Vodacom's 7-day option is R349. A Slashtel eSIM with at least 5GB for the same trip is R76.53. Keep your Vodacom number for calls and texts.
See Germany eSIM plans →Vodacom's 7-day Travel data bundle 5GB option costs R349 (5GB of data). A Slashtel data eSIM for Germany with at least 5GB for 30 days costs $4.69, about R76.53, so R272.47 less. The eSIM is data only: keep your South African SIM in the phone for calls and texts. Vodacom prices checked on capetown.travel on 28 September 2026.
| Vodacom | Includes | Slashtel eSIM (same days or more) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| R99 · 7 days | 1GB data only | 1GB, 7 days: $1.49 (≈R24.31) | R74.69 less |
| R349 · 7 days | 5GB data only | 5GB, 30 days: $4.69 (≈R76.53) | R272.47 less |
Vodacom prices from capetown.travel, checked 28 September 2026; Vodacom's options include calls as well as data. Where Vodacom charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. Slashtel prices are live, in US dollars, converted at 16.32 per $1 (daily reference rate); your card is charged in your own currency at checkout. Vodacom is a trademark of Vodacom Group. Slashtel is not affiliated with Vodacom.
For data, the eSIM. Vodacom's 7-day option is R349; a Slashtel eSIM with 5GB for 30 days is $4.69 (about R76.53). Vodacom's option also includes calls, which the eSIM does not.
Yes. The eSIM is added alongside your Vodacom SIM, so your number stays in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes. Set the eSIM as the line for mobile data and turn data roaming off on the Vodacom line. Whether Vodacom charges for anything you receive abroad depends on your plan, so check with Vodacom before you travel.
No. It is data only, with no phone number. You can call on WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps over the eSIM data.
Most iPhones from the XS onwards, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z and A models, provided the phone is not carrier-locked. Check under Settings for an option to add an eSIM.
Install it at home before you fly, while you have Wi-Fi, and switch mobile data to it when you land.