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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for Romania 2026

Compare 4,904 plans from 32 providers

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Which mobile networks you get in Romania

Orange and Digi Mobil are named by the broadest group of eSIM providers for Romania, with Vodafone close behind, so the operator is not a foregone conclusion. Which network a traveller is assigned to depends on the eSIM selected, making the list below worth checking before purchase: it shows a meaningful spread across Romania’s principal operators rather than one default choice. Telekom and Cosmote Zapp are also named, but less widely.

  • OrangeBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Orange România

    18 of 19 providers

    AbestESIM, MicroESIM, Roamix, iroamly, and eSimCard +13 more

  • Digi MobilBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by RCS&RDS

    17 of 19 providers

    MicroESIM, AbestESIM, Roamix, iroamly, and eSimCard +12 more

  • VodafoneBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Vodafone România

    16 of 19 providers

    AbestESIM, Roamix, MicroESIM, iroamly, and eSimCard +11 more

  • TelekomBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Telekom Romania

    10 of 19 providers

    iroamly, MicroESIM, GigSky, Roamless, and RedteaGo +5 more
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  • Cosmote ZappBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Telekom Romania

    1 of 19 providers

    RedteaGo

Where your data comes out in Romania

Only one listed provider breaks out locally; the others route traffic through France, Austria, the United Kingdom or the United States, so your provider determines both the route and your apparent online location. The typical round trip to Romanian services should be about 50ms, adding delay rather than reducing download speed; the US routes are furthest and may feel less responsive for real-time use. A foreign IP can also make a Romanian banking app refuse to work, even though maps and messaging should remain unaffected.

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

180 ms
  • EsimaticEsimaticFlag of Romania~20 ms
  • AbestESIMAbestESIMFlag of France~47 ms
  • Always MobileAlways MobileFlag of United Kingdom~50 ms
  • AirHubAirHubFlag of Poland~52 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of United States of America~136 ms
  • GigSkyGigSkyFlag of United States of America~136 ms

Romania eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting cheaper in Romania: a gigabyte typically goes for $0.72 now, against $1.20 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 40% across 10 months.

That is 41% below the $1.23 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track — only 40 of them come in lower, which puts Romania among the cheapest places in the world to buy mobile data as a visitor. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 4,906 plans for Romania from 32 providers, against 1,987 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.

  • Romania$0.72
  • All destinations$1.23
Typical per GB
$0.72down 40% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$0.61down 8% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
4,906up 2,919 since Dec 2025
Providers
32up 9 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$0.72Typical per GB$0.61up 7% on the previous monthTypical per day4,906up 15% on the previous monthPlans32up 4 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$0.72down 8% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.57down 5% on the previous monthTypical per day4,272up 13% on the previous monthPlans28up 4 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$0.78up 11% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.60up 3% on the previous monthTypical per day3,769Plans24down 1 on the previous monthProviders
June 2026$0.70down 5% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.58down 3% on the previous monthTypical per day3,774up 5% on the previous monthPlans25Providers
May 2026$0.74down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.60up 3% on the previous monthTypical per day3,603down 2% on the previous monthPlans25up 1 on the previous monthProviders
April 2026$0.75down 9% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.58up 4% on the previous monthTypical per day3,683up 23% on the previous monthPlans24up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$0.82up 32% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.56down 7% on the previous monthTypical per day2,984down 46% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
February 2026$0.62down 43% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.60up 2% on the previous monthTypical per day5,568up 196% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
January 2026$1.08down 10% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.59down 11% on the previous monthTypical per day1,881down 5% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
December 2025$1.20Typical per GB$0.66Typical per day1,987Plans23Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Romania

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

Orange, Digi Mobil, Vodafone and Telekom are the networks named underneath a crowded Romanian travel-eSIM market. Most major travel eSIM brands list the destination, and the larger catalogues include AbestESIM, MicroESIM, Roamix, AirHub, iroamly and Stellar eSIM. That breadth means the useful comparison is not simply which brands appear: plans can differ sharply in data allowance, validity, refill rules and expiry. Check how much data you expect to use, how long you will need it, and what happens when the allowance runs out before choosing.

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

Orange, Digi Mobil, Vodafone and Telekom are the Romanian networks named by travel eSIM providers. There is therefore a genuine choice of operator behind the eSIM, but it is usually made by the provider rather than by the buyer. The eSIM you select determines which local network its plan is stated to use, so the operator should be knowable from the provider’s published information instead of being an unexpected change after arrival. These listings describe what providers disclose, not signal strength or rural reach, and different eSIM providers may name different operators for Romania.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Romania?

A zero-cost data option is available for Romania, but it is an introductory sample rather than enough data for a full trip. It usually requires signing up with the provider and is limited to one allowance per customer. That makes it useful for getting online briefly after arrival or testing the service, not for regular holiday use. The offer stands out because most major eSIM providers sell Romanian plans, but their standard options are paid.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Romania?

Several major travel-eSIM providers offer plans labelled unlimited for Romania, so this is a common option rather than a niche one. The catch is that “unlimited” means access continues, not that full-speed data does: once the faster allowance is used, the connection is throttled, either until the next daily reset or for the rest of the plan. Check the allowance and reset terms carefully; at reduced speed, messaging may work, but video and image-heavy browsing can become frustrating.

eSIM Providers for Romania

Orange and Digi Mobil feature prominently in the stated network options, with Vodafone and Telekom also represented across the market. Most major eSIM sellers cover most of the country’s available network choice, while only a few are limited to one stated network. An eSIM listing several operators can offer another connection where one is weaker, which is especially useful for rural drives or journeys across different regions. Check the operator list before choosing.

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