Is this eSIM only for Gauteng?

No — it's the national South Africa eSIM. It works across Johannesburg and Pretoria and keeps working if you drive out to Sun City, the Cradle of Humankind or anywhere else in South Africa.

Is data reliable enough for ride-hailing across Joburg?

Very much so. Gauteng has South Africa's densest mobile network, so Uber and Bolt, live maps and mobile payments all run smoothly across Sandton, Rosebank, Soweto and the wider metro.

Gauteng eSIM.

Name: Gauteng travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

South Africa's buzzing economic heart — Joburg, Soweto and Pretoria at full speed.

from $5.39/day · unlimited dataAll of South Africa →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 30 days$7.02$0.70/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 30 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$7.02

Good to know in Gauteng

Buy your Gautrain ticket through the official app and top it up before travelling; the trains between OR Tambo, Sandton and Pretoria are the fastest way to skip Joburg's notorious traffic.

Best time to visit Gauteng

Visit May to September for crisp, sunny Highveld winter days; summer brings warm weather and dramatic late-afternoon thunderstorms that clear quickly.

Two simple ways to buy

Gauteng eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Gauteng eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Gauteng — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Gauteng?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Gauteng eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Gauteng are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Gauteng eSIM: your local data guide.

Gauteng is South Africa's fast-moving economic heart, and you'll want data for it — ride-hailing between Sandton, Rosebank and the Maboneng precinct, a Soweto and Apartheid Museum tour, Gautrain times to Pretoria, and directions out to the Cradle of Humankind. A Gauteng eSIM has you connected the instant you clear OR Tambo.

One eSIM for Gauteng and all of South Africa. It's the national South Africa eSIM — from $5.39/day with unlimited data, working the same in Gauteng as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Johannesburg - OR Tambo International (JNB)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Gauteng eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.05

$3.14

—

5 days1GB

$0.63

$3.14

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.45

$3.14

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.70

$7.02

−33%

15 days3GB

$0.47

$7.02

−55%

30 days3GB

$0.23

$7.02

−78%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Gauteng

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Gauteng eSIM from $5.39/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Gauteng.

Sandton & Rosebank

Dense 5G across the business districts, ideal for ride-hailing, card payments and hotspotting a laptop.

Soweto

Solid 4G for guided-tour navigation around Vilakazi Street and the Hector Pieterson Museum.

Pretoria (Tshwane)

Steady coverage for the Union Buildings, Voortrekker Monument and jacaranda-lined street routes.

Cradle of Humankind

Data holds up at Maropeng and the Sterkfontein Caves, easing off on the rural approach roads.

The practical bit

Getting around Gauteng on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Gauteng

Uber— Reliable across Johannesburg, Sandton and Pretoria for door-to-door trips.
Bolt— Widely used ride-hailing option throughout the Gauteng metro.
Gautrain— Official app for the rapid rail linking OR Tambo, Sandton and Pretoria, with ticketing.
inDrive— Fare-negotiation ride app used across Joburg and Pretoria.

How long to stay in Gauteng

Many use Gauteng as a two to three day city and history stop — Johannesburg, Soweto and Pretoria — often before flying on to a safari or the coast.

How much data for Gauteng

For a couple of city days of heavy ride-hailing, maps and mobile payments, 3 GB is usually plenty; go for Unlimited if you plan to hotspot or work online from your hotel.

Coverage in Gauteng

Gauteng has South Africa's densest and fastest network, with widespread 5G across Johannesburg, Sandton and Pretoria; only the far rural fringes around the Cradle of Humankind see coverage ease off.

Where you're headed

Discover Gauteng.

A bustling city street with modern skyscrapers and vehicles at sunset, Gautrain Hotel visible.

Aerial view showcasing an urban cityscape with unique architectural structures and sprawling landscapes.

A breathtaking aerial view of a cityscape from an airplane window, showcasing urban life.

Street view of Gautrain Hotel and Radisson Blu in Johannesburg, capturing urban vibrancy.

Cities in Gauteng

Zoom in on Gauteng.

Johannesburg eSIM Pretoria eSIM

How to activate your Gauteng eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Gauteng

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Gauteng?

What is a Gauteng eSIM?

A Gauteng eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Gauteng data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Gauteng.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in South Africa.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins South Africa's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Vodacom
MTN
Cell C
Telkom

Popular places covered

Cape TownJohannesburgDurbanPretoriaStellenboschKruger National ParkKnysna

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Gauteng eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Gauteng eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Coverage is strong right through OR Tambo, Sandton, Pretoria and the Gautrain line, so you can buy tickets, hail rides and navigate from the moment you land.

Your Gauteng eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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