“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 roughly 140 travel eSIM providers and more than 9, 800 prepaid data plans available for use in Bulgaria. With so many options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that matches their specific needs and usage preferences.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Bulgaria?

Unlimited‑data eSIM options are available for travelers heading to Bulgaria from several operators. The three providers that offer a one‑day unlimited plan are Firsty, Yoho Mobile, and Yesim; the others provide licences that span up to a week or a few days and all allow tethering, though speeds can be throttled to a maximum of 5 Mbps in most cases and Firsty’s traffic is restricted to 256 kbps. The network reach is 5 G across all plans. Cost varies from a free introductory offer with Firsty to a maximum of about $17 USD for the longest‑duration packages, so in practice the price window for unlimited plans runs roughly from $0.00 to $17.50 USD. Travelers can pick a plan within this range that matches their duration of stay and their need for unrestricted data usage.

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 service are available for use while you are in Bulgaria. The main providers listed in the latest catalogue are GlobaleSIM and Roamify. GlobaleSIM offers plans that provide a US phone number (dialing code +1) with inbound and outbound voice and inbound SMS. Roamify supplies French‑dialed numbers (dialing code +33) that support inbound and outbound voice calls and both inbound and outbound SMS.
The available packages vary in data size, validity and price. For GlobaleSIM, plans start at 1GB for 7 days for about $4.00 USD and go up to 10GB for 30 days for about $7.00 USD. Roamify’s entry‑level option is a 15GB package for 30 days priced around $15.00 USD, with larger data bundles extending to 200GB at roughly $40.00 USD for 30‑day periods. All of these plans deliver a calling and texting number that uses a foreign dialing code rather than a locally‑issued Bulgarian number.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Apr 12, 2026