“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 140 travel eSIM providers and more than 10 300 prepaid data plans available for Bulgaria, offering a wide variety of options for travelers. Despite the large selection, users can still find an eSIM that matches their data needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Bulgaria?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Bulgaria are offered by several providers. Firsty provides a free 1‑day plan, while Yoho Mobile, abesteSIM, Roamify, MicroEsim, Yesim, and Truely offer unlimited data for 1‑ to 10‑day periods with prices ranging from about $2.40 to $17.47 USD. Most of these plans allow tethering and use 5G networks; Firsty’s plan is limited to a speed of 256 kbps and the others to roughly 5 Mbps, after which speeds may be throttled. Travelers should compare the validity period and network quality that best suits their 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 eSIMs that provide a phone number and SMS for use in Bulgaria are available from several providers. The most common are GlobaleSIM, Orange Travel, Roamify, Earth Esim, SimOptions, eSimfly and others. These plans give an international phone number – the dialing codes are mainly +1, +33, +34, +420 and +44 – and support inbound and outbound voice as well as inbound or inbound‑outbound SMS. Prices begin at about $4.00 for a 1 GB 7‑day GlobaleSIM bundle and rise to roughly $15.00 for larger 30‑day Roamify or Earth Esim packages, with validity ranging from 7 days up to 365 days depending on the plan.

None of the listed eSIMs offers a local Bulgarian number, because Bulgaria’s dialing code (+359) is not represented in the available options. Instead, the numbers come from the foreign codes above, which function in Bulgaria on local networks. Travelers who require a local number can still use the international numbers for calls and SMS, or alternatively rely on data‑only eSIMs and VoIP messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Apr 30, 2026