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SIM Cards in Sierra Leone: The Best Prepaid Plans | 2024 Guide

Sierra Leone – meaning Roaring Mountains, is a country in Western Africa.

It is a fascinating country known for having rice in every meal and having plenty of Giant Snails (also known as Ghana/African Snail) roaming around.

There are plenty of beaches to chill at, including Bureh Beach and River No 2 Beach.

You can also go to the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and see plenty of, you guessed it, chimpanzees.

Or explore remote islands, such as the Banana Islands or Bunce Island.

While the country may not be as well known as other African nations, such as Egypt, Morocco & South Africa, it can be a relaxing destination.

But before you become an influencer and make Sierra Leone as popular as France (most visited country by international tourist arrivals), be aware that posting photos and video when roaming can be pricey.

International roaming can be expensive, so you better get yourself a local SIM card to enjoy local rates like a Sierra Leonean one.

As luck would have it, SIM cards in Sierra Leone are inexpensive – you can even get them for free!

You can get a Sierra Leonean SIM card for 20 000 SLL (1 USD) from Africell and Orange (formerly Airtel) in their stores. Qcell even hands out SIM cards for free, 1000 SLL (0.50 USD), or 3000 SLL (0.15 USD). SIM cards are also available at Freetown/Lungi Airport.

While I can understand that large numbers, like 20 000 SLL, look intimidating, it is practically nothing when converted into… eh… valuable currencies (do not get mad at me for saying this, Sierra Leoneans ;) )

In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Sierra Leone. Let's do this.

Buying a SIM Card in Sierra Leone Guide (logos of Orange, Africell & Qcell)

Original publication: 15th of May 2020. Last updated: 15th of January 2024.


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Can You Buy a SIM Card in Sierra Leone?

Anyone living or visiting Sierra Leone can buy a Sierra Leonean SIM card without restrictions.

You need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Sierra Leone).

Moreover, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Sierra Leone?

You can get a Sierra Leonean SIM card in Africell, Orange (formerly Airtel) & QCell stores. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Freetown/Lungi International Airport.

You can expect to pay the the following for Sierra Leonean SIM cards:

  • Africell Sierra Leone: 20 000 SLL
  • Orange Sierra Leone (formerly Airtel Sierra Leone): 20 000 SLL
  • Qcell Sierra Leone: free, 1000 SLL, OR 3000 SLL (three options with different starter perks)
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Can You Use Your Phone in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Sierra Leone. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).

Officially, you also have Sierratel with a CDMA network. But its coverage is embarrassing, so I will not even mention them again throughout this guide.

Traditional European frequencies are used in Sierra Leone, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 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.

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If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Sierra Leone.

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 Sierra Leone or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).

If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Sierra Leone (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE.

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Sierra Leone

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Sierra Leone has three mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:

  • Africell Sierra Leone
  • Orange Sierra Leone (formerly Airtel Sierra Leone)
  • QCell Sierra Leone

The following frequencies are used in Sierra Leone:

  • 2G: 900 MHz
  • 3G: 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Sierra Leone, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).

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.

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5G NR in Sierra Leone

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5G NR is not available in Sierra Leone as of 2021, and the Sierra Leonean government has not made any indications of when it will auction 5G licenses.

Best SIM Card in Sierra Leone

If you want to buy the best SIM card in Sierra Leone, I recommend going with Africell or Orange (formerly Airtel). Africell has the best coverage (especially 3G) nationwide. Orange has the fastest speeds in areas where it has 4G/LTE (mostly Freetown).

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SIM Card Registration in Sierra Leone

SIM card registration with your passport information is mandatory in Sierra Leone. It will be done at the point of purchase.

Sierra Leone Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

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In Africa, the cost of mobile data can be prohibitive, more than 20 USD per 1 GB.

In other African countries, however, the cost is just a few cents.

So, how expensive is mobile data in Sierra Leone?

On the more expensive side, for regional standards, but still average.

The average price for 1 GB of data in Sierra Leone is 3.26 USD, below the African average of 5.80 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.

If you look at 2019's figures, the costs have decreased by 64.6%.

Normally, I show you some data about mobile data speeds about the particular country I am covering.

Unfortunately, there is not much aggregate data about mobile download and upload speeds in Sierra Leone.

But Africell Sierra Leone has reported 4G/LTE download speeds between 40 Mbps and 80 Mbps.

Unless you are from the United Arab Emirates or South Korea, where the average mobile download speeds is more than 200 Mbps, these speeds are quite impressive – especially for regional standards.

But remember – these are the best results possible. Your actual speeds wll be sigificantly slower.

In terms of coverage, reception is only good in populated areas.

I hope you will not be anywhere outside of Bo, Freetown, Kenema, Koidu, Makeni, Port Loko & Waterloo because reception outside of these cities, districts, and towns will be basically non-existent.

With (incredibly) cheap SIM cards, low mobile data rates, questionable nationwide coverage, and decent mobile data speeds (when lucky), you should have a fair network experience in Sierra Leone.

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Currency in Sierra Leone

2000 Sierra Leonean Leone Bank Note
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Sierra Leone uses the Sierra Leonean Leone with the symbol SLL (which will be used throughout this article).

However, prices in Sierra Leone are listed in Le. For example, 25 SLL = Le 25.

For reference, below are some exchange rates between SLL and USD (US Dollars – Rounded):

  • 100 SLL = 0.005 USD
  • 1000 SLL = 0.50 USD
  • 10 000 SLL = 0.50 USD
  • 100 000 SLL = 5.10 USD
  • 1 000 000 SLL = 50.80 USD

For up-to-date SLLD:USD exchange rates, search SLL 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 Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.

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Sierra Leonean Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through Africell Sierra Leone, Orange Sierra Leone (formerly Airtel Sierra Leone) & QCell Sierra Leone, and go through:

  • Background information
  • Mobile coverage
  • SIM card types, prices, and availability
  • Recharge/top-up information
  • Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs) 

With that being said, let's see what Sierra Leone has to offer to us.


Africell Sierra Leone

Africell Logo
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Africell Sierra Leone, just Africell, is the largest mobile operator in Sierra Leone.

It is also the mobile operator with the fastest recorded speeds in the country.

Africell Sierra Leone 4G LTE Speed Test Result in Wilberforce
© Africell Sierra Leone

Africell, as a company, is also active in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa), the Gambia & Uganda. Soon, also in Angola.

Africell uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 900 MHz
  • 3G: 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)

This is what you will learn about Africell:

* Coverage
* How to Get an Africell SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping-Up Options & Methods
* Internet Packages
* APN Settings

Coverage – Africell Sierra Leone

Africell has the best coverage in Sierra Leone.

However, its 4G/LTE reception is lacking compared to Orange Sierra Leone's.

Below is Africell's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Africell Sierra Leone

You can get an Africell SIM card for 20 000 SLL in Africell stores. It is also possible to get Africell SIM cards at Freetown/Lungi International Airport.

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It is also possible to get an Africell eSIM for 500 000 SLL with 18 GB of data for 30 days if you buy it new

If you swap your physical SIM card into an eSIM, you will pay 300 000 SLL and get 8.5 GB of data for 30 days.

The eSIM only works with the iPhone XR, iPhone XS & iPhone XS Max.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Africell Sierra Leone

Africell top-up vouchers are sold in Africell stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.

To top up your Africell SIM card, dial *111# and follow the instructions.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

Dial *111# to check your Africell balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Africell SL app (Android – no iOS app… yet).

Africell Sierra Leone (SL) App
© Africell Sierra Leone

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Africell Sierra Leone

Africell has six data-featured prepaid plans:

All Africell plans can be activated by dialing *113# or calling 113.

I will list all the prices in SLL (Sierra Leonean Leones).

To convert SLL to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Yamix Plus Bundles – Africell Sierra Leone

The Yamix Plus Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Dial *929# to activate Yamix Plus Bundles:

PriceDataOn-Net MinutesOn-Net SMSValidity
2 SLL50 MB1 minutes50 SMS1 day
3 SLL75 MB2 minutes75 SMS1 day
5 SLL125 MB3 minutes125 SMS7 days
15 SLL400 MB10 minutes400 SMS7 days
50 SLL1.5 GB30 minutes500 SMS30 days
Africell Sierra Leone Yamix Plus Bundles
Prepaid Internet Bundles – Africell Sierra Leone

The Prepaid Internet Bundles are data plans (without 5G NR access).

The following Prepaid Internet Bundles are available, which you can activate by dialing *113# or *449#:

PriceDataValidity
0.20 SLL11 MB1 day 
0.35 SLL20 MB1 day 
0.50 SLL30 MB1 day 
1.20 SLL75 MB1 day 
1.25 SLL62 MB7 days 
1.50 SLL100 MB7 days 
4 SLL260 MB1 day
7.50 SLL500 MB7 days 
15 SLL1 GB30 days 
37.50 SLL2.5 GB30 days 
90 SLL6 GB30 days 
Africell Sierra Leone Prepaid Internet Bundles
Ladida MIFI Bundles – Africell Sierra Leone

The Ladida MIFI Bundles are data plans (without 5G NR access).

Ladida MIFI Bundles can be activated by dialing *114#:

PriceDataValidity
120 SLL7 GB30 days 
250 SLL16 GB30 days 
400 SLL26 GB30 days 
Africell Sierra Leone Ladida MIFI Bundles
Ya! Unlimited Data – Africell Sierra Leone

The Ya! Unlimited Data plan is an unlimited nighttime data bundle (without 5G NR access) valid for one night between 0:00 and 6:00. It costs 1000 SLL and can be activated by dialing *113#:

PriceDataValidityActivation Code
1000 SLLUnlimited1 night (0:00 – 6:00)*113#
Africell Sierre Leone Ya! Unlimited Data
© Africell Sierra Leone
TikTok Bundles – Africell Sierra Leone

The TikTok Bundles are data plans (without 5G NR access).

TikTok Bundles can be activated by dialing *454#:

PriceTikTok DataValidity
1 SLL60 MB24 hours
6 SLL400 MB7 days 
23 SLL1.5 GB30 days 
Africell Sierra Leone Prepaid TikTok Bundles
Social Media Bundles – Africell Sierra Leone

The Social Media Bundles are data plans (without 5G NR access).

The Following Social Media Bundles are available, which you can activate by dialing *113# or *449#:

PriceSocial DataValidity
1.5 SLL46 MB1 day 
5 SLL210 MB1 day 
Africell Sierra Leone Prepaid Social Media Bundles

APN/Internet Settings – Africell Sierra Leone

  • Name: africellnet
  • APN: africellnet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Orange Sierra Leone (formerly Airtel Sierra Leone)

Orange Logo
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Orange Sierra Leone, just Orange, is the second-largest mobile operator in Sierra Leone.

It purchased and merged with Airtel Sierre Leone back in 2016 and changed the brand name to Orange in 2017.

Orange, as a company, is active in other countries in Africa, the Caribbean, Europe & the Middle East.

Orange uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 900 MHz
  • 3G: 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)

This is what you will learn about Orange:

* Coverage
* How to Get an Orange SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping-Up Options & Methods
* Internet Packages
* APN Settings

Coverage – Orange Sierra Leone (formerly Airtel Siera Leone)

Orange has the best 4G/LTE coverage in Sierra Leone.

However, it is mainly restricted to Freetown.

Below is Orange's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Orange Sierra Leone (formerly Airtel Siera Leone)

You can get an Orange SIM card for 20 000 SLL in Orange stores. It is also possible to get Orange SIM cards at Freetown/Lungi International Airport.

Dial *266# to see your Orange phone number.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Orange Sierra Leone (formerly Airtel Siera Leone)

Orange top-up vouchers are sold in Orange stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.

To top up your Orange SIM card, dial *136*VoucherCode#.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *136*123456#

Orange Top-Up
© Orange

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

Dial *137# to check your Africell balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the My Orange Sierra Leone app (Android – no iOS app… yet).

Orange Sierra Leone My Orange Sierra Leone App
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Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Orange Sierra Leone (formerly Airtel Siera Leone)

Orange has five data-featured prepaid plans:

I will list all the prices in SLL (Sierra Leonean Leones).

To convert SLL to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Yo – Orange Sierra Leone (formerly Airtel Siera Leone)

The Yo plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Dial *888# to activate Yo:

PricePlanDataOn-Net MinutesOn-Net SMSValidity
2.99 SLLYO 29925 MB2.5 minutes50 SMS1 day
4.99 SLLYO 49975 MB4 minutes100 SMS7 days
14.99 SLLYO 1499350 MB10 minutes100 SMS7 days
44.99 SLLYO 44991.2 GB30 minutes100 SMS30 days
Orange Sierra Leone Yo Plan
Data Bundles (Daily, Weekly & Monthly – formerly More Data) – Orange Sierra Leone (formerly Airtel Siera Leone)

The Data Bundles, split into daily, weekly & monthly options, are, as the name implies, data plans (without 5G NR access).

These Data Bundles are available by dialing *800#:

PriceDataValidity
0.40 SLL15 MB1 day
1.39 SLL65 MB1 day
4.50 SLL250 MB1 day
2 SLL100 MB7 days
8 SLL500 MB7 days
15 SLL1 GB7 days
37.50 SLL2.5 GB30 days
100 SLL6.5 GB30 days
150 SLL10 GB30 days
300 SLL20 GB30 days
Orange Sierra Leone Data Bundles (Daily, Weekly & Monthly)
Unlimited Night Offer – Orange Sierra Leone (formerly Airtel Siera Leone)

The Unlimited Night Offers is an unlimited night-time data plan (without 5G NR access), giving you unlimited data for one night between 0:00 and 5:00, costing 2 SLL.

PriceDataValidity
2 SLLUnlimited Night Offer1 night (0:00 – 5:00)
Data Youth Offer – Orange Sierra Leone (formerly Airtel Siera Leone)

The Data Youth Offer are data plans (without 5G NR access) for the Youth. It is currently unknown what the maximum age is for this offer.

Moreover, whether this offer can be used for general browsing or select social media apps (Facebook, Twitter & WhatsApp) is also unknown.

These Data Youth Offers are available by dialing *807#:

PriceDataValidity
3 SLLUnlimited10 minutes
7.50 SLLUnlimited30 minutes
14 SLLUnlimited1 hour
Orange Sierra Leone Data Youth Offer Plan
FWT (Facebook, WhatsApp & Twitter) – Orange Sierra Leone (formerly Airtel Siera Leone)

The FWT (Facebook, WhatsApp & Twitter) is a data plan (without 5G NR access) for the aforementioned apps.

These FWT plans are available:

PriceFacebook, Twitter & WhatsApp DataValidity
1500 SLLUnlimited1 day
7500 SLLUnlimited7 days
25 500 SLLUnlimited30 days
Orange Sierra Leone FWT (Facebook, WhatsApp & Twitter) Plans

APN/Internet Settings – Orange Sierra Leone (formerly Airtel Siera Leone)

  • Name: Orange Sierra Leone
  • APN: internet.sl.airtel.com

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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QCell Sierra Leone

Qcell Logo
© QCell

QCell Sierra Leone, just QCell, is the smallest operator in Sierra Leone.

It started operating in the country in 2018.

QCell is also active in the Gambia.

QCell uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 900 MHz
  • 3G: 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)

This is what you will learn about QCell:

* Coverage
* How to Get a QCell SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping-Up Options & Methods
* Internet Packages
* APN Settings

Coverage – QCell Sierra Leone

QCell has the worst coverage in Sierra Leona.

But since QCell is technically still a new mobile operator, this is understandable.

4G/LTE is mainly restricted to Freetown.

Below is QCell's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – QCell Sierra Leone

You can get a QCell SIM card, called Q-SIM, for free (with 5 MB), 1000 SLL (Q-SIM Economy), or 3000 SLL (Q-SIM Premium) in QCell stores. It is not possible to get a QCell SIM card at Freetown/Lungi International Airport.

Below is an overview of all the QCell SIM cards with their starter perks:

PriceSIM CardCreditDataOn-Net MinutesLocal Minutes
FreeQ-SIMN/A5 MBN/AN/A
1000 SLLQ-SIM Economy1000 SLL60 MBN/AN/A
3000 SLLQ-SIM Premiun3000 SLL200 MB3 minutes2 minutes
QCell Sierra Leone SIM Card Prices
© QCell Sierra Leone

Dial *160# to see your QCell phone number.

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Top-Up & Recharge – QCell Sierra Leone

QCell top-up vouchers are sold in QCell stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

Dial *101# to see your QCell balance.

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – QCell Sierra Leone

QCell has six data-featured prepaid plans:

I will list all the prices in SLL (Sierra Leonean Leones).

To convert SLL to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Tok Boku Boku en Browse Langa – QCell Sierra Leone

The Tok Boku Boku en Browse Langa are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Tok Boku Boku en Browse Langa can be activated by dialing *303# and selecting option 1:

PriceDataOn-Net MinutesLocal SMSValidity
1.5 SLL30 MB1 minutes50 SMS1 day
2 SLL40 MB2 minutes80 SMS1 day
2.5 SLL50 MB2.5 minutes100 SMS3 days
5 SLL150 MB3 minutes200 SMS7 days
10 SLL200 MB7 minutes500 SMS7 days
15 SLL500 MB9 minutesUnlimited15 days
20 SLL640 MB12 minutesUnlimited30 days 
Qtok Tae Go – QCell Sierra Leone

The Qtok Tae Go plan is a combo bundle (without 5G NR access) with 50 MB, 3 on-net minutes & 80 local SMS until midnight.

The plan costs 2000 SSL and can be activated by dialing *303*4#.

PriceDataOn-Net MinutesLocal SMSValidity
2 SLL50 MB3 minutes80 SMSUntil midnight
QCell Sierra Leone Qtok Tae Go Plan
© QCell Sierra Leone
Cheapest Data Bundles – QCell Sierra Leone

The Cheapest Data Bundles are, as the name implies, are data plans (without 5G NR access).

Dial *303# to activate Cheapest Data Bundles:

PriceDataValidity
0.15 SLL10 MB1 day
0.30 SLL15 MB1 day
0.45 SLL25 MB1 day
1.1 SLL60 MB1 day
1.3 SLL90 MB3 days
3 SLL200 MB3 days
7.3 SLL500 MB14 days 
13.9 SLL950 MB14 days 
22.5 SLL1.5 GB30 days 
36 SLL2.4 GB30 days 
75 SLL5 GB30 days 
150 SLL10 GB45 days
QCell Sierra Cheapest Data Bundle Plan
© QCell Sierra Leone
QCell Happy Hour – QCell Sierra Leone

The QCell Happy Hour is a free unlimited data-only plan for between 12:00 and 13:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.

Dial *335# to activate QCell Happy Hour.

Data Bundles (+Data Bunya) – QCell Sierra Leone

The Data Bundles are, as the name suggests, data-only plans.

You also get access to Data Bunya if you activate a Data Bundle on Tuesdays, Fridays, or Sundays.

When you activate a plan on a Data Bunya day, your data allowance will be doubled for free.

Dial *303# to activate Data Bundles (with Data Bunya):

PriceDataBunya Days Data 1Validity
0.2 SLL10 MB20 MB1 day
0.35 SLL15 MB30 MB1 day
0.5 SLL25 MB50 MB1 day
1.25 SLL60 MB120 MB7 day
2 SLL100 MB200 MB14 days
3.5 SLL200 MB400 MB14 days
6 SLL500 MB1024 MB30 days 
9 SLL1.5 GB3 GB30 days 
25 SLL3 GB6 GB30 days 
40 SLL5 GB10 GB60 days 
75 SLL10 GB20 GB60 days 

1 if the data bundle is activated on a Tuesday, Friday, or Sunday by dialing *303*1# and selecting option 2

QCell Sierra Leone Data Bunya
© QCell Sierra Leone
Qnight Browsing – QCell Sierra Leone

The Qnight Browsing is an unlimited nighttime data-only bundle valid for one night between 0:00 and 7:00. It costs 1000 SLL and can be activated by dialing *303*3#.

PriceDataValidityActivation Code
1 SLLUnlimited1 night (0:00 – 7:00)*303*3#
QCell Sierra Leone QNight Browsing Banner
© QCell Sierra Leone

APN/Internet Settings – QCell Sierra Leone

  • Name: QCell
  • APN: qcellnet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Sierra Leone

Getting a SIM card from either Orange or Africell would do you well when considering a Sierra Leonean SIM card.