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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for Kosovo 2026

Compare 564 plans from 21 providers

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Which mobile networks you get in Kosovo

Vala and IPKO form a short list: they are the only two consumer networks named across the published eSIM lists for Kosovo, so the operator choice is effectively made for you. Which of these two appears on your profile depends on the eSIM you choose, making the network panel worth checking before purchase; after that, differences are more likely to lie in allowances, validity and other plan terms. Both have 5G listed as the fastest stated technology, but that is a ceiling, not a promise of what a handset will hold throughout a trip.

  • IPKOBest stated technology: 5G

    11 of 13 providers

    Roamix, GigSky, JamboSIM, Esimatic, and AbestESIM +6 more

  • ValaBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Telecom of Kosovo J.S.C.

    10 of 13 providers

    Roamix, GigSky, AbestESIM, Roamless, and eSimCard +5 more

Where your data comes out in Kosovo

Breakout is split: one provider keeps traffic in Kosovo, while the others send it to France or the United States. You will therefore appear to be in the breakout country, which can affect streaming catalogues and whether local banking apps accept your connection. US routes typically add about 133–151ms round trip to Kosovo services, while the French route is about 43ms; these are distance-based estimates and add delay rather than reducing download speed. If local banking matters, choose a plan with a Kosovo breakout. The table shows which route each provider uses.

Where each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

180 ms
  • EsimaticEsimaticFlag of Kosovo~20 ms
  • AbestESIMAbestESIMFlag of France~43 ms
  • AirHubAirHubFlag of Poland~53 ms
  • GigSkyGigSkyFlag of United States of America~133 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of United States of America~151 ms
  • SimsimaSimsimaFlag of United States of America~151 ms

What eSIM data costs in Kosovo

A gigabyte of data on a Kosovo eSIM typically costs $2.60 today — 26% less than the $3.50 it cost in December 2025, over which time the number of plans we compare for Kosovo went from 237 to 564.

That is well above the $1.23 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track. Kosovo is one of the pricier places we cover, at 154 of 229 counting from the cheapest, and the gap between the best and worst plan on this page is correspondingly wide. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 564 plans for Kosovo from 21 providers, against 237 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.

  • Kosovo$2.60
  • All destinations$1.23
Typical per GB
$2.60down 26% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$0.80down 7% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
564up 327 since Dec 2025
Providers
21up 7 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$2.60down 7% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.80down 8% on the previous monthTypical per day564up 9% on the previous monthPlans21up 4 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$2.80up 47% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.87up 16% on the previous monthTypical per day517up 42% on the previous monthPlans17up 2 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$1.90up 14% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.75down 5% on the previous monthTypical per day364up 1% on the previous monthPlans15Providers
June 2026$1.67down 48% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.79down 24% on the previous monthTypical per day359down 9% on the previous monthPlans15up 1 on the previous monthProviders
May 2026$3.20down 16% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.04down 17% on the previous monthTypical per day395down 21% on the previous monthPlans14down 1 on the previous monthProviders
April 2026$3.81up 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.26up 3% on the previous monthTypical per day497up 17% on the previous monthPlans15up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$3.75up 80% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.22up 47% on the previous monthTypical per day426down 11% on the previous monthPlans14up 3 on the previous monthProviders
February 2026$2.08down 10% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.83up 41% on the previous monthTypical per day480up 82% on the previous monthPlans11down 1 on the previous monthProviders
January 2026$2.30down 34% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.59down 31% on the previous monthTypical per day264up 11% on the previous monthPlans12down 2 on the previous monthProviders
December 2025$3.50Typical per GB$0.86Typical per day237Plans14Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Kosovo

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

IPKO and Vala are the local networks behind the Kosovo offers, while a sizeable but not exhaustive group of travel eSIM brands sells access through them. Roamix, Stellar eSIM, AbestESIM, GigSky, UBIGI and JamboSIM have the deepest catalogues here, although their allowances and validity periods vary. That makes the brand list a useful starting point rather than a decision in itself: check how much data you get, how long it lasts and what happens if you use it all before expiry.

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

IPKO and Vala are the Kosovo operators named in travel-eSIM provider listings. The buyer usually does not select between them at the point of use: the eSIM provider’s published network list determines which operator it roams onto. In other words, the operator you end up using is tied to the eSIM you choose, rather than being a setting you can freely change afterwards. Those listings identify stated network options, but they do not indicate signal strength or coverage in a particular location.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Kosovo?

A zero-priced data eSIM is currently available for Kosovo, but it is a trial allowance rather than a trip-sized plan. The data is limited, and access usually depends on creating an account with the provider; these offers are often restricted to one per customer. It can be useful for getting online briefly or checking that your phone supports the service, but longer stays normally call for a paid plan.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Kosovo?

Unlimited-labelled options are available across Kosovo’s fairly busy eSIM market, but the label needs careful reading. It covers the amount of data, not continuous full-speed use: once a plan’s fast-data quota is used, the connection is slowed, either until the next daily reset or for the rest of the validity period. Check the allowance, reset timing and reduced speed in the plan details before buying, since two unlimited offers can provide very different experiences.

eSIM Providers for Kosovo

An eSIM tied to one stated operator is a common option here, while Roamix states access to more distinct networks than any other provider. Vala and IPKO are the widest-reaching names across the market, but many tiles list only one network. Check that line against your route: an eSIM stating more than one operator can offer another connection if one is weaker in a particular area, whereas a single-network option leaves no stated alternative on that trip.

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