Compare the best eSIM plans for Angola
Internet from the moment you land in Luanda
- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From 3,57€
- 100+ plans compared
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3,57€
Cheapest plan
100+
Angola plans
31+
Providers available
4G/3G
Networks supported
Best eSIM deals for Angola
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Stellar eSIM
1 GB
7 days
AO
5,66€
GigSky
1 GB
15 days
AO
5,99€
eSIM.dog
1 GB
7 days
AO
7,71€
Nomad eSIM
1 GB
7 days
AO
7,79€
Ozly eSIM
1 GB
7 days
AO
8,67€
BreezeSIM
1 GB
7 days
AO
8,85€
eSIM for Angola at a glance
From
€13.32
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Unitel, Movicel, Africell
4G in Luanda and major cities, 3G elsewhere
SIM registration
Required for local SIM
Travel eSIM skips the INACOM process
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in Angola: everything you need to know
Angola has roughly 35% internet penetration and 4G mobile coverage exceeding 70% of the population (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). The mobile market is dominated by Unitel (incumbent, ~70% share), Movicel (~20%) and Africell, which entered in 2022 after liberalisation and is pushing prices down. 5G is at pilot stage in Luanda (Unitel).
- ●Dense 4G in Luanda (Talatona, Miramar, Ingombota, Maianga, Belas), Benguela, Lobito, Lubango, Huambo, Cabinda, Soyo, Namibe (Moçâmedes). Decent on the coastal road Luanda-Lobito-Namibe (RN100). Patchier in Cuanza-Sul (Sumbe, Porto Amboim: 4G in city centres only), Malanje province (Kissama park, Kalandula falls: 3G/EDGE), Namibe desert (signal in towns only), Bié and Moxico (very limited).
- ●Average mobile speed ~15–25 Mbps download in Luanda per Ookla (Q1 2025).
- ●Mandatory SIM registration (INACOM law) for physical SIMs : passport + visa required. An international travel eSIM avoids the paperwork and queueing at Unitel/Movicel shops.
- ●Great for Multicaixa Express (mobile payments), Unitel Money and Africa Money (mobile money), Google Maps, offline Maps.me for tracks (essential outside Luanda), Yango (Luanda taxi, local equivalent), TAAG (domestic flights), WhatsApp (universal).
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Angola, ITU DataHub: Angola, Ookla Speedtest Global Index, INACOM (telecom regulator)
eSIM pricing in Angola: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the best price per GB actually available in Angola is 4.34 €/GB, across 130 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but the depth of the offer: the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Best price per GB
4.34 €/GB
Plans compared
130
Africa average
0.75 €/GB
World ranking
215 / 215
Angola is 479% more expensive than the Africa regional average (0.75 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Angola?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Angola, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GigSky | 1.89 €/GB | 5.99 € | 180 d | Yes | — |
| Nomad eSIM | 4.24 €/GB | 7.79 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| Stellar eSIM | 4.80 €/GB | 5.66 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| BreezeSIM | 5.40 €/GB | 8.85 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
 Airalo | 6.79 €/GB | 9.75 € | 7 d | Yes | — |
 Roamic | 7.00 €/GB | 10.00 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
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How to install your eSIM for Angola
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/ao
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Angola.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Angola?
Yes in Luanda and major cities. International eSIMs connect to Unitel or Movicel on landing at Quatro de Fevereiro (LAD), Catumbela (CBT) or Lubango (SDD).
Do I need a visa or registration to activate the eSIM?
No, an international travel eSIM doesn't require passport or visa to activate : that's the main benefit over a Unitel/Movicel SIM that needs INACOM registration.
How much data for 2 weeks in Angola?
For Luanda + Benguela/Lobito + Kissama park, plan 3–7 GB : Google Maps, WhatsApp, cloud photos, navigation, little streaming (Africell offers Netflix bundles but locally). Offline Maps.me essential.
Is there signal in the Namibe desert and at Kalandula?
Namibe desert : 4G in Moçâmedes and Tômbwa, very limited in Iona NP — plan escorted expedition. Kalandula falls : decent signal in the village, weak at viewpoints.
Can I share the connection with other devices?
Most Angola eSIM plans allow hotspot : the field is shown on each Datadopt offer detail page.
How much does an eSIM cost in Angola, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the best price per GB actually available in Angola is 4.34 €/GB, across 130 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but the depth of the offer: the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Angola is 479% more expensive than the Africa regional average (0.75 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Angola sits at position 215 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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