An eSIM is a digital SIM that allows you to activate a data plan on your phone without needing to insert a physical card. With a travel eSIM, you can buy your plan online, install it in seconds, and have internet at your destination from the very first moment—without searching for stores or paying roaming fees.
MyRoamUp plans include mobile data, so they don’t offer traditional calls or SMS. However, you can still communicate using your usual number through apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Skype, Google Meet, or Zoom, which work perfectly with your internet connection.
Upon arriving in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, there is usually mobile coverage that allows you to use mobile data to check directions, confirm bookings, or contact your accommodation.
Having Internet access in Sierra Leone from the moment you arrive makes it easier to organize your first trips around the city.
Sierra Leone has coastal destinations and beaches near the capital. In these areas, it is possible to find mobile coverage to use the Internet during your trip, although the signal may vary depending on the location.
Most recent smartphones are already eSIM compatible. These include many iPhone XS and newer iPhones, as well as models from Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Huawei, Oppo, and Xiaomi.
You can check if your phone supports eSIM in several ways:
Dial #06# on your phone
If an EID code appears on the screen, your device is eSIM compatible.
Check your phone settings
On many devices, you can find it under:
Settings → Mobile Data / Connections → Add eSIM or Add Mobile Plan.
Check the list of compatible devices
If you’re unsure, you can review the list of eSIM-compatible devices on our website or on the manufacturer’s website.
If your phone is compatible, you’ll be able to install your eSIM in just a few minutes and have internet at your destination without changing your regular SIM.
No problem. If you use up all the GB in your plan, you can easily top up your data from your private customer area on MyRoamUp.
Simply log in to your account and choose the GB package that best suits your trip. The top-up will be activated within minutes so you can keep using the internet at your destination without interruptions.
Yes. Many travelers use mobile data in Sierra Leone to check maps, find restaurants, or look up information about places of interest while exploring Freetown or other cities in the country.
Many travelers use an eSIM for Sierra Leone, which allows them to activate mobile data directly on their phone.
This makes it possible to have Internet during the trip without having to change the SIM card or look for a mobile phone store upon arriving in the country.