“I like esimdb and use it for all my esims worldwide, for a long time now. I do wish the navigation would become easier. So in the main overview I want to see details of 1 esim, and not go to the overview of the provider where I need to manually find the esim I saw in the overview.
Also I wish I could filter by provider (which doesn't always match the provider that you actually get). Everything else is great!

Airgun shows it will have A1 as provider but it is Yettel.”

Dylan

Sep 23, 2025

Airhub Bulgaria

“The app offers no coverage in Bulgaria. There's no support available from the app. I would not recommend this provider.”

Marco

Dec 8, 2022

Bulgaria Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Bulgaria

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Bulgaria, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Bulgaria offers more than 180 travel eSIM providers and more than 14, 300 prepaid data plans. With such a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that matches their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Bulgaria?

Yes, a number of eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans for use in Bulgaria. These plans are available for validity periods ranging from one day up to thirty days, and they cover the entire country’s 5G network coverage.

Roamify, MicroEsim, abesteSIM, Yesim, Earth Esim, EtravelSIM, Truely, Ohayu, Orange Travel, Wiiline, and FairPlay each offer unlimited data. Most plans allow tethering, though some impose speed throttling or specific speed limits: for example, MicroEsim and abesteSIM limit speeds to 10 Mbps, Earth Esim to 5 Mbps or 10 Mbps, Ohayu to 1 Mbps, and Wiiline provides 5 Mbps with a further reduced speed of 512 kbps when the connection is heavily used.

The price ranges for these unlimited plans are roughly $2.50 to $30.00 USD, depending on the provider and validity period. Travelers should review each provider’s terms—especially any speed capping or tethering policies—to ensure the plan meets their usage needs while staying within the desired budget.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Bulgaria?

In Bulgaria, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are:

A1 Bulgaria: A subsidiary of the A1 Group, offering comprehensive mobile services, including voice, data, and messaging, with extensive 4G and 5G network coverage.
Vivacom: Part of the United Group, providing a wide range of mobile services and notable for launching Bulgaria's first 5G network in September 2020.
Yettel Bulgaria: Formerly known as Telenor Bulgaria, now owned by e& PPF Telecom Group, offering diverse mobile services with significant network coverage.

These MNOs own and operate the primary mobile network infrastructure in Bulgaria. While there are Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in the country, they provide services by leasing access from these major carriers. Most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the MNOs rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Bulgaria?

Travel eSIM plans that provide a phone number and SMS capability for Bulgaria are available. Giga.Tel offers several plans that give a local Bulgarian number (+359) with inbound and outbound voice calling as well as inbound and outbound SMS. Orange Travel provides a number from Poland (+48) that also supports inbound and outbound voice and SMS, while EtravelSIM offers a UK number (+44) with the same voice and SMS functionality that can be used in Bulgaria. Prices for these plans start around $10 USD for the Giga.Tel options, approximately $5.99 USD for Orange Travel and $6.50 USD for EtravelSIM, with validity periods ranging from 7 days up to 30 days.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Jul 27, 2026