Bulgaria eSIM guide
2 networks with 5G · 11 data plans from $2.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Vivacom 5G, Yettel 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 2 GB · 15 days · $2.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.55/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $5.99
- 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 | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $5.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $4.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $9.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $4.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $6.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $10.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $6.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $10.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $29.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Bulgaria
The Bulgaria eSIM connects to Vivacom and Yettel. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Bulgaria
- SOF Sofia
- VAR Varna
- BOJ Burgas
- 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 Bulgaria.
City guides in Bulgaria
About unlimited in Bulgaria
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Bulgaria?
These regional eSIMs include Bulgaria. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Bulgaria eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $6.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB · 15 days | $2.99 | $0.20 | $1.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $1.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $4.99 | $0.17 | $1.00 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $6.99 | $0.23 | $0.70 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $10.99 | $0.37 | $0.55 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $5.99 | $2.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $7.99 | $1.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $9.99 | $1.43 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $12.99 | $1.30 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $20.99 | $1.40 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $29.99 | $1.00 | No cap |
Questions about Bulgaria
Which networks does the Bulgaria eSIM use?
The Bulgaria eSIM connects to Vivacom and Yettel. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Bulgaria?
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 $4.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Bulgaria?
Yes, from $5.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria?
The main international airports are Sofia (SOF), Varna (VAR), Burgas (BOJ).
Does a regional eSIM cover Bulgaria?
Yes. EU & UK and Europe include Bulgaria. The smallest, EU & UK, covers 28 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.