Updated Sep 2026
Compare eSIMs for Bulgaria 2026
Compare 9,617 plans from 49 providers
Not sure your phone takes an eSIM?Check your model
Which mobile networks you get in Bulgaria
Vivacom and A1 are named particularly widely in Bulgaria’s published eSIM network lists, with Telenor close behind. That means the operator a buyer ends up on is shaped by the eSIM they select, rather than one network dominating these published lists; the network list is therefore worth checking before purchase. 5G is listed by providers across all three operators, but that is a profile-level ceiling, not a promise that a handset will hold 5G throughout a trip.
VivacomBest stated technology: 5G
Operated by BTC
RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, AbestESIM, and MicroESIM +25 more30 of 31 providers
A1Best stated technology: 5G
Operated by A1 Bulgaria
Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, AbestESIM, Roamix, and iroamly +23 more28 of 31 providers
TelenorBest stated technology: 5G
Operated by Telenor (Bulgaria)
Bloomy eSIM, AbestESIM, MicroESIM, Roamix, and iroamly +18 more23 of 31 providers
Where your data comes out in Bulgaria
This is a split: one provider breaks out in Bulgaria, while the others route traffic through Austria, France, the UK or the United States. The choice of provider therefore determines both the IP address you appear to use and the delay to Bulgarian services; the US routes should typically add considerably more latency, while the local route does not. That extra distance affects responsiveness, not download bandwidth. A Bulgarian IP is also more likely to work with local banking apps, whereas a foreign IP may be refused or trigger another country’s streaming catalogue.
Where providers break out, nearest country first. Estimated from distance, not measured.
Breaks out in In countryProviders breaking out here: Esimatic~20 ms
Breaks out in KosovoProviders breaking out here: Esimatic~23 ms
Breaks out in GermanyProviders breaking out here: AbestESIM~40 ms
Breaks out in FranceProviders breaking out here: AbestESIM, SimSmash~45 ms
Breaks out in PolandProviders breaking out here: AirHub~54 ms
Breaks out in NetherlandsProviders breaking out here: RedEx eSIM, Always Mobile, MoodSIM, PikaSIM~63 ms
Breaks out in BelgiumProviders breaking out here: Mega eSIM~63 ms
Breaks out in United KingdomProviders breaking out here: RedEx eSIM, Always Mobile, SimSmash~67 ms
Breaks out in United States of AmericaProviders breaking out here: GigSky (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, YonoSIM, PuraSIM, MoodSIM, PikaSIM~135 ms
Breaks out in Hong KongProviders breaking out here: AbestESIM~142 ms
Bulgaria eSIM prices, month by month
Data has been getting cheaper in Bulgaria: a gigabyte typically goes for $0.74 now, against $1.20 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 38% across 10 months.
That is 54% below the $1.61 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track — only 16 of them come in lower, which puts Bulgaria among the cheapest places in the world to buy mobile data as a visitor. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 9,617 plans for Bulgaria from 49 providers, against 2,003 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.
- Bulgaria$0.74
- All destinations$1.61
The month-by-month figures are in the table below.
- Typical per GB
- $0.74down 38% since Dec 2025
- Typical per day
- $0.76up 17% since Dec 2025
- Plans compared
- 9,617up 7,614 since Dec 2025
- Providers
- 49up 26 since Dec 2025
Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.
Show all 10 monthsHide the monthly figures
| Month | Typical per GB | Typical per day | Plans | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $0.74up 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $0.76up 33% on the previous monthTypical per day | 9,617up 122% on the previous monthPlans | 49up 21 on the previous monthProviders |
| August 2026 | $0.72down 8% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $0.57down 7% on the previous monthTypical per day | 4,340up 14% on the previous monthPlans | 28up 4 on the previous monthProviders |
| July 2026 | $0.78up 26% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $0.61up 79% on the previous monthTypical per day | 3,816Plans | 24down 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| June 2026 | $0.62down 17% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $0.34down 43% on the previous monthTypical per day | 3,818up 4% on the previous monthPlans | 25Providers |
| May 2026 | $0.75Typical per GB | $0.60up 3% on the previous monthTypical per day | 3,654down 3% on the previous monthPlans | 25up 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| April 2026 | $0.75down 10% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $0.58up 5% on the previous monthTypical per day | 3,753up 24% on the previous monthPlans | 24up 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| March 2026 | $0.83up 34% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $0.55down 4% on the previous monthTypical per day | 3,018down 47% on the previous monthPlans | 23Providers |
| February 2026 | $0.62down 43% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $0.57down 2% on the previous monthTypical per day | 5,731up 201% on the previous monthPlans | 23Providers |
| January 2026 | $1.09down 9% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $0.58down 11% on the previous monthTypical per day | 1,907down 5% on the previous monthPlans | 23Providers |
| December 2025 | $1.20Typical per GB | $0.65Typical per day | 2,003Plans | 23Providers |
Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Bulgaria
How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Bulgaria, and how many prepaid data plans are there?
Vivacom, A1 and Telenor are the Bulgarian networks named by the travel eSIM brands in this market, with Vivacom listed most widely. Bulgaria is therefore well served: the decision is less about finding a provider and more about choosing between packages that differ in size, duration and what happens after the included data is used. RedEx eSIM, AbestESIM, Roamix, MicroESIM, AirHub and iroamly have particularly full catalogues for Bulgaria, but their offers are not interchangeable just because the brands are familiar. Check the package against your trip, including whether topping up or buying another plan is possible when the allowance runs out.
What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Bulgaria?
Vivacom, A1 and Telenor are the Bulgarian operators named in provider listings for travel eSIMs. That gives you a choice of underlying network, but it is usually made indirectly: the eSIM provider’s published operator list determines which local network the eSIM uses. The provider you choose can therefore affect the network connection as well as the data allowance and terms. Check the operator pairing for the particular eSIM, since two products for Bulgaria may use different networks.
Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Bulgaria?
Yes, but only in a limited trial-like sense: a zero-priced data offer is listed for Bulgaria, although it provides a small allowance rather than enough data for a full trip. It is usually conditional on signing up with the provider and may be limited to one use per customer. That makes it useful for getting online briefly after arrival or checking that the service works, not as a substitute for a regular travel package.
Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Bulgaria?
Several providers list unlimited eSIM plans for Bulgaria, so this is a competitive part of the market rather than a one-plan exception. Unlimited refers to continued access, not unrestricted speed: a plan can run quickly for an initial allowance and then slow sharply, with some allowances renewing daily and others applying for the plan’s full validity. Once reduced, messaging may remain fine, but video, tethering and map loading can struggle. Check the reset schedule and the connection’s reduced speed before choosing.
Destinations near Bulgaria
Crossing a border from Bulgaria? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.
- North Macedonia5,191 plans · 49 providers
- Kosovo1,264 plans · 39 providers
- Albania5,133 plans · 49 providers
- Montenegro5,037 plans · 49 providers
- Serbia5,559 plans · 49 providers
- Romania8,907 plans · 49 providers
- Bosnia and Herzegovina4,209 plans · 48 providers
- Turkey8,928 plans · 49 providers
- Greece9,457 plans · 49 providers
- Moldova5,304 plans · 48 providers
- Hungary8,556 plans · 49 providers
- Croatia9,414 plans · 49 providers
eSIM Providers for Bulgaria
Vivacom, A1 and Telenor all feature in the stated network mix, so Bulgarian eSIMs are not tied to one radio network. The useful distinction is how many operators a plan can use: an eSIM listing more than one can switch away from a weak local signal instead of leaving you dependent on a single operator. Check the network list alongside the allowance, and favour a multi-network option if your route includes rural areas or several parts of the country.
43 providers sell eSIMs for Bulgaria. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.

MicroESIM
Networks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$0.84from$10.82per GB490plans
eSIMnow
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom
$1.17from$4.59per GB218plans
ZenSim
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1
$5.00from$2.87per GB40plans
PikaSIM
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$2.80from$6.13per GB67plans
AbestESIM
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$0.41from$0.94per GB698plans
RedEx eSIM
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$0.83from$1.91per GB1,444plans
Bloomy eSIM
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$1.06from$3.19per GB1,287plans
RedteaGo
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$0.52from$2.11per GB40plans
HorizonESIM
Networks not stated
$0.71from$3.12per GB36plans
AirHub
Networks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1
$2.73from$0.95per GB427plans
Mega eSIM
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$1.29from$2.78per GB53plans
Esimatic
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1
$3.49from$4.07per GB187plans
YeSIM
Networks not stated
$0.52from$2.30per GB71plans
UBIGI
Networks not stated
$2.00from$2.97per GB57plans
Roamless
Networks not stated
$1.95from$2.80per GB41plans
GigSky
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: A1, Telenor
$2.99from$12.42per GB64plans
eSimHero
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$1.75from$4.16per GB55plansAiralo
Networks not stated
$4.00from$1.43per GB18plans
YonoSIM
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$1.99from$3.98per GB294plans
SimSmash
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1
$0.69from$2.95per GB37plans
Nomad
Networks not stated
$4.50from$2.25per GB10plans
VoyeGlobal
Networks not stated
$6.00from$4.14per GB31plans
iroamly
Networks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$0.60from$2.22per GB301plans
MyTravel eSIM
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$0.34from$4.74per GB85plans
Wanderly eSIM
Networks not stated
$2.99from$3.72per GB94plans
Orbit Mobile
Networks not stated
$5.00from$5.17per GB8plans
Always Mobile
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$2.25from$3.56per GB50plans
Connect Me Guru
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$0.88from$2.06per GB86plans
LightSIM
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom
$3.90from$2.64per GB22plans
Skyalo
Best stated technology: 4GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$0.99from$5.50per GB101plans
MyEsimGlobal
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1
$3.43from$2.48per GB189plansSaily
Networks not stated
$1.99from$4.14per GB33plans
JamboSIM
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$1.99from$1.78per GB62plans
AirPlans
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$1.33from$2.23per GB144plans
MoodSIM
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$0.99from$2.63per GB101plans
Stellar eSIM
Networks not stated
$0.58from$1.48per GB236plans
eSIM4Travel
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, Telenor
$0.62from$5.20per GB36plans
PuraSIM
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$1.99from$6.00per GB144plans
eSimCard
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1
$1.39from$13.73per GB166plans
Simsima
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$3.68from$1.75per GB30plansSimify
Networks not stated
$21.00from—per GB14plans
Roamix
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$2.50from$4.94per GB509plans
esimagora
Best stated technology: 5GNetworks in Bulgaria: Vivacom, A1, Telenor
$1.44from$3.10per GB17plans