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eSIM for Benin
🇧🇯 Benin eSIM from AMD 1,896.30
Cotonou and Ouidah are LTE. The Ganvié lake village has signal on the shore, not in the stilt alleys. You land connected on MTN, Moov, then top up anytime on the same eSIM.
- LTE
- 30 days from first connection
- Hotspot included
- Tax included
Plans & prices
Benin eSIM data plans — tax included
All Benin plans run 30 days from the moment you first connect. Prices below are indicative until we open orders.
Most popular
5 GB
AMD 3,831.30
AMD 766.26 per GB · indicative
- 30 days
- Hotspot included
- Top up anytime
Indicative prices in USD, tax included when we sell. Data-only eSIM — your home number keeps working for calls and SMS.
Coverage in Benin
Which networks does the Benin eSIM use?
Your eSIM roams on MTN and Moov — your phone attaches to whichever is strongest where you stand, and switches automatically when you move. Expect LTE across Benin; 5G is not yet offered to roaming profiles here.
Good to know before you go
- The road to Pendjari is town-to-town.
Top up at 0 GB
Our dashboard loads without data. Run out in Porto-Novo and you can still buy more.
Family-friendly
Order several Benin eSIMs at once. Each traveler scans their own QR code.
No app required
Install from email. Manage the Benin package from the dashboard — it loads at 0 GB.
How to get online
Setting up your Benin eSIM in three steps
- 01
Buy before you fly
Choose a plan above. The QR code and one-tap install link arrive by email within seconds.
- 02
Install on Wi-Fi
Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM, then scan. Turn on Data Roaming for the new line. iPhone guide · Android guide
- 03
Land in Benin
Switch the line on. Within a minute you see MTN in the status bar and your 30 days begin.
FAQ
Benin eSIM questions
How much does an eSIM for Benin cost?
Plans for Benin start at AMD 1,896.30 for 1 GB (30 days). The most popular option is 5 GB for AMD 3,831.30. All prices include tax and there is no activation fee.
Which networks does the Benin eSIM connect to?
Your eSIM roams on MTN and Moov — the phone picks the strongest signal automatically. Coverage is LTE/4G across the country.
Do I need to install a new eSIM for Benin if I already have eSIM BFF?
No. If you already installed eSIM BFF on a previous trip, just buy a Benin package in your dashboard. It attaches to the eSIM you already have and works as soon as you land.
Does the Benin eSIM include a phone number?
It is a data-only eSIM. Your normal number keeps working for calls and SMS through your home SIM, and apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime and Telegram work over the eSIM data. This keeps prices low and setup simple.
Can I use hotspot with the Benin eSIM?
Yes. Tethering is included on every plan, so you can share your Benin data with a laptop or a travel partner.
When should I buy my Benin eSIM?
Buy it before you fly and install it on Wi-Fi at home. The 30-day validity only starts when your phone first connects to a network in Benin, so buying early costs nothing.
Anything I should know about data in Benin?
The road to Pendjari is town-to-town.
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From AMD 1,896.30 (indicative). Same eSIM next trip.
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