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Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM
ZAIN Congo RDC 4G
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Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM prices start at €3.69 for 1 GB (7 days). The recommended plan, 10 GB (30 days), costs €34.59.
How much data, for how long?
30 days
7 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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Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM at a glance
- Networks
- ZAIN Congo RDC 4G
- Plans
- 5 plans, 1 GB to 20 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.
Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM for Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Kisangani
Compare Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM plans for an exact Kinshasa address, a separate Lubumbashi stop and a confirmed arrangement in Kisangani.
A Democratic Republic of the Congo itinerary may include Kinshasa, Lubumbashi or Kisangani, with separate saved arrangements for each confirmed city. In Kinshasa, match N'djili or N'dolo on the ticket to the agreed pickup; the city name alone is not enough. Give a Lubumbashi arrival its own host address and onward plan. For Kisangani via Bangboka, keep the local arrival and accommodation details offline. These distinctions organise the trip but do not predict mobile reception between cities.
For this trip
Which DRC eSIM fits this trip?
Choose a Democratic Republic of the Congo plan valid from first arrival through final departure. Allow data for Kinshasa airport and address coordination, contacting the Lubumbashi host and confirming onward travel, reaching Kisangani via Bangboka, sending or accessing documents, internet calls and connected-device work. Confirm the DRC in the exact list; check the Republic of the Congo separately.
Horizon is the seller of the Democratic Republic of the Congo plans on this page. Read each live card before choosing: match its data and validity to the confirmed dates and verify the full country name in the destination list.
Trip duration
Cover every confirmed date in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, from the actual first arrival through final departure.
Expected data use
Estimate daily messages and maps first, then add airport coordination, document transfers, calls and connected-device work for the three cities.
Complete itinerary
List Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Kisangani, then check the Republic of the Congo on its own.
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 Democratic Republic of the Congo
Install the Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM on reliable Wi-Fi before departure and save the QR code and manual settings offline. Keep the profile switched off during the journey into the country. After arrival, select Horizon for mobile data and enable roaming on that line. The eSIM’s first successful connection to a supported network in the Democratic Republic of the Congo marks day one of the chosen validity period. The profile provides data without a local phone number. A compatible dual-SIM phone can keep the home line available, although its provider may charge for use abroad.
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 10 GB data allowance covers roughly 3,300 shared photos, 167 hours of social media and browsing, 29 hours of video calls, 125 hours of music streaming, or about 2000 hours of maps and navigation. Messaging apps barely use data.
All Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM plans
Important cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kinshasa · City guide
Kinshasa
For a confirmed stay in Kinshasa, save the exact entrance, arrival contact and first appointment offline.
Kinshasa eSIM — set up before you flyLubumbashi · City guide
Lubumbashi
If Lubumbashi is in the confirmed itinerary, keep its address, host and onward arrangement together. Store that set separately from every other stop in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Lubumbashi eSIM — set up before you flyKisangani · City guide
Kisangani
Create a Kisangani file with the Bangboka arrival details from the ticket, the agreed pickup contact, the accommodation entrance and the confirmed onward arrangement. Keep it separate from the Kinshasa and Lubumbashi records.
Kisangani eSIM — set up before you flyWhy Horizon
Choose for the whole Democratic Republic of the Congo itinerary
Count every day in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, then estimate messages and maps separately from photo uploads or laptop sharing. Confirm Democratic Republic of the Congo on the exact destination list before buying. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is outside Horizon's current Africa regional selection, so use a separate country plan for this visit. Check the Republic of the Congo independently if it appears anywhere in the route.
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Install over reliable Wi-Fi before departure and follow the plan's activation instructions.
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Review the current price, data, validity and coverage before checkout. Horizon fixed-data plans have no throttling.
- Reuse when eligible
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM plans cost?
Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM prices start at €3.69 for 1 GB (7 days). The recommended plan, 10 GB (30 days), costs €34.59.
What fits a stay in Kinshasa?
Before each Kinshasa arrival, match N'djili or N'dolo on the ticket with the agreed pickup contact. Count every Kinshasa date, use your normal daily messages and maps as the base, and add any documents or media needed for confirmed appointments.
How should I prepare for Lubumbashi?
Save the exact Lubumbashi host address, named local contact and confirmed onward plan in one offline note. Include the dates there plus planned calls, document transfers and map use when comparing data amounts.
What should I save for Kisangani?
Save the ticket’s Bangboka arrival label, the local pickup contact, the Kisangani accommodation entrance and the next confirmed arrangement offline. Verify each item directly with the relevant contact before leaving the previous address.
Is this for Kinshasa or Brazzaville?
This country plan is for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including a Kinshasa itinerary. Brazzaville is in the Republic of the Congo, so check that country and its product listing separately.
Can I share data from my phone?
Yes. Hotspot is included at no charge with every Horizon Democratic Republic of the Congo plan. The phone and connected devices use the same plan data, and Horizon does not throttle the shared connection.
When should I turn on the eSIM?
Complete installation on reliable Wi-Fi before the trip, then leave the profile off while travelling into the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Turn it on after arrival; its first successful connection to a supported network in the country counts as day one of the selected period.
Can I keep my WhatsApp and phone number with the Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo plan and install it the same way.
Will my phone work with the Democratic Republic of the Congo 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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