eSIM DR Kongo

Most flagship smartphones released since 2018-2019 support eSIM, including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 series and newer. Tablets, smartwatches and an increasing number of laptops also support eSIM. The fastest way to verify your specific device is to check Settings , if you see "Add eSIM" or "Add cellular plan" as an option, you're compatible.

eSIM compatibility is now standard across the high-end smartphone market and rapidly spreading into mid-range devices. Cellesim works with any unlocked, eSIM-capable device , no special configuration needed beyond scanning the QR code we send you.

iPhones with eSIM support

• iPhone XS, XS Max, XR (2018) , first iPhones with eSIM (one physical SIM + one eSIM).
• iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max (2019).
• iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max (2020).
• iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max (2021) , supports two active eSIMs simultaneously.
• iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max (2022) , US versions are eSIM-only (no physical SIM tray).
• iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone SE 3 and later , full eSIM support.

Google Pixel with eSIM support

• Pixel 3 / 3 XL and all later models (Pixel 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, 8, 8 Pro, Pixel Fold).

Samsung Galaxy with eSIM support

• Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE (2020) , first Galaxy with eSIM.
• Galaxy S21 / S22 / S23 / S24 series (all variants except some regional versions).
• Galaxy Z Fold 2, 3, 4, 5 and Z Flip 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• Galaxy Note 20, 20 Ultra.
• Note: Some regional Samsung variants (e.g., specific Hong Kong dual-SIM physical models) may not support eSIM. Check Settings → Connections → SIM Card Manager.

Other Android devices with eSIM

• Huawei: P40, P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro and newer flagships.
• Motorola: Razr (2019+), Edge 30 series, ThinkPhone.
• Xiaomi: Mi 11 series and newer (international versions).
• OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12 (verify region).
• Sony: Xperia 1 IV, 5 IV, 10 IV and newer.
• Nokia / HMD: G60, X30 5G.

How to verify eSIM support on your device

1. iPhone: Settings → Cellular → look for "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan". You can also dial *#06# , if you see an "EID" (32-digit number), your phone has eSIM hardware.
2. Android: Settings → Connections (or Network & Internet) → SIM Cards → look for "Download a SIM instead" or "Add eSIM".
3. EID check: most eSIM-capable Android phones show EID in Settings → About Phone → Status.

Tip: Even if your phone supports eSIM hardware, it must be unlocked (not carrier-locked) to use third-party eSIMs like Cellesim. Most phones bought outright are unlocked; phones from carrier instalment plans may require unlocking after the contract is paid off.

Almost every flagship smartphone released since 2019 supports eSIM, making it ideal for international travel. Compatible models include iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, plus a growing list of mid-range devices. If your phone has Settings → Cellular → "Add eSIM", you're ready to use a Cellesim plan abroad.

Travellers benefit most from eSIM because it eliminates the airport SIM-card queue, removes the need to swap your home SIM out, and lets you keep your usual phone number active for SMS verification. A Cellesim travel eSIM activates the moment you land , no shop visit required.

Best eSIM-compatible travel phones

• iPhone (2018+): XS, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 series and SE 3rd gen , all support Dual SIM with one physical SIM + one eSIM. iPhone 14/15/16 in the US is eSIM-only.
• Google Pixel (2018+): Pixel 3 through Pixel 9 , all support eSIM. Pixel 7 Pro and newer support multiple active eSIMs.
• Samsung Galaxy (2020+): S20, S21, S22, S23, S24, S25, Note 20, Fold and Flip series.
• Motorola: Razr (2019+), Edge 30/40, ThinkPhone , most newer flagships.
• OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12 , varies by region.
• Sony: Xperia 1 IV / V, Xperia 10 IV / V.
• Xiaomi: Mi 11 international and newer flagships.
• Nokia/HMD: G60 5G, X30 5G.

What to check before buying a travel eSIM

1. eSIM hardware: dial *#06# , if an EID number appears, you're compatible.
2. Carrier unlock status: phones bought on instalment plans may be locked to your home carrier. Most outright purchases are unlocked.
3. iOS version: iOS 12.1 or newer for full eSIM support.
4. Android version: Android 9 or newer typically supports eSIM, though it depends on the manufacturer.
5. Region-specific variants: some Samsung models sold in Hong Kong or China are dual physical SIM with no eSIM , verify your specific model number.

Travel-friendly phones that don't support eSIM

• iPhones older than XS (iPhone X, 8, 7, 6 series).
• Most budget Android phones (entry-level Samsung A series before A53, Xiaomi Redmi entry models).
• Older Huawei devices without Google Services.
• Region-specific dual physical SIM variants (verify model number).

Tip: if your current phone doesn't support eSIM but you travel often, an unlocked, mid-range eSIM-capable phone (e.g., Pixel 7a, iPhone SE 3, Samsung Galaxy A55) makes an excellent secondary travel device , pair it with a Cellesim plan and you have a full mobile internet kit for any destination.

Ini adalah pertanyaan yang paling penting. Rencana ini hanya berlaku untuk Republik Demokratik Kongo (DRC), yang beribu kota Kinshasa. Rencana ini TIDAK AKAN berhasil di Republik Kongo, yang ibu kotanya adalah Brazzaville (di seberang sungai). Silakan periksa rencana perjalanan Anda dengan sangat dengan cermat sebelum membeli. 

 Anda harus menetapkan ekspektasi dengan benar. Anda akan mendapatkan jangkauan 4G/LTE yang dapat diandalkan di ibu kota, Kinshasa, dan kota bisnis utama, Lubumbashi. Di wilayah Timur (tempat sebagian besar LSM berada), Anda akan mendapat sinyal di pusat kota utama Goma dan Bukavu, namun sinyalnya jauh lebih lambat dan kurang dapat diandalkan (3G). Setelah Anda meninggalkan pusat kota ini, Anda pasti memperkirakan tidak ada sinyal. 

 Paket khusus ini hanya berlaku di Republik Demokratik Kongo. Ini adalah titik kritis bagi para pekerja bantuan. Jika Anda melintasi perbatasan dari Goma (DRC) ke Gisenyi (Rwanda), koneksi Anda akan terhenti. Rwanda memiliki jaringan yang benar-benar berbeda dan lebih cepat. Untuk itu, kami sangat merekomendasikan eSIM Regional Afrika kami yang mencakup  Kongo dan Rwanda. 

Tidak! Ini adalah satu-satunya keuntungan terbesar dalam hal keamanan dan kenyamanan. Membeli kartu SIM lokal fisik di Bandara Kinshasa (FIH) memerlukan proses pendaftaran paspor langsung yang wajib, lambat, dan berpotensi berisiko. eSIM kami adalah paket roaming yang melewati semua birokrasi ini. Anda dapat menginstalnya sebelum terbang dan terhubung saat Anda mendarat. 

 Dalam lingkungan dengan infrastruktur yang rapuh, hal ini adalah kuncinya. eSIM kami terhubung ke penyedia utama di DRC, biasanya Vodacom Congo atau Orange RDC. Ini memastikan Anda berada di jaringan 3G/4G paling stabil yang tersedia untuk komunikasi penting. 

 Sebagian besar ponsel modern memilikinya, namun Anda harus memeriksa daftar spesifik kami di sini: Perangkat yang Kompatibel dengan eSIM untuk memastikan 100% sebelum membeli. 

Ya. Yango adalah aplikasi pemesanan kendaraan utama di Kinshasa, dan memiliki data yang andal sangat penting untuk memesan perjalanan dengan aman dan menghindari negosiasi harga. 

Ya. eSIM kami terhubung ke jaringan besar untuk memastikan jangkauan di Lubumbashi, pusat pertambangan dan bisnis utama di selatan, bukan hanya ibu kota. 

Cakupan umumnya tersedia di kantor pusat taman nasional dan penginapan di Virunga, namun diperkirakan sinyalnya akan terputus-putus atau hilang selama perjalanan sebenarnya di hutan lebat. 

Umumnya ya. Di pusat Kinshasa (wilayah Gombe), kecepatan 4G cukup untuk panggilan WhatsApp atau email, yang seringkali lebih stabil dibandingkan WiFi hotel.