A Sanghatel travel eSIM for the Republic of the Congo starts at $8.00 for 1 GB over 7 days. The product page lists the speed as 4G. Plans run from 7 to 30 days. There is no unlimited option on this product. Coverage is the Republic of the Congo, not the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Key facts
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Network | Sanghatel |
| Speed | 4G (published on the product page; subject to carrier Fair Usage Policy) |
| From | $8.00 for 1 GB / 7 days |
| Validity | 7, 15, or 30 days |
| Install | QR code, before you fly |
What a Sanghatel eSIM costs
The cheapest published plan on the Republic of the Congo travel eSIM is $8.00 for 1 GB valid 7 days. A 2 GB / 15 day plan is $14.50, a 3 GB / 30 day plan is $20.50, and a 5 GB / 30 day plan is $32.00. There is no unlimited plan on this product. Buy the size that matches the trip, not a larger plan “just in case”.
Network
The plan is sold under the operator name Sanghatel and the supported country is the Republic of the Congo. The product page publishes the speed as 4G. That is the figure to plan around. It is not a 5G product, and speed on the ground still depends on the mast, the handset, and the carrier Fair Usage Policy. The Republic of the Congo is not the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This plan does not cover Kinshasa. One national plan is the right buy for Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire.
How much data you actually need
Maps, chat, and boarding passes sit inside 1 GB for a short city stay. Photos and short video push a week toward 2 or 3 GB. A month of hotel Wi-Fi plus mobile backup is the 3 GB or 5 GB / 30 day plan. Hotspot use burns the allowance faster than the phone alone.
Unlimited data
There is no unlimited Sanghatel plan on this product. The largest published option is 5 GB for 30 days at $32.00. If you need more data, buy a second plan rather than assuming an unlimited line exists.
Dual SIM
Keep your home SIM for calls and bank texts. Turn on data roaming only for the Sanghatel line. iPhone: Settings, Mobile Data, pick the travel line. Android: Settings, Network, SIMs, set mobile data to the travel eSIM. Do this before you leave the airport Wi-Fi.
Arrival and transit
Most visitors land at Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) in Brazzaville, or at Pointe-Noire. Install the eSIM on hotel or home Wi-Fi before the flight, then switch the data line on after you clear arrivals. You do not need a local shop or a passport photo for this plan.
Install
- Buy the plan and open the QR code in the order email while you still have Wi-Fi.
- On the phone, add an eSIM and scan that code. Label the line “Republic of the Congo”.
- After landing, set mobile data to that line and leave your home number on for texts.
Phone compatibility
The phone must be carrier-unlocked and eSIM-capable. iPhone XS and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, qualify. A locked handset will not take the QR code. Check the lock status with your home carrier before you pay.
FAQ
Q1: How much is the cheapest Republic of the Congo eSIM?
$8.00 for 1 GB, valid 7 days, on the Sanghatel plan.
Q2: Which operator is on the plan?
Sanghatel. The supported country is the Republic of the Congo.
Q3: Does it include calls and SMS?
No. It is a data plan. Keep your home SIM for calls and one-time passwords.
Q4: Is it 5G?
No. The product page lists the speed as 4G, not 5G. Real speed still depends on coverage and the Fair Usage Policy.
Q5: Can I install it after I land?
Yes, if you can reach Wi-Fi. Installing before the flight is simpler, because the QR download needs a connection.
Q6: Will it work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
No. This plan is for the Republic of the Congo only. Kinshasa needs a separate plan.
Q7: Is there an unlimited option?
No. This product has fixed data plans only, up to 5 GB / 30 days.
Q8: Can I share it as a hotspot?
Yes, within the data allowance. Hotspot traffic counts against the same gigabytes, and heavy sharing can hit the Fair Usage Policy.
Q9: What if the QR code fails?
Use the manual activation code in the same email. The phone still has to be unlocked.
Q10: When were these prices checked?
September 2026, against the published variation prices on travelydata.com.
Bottom line
For a week in the Republic of the Congo, the $8.00 / 1 GB Sanghatel plan is the one to start with. Step up to 2 GB or 3 GB if you will be off hotel Wi-Fi most of the day. The published speed is 4G. Do not use this plan for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
See Republic of the Congo eSIM plans
Prices and coverage verified on travelydata.com, September 2026.
