“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 over 150 travel eSIM brands and more than 10 200 prepaid data plans available for use in Bulgaria. This wide variety of options makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that fits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Bulgaria?

Unlimited data eSIM plans are available for travelers heading to Bulgaria through several providers. The following eSIM operators offer plans with no data caps: abesteSIM, Roamify, MicroEsim, Roambit, Yesim, Billion Connect, Truely, Orange Travel, and FairPlay. Most of these plans allow tethering and operate on 5G networks; however, speed throttling can apply, and the abesteSIM plan caps speed at 5 Mbps. Prices for unlimited data vary widely, ranging from as low as $2.41 USD for a 1‑day plan up to about $34.87 USD for the longest validity periods. Travelers can choose a plan that fits their speed and duration needs while remaining within a price window that accommodates their 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 include a phone number and SMS for Bulgaria are available from a handful of providers. The options are offered by GlobaleSIM, Roamify, and Orange Travel. All three provide a phone number that can receive calls and SMS; GlobaleSIM’s numbers use the United States dialing code +1, while Roamify and Orange Travel’s numbers use the French dialing code +33. The numbering is therefore foreign and not a local Bulgarian number, but the plans do incorporate voice connectivity and SMS support.

Prices for these plans start around $4 for a 1GB, 7‑day GlobaleSIM plan and rise to about $120 for a 500GB Roamify bundle valid for 90 days. Validity ranges across the options span from one week to three months, with most offerings capped at 90 days. Roamify and Orange Travel plans also provide outbound SMS capability, whereas GlobaleSIM plans list only inbound SMS, so travelers who need to send messages may prefer a plan that explicitly supports outbound SMS or rely on data‑based messaging apps such as WhatsApp or Telegram.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 20, 2026