Bhutan eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 3 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- B-Mobile 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 3 GB · 30 days · $3.00/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 | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Bhutan
The Bhutan eSIM connects to B-Mobile. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Bhutan
- PBH Paro 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 Bhutan.
All 3 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $6.99 | $0.47 | $3.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $3.00 |
Questions about Bhutan
Which networks does the Bhutan eSIM use?
The Bhutan eSIM connects to B-Mobile. 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 Bhutan?
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 3 GB · 30 days for $8.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Bhutan?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 3 GB · 30 days for $8.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Bhutan 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 Bhutan?
The main international airports are Paro International (PBH).
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.