PikoeSIM
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Sudan 3GB eSIM
Plan price€27.99
3 GB · 30 days
Meroe, Sudan
- 4G/LTE data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Data for 7 days
Data for 30 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Sudan only; South Sudan is not included. No service guarantee is supplied for disputed or remote border areas. |
| Local networks | Zain Sudan |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. |
| Data & validity | 1 GB for 7 days, or 3 GB and 5 GB for 30 days. Each allowance is a fixed total for that period, not a daily refresh. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. No local phone number, calls or SMS. Apps like WhatsApp and YouTube only work while you have a connection. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | Check eSIM support and carrier-unlock status for your exact device and regional model. Only compatible phones with eSIM can install this plan. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Sudan.
01Choose your plan
Choose data and validity that cover your trip. Save the setup instructions for offline access.
02Install before you fly
Install over Wi-Fi using your plan's instructions. Check when the plan's validity starts.
03Connect in Sudan
On arrival, turn on the eSIM and select it for mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your regular SIM.
Compare ways to get online in Sudan
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €9.49 for 1 GB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Does my phone support a Sudan eSIM?
Your phone needs eSIM support and a carrier-unlocked status, and the exact model and sales region matter since versions can differ. Check your device features: on an iPhone, review the iOS cellular settings and Apple's setup guide; on Android, confirm eSIM support in your device settings before buying. Apple eSIM setup (opens in a new tab).
When should I install and activate the plan?
Install over stable Wi-Fi and keep the instructions offline. Follow the activation conditions that come with your plan; installing the profile and starting its validity are not always the same step. Pick the travel line for data when you are ready to connect in Sudan.
Which network and speeds will I get?
Listed networks: Zain Sudan. Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions.
Can I share my data with a laptop?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. A data hotspot or tethering draws from the same allowance as the phone. Pause system updates and cloud backups before you connect a laptop.
Can I keep my regular number for messages?
You can keep an existing messaging-app account and use the travel eSIM for data. Standard calls and texts still rely on your regular SIM and carrier. This data-only plan gives no local phone number and cannot receive bank verification texts by itself.
Does the data allowance reset each day?
No. Each shown data amount is the total for its stated validity, not a daily refresh. Your phone and any hotspot devices draw from the same allowance. There is no 1 day or one day plan listed here; the shortest option runs 7 days, and there is no plan for exactly 14 days either. The 30-day plans cover about one month, so a trip of 2 weeks still needs one of those. Use Wi-Fi downloads to save data for maps and messages.
Does this eSIM work outside Sudan?
These plans cover Sudan only. PikoeSIM offers separate plans for other countries, so buy coverage for each destination on your route, including transit stops. Inside Sudan, coverage still depends on Zain being available where you are.
What should I check when there is no internet?
Confirm you are in Sudan, the travel line is on and chosen for data, and the plan still has data and validity left. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Toggle airplane mode or restart, then contact support with your order reference and device model if nothing returns. Leave the profile installed while it is investigated.
How do I avoid charges on my regular SIM?
Set the travel eSIM as your data line, switch off automatic data switching and disable data roaming on your regular SIM. Enable any roaming the travel profile needs only on that line. Your home carrier's terms still govern calls and texts.
Can I extend the plan or get a refund?
Check the purchase terms for top up, profile reuse and refund eligibility before you order online. Compare the listed data plans and pricing; these recommendations help you avoid picking an allowance that ends early. These are one-off prepaid purchases with no contract or monthly subscription, whether your trip is a holiday or a vacation in Sudan. Keep your order details and install instructions for any support request.
Does the eSIM work during a blackout?
No eSIM can guarantee internet when its host network is disrupted or shut down. Keep key documents and contacts offline and agree a missed-contact procedure before travel. A bigger allowance does not end a network outage.
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