Works in Bangui
Bangui is where most visitors to Central African Republic head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Orange.
Central African Republic eSIM
2 plansInstant delivery
7 days
15 days
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Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Central African Republic
- Orange
- Technology
- 3G
- Routed via
- United States
- 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
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Why RoamZivo for Central African Republic
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Central African Republic, 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 Central African Republic
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.
Central African Republic travel data guide
A Central African Republic eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Central African Republic that you install before you fly. Plans in Central African Republic run on Orange, on 3G. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 2 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 3 GB, validity from 7 to 15 days, and prices start at $10.99. 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 Central African Republic, 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. Travel data in Central African Republic from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Central African Republic FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Central African Republic?
It connects wherever Orange 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 Central African Republic, not at purchase. The plan selected above (1 GB) runs for 7 days 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 Central African Republic?
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.
Does the Central African Republic eSIM support 4G?
No, both Central African Republic plans are 3G only, on the Orange network. A newer phone will still connect, but at 3G speed. Plan for messaging, email and maps instead of video.
Is 1 GB enough for a week in the Central African Republic?
1 GB is enough for a week of chat, email and maps in the Central African Republic if you switch off background updates. If you share photos often or use hotspot, take the 3 GB plan or be ready to top up.
Can I get an unlimited plan for the Central African Republic?
No, there is no unlimited plan for the Central African Republic. The two options are 1 GB for 7 days and 3 GB for 15 days. Both can be topped up if you need more data during the trip.
Will the days start when I install the eSIM?
No. Installing the eSIM at home does not start the plan. The days begin when it first connects to a network in the Central African Republic, so you can install it well before departure and lose nothing.
Does my phone need to be unlocked?
Yes, the phone must be carrier unlocked to use a Central African Republic eSIM. A phone bought on contract may be locked to that carrier. Ask them to confirm before you buy, because a locked phone will refuse the eSIM.
Can I use hotspot on such a small plan?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on both Central African Republic plans. Be careful with it, though. A laptop can use hundreds of megabytes in minutes, and on a plan of 1 GB that leaves little for the rest of the week.
I am staying longer than 15 days. What are my options?
The longest Central African Republic plan runs 15 days. For a longer stay you can top up the eSIM you have, or buy a second plan when the first one ends. Both can be done online from your account.
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.