South Africa Data eSIM (6GB - 15 Days)

SimCorner is an Australian multinational company that provides international travel sim cards and travel products. Founded in 2012, SimCorner has steadily grown to Australia's number 1 Travel SIM company.

We have partnered with some of the world's largest mobile telecommunication providers and travel product companies to take the hassle out of international travel. We do this by offering country and region specific prepaid SIM cards and eSIM ready to go before you even get on the plane.

Forego the frustrations of sourcing a prepaid Asia sim card on your holiday and save time by buying online. Choose sims that meet your travel needs and say goodbye to international roaming charges forever.

• Order your travel eSIM online and let us know your travel date. The eSIM will be emailed to you within 24 hours.
• When you land at your travel destination, follow the steps noted in the email and your eSIM will be ready to use.
• Your 15 days or service will commence.

Make sure that your device is eSIM compatibility. See our full list of compatible devices. Ensure that you have access to the eSIM email we have provided. You may wish to print this email out so you have a hard-copy of the eSIM. Please note that your 15 days of service will commence as soon as you scan the QR code for eSIM.

Make sure that your device is eSIM compatibility. See our full list of compatible devices

When you land at your destination, simply open the email we have sent you and install the eSIM (detailed step by step instructions with screenshots will be provided).

• 6GB Data
• 15 Days of service from activation
• No restrictions to any websites or Social media apps such as Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, Google Maps, messaging apps etc. VPN not required when using Mobile Data.

This eSIM is a Data-ONLY sim hence it doesn't come with a phone number. The sim does not allow you to make direct calls or send direct SMS. However, you are still able to make calls and send messages via data based apps such as Whatsapp, Viber, Snapchat, Messenger, Skype, iMessage etc.

However, you are also able to add credit to your Viber or Skype account, which will allow you to make local and international phone calls directly to landlines and mobiles.

To check your data balance/allowance you simply need to dial *111*6# then press Call (star, one, one, one, star, six, hash then press Call).

If you receive any text messages noting that you have zero credit balance then you can ignore as it does not relate to your data balance.

Yes, you are able to hotspot/tether from your phone to another phone or device.

You simply need to have both MOBILE DATA and DATA ROAMING functions ENABLED/TURNED ON in your device to use the service. This eSIM activates as soon as you scan the QR code provided. It is on this date that your 15 days of service will commence.

The mobile data APN settings should automatically update when you insert the sim in you phone. If it does not, you need to update the settings so it states the following;

APN Name: internet

APN: internet

Details about APN settings and other important information will be noted on the instruction sheet that will come accompanied with the eSIM.

The features on the eSIM are valid for 15 days of service from activation.

If you are travelling for longer than 15 days, please purchase multiple eSIMs accordingly. For example, if you are travelling for 25 days then purchase 2 of these sims and swap them over at the end of the 15 day period.

As this eSIM be recharged, if you feel you need more than 6GB of data then please purchase multiple sims accordingly. For example, if you need 18GB of data then please purchase 3 of these sims bearing in mind that each time you activate one sim you will have 15 days to use the 6GB of data.

If you are travelling for longer than 15 days, please purchase multiple sims accordingly. For example, if you are travelling for 25 days then purchase 2 of these sims and swap them over at the end of the 15 day period.

Should you run into any issues with the sim whilst overseas then we encourage you to email us immediately at support@simcorner.com and let us know the following information;

• Your order number or the name that the order is under along with the sim number.
• Which country you are in currently and whether the sim connects to any network, if so, which network?
• Did you receive any SMS after you installed the eSIM? If so, please send us a screenshot of that message.
• Message us screenshots of any error message you are getting.
• What phone model you are using?
• Any other information about the issue, which will assist us in helping you resolve the issue. 

This eSIM is a Data-ONLY sim, hence, it does not allow you to make direct calls and send SMS. However, you are still able to make calls and send messages via data based apps such as Whatsapp, Viber, Snapchat, Messenger, Skype, iMessage etc.

You are also able to add credit to your Viber or Skype account, which will allow you to make local and international phone calls directly to landlines and mobiles.

You can stay in touch with your family and friends by sending them messages and calling them via data based apps such as Whatsapp, Viber, Snapchat, Messenger, Skype, iMessage etc.

You are also able to add credit to your Viber or Skype account, which will allow you to make local and international phone calls directly to landlines and mobiles.

Yes, if you purchase 2 sims then you will be able to contact each other via data based apps such as Whatsapp, Viber, Snapchat, Messenger, Skype etc.

You are able to remain in touch with your friends and family via data based apps such as Whatsapp, Viber, Snapchat, Messenger, Skype etc.

We have a 100% Money Back Guarantee policy, which means that if you have a bad experience with one of our sims and receive no value from it, we will provide you a refund. However, you MUST contact us whilst you are having the issue, so our team can assist you in resolving your problems. Please do this when you are in WiFi (generally at the airport when you land if not working to begin with) or e-mail us from your accommodations (WiFi) or cafe etc.

If you only decide to contact us after you return to let us know the sim didn't work then we can't look to provide a refund as we won't be able to see exactly what the issue was and why it didn't work.

Should you run into any issues whilst using the sim, please immediately contact us at support@simcorner.com Should our team be unable to assist you in resolving your issue, then we will provide you a refund on your purchase.

If you are travelling to different countries that are noted on the "Countries Coverage" section, then all you need to do is restart your phone as you move from one country to another. The sim will automatically connect to a local carrier.

Should you run into any issues, with network connections as you move from one country to another we encourage you to contact us immediately at support@simcorner.com

Yes, you will have access to all your apps, messages, contacts and emails whilst using this eSIM. Nothing on your phone is deleted or changed and you can continue to use your phone as per normal.