How to Get A SIM Card In South Africa with Vodacom

[@GoingAwesomePlaces]

When you travel do you like picking up a local SIM card, renting a pocket wifi device, or roam? Also, what experiences did you have with getting a SIM card in South Africa? For more, make sure you hit that bell and subscribe at goaw.pl/AwesomeTube. More vids to come on South Africa!

[@brianbriggeman8491]

Very helpful video. Thank you! My only comment would be to turn down the background music. It is too loud, it is distracting, and makes it difficult to listen to your helpful discussion.

[@GoingAwesomePlaces]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you found this useful and hopefully it'll be relatively straight forward when you go!

[@DrSueRob]

This was so helpful. Thank you.

[@GoingAwesomePlaces]

You’re welcome! Since this was a few years ago, the prices and plans may have changed so just a heads up!

[@DrSueRob]

@GoingAwesomePlaces yes I will allow for inflation. I am moving to South Africa and needed this simple explanation and breakdown of the process for a senior.

[@getupngotravelblog8334]

Thank you for the info!

[@FourKnown]

Will all phones work there? I have a Samsng S10e here in the USA that I will be using there. I thought I read that your phone needs to work on the same type of band or something??

[@zukisabhaku1299]

Always make sure your phone is unlocked by your network provider

[@WillingTan]

Thanks! This helps.

[@johannawooldridge2423]

What makes me angry is when you buy a simcard and start using it alot of other people start calling you looking for people u never met on your brand new simcard! O really now!!! I so hate it!!!

[@shanequebrizi4673]

Like when we had minutes

[@shanwong4027]

Should have got that 5GB one.

[@GoingAwesomePlaces]

I know right. We ended up having to top up because of all of my social media usage. Def get the 5GB ;)

[@PCLHH]

How is a SIM Card so expensive?? no way. can buy for cheaper at PEP-Stores

[@GoingAwesomePlaces]

Oh really? Maybe they’re more expensive at the airport?

[@rocketsauce08]

@@GoingAwesomePlaces yeah from what ive read you can get them for 1 rand. They charge more for tourist dawg. The data bundle thing is standard everywhere. Btw youre the first person to explain the in/out bundle thing. Ive been lost reading these numbers, thanks

[@GoingAwesomePlaces]

@@rocketsauce08 You're welcome! Yeah I'm sure we got conned on the SIM card then but all good - for the convenience and price it was still worth it although dealing with top ups and things like that was a bit of a pain.

[@asandamotloenya6779]

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