Brunei eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 5 data plans from $4.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- UNN 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $4.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 30 days · $2.60/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 | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $25.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $13.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $25.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $13.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $25.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $25.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $25.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $25.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $25.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Brunei
The Brunei eSIM connects to UNN. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Brunei
- BWN Brunei 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 Brunei.
Visiting more than Brunei?
These regional eSIMs include Brunei. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Brunei eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $25.99.
All 5 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $4.99 | $0.71 | $4.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $7.99 | $0.53 | $4.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $9.99 | $0.33 | $3.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $13.99 | $0.47 | $2.80 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $25.99 | $0.87 | $2.60 |
Questions about Brunei
Which networks does the Brunei eSIM use?
The Brunei eSIM connects to UNN. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Brunei?
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 $13.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Brunei?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 10 GB · 30 days for $25.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Brunei 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 Brunei?
The main international airports are Brunei International (BWN).
Does a regional eSIM cover Brunei?
Yes. Global includes Brunei. 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.