Vodacom's 7-day option is R99. A Slashtel eSIM with at least 1GB for the same trip is R28.27. Keep your Vodacom number for calls and texts.
Buy the Malaysia eSIM →Vodacom's 7-day Travel data bundle 1GB option costs R99 (1GB of data). A Slashtel data eSIM for Malaysia with at least 1GB for 7 days costs $1.69, about R28.27, so R70.73 less. The eSIM is data only: keep your South African SIM in the phone for calls and texts. Vodacom prices checked on vodacom.co.za on 19 October 2026.
| Vodacom | Includes | Slashtel eSIM (same days or more) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| R99 · 7 days | 1GB data only | 1GB, 7 days: $1.69 (≈R28.27) | R70.73 less |
| R349 · 7 days | 5GB data only | 5GB, 30 days: $4.49 (≈R75.12) | R273.88 less |
Vodacom prices from vodacom.co.za, checked 19 October 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 16.73 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.
Yes, Vodacom roams in Malaysia, at R99 for 7 days on its Travel data bundle 1GB option (checked 19 October 2026). A travel eSIM gives you local data there instead, while your Vodacom number stays active for calls and texts.
For data, the eSIM. Vodacom's 7-day option is R99; a Slashtel eSIM with 1GB for 7 days is $1.69 (about R28.27). 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.