Best eSIM for São Tomé and Príncipe — Instant Data Plans
Getting a local SIM as a tourist can require ID registration and long waits. An eSIM skips all of that.
Your calls stay on your home number.
Your data runs on LTE.app.
Most modern iPhones and Android phones support two connections at once. Keep your existing SIM active — your number never changes, your apps keep working. Just add a São Tomé and Príncipe data plan on top.
- ✓ Calls and texts work normally
- ✓ WhatsApp, iMessage unchanged
- ✓ Bank 2FA still arrives
- ✓ Nothing to cancel or port
- ✓ Full 4G / 5G speeds
- ✓ Hotspot included
- ✓ Activates the moment you land
- ✓ From $1.84 — not $10–15/day
- ✗ ~$10–15 per day, every day
- ✗ Throttled after 512 MB
- ✗ No hotspot on most plans
- ✗ Bill shock when you get home
Available Plans (20)
Why LTE.app
Best eSIM for São Tomé and Príncipe — what you need to know
Getting a local SIM as a tourist can require ID registration and long waits. An eSIM skips all of that.
LTE.app offers 20 eSIM plans for São Tomé and Príncipe, starting from $1.84. Plans are instant — purchase, scan the QR code in Settings, and your data is live. No physical SIM, no airport queue, no contract.
Coverage is provided through local operators with 4G coverage in urban areas. Coverage is provided by major local carriers with 4G LTE in cities and tourist areas.
Why use an eSIM in São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe eSIM coverage & networks
LTE.app plans in São Tomé and Príncipe route through local operators with 4G coverage in urban areas. Coverage is provided by major local carriers with 4G LTE in cities and tourist areas.
More questions about São Tomé and Príncipe eSIMs
Does the eSIM work as a hotspot in São Tomé and Príncipe?+
Hotspot/tethering is supported on most plans.
Does the São Tomé and Príncipe eSIM include a phone number?+
LTE.app plans are data-only and do not include a local phone number.
Which network will my eSIM use in São Tomé and Príncipe?+
LTE.app plans in São Tomé and Príncipe use local operators with 4G coverage in urban areas. The network your device connects to depends on your plan and device compatibility.
Can I top up or extend my São Tomé and Príncipe eSIM?+
Some plans allow top-ups or extensions from within the LTE.app. If you run out of data, you can purchase an additional plan — the new eSIM will be delivered instantly as a QR code.
What you need to know
This eSIM provides data access only. It does not include a São Tomé and Príncipe phone number. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Signal for calls.
Set up the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi before your trip. Data only starts counting once you connect to a local network on arrival.
Mobile hotspot is available on most São Tomé and Príncipe plans. Share your data with a laptop or travel companion without extra cost.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Most iPhones from 2018 and flagship Android phones from 2020 support eSIM.
Your QR code is emailed the moment your payment completes — no waiting, no shipping, no airport queue.
How to install your São Tomé and Príncipe eSIM
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