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HelloRoam sells 3 Sudan eSIM plans on Zain 4G from $8.64
| Provider | Price (5GB) | Coverage | Rating | Best For |
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| HelloRoam | $38.40 | Zain | 4.9/5 | 180-day refund |
| Airalo | Not verified | 200+ countries | 4.5/5 | Most destinations |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 160 countries | 4.2/5 | Heavy users |
Our top 3 picks for Sudan
We evaluated 3 eSIM plans available for Sudan, comparing them on verified pricing, network coverage, top-up availability, and app quality. Here are the top options.
Pros: Sudan coverage on Zain, hotspot sharing and top-up on every plan, 24/7 support in 63 languages, and a 180-day refund on an unactivated eSIM. Cons: Newer brand, smaller community than Airalo.
| Tier | Duration | Discount | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay | 1-2 days | 4% off | $6.70$3.35/day · 2d |
| Week Package | 3-9 days | 8% off | $22.48$3.21/day · 7d |
| Extended Stay | 10-19 days | 11% off | $31.06$3.11/day · 10d |
| Monthly Package | 20-29 days | 15% off | $59.33$2.97/day · 20d |
| Long TermBest Value | 30-365 days | 18% off | $85.85$2.86/day · 30d |
Pros: 200+ countries, top-up available, largest community. Cons: Priced above newer competitors on some routes, support response times can vary.
Pros: Truly unlimited data, full-speed on most plans, live chat support 24/7. Cons: Premium pricing, no per-GB options available.
Zain carries every Sudan eSIM plan
HelloRoam routes all 3 of its Sudan plans onto Zain, the one operator that carries international eSIM traffic here, and Zain 4G reaches Khartoum, Omdurman and Khartoum North. Zain runs 3G out to secondary cities like Port Sudan, Kassala, and Wad Madani. Other carriers including Sudani and MTN Sudan operate in the market but have limited eSIM availability for international visitors.
Coverage analysis
Zain 4G covers the greater Khartoum metropolitan area reliably. The main tourism corridors including Meroe (approximately 200 km north of Khartoum), Karima, and the Atbara region have 3G coverage along the Nile corridor. Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast has solid 4G.
Remote desert areas in Darfur and the far east have limited to no coverage.
Activation
Purchase and install your Sudan eSIM via QR code before departure. At Khartoum International Airport (KRT), your phone registers on Zain 4G when you power on. No registration counter needed.
Your data starts from first use, so a plan bought weeks ahead loses no validity. Your device must be carrier-unlocked.
Data usage tips
Budget 300-500 MB per day for maps, messaging, and travel lookups. Researching archaeological sites offline via apps like Maps.me before your Meroe day trip cuts data use sharply. WhatsApp voice calls use 8-12 MB per minute.
A 3 GB plan at $23.05 suits a one-week visit focused on Khartoum and the northern Nile sites. A top-up covers longer stays on any of the 3 plans.
eSIM plan pricing in Sudan
Sudan eSIM plans start at $8.64 for 1 GB over 7 days. The 3 GB plan costs $23.05 and the 5 GB plan costs $38.40 over 30 days, which is $7.68/GB. Sudan is one of the more expensive destinations in this comparison, and 3 tiers is what a market with limited international eSIM supply produces.
All 3 plans accept a top-up and support hotspot use, so a longer stay does not need a second profile. No competitor price for Sudan exists in our data, so this page ranks nothing: HelloRoam's 3 Zain tiers at $8.64, $23.05 and $38.40 are the only verified Sudan prices here.
All 3 Sudan eSIM plans, $8.64 to $38.40
| Plan | Network | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudan 5GB 30Days ⭐ | Zain | 30 days / 5 GB | $38.40 |
| Sudan 3GB 15Days | Zain | 7 days / 3 GB | $23.05 |
| Sudan 1GB 7Days | Zain | 7 days / 1 GB | $8.64 |
Prices verified: September 20, 2026
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Provider reviews
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