Works in Cotonou
Cotonou is where most visitors to Benin head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Celtiis.
Benin eSIM
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1 day
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Unlimited plans run at full speed up to 3 GB a day, then at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Benin
- Celtiis
- Technology
- 3G/4G
- Routed via
- United Kingdom
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
QR code by email in secondsKeep your own numberTop up the same eSIMSecure checkout
Why RoamZivo for Benin
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Benin, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Benin
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Benin travel data guide
A Benin eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Benin that you install before you fly. Plans in Benin run on Celtiis, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 12 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $8.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Benin, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Benin from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Benin FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Benin?
It connects wherever Celtiis has signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Benin, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 1 day from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Benin?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Is a one day eSIM for Benin worth buying?
A one day Benin plan is worth it for a transit stop or a single working day. You can take 1 GB, 3 GB or an unlimited day. For anything longer than two days, the 7 day plan usually makes more sense than stacking single days.
Does the Benin eSIM include 5G?
Some Benin plans are labelled 4G/5G and others 3G/4G. The network they connect to, Celtiis, is listed as 4G in the plan details. Treat 4G as what to expect and check the label on the plan you pick.
Can I get my money back if the Benin eSIM does not work?
RoamZivo has a refund policy, and you can read it on the refund policy page before you buy. If the eSIM fails to connect in Benin, email support first, since many problems are a setting that can be fixed in a few minutes.
When does my Benin plan start counting days?
A Benin plan starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Benin. Buying it and installing it at home do not start the clock. A 7 day plan therefore covers seven days from your arrival, not from checkout.
Can I install the Benin eSIM without scanning a QR code?
Yes, if you can't scan the code, most phones let you type the activation details in by hand. Those details come in the same email as the QR code and stay in your RoamZivo account for your Benin plan.
Can I share my Benin data with another phone?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on all Benin plans. The other device draws from your allowance. On an unlimited plan, shared use counts toward the 3 GB of full speed data you get each day.
Why is my data slow in Benin?
On an unlimited Benin plan, slow data usually means you have passed 3 GB for the day and are now at up to 1 Mbps. Full speed returns the next day. On a fixed plan, check signal strength and whether the phone has dropped to 3G.
How do I top up if I run low?
Open My eSIMs, pick this eSIM and choose a top up. It goes onto the same eSIM, so there is no new QR code to scan.