Stay connected in Ghana

Ghana
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Travelling to Ghana? Get mobile data ready for your arrival in Accra, with easy access to maps, messages and travel bookings.
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Ghana eSIM
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15 day plans
2GB
A little extra for maps, messages and photos
£4.15
£2.08/GB

Technical Specs

  • Plan Validity: 15 Days
  • Activate Within: 180 Days
  • Hotspot / tethering: Supported
  • Network: Vodafone (5G)
  • Where it works: GH
  • Calls & SMS: Not included
30 day plans
3GB
Maps, WhatsApp and light browsing each day
£4.39
£1.46/GB

Technical Specs

  • Plan Validity: 30 Days
  • Activate Within: 180 Days
  • Hotspot / tethering: Supported
  • Network: Vodafone (5G)
  • Where it works: GH
  • Calls & SMS: Not included
5GB
More room for photos, social apps and navigation
£6.07
£1.21/GB

Technical Specs

  • Plan Validity: 30 Days
  • Activate Within: 180 Days
  • Hotspot / tethering: Supported
  • Network: Vodafone (5G)
  • Where it works: GH
  • Calls & SMS: Not included
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Selected Ghana 2GB 15days
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Stay connected across Ghana

Stay connected in Ghana's major travel destinations, including Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, Tema and Takoradi, wherever your selected eSIM's supported network provides service. Mobile data is useful for navigating Accra's busy streets, exploring the historic coastal forts and travelling between cities. Coverage and speeds can vary in rural areas, on longer road journeys and inside buildings, so download essential maps before travelling to remote locations.

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Using an eSIM in Ghana

Travelling to Ghana? Stay connected with an Astaroam prepaid Ghana eSIM for mobile data, maps, WhatsApp and travel bookings. Whether you're visiting family in Accra, exploring Kumasi or heading to Cape Coast, get your eSIM delivered digitally and install it before your journey.

Stay Connected in Accra, Kumasi and Across Ghana

Mobile data is useful from the moment you arrive at Kotoka International Airport in Accra. Check your accommodation details, contact your driver, arrange transport and use Google Maps without searching for a physical SIM card after landing.

Whether you're staying around Osu, East Legon or Airport Residential Area, travelling to Kumasi or visiting Cape Coast and Elmina, a Ghana travel eSIM helps you stay online wherever supported mobile coverage is available. Reception and speeds can vary by location, particularly outside major towns and cities.

A Ghana eSIM for UK Travellers and Family Visits

Ghana is a popular destination for holidays, business travel and visiting friends or relatives. If you're travelling from the UK, using your regular SIM for data abroad may result in additional roaming charges. A prepaid Ghana eSIM lets you choose a data allowance in advance while keeping your normal SIM available on compatible dual-SIM phones.

You can continue using WhatsApp with your existing number while using your Ghana eSIM for mobile data. Calls and texts through your home SIM may still be subject to your usual network's roaming charges.

How Much Mobile Data Do You Need in Ghana?

  • 1GB: Suitable for short stays with light messaging, directions and occasional browsing.
  • 3GB–5GB: A practical starting point for several days of maps, WhatsApp, ride-hailing and everyday internet use.
  • 10GB–20GB: Better suited to longer trips, regular social media, video calls or heavier daily use.

Actual usage varies. Video streaming, cloud backups and hotspot sharing can use considerably more data than messaging or browsing.

Using Mobile Data for Transport and Everyday Travel

Mobile data can help with ride-hailing services, checking directions, finding restaurants and keeping in touch while travelling around Ghana. If you're visiting markets, historic sites or coastal destinations, download offline maps for areas where reception may be less reliable.

Banking and mobile money apps may require an existing account, registration or verification. An eSIM provides internet access but does not automatically give you a Ghanaian phone number or mobile money account.

Install Your Ghana eSIM Before You Fly

Purchase your Ghana eSIM online and receive your installation details by email. Install it before departure using a reliable Wi-Fi connection, then select the eSIM for mobile data and enable data roaming when you arrive in Ghana. Plan validity normally begins when the eSIM first connects to a supported network at the destination.

Choose a plan for your trip and select Details to check the data allowance, validity period, activation window and other package specifications. Your device must support eSIM and be network-unlocked.

Ready for Ghana? Choose your prepaid travel data plan and arrive with your mobile internet ready to use.

Travel eSIM FAQs

Yes. If your phone supports eSIM and is network-unlocked, you can purchase a prepaid Ghana travel eSIM online and install it before departure. This means you don't need to find a SIM card shop after landing at Kotoka International Airport. Your eSIM provides mobile data through supported local networks, while your regular SIM can remain available on compatible dual-SIM devices.
Your Ghana eSIM is intended for use on supported mobile networks within the country, including major destinations such as Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast where those networks have coverage. Signal strength and speeds can vary depending on your exact location, buildings, network conditions and local congestion. If you're travelling into rural areas, it's sensible to download maps and essential information beforehand.
Yes. WhatsApp normally continues working with your existing registered phone number when you switch your mobile data connection to a Ghana eSIM. You don't need to change your WhatsApp number or create a new account. On a compatible dual-SIM phone, you can also keep your regular SIM enabled, although calls, texts and other roaming services through your home network may incur charges.
For a week in Ghana, around 5–10GB is a reasonable starting point if you regularly use WhatsApp, Google Maps, ride-hailing apps and web browsing. Light users may manage with 3GB, while travellers making frequent video calls, streaming or sharing a hotspot may need 10–20GB or more. Check your selected plan's data allowance and validity period under Details before purchasing.
A Ghana eSIM provides mobile internet access, so you can use compatible banking and mobile money apps over data. However, most travel eSIMs are data-only and do not provide a Ghanaian phone number. Services such as MTN Mobile Money may require a locally registered number, account verification or SMS authentication. An eSIM does not replace those requirements.
Install your Ghana eSIM before travelling while connected to reliable Wi-Fi. The validity period normally starts when the eSIM first connects to a supported network in Ghana, rather than when you purchase or install it. After landing, select your eSIM for mobile data and enable data roaming on that line. You can check the activation window and exact package specifications by selecting Details on your chosen plan.

Top-up availability depends on the plan. Some eSIMs can be topped up, including certain unlimited plans, while others may require a new plan once the current one ends or runs out. Check the individual plan details for your selected option.

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