“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?

There are more than 200 travel eSIM providers and roughly 18, 000 prepaid data plans available for Bulgaria. This wide range of options makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Bulgaria?

Unlimited‑data eSIM options exist for travellers heading to Bulgaria. Providers such as ASIMGO, Roamify, MicroEsim, abesteSIM, Yesim, Earth Esim, EtravelSIM, esimzon, Truely, Bloomy eSIM, Ohayu, Orange Travel, Wiiline and FairPlay all offer plans that allow usage without a data cap. Most of these plans come with a 1‑to‑15‑day validity window, and many include a speed threshold—typically around 10 Mbps, with some limiting to 5 Mbps or even 1 Mbps—and may throttle speed during heavy use. Pricing for unlimited plans spans from as low as $1.94 USD for a one‑day offer to approximately $29.99 USD for a larger package, so the range is roughly $1.94–$29.99 per plan. If unlimited data is not a priority, travellers should still evaluate their anticipated internet consumption—such as streaming, social media, navigation, and background app updates—and select a plan that comfortably exceeds that estimate to maintain reliable connectivity throughout their stay.

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 sellers offer plans that give you a phone number that can send and receive SMS while you visit Bulgaria.
Giga.Tel, GlobaleSIM, Orange Travel and RedEx eSIM each provide such packages. Giga.Tel and RedEx eSIM supply numbers that use Bulgaria’s dialing code +359, so you receive a local number, whereas the other providers issue foreign numbers – Giga.Tel often uses +40 (Romania) or +34 (Spain), GlobaleSIM uses +1 (U.S.), and Orange Travel uses +48 (Poland). All listed plans support inbound and outbound voice and SMS (and some also allow outbound calling when a foreign code is used).

Prices start near $4.00 for GlobaleSIM 1 GB / 7 days and rise to just under $25 for Giga.Tel 80 GB / 28 days. Validity ranges from 1 day to 28 days, with a variety of data limits from 1 GB up to 80 GB, so you can choose a package that fits both your time in Bulgaria and data needs.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Sep 13, 2026