Compare eSIM Providers for Sudan: Feature Matrix (2026)

Traveling beyond Sudan? Regional eSIM bundles cover multiple countries on one plan. Sudan single-country entry: $8.64 (1GB). Neighbor entry-level prices: Algeria: $3.99 (1GB); Angola: $16.80 (1GB); Benin: $7.49 (1GB); Botswana: $8.64 (1GB). Buying individual plans for all 5 countries totals $45.56 minimum. HelloRoam, Airalo and Holafly sell multi-country bundles that put several destinations on one eSIM; Nomad and Saily sell single-country plans only. Bundle country lists differ, so check that Sudan and the stops above are on the one you are offered, then price it against that $45.56 total.

The Sudan scoring matrix is not a copy of global averages. Local conditions reshape provider performance.

Coverage: Sudan is a single-operator market (Zain). All 5 providers share the same infrastructure. Coverage scores compress because no provider has a carrier advantage. The dimension effectively neutralizes.

Network: Sudan runs on 4G LTE. Since all providers route through the same infrastructure, network scores track the carrier tier, not the provider. VPN restricted: Sudan has partial VPN limitations. Saily's built-in VPN scores higher under these conditions than in unrestricted markets. Pricing: plans start at $8.64 (1GB), $8.64/GB floor rate. No unlimited plans in Sudan. Fixed-data pricing drives the entire Pricing dimension. Overall spread: 0.49 points between #1 (HelloRoam) and #4 (Nomad). Provider selection matters significantly in Sudan.

Coverage quality in Sudan depends on which of 1 operator each provider routes through. HelloRoam: Zain (4G). Airalo: Zain (4G). Holafly: Zain (4G). Nomad: Zain (4G). Saily: Zain (4G).

All 5 providers connect through Zain. Coverage quality is identical across the board. No provider gains a coverage advantage in Sudan. The comparison shifts entirely to pricing tiers (20% weight), app features (20%), and support channels (20%). Sudan operates on 4G LTE. Sudan is a emerging market with coverage concentrated in cities.

App quality for Sudan eSIMs: not just star ratings. The installation flow and in-app management features matter for this destination.

HelloRoam: App score 5.0/5 in our comparison matrix. Airalo (4.7/5): QR code or direct in-app install. 3-5 minutes. Tracking: Granular: per-profile usage, hourly projections, remaining data alerts. Standout: Airmoney cashback (5-10%), real-time data tracking with hourly estimates. Holafly (4.1/5 on the rubric): QR code via email + in-app mirror. 5-8 minutes. Tracking: Minimal: unlimited plans remove the need for consumption monitoring. Standout: Unlimited plan management. No data cap tracking needed.. Nomad (3.9/5 in our comparison matrix): Email QR code. Manual scan in phone settings. 4-6 minutes. Tracking: Basic: data balance only. No real-time estimates or usage projections. Standout: Lowest per-GB pricing in covered markets. Minimal UI.. Saily (4.5/5 on this scorecard): Direct in-app install with VPN bundled. 2-4 minutes. Tracking: Standard: data balance display, VPN status indicator, remaining allowance. Standout: Integrated NordVPN on every plan at zero cost.

VPN is restricted in Sudan. Saily's integrated NordVPN adds significant value over competitors that lack VPN functionality. Other providers require a separate VPN app. App score leader for Sudan: HelloRoam at 5.0/5 on our 2026 rubric.