Pay once and you're done
No surprise bills when you get back. Pick your GB and days, pay a fixed price and browse worry-free. If you don't use it, we refund you.
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eSIM Uganda
Instant delivery in 1 minute
Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G/5G connection5G
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
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Instant delivery
Unlimited data with a fair-use policy (FUP): full speed up to a daily allowance, then the pace slows for the rest of the day. No cut-offs, no extra charges.
Coverage in Uganda- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in Uganda
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Guaranteed refund if it does not work
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed4G / 5G
HotspotYes
ServiceData only
ActivationOn first data use
CompatibilityiPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+ (500+ models)
InstallationQR code by email
FormatDigital eSIM (no physical SIM)
EIDDial *#06# to check it
UsageData only (your number still works for calls)
eSIM Uganda to get around with internet in Uganda without roaming from the moment you land. Arrive in Kampala or head to the national parks connected: scan the QR that arrives in your email in 1 minute, without swapping your physical SIM and without roaming. Ideal for Maps on safari, WhatsApp, translating or booking a place to stay on the go.
You connect to Uganda's local network (Airtel) with 4G/5G coverage. Choose the GB and the days you really need; keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and switch on the hotspot to share internet with your group.
What's included
- 4G/LTE data with coverage in Uganda
- Hotspot included to share your connection with whoever travels with you
- Your usual number stays active: WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage without interruptions
- Activation QR in your email in under 1 minute
- Data top-up without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data only: no traditional calls or SMS (you can use VoIP apps)
- Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- Install the profile before you leave on your trip: you have 180 days from purchase to do so
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Networks: UG - Airtel 5G
- Top-up: Yes
- Hotspot: Yes
- Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
- Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase
Risk-free purchase
Did you change your plans? We've got you covered
If you don't end up traveling, you have a money-back guarantee. And if something doesn't work at your destination, our human support helps you 24/7 until you're connected. No fine print, no complications.
Your next destination
Uganda
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Uganda without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
The PuraSim difference
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in 218 destinations on top-tier local networks, even outside big cities. And if something fails, human support 24/7 until you're online.
If you can take a photo, you can activate it
No paperwork or SIM cards. You get a QR, scan it and the eSIM installs itself. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly the same.
Choose your plan
eSIM plans for Uganda
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Uganda.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda · 1 GB | 7 days | €9,84 |
| Uganda · 3 GB | 30 days | €27,82 |
| Uganda · 3 GB | 15 days | €29,10 |
| Uganda · 5 GB | 30 days | €45,80 |
| Uganda · 10 GB | 30 days | €77,91 |
| Uganda · 20 GB | 30 days | €140,41 |
Before you buy
Is your phone compatible?
Almost every phone since 2018 supports eSIM. Check it in 10 seconds — we show you step by step. Swipe →
Dial *#06#
Open the phone dialer and enter *#06#, just like a call. No need to press call.
Look for the EID
If a 32-digit EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM. Good news!
Ready to travel!
Just add your Uganda plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
Installation
Activate your eSIM in minutes
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel. It uses no plan data.
2Settings → Cellular
Tap "Add eSIM" → "Use QR Code".
3Scan the QR
The one in your email. The eSIM installs itself.
4Activate on arrival
At your destination, turn on "Data Roaming" for PuraSim.
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel.
2Settings → Connections → SIM
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan".
3Scan the QR
Confirm the profile download.
4Turn on data
Select PuraSim and enable roaming.
The difference
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSim eSIM for Uganda is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
Unlimited daily data
No surprise bills
Online the moment you land
Data coverage across the country
Keep your number and WhatsApp
Human support on WhatsApp
4G/5G speed, no throttling
Daily plans: full-speed data up to the daily cap; after that, reduced speed (fair use).
With PuraSim
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in Uganda: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €9,84
Don't lose moneyFixed price before you leave, no surprises on your bill when you return.
Don't lose connectionHigh-speed internet as soon as you land, no need to search for WiFi.
Don't lose your numberYour SIM stays in: WhatsApp and your usual calls, active.
Don't lose timeNo queues or paperwork to buy a SIM at the airport.
Don't lose coverageConnect to top-tier local networks, not second-rate signals.
Don't lose your coolNo commitment, no small print, and a money-back guarantee.
Your next destination
Connect in 218 destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
Performance
Works with all your apps
Fast, stable connection on top-tier local networks. Peak performance in the apps you use every day.
Real connection speed5G
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Maps
YouTube
Spotify
Netflix
GmailBooking
Uber
Airbnb
Book, get around and browse at your destination with data from minute one — no hotel wifi or local SIMs needed.
- Stream Netflix & YouTube with no buffering
- Post stories and video-call instantly
- Google Maps always ready so you never get lost
FAQ
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to Uganda, the best eSIM gives you full-speed data on the best local networks, with no roaming and real support. The PuraSim eSIM activates with a QR in 1 minute, keeps your number and WhatsApp and covers all of Uganda from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSim eSIMs for Uganda have plans by data and by days, so you only pay for what you need. No contracts, no lock-in: pick your plan, pay once and get data across Uganda. See the available plans above. It is much cheaper than your carrier roaming.
Yes, by a lot. Traditional roaming can add €50-60 to your bill on a single trip in Europe. With a PuraSim eSIM you pay a fixed price for your Uganda data, with no surprises or hidden charges, and you know exactly what you will spend before leaving home.
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM (almost all since 2018: iPhone XR/XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ and many more). Dial *#06# on the dialer: if an EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM and you can use PuraSim in Uganda without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Uganda with 4G/5G coverage in major cities and most tourist areas. You get full-speed internet for maps, social media, videos and video calls throughout the trip, from landing until you return home.
Connect to WiFi, open Settings, then Cellular, Add eSIM and scan the QR you receive by email. It takes under a minute and you can set it up before leaving home. In Uganda you just turn on the eSIM data roaming and you are connected instantly.
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, with no physical card. You buy your data plan for Uganda, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Uganda as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in Uganda, not from purchase. So you can install the eSIM calmly before travelling and it only activates when you arrive and connect.
Yes. Your usual SIM or eSIM stays active for your calls, SMS and your regular WhatsApp. The PuraSim eSIM is added separately for data only, so you do not lose your number or your chats.
Yes, all our Uganda plans include hotspot to share internet. You can connect your laptop, tablet or a travel companion phone to your hotspot at no extra cost.
You can buy another Uganda plan from the site in seconds, with no eSIM change or waiting. We also alert you when you are low on data so you never lose connection mid-trip.
The plan is data only, designed to give you internet in Uganda. You can still call and message at no extra cost via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram using your eSIM data.
You have a money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. If something fails, our team helps until you are connected or refunds you. Write to us and we solve it right away.
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More about the Uganda eSIM
eSIM for Uganda: Internet Without Roaming
Traveling to Uganda with data from day one is much easier with an eSIM. Our eSIM connects to the country's real mobile networks, primarily MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda, which provide 4G coverage in tourist areas and large cities. You buy the plan before leaving home, activate it by scanning a QR code, and land at Entebbe airport with internet working, without looking for a store or struggling with a physical card.
Roaming in Uganda: Why an eSIM is Convenient for You
Uganda is not part of the European Union, so your home mobile plan does not include roaming here. Using your data while roaming usually costs between 10 and 15 euros per day, and just opening a couple of maps or uploading some photos can make the bill skyrocket. With a data eSIM, you avoid that surprise: you pay a fixed price for the gigabytes you will use and control your spending from the start. It is the most practical way to have internet in Uganda without relying on slow or intermittent hotel Wi-Fi.
How Much Does an eSIM for Uganda Cost?
Plans start from €3.95, and the price depends on the gigabytes and the days you need. For a short safari in Bwindi or Queen Elizabeth National Park, 1 or 2 GB is more than enough for maps, messaging, and reservations. If you are going to be in Kampala, Jinja, and Entebbe for one or two weeks, or streaming videos and browsing daily, choose a plan of 5 GB or more. Estimate around 500 MB to 1 GB per day if you use your mobile habitually; this way, you adjust your spending without running out.
eSIM or SIM Card in Uganda
A local Ugandan SIM card is bought at airports and MTN or Airtel stores, but it requires passport registration, queuing, and sometimes waiting for an employee to activate it. The eSIM is 100% digital: there is no plastic, you do not change your usual card (you keep your WhatsApp and calls from your home number), and you activate the destination's data whenever you want. You can also have it ready days before flying and save several destinations on the same mobile.
Does the eSIM Work in Kampala, Entebbe, and Jinja?
Yes. 4G coverage from MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda is solid in Kampala, in Entebbe by Lake Victoria, in Jinja (the source of the Nile), and in cities like Mbarara or Gulu. On safari routes and in rural areas, the signal may drop to 3G or disappear in specific sections, which is normal for any operator in the country. For important things (maps, lodge reservations, messaging, and sharing your location), the eSIM performs perfectly where you truly need it.
How to Activate the Uganda eSIM?
Upon purchase, you will receive a QR code with instructions via email. You scan it from your mobile settings, the data profile is installed, and that's it: you can prepare it at home and activate the plan when you arrive in Uganda. If it's your first time, follow our eSIM guide step-by-step to do it in two minutes. And if your trip includes more countries, check out all destinations to have coverage throughout your route with the same system.
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