Best eSIM for Bulgaria โ Instant Data Plans
Bulgaria eSIMs from LTE.app start at $1.20 and activate in under 2 minutes on A1 Bulgaria and Telenor Bulgaria (also Vivacom) โ no contract, no airport SIM kiosk, no roaming bill.
Bulgaria offers Black Sea beaches, Thracian ruins, and ski slopes at some of Europe's best value prices โ and its LTE network has improved dramatically in recent years.
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Bulgaria travel essentials
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Bulgaria, officially known as the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in the Balkan region of Europe, west of the Black Sea and south of the Danube river.
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Your calls stay on your home number.
Your data runs on LTE.app.
Most modern iPhones and Android phones support two connections at once. Keep your existing SIM active โ your number never changes, your apps keep working. Just add a Bulgaria data plan on top.
- โ Calls and texts work normally
- โ WhatsApp, iMessage unchanged
- โ Bank 2FA still arrives
- โ Nothing to cancel or port
- โ Full 4G / 5G speeds
- โ Hotspot included
- โ Activates the moment you land
- โ From $1.20 โ not $10โ15/day
- โ ~$10โ15 per day, every day
- โ Throttled after 512 MB
- โ No hotspot on most plans
- โ Bill shock when you get home
Available Plans (20)
Why LTE.app
Best eSIM for Bulgaria โ what you need to know
LTE.app offers 20 eSIM plans for Bulgaria, starting from $1.20. Plans are instant โ purchase, scan the QR code in Settings, and your data is live. No physical SIM, no airport queue, no contract.
Coverage is provided through A1 Bulgaria and Telenor Bulgaria and Vivacom, giving you data across Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and beyond. A1 and Telenor cover Sofia, Plovdiv, and Black Sea coast resorts reliably; ski resort Bansko has solid winter LTE.
Why use an eSIM in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria eSIM coverage & networks
LTE.app plans in Bulgaria route through A1 Bulgaria, Telenor Bulgaria, Vivacom. A1 and Telenor cover Sofia, Plovdiv, and Black Sea coast resorts reliably; ski resort Bansko has solid winter LTE.
Major destinations covered include Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Bansko, and Nesebar. Urban areas and popular tourist sites generally have reliable 4G LTE; rural and mountainous areas may vary.
More questions about Bulgaria eSIMs
Does the eSIM work as a hotspot in Bulgaria?+
Hotspot supported.
Does the Bulgaria eSIM include a phone number?+
Data-only โ no Bulgarian number.
Which network will my eSIM use in Bulgaria?+
LTE.app plans in Bulgaria use A1 Bulgaria and Telenor Bulgaria and Vivacom. The network your device connects to depends on your plan and device compatibility.
Can I top up or extend my Bulgaria eSIM?+
Some plans allow top-ups or extensions from within the LTE.app. If you run out of data, you can purchase an additional plan โ the new eSIM will be delivered instantly as a QR code.
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Serbia eSIM โBulgaria eSIM vs nearby destinations
How Bulgaria eSIM coverage and pricing stack up against neighboring travel destinations. Tap a country to see its own plans and full coverage breakdown.
| Country | Carriers | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgariaโ this page | A1 Bulgaria ยท Telenor Bulgaria | $1.20 | |
| Greece | Cosmote ยท Vodafone Greece | See plans | Plans โ |
| Turkey | Turkcell ยท Vodafone Turkey | See plans | Plans โ |
| Romania | Orange Romania ยท Vodafone Romania | See plans | Plans โ |
| Serbia | Telekom Srbija ยท A1 Serbia | See plans | Plans โ |
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SerbiaCarrier list is the primary partner network in each country; plans on smaller destinations may also fall back to additional roaming partners. "From" price refers to the cheapest published LTE.app plan โ see each country page for current rates.
Going to Bulgaria? Pick the right plan for how you travel.
Different travelers need different eSIM sizes and features. Pick your travel style:
What you need to know
This eSIM provides data access only. It does not include a Bulgaria phone number. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Signal for calls.
Set up the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi before your trip. Data only starts counting once you connect to a local network on arrival.
Mobile hotspot is available on most Bulgaria plans. Share your data with a laptop or travel companion without extra cost.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Most iPhones from 2018 and flagship Android phones from 2020 support eSIM.
Your QR code is emailed the moment your payment completes โ no waiting, no shipping, no airport queue.
How to install your Bulgaria eSIM
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use an eSIM in Bulgaria?
When does my Bulgaria eSIM activate?
Can I use mobile hotspot (tethering) in Bulgaria?
Can I use my regular SIM and the Bulgaria eSIM at the same time?
How fast is the data in Bulgaria?
Do I need to show ID to buy a Bulgaria eSIM?
Does the Bulgaria eSIM include a phone number?
Can I buy more data if I run out in Bulgaria?
When should I install the eSIM?
What is the refund policy?
Will my device work in Bulgaria?
Can I transfer the eSIM to another device?
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Bulgaria travel connectivity
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