The best eSIM for Sudan
A country in Northeast Africa, is the third largest country in Africa. Here is the plan we would pick today, the live pricing for every plan we track, and the practical things to know before you fly.
The lowest price-per-gigabyte we currently track for Sudan. A solid fit for most one-to-two-week trips with maps, messaging, and the occasional photo upload.
| Provider | Data | Days | Price | $/GB | Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GoMoWorld | 11GB | 30 | $29.99 | $2.73 | Get → |
| GoMoWorld | 7GB | 30 | $19.99 | $2.86 | Get → |
 Nomad | 10GB | 30 | $35.00 | $3.50 | Get → |
| GoMoWorld | 3GB | 30 | $10.99 | $3.66 | Get → |
| Nomad | 5GB | 30 | $25.00 | $5.00 | Get → |
| Nomad | 3GB | 30 | $17.00 | $5.67 | Get → |
| GoMoWorld | 0.7GB | 7 | $3.99 | $5.70 | Get → |
 Saily | 5GB | 30 | $31.99 | $6.40 | Get → |
| Saily | 3GB | 30 | $19.99 | $6.66 | Get → |
| Nomad | 1GB | 7 | $7.00 | $7.00 | Get → |
| Saily | 1GB | 7 | $7.99 | $7.99 | Get → |
 Virgin Connect | 20GB | 30 | $166.00 | $8.30 | Get → |
| Virgin Connect | 10GB | 30 | $92.50 | $9.25 | Get → |
| Virgin Connect | 5GB | 30 | $50.50 | $10.10 | Get → |
Prices are live and may change. Google Fi is excluded from the value ranking because it is a full phone plan rather than a travel data plan.
Khartoum
- Arriving
- Khartoum International (KRT) serves the capital, though the ongoing conflict has severely disrupted travel and infrastructure; Port Sudan on the Red Sea has become the de facto administrative hub. Check current government advisories carefully before any trip, as much of the country has active travel warnings. Download everything offline.
- On the subway and rail
- Khartoum moves by minibuses, rickshaws and taxis; there is no metro. Under normal conditions coverage held across the central districts at the Nile confluence, but the conflict has taken much infrastructure offline. Internet shutdowns have also occurred during political events.
- Free public WiFi
- Hotels provide the most reliable WiFi where available. Connectivity is unreliable given the situation; satellite communication is recommended for anyone travelling, and offline maps are essential.
- Coverage in the city
- Zain Sudan, MTN and Sudani run 3G/4G in Khartoum and Port Sudan under normal conditions, but the conflict has heavily damaged infrastructure and disrupted service. The Meroe pyramids along the highway north have intermittent coverage. Most of the country, and currently much of Khartoum, has very limited or no reliable signal.
- If you prefer a local SIM
- Few international eSIM providers cover Sudan, and US sanctions have historically complicated service. A local Zain or MTN SIM is the nominal option, but given the conflict, satellite communication and offline preparation matter most. Verify advisories before any travel.
Grab an eSIM before you arrive in Sudan to skip local SIM queues. Most urban areas offer 4G or better, while rural regions can slow down, so keep offline maps handy. Activating the eSIM in advance ensures you are connected the moment you clear customs.
Sudan has basic mobile connectivity in its major cities. Zain, MTN, and Sudani provide 3G/4G in Khartoum, Port Sudan, and a few other urban centers. Khartoum's central areas have functional coverage for messaging, though speeds are modest. The ancient pyramids of Meroe, located along the main highway north of Khartoum, have intermittent coverage.
The vast western and southern regions have very limited coverage. The Nubian Desert, Red Sea coast outside Port Sudan, and most rural areas are disconnected. Sudan has experienced internet shutdowns during political events. Few international eSIM providers include Sudan, and US sanctions have historically complicated telecom services for some providers.
- Few eSIM providers cover Sudan - verify availability and sanctions implications
- Khartoum has the most reliable coverage from Zain
- Internet shutdowns have occurred during political unrest
- Download all maps and essential info offline
- The Meroe pyramids area has intermittent coverage along the highway
Average Data Cost
~$4-$7/GB
Network Quality
3G/4G in Khartoum and Port Sudan. Very limited coverage elsewhere.
eSIM Availability
Very limited eSIM support. Sanctions may affect some providers.
Major Carriers
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Pay-as-you-go: $10.00/GB
Plans for Sudan
From $11.50
- 1
Buy and install at home on WiFi.
Installation is not the same as activation. You can install the Sudan eSIM days ahead and only switch it on after you land, which avoids burning days of validity in transit.
- 2
Screenshot your current APN before you swap.
If you ever need to switch back to your home line quickly, that screenshot saves a support call from a foreign airport.
- 3
Decide on your dual-SIM strategy.
Keep your home line on for SMS-based bank logins, two-factor codes, and emergency calls. Set the travel eSIM as the data line only. Most modern phones can do both simultaneously.
- 4
Disable iMessage on the travel eSIM line.
Otherwise iMessage will try to re-activate against the new line on arrival and you will spend the first ten minutes troubleshooting it instead of finding the taxi rank.
- 5
Download offline maps for Sudan.
Google Maps and Apple Maps both support offline regions. Pull them down on home WiFi so a flaky activation never leaves you without a route from the airport. Our offline maps guide walks through it step by step.
- 6
Activate at the airport, not before.
Once the validity timer starts it does not pause. A 15-day plan you turn on the morning of departure burns a full day of validity before you even land.
We are building this section from real, verified traveler submissions rather than stock testimonials, so it stays empty until we have notes we can stand behind. If you have used an eSIM in Sudan recently, a one-paragraph note on what worked (and what did not) helps the next traveler.
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Pricing on this page is pulled live from our database and refreshed every four hours. Coverage notes are sourced from carrier roaming agreements and updated when carriers change partners. Provider rankings are determined by price-per-gigabyte and plan flexibility, not by who pays the largest commission.