“Hi.

according to the product description, the O2 Slovakia 5G and Telekom 5G networks should work, but only Telekom 5G works and o2 only 4G. With unlimited Internet in the Europe package, they limit the speed to 10 Mbit”

Giuseppe

Nov 6, 2024

Airalo Slovakia

“It's good.”

Sulaiman

May 11, 2023

Slovakia Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Slovakia

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Slovakia, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

In Slovakia, there are about 180 travel eSIM providers and more than 13, 100 prepaid data plans. With so many plans available, travelers have a wide variety of options, making it easy to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Slovakia?

Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data options for Slovakia. The available unlimited plans are from Roamify, MicroEsim, Yesim, Earth Esim, EtravelSIM, Truely, Ohayu, and FairPlay. All of these plans allow tethering and may include throttling; some specify particular speed limits—MicroEsim limits speed to 10 Mbps, Earth Esim up to 5 – 10 Mbps, Ohayu to 1 Mbps, and others may experience occasional slow‑downs, especially during peak times. The price range for the unlimited plans spans from about $2.49 to nearly $37.00 USD, with validity periods typically between one and twenty days. Travelers can choose a plan that meets their duration needs and data expectations while keeping price in mind.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Slovakia?

In Slovakia, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are:

Orange Slovensko: A subsidiary of Orange S.A., offering extensive mobile services and covering 99% of the population.
Slovak Telekom: Part of the Deutsche Telekom Group, providing a wide range of mobile services with substantial market presence.
O2 Slovakia: Operated by O2 Czech Republic, offering various mobile services and covering 97.6% of the population with 4G and 84.9% with 5G as of 2024.
4ka (SWAN Mobile): A newer entrant focusing on budget-friendly mobile services, covering around 95% of the population with 4G and 25% with 5G as of 2024.

In addition to these MNOs, Slovakia hosts several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), such as Tesco Mobile, which operates on the O2 network. MVNOs provide mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. However, most travel eSIMs rely on MNO infrastructure rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Slovakia?

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number with SMS capability for Slovakia are offered by providers such as GlobaleSIM, Orange Travel, and RedEx eSIM. GlobaleSIM’s Slovakia plans use the +1 dialing code, offer inbound voice and inbound SMS, and are valid from 7 days up to 30 days with prices ranging from about $4 to $15. Orange Travel provides Slovakia numbers with the +48 code, supports inbound and outbound voice and SMS, and offers 1 GB to 10 GB packages for 7 days to 14 days, priced from roughly $6 to $21. RedEx eSIM provides a local +421 Slovak phone number, supports inbound and outbound voice and SMS, and offers a 20 GB 30‑day plan for about $24. Other providers such as Giga.Tel supply Slovak numbers (+421) but only outbound voice and no SMS support, and many plans use foreign dialing codes such as +1 or +48, meaning the number is not local to Slovakia. Travelers should verify that their desired outbound SMS or voice usage is permitted on the chosen plan and consider that some destinations may restrict access to particular VoIP or messaging services.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Aug 6, 2026