The short answer
The best eSIM for Bulgaria 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 $4.39, as of 3 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $1.09 on 3 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G |
| A week | 3 GB, 15 days, $2.99 |
| Two weeks | 5 GB, 30 days, $4.39 |
| A month | 10 GB, 31 days, $6.29 (regional plan, 31 countries) |
| Longer | 20 GB, 90 days, $20.29 (regional plan, 34 countries) |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
A regional plan may list fewer networks here than a local plan. If you need a particular network, check that plan’s network list in the shop before you pay.
Coverage in Bulgaria: what to know
In Opensignal's late-2025 data Vivacom led coverage experience, Yettel (formerly Telenor) led time connected, and A1 led speeds. Pick by priority: reach (Vivacom), steady connection (Yettel), fast downloads (A1).
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Source: insights.opensignal.com. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
Which Bulgaria eSIM for your trip
- A week$2.993 GB · 15 days
- Two weeks$4.395 GB · 30 days
- A month$6.2910 GB · 31 days
- Longer$20.2920 GB · 90 days
The shop’s pick for each trip length on 3 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the shop always shows today’s price.
Bulgaria data plans, cheapest first
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G | $1.09 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G | $2.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G | $3.19 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G | $4.39 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G | $6.39 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G | $11.79 |
| 1 GB | 30 days | Regional plan, 34 countries | $2.99 |
| 10 GB | 31 days | Regional plan, 31 countries | $6.29 |
15 plans in the shop on 3 Nov 2026; the 8 cheapest are shown. See every plan and today’s prices.
How it works
- Pick your trip. Tell the shop how long you’re away and how you use your phone; it picks the plan.
- Pay in seconds. Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Then open NUM and join free: your install code is waiting in the chat.
- Install at home, switch on when you land. One tap on iPhone or Android, or scan the QR from another screen. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Bulgaria eSIM by city
Bulgaria coverage, place by place
| Sofia | A traveler-written guide advises sticking to larger cities like Sofia for faster connections; rural areas can have occasional speed problems. |
|---|---|
| Plovdiv | A traveler-written guide advises sticking to larger cities like Plovdiv for faster connections; rural areas can have occasional speed problems. |
| Varna | Wikivoyage says Varna had 4G from A1, Telenor and Vivacom as of 2021, with 5G on the beach strip but not yet in the city. |
| Bansko | One writer says coverage varies by neighborhood, with some areas on 5G and others only 4G, so speed may depend on where you stay. |
| Sunny Beach | One guide's FAQ says Sunny Beach gets solid 4G/5G from A1 or Yettel; A guide, so keep wifi as backup. |
From network data, travel guides and traveler reports, checked 3 Nov 2026. Signal changes, so treat these as a guide.
Online as you land in Bulgaria
Switch it on as the plane lands at any of these and you’re online walking off:
Planning Bulgaria
Questions people ask
What is the best eSIM for Bulgaria?
The one that fits your trip and runs on Bulgaria’s main networks (A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G). For a week most people need about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more. NUM lists 15 plans here and picks one for your trip and how you use your phone.
How much does an eSIM for Bulgaria cost?
On 3 Nov 2026, plans started at $1.09 and went up to $78.99 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 Bulgaria?
In Opensignal's late-2025 data Vivacom led coverage experience, Yettel (formerly Telenor) led time connected, and A1 led speeds. Pick by priority: reach (Vivacom), steady connection (Yettel), fast downloads (A1).
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.
An eSIM with a concierge inside.
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