Yes, 100%. Buying a physical local SIM card at the border (Oshoek/Ngwenya) or in a town (Manzini) requires you to find the kiosk, wait in line, and go through a mandatory passport registration process (RICA). Our eSIM is 100% digital, requires no ID registration, and can be installed before you even leave South Africa, so you are connected the moment you cross.
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Is this easier than buying a local SIM card at the border? Do I need ID?
Updated April 22, 2026
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