Yes, this is a lifeline. South Africa has frequent, scheduled power cuts ("Load Shedding"), which instantly kills all Wi-Fi in hotels, Airbnbs, and cafes. Mobile towers, however, have backup batteries. An eSIM is the only reliable way to stay online, use Google Maps, or order an Uber when the power is out.
Does mobile data work during "Load Shedding" (power cuts)?
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