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Which mobile networks you get in Bhutan

TashiCell and B Mobile make up a short list of just two named networks for Bhutan, so the operator choice is largely made before you pick an eSIM. TashiCell is the more commonly published option, while B Mobile is the alternative worth seeking if the plan names it. The fastest ceiling listed anywhere is 5G, but that describes what a profile states rather than what a handset will maintain throughout a trip; the network and local conditions still matter.

  • TashiCellBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Tashi InfoComm Limited

    30 of 32 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, ASIMGO, RedEx eSIM, and ESIM.DOG +25 more
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  • B MobileBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by B-Mobile / Bhutan Telecom Ltd.

    7 of 32 providers

    eSimCard, ZenSim, SimSmash, JamboSIM, and ESIM.DOG +2 more

Where your data comes out in Bhutan

None of the listed eSIMs breaks out in Bhutan: four use Singapore, while ESIM.DOG sends traffic to the United Kingdom. Services inside Bhutan therefore typically involve about 85ms of round-trip delay via Singapore, or about 149ms via the UK—adding latency rather than reducing download speed. Your IP address will also appear Singaporean or British, so a Bhutanese banking or government app may reject it, while streaming services can show those countries’ catalogues instead.

Where providers break out, nearest country first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

180 ms
  • Flag of SingaporeBreaks out in SingaporeProviders breaking out here: eSimHero (Recommended), RedEx eSIM (Recommended), Simsima (Recommended), PuraSIM (Recommended), AirPlans (Recommended), ASIMGO (Recommended), Inbox eSIM (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended), Globie (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, MoodSIM, SimSmash~85 ms
  • Flag of United KingdomBreaks out in United KingdomProviders breaking out here: NXTL eSIM (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended)~149 ms

Bhutan eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting cheaper in Bhutan: a gigabyte typically goes for $2.50 now, against $11.50 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 78% across 12 months.

That is above the $1.94 a gigabyte typically costs across the 234 destinations we track — Bhutan ranks 143 of them, counting from the cheapest, so it pays to compare here rather than take the first plan you see. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 1,989 plans for Bhutan from 52 providers, against 11 in December 2025.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Bhutan$2.50
  • All destinations$1.94
Typical per GB
$2.50down 78% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.87up 12% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
1,989up 1,978 since Dec 2025
Providers
52up 47 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

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November 2026$2.50Typical per GB$1.87down 2% on the previous monthTypical per day1,989Plans52down 1 on the previous monthProviders
October 2026$2.50down 7% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.91down 27% on the previous monthTypical per day1,987up 34% on the previous monthPlans53up 15 on the previous monthProviders
September 2026$2.68down 14% on the previous monthTypical per GB$2.62up 37% on the previous monthTypical per day1,481up 284% on the previous monthPlans38up 22 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$3.12down 7% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.91down 12% on the previous monthTypical per day386up 8% on the previous monthPlans16up 3 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$3.35Typical per GB$2.17up 3% on the previous monthTypical per day358Plans13up 1 on the previous monthProviders
June 2026$3.35up 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$2.10Typical per day358up 4% on the previous monthPlans12Providers
May 2026$3.31down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$2.10down 2% on the previous monthTypical per day345up 1% on the previous monthPlans12Providers
April 2026$3.35down 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$2.15up 10% on the previous monthTypical per day340up 32% on the previous monthPlans12up 2 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$3.43down 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.96down 13% on the previous monthTypical per day257up 10% on the previous monthPlans10up 1 on the previous monthProviders
February 2026$3.59down 67% on the previous monthTypical per GB$2.24up 51% on the previous monthTypical per day233up 1,453% on the previous monthPlans9up 3 on the previous monthProviders
January 2026$10.74down 7% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.48down 11% on the previous monthTypical per day15up 36% on the previous monthPlans6up 1 on the previous monthProviders
December 2025$11.50Typical per GB$1.67Typical per day11Plans5Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Bhutan

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

TashiCell and B Mobile are the local operators named behind Bhutan’s travel eSIM offers; the travel brands sell access, not their own network service. Most major eSIM providers sell plans here, with deep catalogues from brands including Bloomy eSIM, Roamix and RedEx eSIM. That breadth makes a familiar brand a weak guide to fit: compare how much data a plan includes and how long it lasts, then check whether you can add data or would need to buy another plan when it runs out.

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

TashiCell and B Mobile are the local networks named by travel-eSIM providers for Bhutan. That creates a choice of underlying operator, but usually not one you make at the point of connection: the eSIM provider’s own network arrangement determines which operator your eSIM uses. In practice, choosing between eSIMs can also determine the operator you reach, alongside the allowance and terms. Look at the provider’s Bhutan network or coverage page before purchasing, as listings should make its stated operator choice clear rather than leaving it to chance.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Bhutan?

At present, Bhutan has no data eSIM offer priced at zero. That is notable because most major international eSIM providers cover the country, so this is not simply a case of limited availability. Search results can be misleading: a “free eSIM” often means the installation profile costs nothing, while the data attached to it is paid. Bhutan’s actual data plans are paid products.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Bhutan?

Several major eSIM sellers offer an “unlimited” option for Bhutan, but the label needs careful reading. These plans generally keep data available after the full-speed allowance has been used, but at a much lower speed; the slowdown may last for the rest of the day or the remainder of the plan. Allowances and reset rules vary between products, so check how long full-speed access lasts and what remains usable afterwards. Messaging may continue normally, while video and map loading can become frustrating.

Destinations near Bhutan

Crossing a border from Bhutan? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.

eSIM Providers for Bhutan

Most eSIMs here state just one network, with TashiCell and B Mobile the names reached most widely across the market. SimSmash stands apart by stating access to more distinct networks, so the choice is often between a single operator and a broader set on the same eSIM. If flexibility matters on your route, check which operators each plan names: a multi-network option gives you another operator to try where one signal is weak.

43 providers sell eSIMs for Bhutan. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.