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Central African Republic eSIM
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Free hotspotFree hotspot on every plan No throttling on fixed-data plans
How much data, for how long?
30 days
7 days
15 days
Validity does not start until your eSIM connects to a supported network at your destination. There is no deadline for first use. You can buy now and keep your plan for a future trip. Full refund on request, used or unused. We always refund the full amount you paid when you request it, whether your eSIM is unused, partly used or fully used. There is no time limit for requesting a refund.
- One-time payment
- Data-only: no phone number, voice calls or SMS. You pay once. There is no automatic renewal or extra charge when your data runs out.
- Top-up eligibility
- Top-ups are separate purchases. My eSIMs shows the options available for your eSIM. Availability can change; if no suitable top-up is offered, you may need to buy a new eSIM.
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Central African Republic eSIM at a glance
- Networks
- Orange
- Plans
- 4 plans, 1 GB to 10 GB, valid 7 to 30 days
- Hotspot
- Free hotspot on every plan
- Speed
- No throttling on fixed-data plans
- Calls and texts
- Data only. Call and text through apps such as WhatsApp, or keep your usual SIM on.
- Validity
- Does not start until the eSIM first connects to a supported network at your destination.
There is no deadline for first use. You can buy now and keep your plan for a future trip.
Central African Republic eSIM for essential communications
Compare Central African Republic eSIM data for an authorised Bangui stay or an organisation-arranged regional assignment. Confirm official travel advice, local arrangements and supported service territory before choosing validity and a data allowance.
For an essential work, aid or family journey, the receiving organisation and current official advice come before the data plan. Consult your government's official Central African Republic travel advice before making commitments. A Bangui appointment and an approved assignment in Bambari or Bouar involve very different logistics; a mobile connection in the capital cannot establish service elsewhere. Power disruption, local network conditions and remote road stages can leave internet communications unavailable. Keep an independent communications procedure agreed with whoever is responsible for the journey.
Refund policy
We always refund the full amount you paid when you request it, whether your eSIM is unused, partly used or fully used. There is no time limit for requesting a refund.
No first-use deadline
Validity does not start until your eSIM connects to a supported network at your destination. There is no deadline for first use. You can buy now and keep your plan for a future trip.
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How eSIM works in Central African Republic
Once travel is confirmed, verify that your handset is unlocked and eSIM-compatible, then install the profile over Wi-Fi before departure. For Bangui M'Poko International Airport, save the receiving organisation's pickup procedure, address and alternative contact arrangement. In the Central African Republic, select the travel line for mobile data and turn on its roaming setting as directed. Installing the profile does not start the validity period; it starts when the eSIM first connects to a supported network in the Central African Republic. Installation does not remove the need for an offline arrival plan.
Install your eSIM
Scan the QR or auto-install in the app — no physical SIM.
Land & connect
Data activates on first connection at your destination.
Size it to your trip
Pick the profile closest to your trip. The estimate assumes normal use — maps, messaging, photos, a short call home.
As a rule of thumb, a 3–4 day city break runs on about 1–3 GB, a one-week trip on 3–5 GB, a two-week multi-country tour on 8–12 GB, and working on the road takes about 1 GB a day, so 15 GB or more for two weeks.
Recommended size
3GB3–4 days
≈0.4 GB a day
- Maps every day
- Messaging and photos
- A short call home most days
In total, a 1 GB data allowance covers roughly 330 shared photos, 17 hours of social media and browsing, 2.9 hours of video calls, 13 hours of music streaming, or about 200 hours of maps and navigation. Messaging apps barely use data.
All Central African Republic eSIM plans
Important cities in Central African Republic
Bangui · City guide
Bangui
Bangui lies beside the Ubangi River and is served by M'Poko International Airport. Keep the agreed airport reception and the destination compound or family address as separate instructions. The presence of an eSIM profile does not establish that a connection will be available at the terminal or the receiving address.
Bangui eSIM — set up before you flyBambari · City guide
Bambari
If an authorised assignment names Bambari, obtain route approval, receiving details and communications arrangements from the responsible organisation. Do not extrapolate from a Bangui connection to the regional destination or the journey there. Carry only the necessary documents under your organisation's procedures and keep them accessible offline.
Bambari eSIM — set up before you flyBouar · City guide
Bouar
Bouar is in the western part of the country, separate from a stay in Bangui. Any necessary movement there needs current local confirmation and an agreed receiving contact. Ask about the exact service location before relying on mobile data, and establish what happens if a planned check-in cannot be sent.
Bouar eSIM — set up before you flyWhy Horizon
Plan the communications procedure before the allowance
An eSIM may help with routine coordination, but its allowance should be sized only after you establish how and where the journey is organised. Include permitted work files and any shared device, then choose validity for all confirmed assignment or family days. The service is data-only; conditions may prevent a connection altogether. This country plan does not extend into neighbouring Cameroon, Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo or the Republic of the Congo.
Horizon eSIM Before you travel
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Central African Republic
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Install over Wi-Fi before departure
- Pay once
Data at low prices
Choose the data you need and pay the total shown. No subscription or automatic renewal.
- Before departure
Set up before you leave
Scan your QR code or use one-tap installation on supported phones. Install over Wi-Fi before departure.
- Local networks
4G/5G where available
Your plan lists the supported networks. Horizon fixed-data plans have no throttling. Hotspot sharing is free.
- Full refund
Even after you use it
Request a full refund for your eSIM or top-up, used or unused. There is no request deadline.
- Human support
Help, day and night
24/7 human support in all languages, with guaranteed instant replies.
- Multi-country
Global & regional plans
Choose country, regional or global coverage and check every destination in the plan details.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I check official advice for the Central African Republic?
Read your government's official destination advice, such as UK FCDO Central African Republic guidance, before committing to travel. Follow the responsible organisation's requirements for any work or aid assignment; an eSIM listing is not an assessment of travel safety or access.
What should be ready before landing at Bangui M'Poko?
Save the receiving contact's agreed procedure, the destination address and the instructions for an unsuccessful check-in. Do not leave identification of the pickup or final destination dependent on a message sent after landing.
Does reception in Bangui prove the eSIM will work in Bambari or Bouar?
No. Ask about the specific supported location before purchase, and expect conditions outside the capital or along a road stage to differ. The town references here describe possible essential itineraries, not verified service points.
Is the Democratic Republic of the Congo included across the river?
No. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a separate country and needs its own listed coverage. Its proximity to Bangui across the Ubangi River establishes neither eSIM inclusion nor permission or practical arrangements to cross.
Is hotspot use allowed for assignment paperwork?
Hotspot sharing is free on every Horizon plan. With a compatible handset and the required settings, connected devices use the same allowance. Horizon fixed-data plans have no throttling. Follow organisational rules for documents and prepare for a failed or interrupted transfer.
Can this profile be the only way a field team reaches me?
It should not be the sole communications arrangement. The eSIM is data-only, gives no local number and depends on available mobile service. Establish an appropriate alternative through your organisation before departure, including a procedure for missed internet check-ins.
Can I keep my WhatsApp and phone number with the Central African Republic eSIM?
Yes. WhatsApp stays linked to your usual number and runs on the eSIM's data. On a dual-SIM phone, your usual SIM can stay on for ordinary calls and texts. Your home carrier may charge for calls, texts or data on that line, so turn off data roaming there.
Does the Central African Republic eSIM include calls and texts?
No. Horizon plans are data-only, with no phone number for calls or texts. Use apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime over the eSIM's data, or keep your usual SIM on for ordinary calls and texts.
Do I need to turn on data roaming for the Central African Republic eSIM?
Yes. A travel eSIM connects to local networks as a roaming line, so turn on data roaming for the Horizon eSIM when you arrive. The plan is prepaid, so Horizon does not bill you after checkout. Keep data roaming off on your usual SIM to avoid charges from your home carrier.
What happens if I run out of data on the Central African Republic eSIM?
You can buy more. If your plan supports a top-up, My eSIMs shows the data you can add to the same eSIM. If it does not, buy another Central African Republic plan and install it the same way.
Will my phone work with the Central African Republic eSIM?
It will if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to your home carrier. Many recent iPhone and Android models do, but some regional versions do not, so check your exact model on the supported devices page before you buy.
See supported devicesWill Horizon slow down my data?
No. Horizon fixed-data plans have no throttling. There is no daily limit that slows you down, so you can use your whole plan in one day if you need to. Your speed depends on the local network, your signal and how busy the network is. When your data allowance is used up, the plan stops rather than slowing down.
Can I get a refund if I already used some data?
Yes. We always refund the full amount you paid when you request it, whether your eSIM is unused, partly used or fully used. There is no time limit for requesting a refund.
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