Telecom:* Coverage* How to Get an Ethio Telecom SIM Card & SIM Card Price* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check* Plans & Packages* APN/Internet SettingsClick on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in Coverage – Ethio Telecom Ethio Telecom has fair coverage throughout the country. 4G/LTE is close to non-existent throughout the country. Although mobile coverage is great in Addis Ababa, it is good in cities. However, outside of urban areas, reception can mostly be found around the main roads. Below is Ethio Telecom's coverage map: Source SIM Card Price – Ethio Telecom You can get an Ethio Telecom Telecom SIM card for 30 ETB with 15 ETB in credit and 100 MB every month for the first 3 months in Ethio Telecom stores. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at steep premiums. Ethio Telecom SIM cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 480 days (no top-up for 480 days or no activity for 480 days). However, there are a few steps the deactivation process goes through first. First 120 days – normal use: you can use your Ethio Telecom SIM card without restrictions. Each top-up will reset your SIM card's validity.120 days without activity – one-way block: your SIM card enters the one-way block state for 330 days.You can receive callsYou can receive SMSYou cannot browse the webYou cannot make calls (except for emergency numbers)You cannot send SMS450 days without activity (normal use + one-way block): your SIM card enters the two-way block state for 30 days.You cannot browse the webYou cannot make calls (except for emergency numbers)You cannot send SMS480 days without activity (normal use + one-way block + 2-way block): your SIM card gets terminated and may be recycled immediately. Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Ethio Telecom Ethiopia Telecom top-up vouchers are sold in Ethio Telecom stores and other places, such as kiosks, convenience stores, and grocery stores. The following top-up options are available: 5 ETB10 ETB15 ETB20 ETB50 ETB100 ETB250 ETB500 ETB1000 ETB To top up your Ethio Telecom SIM card, dial *805*VoucherCode#, text the *VoucherCode# to 805, or call 903 -> 1 -> 1 -> VoucherCode. For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *805*123456#, text 123456 to 805, or call 903, select option 1, select option 1 again, and enter 123456#. Dial *804# to see your Ethio Telecom balance. Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Ethio Telecom Ethio Telecom has ten data-featured plans: Flexi Mobile Packages (unit system)Good Morning Packages (daily morning combo)Mobile Voice + Data Packages (combo)Monthly Mobile Voice + Data Packages (combo)Premium Unlimited Monthly Mobile Package (combo)Recurring Unlimited Monthly Mobile Package (combo)Premium Plus Monthly Mobile Plans (combo)Long Validity Mobile Packages (long-term combo)Mobile Data Packages (data-only)Monthly Mobile Data Packages (data-only) All Ethio Telecom plans can be activated by dialing *999#. Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in. Flexi Mobile Packages – Ethio Telecom The Flexi Mobile Packages are plans using a unit system (Flexi Units). Below are the rates: 1 MB = 2 Flexi Units1 local minute = 6 Flexi Units1 local SMS = 2 Flexi Units The following Flexi Mobile Packages are available, which you can activate by dialing *999#: PricePlanFlexi UnitsValidity15 ETBFlexi Daily300 Flexi Units1 day20 ETBFlexi Daily410 Flexi Units1 day50 ETBFlexi Weekly1150 Flexi Units7 days80 ETBFlexi Weekly1900 Flexi Units7 days100 ETBFlexi Monthly1900 Flexi Units30 days150 ETBFlexi Monthly3200 Flexi Units30 days Good Morning Packages – Ethio Telecom The Good Morning Packages are daily combo plans to be used between 6:00 and 9:00 one morning, featuring data, minutes, SMS, or all. The following Good Mobile Packages are available, which you can activate by dialing *999#: PriceDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity2 ETBN/A8 minutes5 SMS1 morning (6:00 – 9:00)2 ETBN/AN/A5 SMS1 morning (6:00 – 9:00)3 ETB25 MB8 minutes10 SMS1 morning (6:00 – 9:00) Mobile Voice + Data Packages – Ethio Telecom The Mobile Voice + Data Packages are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS. They are normally grouped as daily, weekly, weekend, monthly, and night packages. The following Mobile Voice + Data Packages are available, which you can activate by dialing *999#: PriceDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity12 ETB145 MB10 minutes10 SMS24 hours19 ETB145 MB35 minutes10 SMS24 hours29 ETB500 MB10 minutes10 SMS24 hours36 ETB500 MB35 minutes10 SMS24 hours46 ETB1 GB10 minutes10 SMS24 hours52 ETB1 GB35 minutes10 SMS24 hours50 ETB500 MB60 minutes20 SMS7 days55 ETB500 MB80 minutes20 SMS7 days81 ETB1 GB60 minutes20 SMS7 days86 ETB1 GB80 minutes20 SMS7 days128 ETB2 GB60 minutes20 SMS7 days133 ETB2 GB80 minutes20 SMS7 days157 ETB2 GB100 minutes50 SMS30 days214 ETB2 GB300 minutes50 SMS30 days238 ETB2 GB400 minutes50 SMS30 days257 ETB2 GB500 minutes50 SMS30 days360 ETB2 GB1000 minutes50 SMS30 days270 ETB4 GB100 minutes50 SMS30 days328 ETB4 GB300 minutes50 SMS30 days352 ETB4 GB400 minutes50 SMS30 days371 ETB4 GB500 minutes50 SMS30 days466 ETB4 GB1000 minutes50 SMS30 days1514 ETBUnlimited100 minutes50 SMS30 days1525 ETBUnlimited300 minutes50 SMS30 days1549 ETBUnlimited400 minutes50 SMS30 days1568 ETBUnlimited500 minutes50 SMS30 days1663 ETBUnlimited1000 minutes50 SMS30 days Monthly Mobile Voice + Data Packages – Ethio Telecom The Monthly Mobile Voice + Data Packages are combo plans with data and minutes that auto-renew. Monthly Mobile Voice + Data Package can be activated by dialing *999#: PriceDataLocal MinutesValidity157 ETB2 GB100 minutes30 days214 ETB2 GB300 minutes30 days238 ETB2 GB400 minutes30 days257 ETB2 GB500 minutes30 days270 ETB4 GB100 minutes30 days328 ETB4 GB300 minutes30 days352 ETB4 GB400 minutes30 days360 ETB2 GB1000 minutes30 days371 ETB4 GB500 minutes30 days466 ETB4 GB1000 minutes30 days Unused allowances will roll over for 30 days. Premium Unlimited Mobile Packages – Ethio Telecom The Premium Unlimited Mobile Packages are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS. Premium Unlimited Mobile Packages can be activated by dialing *999#: PricePlanDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity440 ETBWeekly Unlimited Voice PackageN/AUnlimitedUnlimited7 days440 ETBWeekly Unlimited Data PackageUnlimitedN/AUnlimited7 days765 ETBPremium Weekly Unlimited Voice + DataUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited7 days836 ETBBi-Weekly Unlimited Voice PackageN/AUnlimitedUnlimited15 days836 ETBBi-Weekly Unlimited Data PackageUnlimitedN/AUnlimited15 days1436 ETBPremium Bi-Weekly Unlimited Voice + DataUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited15 days1510 ETBMonthly Unlimited Voice PackageN/AUnlimitedUnlimited30 days1510 ETBMonthly Unlimited Data PackageUnlimitedN/AUnlimited30 days2545 ETBPremium Monthy Unlimited Voice + DataUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited30 days Recurring Unlimited Monthly Mobile Packages – Ethio Telecom The Recurring Unlimited Monthly Packages are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS that auto-renew. Recurring Unlimited Monthly Mobile Packages can be activated by dialing *999#: PricePlanDataLocal MinutesInternational MinutesLocal SMSInternational SMSValidity1514 ETBRecurring Unlimited Monthly Data PlusUnlimited100 minutesN/AN/AN/A30 days1525 ETBRecurring Unlimited Monthly Data PlusUnlimited200 minutesN/AN/AN/A30 days1549 ETBRecurring Unlimited Monthly Data PlusUnlimited400 minutesN/AN/AN/A30 days1568 ETBRecurring Unlimited Monthly Data PlusUnlimited500 minutesN/AN/AN/A30 days1663 ETBRecurring Unlimited Monthly Data PlusUnlimited1000 minutesN/AN/AN/A30 days2940 ETBRecurring Monthly Limited Premium Plans60 GB9000 minutes100 minutes870 SMS50 SMS30 days3530 ETBRecurring Monthly Unlimited Premium PlusUnlimitedUnlimited100 minutesUnlimited50 SMS30 days Unused allowances will roll over for 30 days. Premium Plus Monthly Mobile Plans – Ethio Telecom The Premium Plus Monthly Mobile Plans are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS. Activate Premium Plus Monthly Mobile Plans by dialing *999#: PricePlanDataLocal MinutesInternational MinutesLocal SMSInternational SMSValidity2490 ETBPremium Plus60 GB9000 minutes100 minutes870 SMS50 SMS30 days3530 ETBUnlimited Premium Plus UnlimitedUnlimited100 minutesUnlimited50 SMS30 days Long Validity Mobile Packages – Ethio Telecom The Long Term Validity Mobile Packages are long-term combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS. Activate Long Validity Mobile Package by dialing *999#: PriceDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity 825 ETB12 GB450 minutes150 SMS90 days1095 ETB12 GB1500 minutes150 SMS90 days1365 ETB24 GB450 minutes150 SMS90 days1635 ETB24 GB1500 minutes150 SMS90 days4227 ETBUnlimited450 minutes150 SMS90 days4497 ETBUnlimited1500 minutes150 SMS90 days5205 ETB12 GBUnlimitedUnlimited90 days5745 ETB24 GBUnlimitedUnlimited90 days6872 ETBUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited90 days7248 ETBUnlimitedN/AUnlimited180 days7248 ETBN/AUnlimitedUnlimited180 days10 872 ETBUnlimitedN/AUnlimited365 days10 872 ETBN/AUnlimitedUnlimited365 days12 216 ETBUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited180 days18 324 ETBUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited365 days Mobile Data Packages – Ethio Telecom The Mobile Data Packages are data-only plans. Activate Mobile Data Packages by dialing *999#: PriceDataValidity3 ETB30 MB24 hours3 ETB70 MB1 night (0:00 – 6:00)5 ETB70 MB24 hours5 ETB150 MB1 night (0:00 – 6:00)7 ETB200 MB1 night (0:00 – 6:00)10 ETB145 MB24 hours15 ETB250 MB24 hours24 ETB250 MB7 days28 ETB500 MB24 hours30 ETB500 MB1 weekend (Saturday & Sunday)38 ETB500 MB7 days40 ETB500 MB30 days45 ETB1 GB24 hours50 ETB1 GB1 weekend (Saturday & Sunday)55 ETB750 MB7 days70 ETB1 GB7 days75 ETB1 GB30 days90 ETB2 GB1 weekend (Saturday & Sunday)120 ETB2 GB7 days130 ETB2 GB30 days250 ETB4 GB30 days450 ETB8 GB30 days520 ETB10 GB30 days890 ETB20 GB30 days Monthly Mobile Data Packages – Ethio Telecom The Monthly Mobile Data Packages are data-only plans. Activate Monthly Mobile Data Package by dialing *999#: PriceDataValidity40 ETB500 MB30 days75 ETB1 GB30 days120 ETB2 GB30 days250 ETB4 GB30 days Monthly Voice Plus Data Tariffs (DISCONTINUED) - Ethio Telecom The Monthly Voice Plus Data Bundles are bundles that come with both data and minutes. You can choose how you want to mix your data and minutes. Data rates start from 55 ETB for 500 MB to 4900 ETB for unlimited data. For minutes, rates start from 60 ETB for 166 minutes to 1350 ETB for 4150. In short, the minimum you have to pay for a Monthly Mobile Voice plus Data bundle is 115 ETB (500 MB (55 ETB) and 166 minutes (60 ETB)). The most you can pay is 6250 ETB (unlimited data (4900 ETB) and 4150 minutes (1350 ETB)). Below is the complete Monthly Voice plus Data matrix: Data500 MB1 GB2 GB4 GB8 GB10 GB20 GB30 GBUnlimitedMinutesPrice (ETB) 55100190350600700130018004900166 601151602504106607601360186049602801001552002904507008001400190050004151401952403304907408401440194050404501502052503405007508501450195050506002002553003905508009001500200051007502503053504406008509501550205051508302703253704606208709701570207051709303003554004906509001000160021005200108035040545054070095010501650215052501230400455500590750100011001700220053001380450505550640800105011501750225053501545500555600690850110012001800230054001660540595640730890114012401840234054401845600655700790950120013001900240055004150350140514501540170019502050265031506250 APN/Internet Settings - Ethio Telecom Username: EthiotelecomAPN: etc.comUsername (only if you cannot browse): etc Password (only if you cannot browse): etc Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched. Jump back to the Table of Contents. Other Ways to Stay Connected When Traveling in Ethiopia Getting an Ethiopian SIM card is the best way to stay connected in the country. However, for some, getting local SIM cards is not an option. For example, if you have a SIM-locked device. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhLfhARWaJ0 Luckily, there are other ways to get online when in Ethiopia. However, these methods may be more expensive than getting a SIM card from the local operator. International Roaming International roaming is the most convenient way to stay connected when traveling in other countries because you do not have to buy a new SIM card, have to deal with SIM card registration regulations, nor have multiple phone numbers to deal with. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X7xGPry-Tc However, international roaming has proven to be expensive in many cases, especially compared to buying local SIM cards. That is why many travelers are not fond of international roaming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNXUQnX3Uww International roaming has its pros and cons. However, it is important to know how it works. This in-depth guide explains it all. Find out whether your mobile operator has attractive roaming rates for Ethiopia here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSKtHeE0rVg Using an International SIM Card or Travel SIM Card International SIM cards are SIM cards made for the traveler in mind. Using them is often cheaper than international roaming. However, they are almost always more expensive than using a local SIM card. There are many other advantages and disadvantages of getting international SIM cards, which you can learn about here. Using a Mobile Hotspot (Pocket WIFI) Mobile hotspots, or pocket WIFI, are small devices that connect to the local operators of the country you are visiting. Mobile hotspots are ideal for families or those traveling in a large group, as they allow you to connect multiple devices to one hotspot without the need of each traveler having to buy a SIM card. You can either buy a mobile hotspot or rent one. Using Free WIFI Networks Using free WIFI connections is the cheapest way to stay connected because they are free. The major downside of trying to use WIFI hotspots is that you will have to locate them, and they are not available on every corner in Ethiopia. Make sure to protect your internet traffic with a VPN so that hackers cannot steal your personal data. The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Ethiopia Getting a SIM card from Ethio Telecom would be your only option when considering an Ethiopian SIM card. Local Prepaid SIM Card in Other African Countries Ascension IslandAlgeriaAngolaBeninBotswanaBurkina FasoBurundiCameroonCape VerdeCentral African RepublicChadComorosCongo, Democratic Republic of (Kinshasa)Congo, Republic of (Brazzaville)DjiboutiEgyptEquatorial GuineaEswatini (Swaziland)Ethiopia GabonGambiaGhanaGuineaGuinea-BissauIvory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire)KenyaLesothoLiberiaLibyaMadagascarMalawiMaliMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMoroccoMozambiqueNamibia NigerNigeriaRéunionRwandaSaint HelenaSão Tomé and PríncipeSenegalSeychellesSierra LeoneSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth SudanSudanTanzaniaTogoTunisiaUgandaZambiaZimbabwe Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world. Next Steps to Enhance Your Travel Experiences Looking for the next steps to enhance your phone travel experiences? Here is what to do: Check Out My Resource Page Looking for the best companies and gadgets to enhance your travel experience? Check out my travel resources page for the best companies to use when you travel! Save money with international SIM cards, on plane tickets, bus rides, cruises, and accommodation. Besides that, I also list services and items I use to make my life easier – and I believe they will help you too! Start Your Own Online Business – Make Money While Traveling Do you want to learn how I started an online business that allows me to generate income while traveling? In my starting an online business guide, I tell you which tools, services, and products I have for this site and my YouTube channel. If I can start a business about something I am passionate about (phone travel), then you can do it too! Learn About Your Phone Travel Options You can buy local prepaid SIM cards, international SIM cards, mobile hotspots, or roam internationally. Each of these options has its pros and cons. Learn more about them, and find the best option for you. 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