Works in Freetown
Freetown is where most visitors to Sierra Leone head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Orange.
Sierra Leone eSIM
6 plansInstant delivery
7 days
15 days
30 days
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Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Sierra Leone
- Orange
- 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
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Why RoamZivo for Sierra Leone
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Sierra Leone, 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 Sierra Leone
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.
Sierra Leone travel data guide
A Sierra Leone eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Sierra Leone that you install before you fly. Plans in Sierra Leone run on Orange, on 3G/4G. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 6 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 20 GB, validity from 7 to 30 days, and prices start at $12.99. 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 Sierra Leone, 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 Sierra Leone from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Sierra Leone FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Sierra Leone?
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 Sierra Leone, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 30 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 Sierra Leone?
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 there an unlimited eSIM for Sierra Leone?
No. Sierra Leone has six plans and all have fixed data, from 1 GB for 7 days up to 20 GB for 30 days. Every plan supports top up, which is the way to keep going if you use more than expected.
Which network does the Sierra Leone eSIM run on?
It runs on Orange, which is listed at 4G, and the plans are sold as 3G/4G. Orange is the only operator on these plans. The eSIM does not switch to another network where Orange has no signal.
Is 3 GB enough for two weeks in Sierra Leone?
For light use, yes. 3 GB for 15 days covers messaging, maps, email and some browsing in Sierra Leone. It will not cover regular video. You can top up the plan if you find yourself using more.
Do I need WiFi in Sierra Leone to install it?
Not if you install before you go. Downloading the eSIM needs an internet connection, so do it at home. Once installed, it only needs to be switched on when you arrive in Sierra Leone, with data roaming enabled for that line.
When does the plan begin?
The plan begins when the eSIM first connects to a network in Sierra Leone. Buying and installing do not start it. A 30 day plan installed two weeks before your flight still gives you the full 30 days.
How do I top up in Sierra Leone?
Add more data to the plan you already have. Top up is offered on all Sierra Leone plans, and the new data goes onto the same eSIM. If you get stuck, email support, who answer seven days a week.
Does the eSIM stop working when the data is used?
Yes. When the allowance on a Sierra Leone plan is finished, the data connection stops, even if days remain. Topping up brings it back. The plan also ends when its days run out, whatever data is left.
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.