Afghanistan eSIM guide
1 network · 2 data plans from $9.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Roshan LTE
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 2 GB · 15 days · $9.99
- Best per GB
- 5 GB · 30 days · $4.20/GB
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $9.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $9.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $20.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $9.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $20.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $20.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $20.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $20.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $20.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $20.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $20.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $20.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Afghanistan
The Afghanistan eSIM connects to Roshan. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Afghanistan
- KBL Kabul International
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Afghanistan.
Visiting more than Afghanistan?
These regional eSIMs include Afghanistan. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Afghanistan eSIM pick is 5 GB · 30 days for $20.99.
All 2 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB · 15 days | $9.99 | $0.67 | $5.00 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $20.99 | $0.70 | $4.20 |
Questions about Afghanistan
Which networks does the Afghanistan eSIM use?
The Afghanistan eSIM connects to Roshan. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Afghanistan?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $20.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Afghanistan?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 5 GB · 30 days for $20.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Afghanistan plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Afghanistan?
The main international airports are Kabul International (KBL).
Does a regional eSIM cover Afghanistan?
Yes. Global includes Afghanistan. The smallest, Global, covers 202 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.