Coverage in Afghanistan: what to know
Fast 4G is mostly limited to major cities, with 3G along main routes and slow 2G reaching remote areas. Local SIMs typically require passport-based registration, sometimes including fingerprints.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Based on travel guides, not a network test. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
The short answer
The best eSIM for Afghanistan is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $8.89, as of 3 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $2.89 on 3 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | Roshan 4G |
| A week | 3 GB, 15 days, $6.09 |
| Two weeks | 5 GB, 30 days, $8.89 |
| A month | 10 GB, 30 days, $14.59 |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
Questions people ask about Kabul
Is there mobile signal at Kabul?
A Wikivoyage guide calls Kabul's cellular system excellent, with 3G widely available and foreign phones working; cafes and hotels add wifi as a fallback.
How much does an eSIM for Afghanistan cost?
On 3 Nov 2026, Afghanistan plans started at $2.89 and went up to $27.09 for the biggest. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Which network works well in Afghanistan?
Fast 4G is mostly limited to major cities, with 3G along main routes and slow 2G reaching remote areas. Local SIMs typically require passport-based registration, sometimes including fingerprints.
Which network works well in Afghanistan?
Fast 4G is mostly limited to major cities, with 3G along main routes and slow 2G reaching remote areas. Local SIMs typically require passport-based registration, sometimes including fingerprints.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.