“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 210 travel eSIM providers and 18, 900 prepaid data plans available for Bulgaria. The large selection offers a wide variety of options, making 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 plans for Bulgaria are offered by several providers. Earth Esim, ASIMGO, Roamify, MicroEsim, abesteSIM, Yesim, EtravelSIM, esimzon, Truely, Ohahu, and Orange Travel all list unlimited data options. Most of these plans allow tethering and may be throttled; some specify speed limits such as 1 Mbps, 5 Mbps, or 10 Mbps, and a few note that speed may be reduced after a certain usage threshold. The price range for these unlimited plans spans from about $1.49 to $22.94 USD, giving travelers a broad spectrum of budget choices while ensuring continuous connectivity during their stay in Bulgaria.

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 several providers. Giga.Tel offers a range of Bulgaria‑specific packages—20GB, 30GB, 50GB and 80GB data bundles that are valid for 28 days each, with prices beginning around $10.58 USD and rising to about $24.08 USD. RedEx eSIM supplies a 20GB plan with unlimited calls and 200 SMS for 30 days priced at $24.04 USD, using a Bulgarian +359 number. Other options that support voice and text but use foreign dialing codes include Orange Travel (Polish +48 numbers), GlobaleSIM (U.S. +1 numbers), Roamify (French +33 numbers) and eSimfly (French +33 numbers); these plans vary in validity from 7 to 30 days and start around $5.99 USD for a 1‑GB bundle to about $22.69 USD for larger data packages.

Although these services provide a phone number and SMS capability, the number may not be locally registered in Bulgaria when the dialing code differs from +359. Travelers who need an authentic Bulgarian number should choose one of the +359 plans such as those from Giga.Tel or RedEx eSIM. For those who are comfortable with a foreign number or rely on VoIP messengers, the other providers still allow voice and text communication over data, subject to local restrictions on specific apps.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Sep 23, 2026