Chad Travel eSIM
One eSIM for Chad and its neighbours. Scan a QR code and you're online.
Plans & prices
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Chad
Nationwide data coverage
- 4G / LTE
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Chad
The plans for Chad are regional: one eSIM that covers Chad alongside its neighbours, which is exactly what most trips through this part of the world look like. Every plan shown here works in Chad — the coverage counter on each one tells you where else it reaches.
As a rule of thumb: maps and messaging burn 100–200 MB a day, social media roughly 500 MB an hour, and a video call about 1 GB an hour. A light week fits in a small plan; remote work needs a big one.
Expect 4G/LTE rather than 5G in Chad. That is plenty for maps, messaging, ride-hailing and streaming, and it is the technology with the widest footprint outside the main towns. Tethering is allowed on every Chad plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Because these are regional plans, crossing into a neighbouring country usually needs no new eSIM at all — check the coverage list on the plan you pick. The full Africa plan page shows everything the region offers, and Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo and Egypt have their own pages too.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Chad plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond Chad?
One profile, one allowance, no swapping SIMs at a border.
- Africa from $10.49 · up to 23 countries
- Global from $11.99 · up to 173 countries
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DR Congo
from $10.49 -
Egypt
from $5.49 -
Eswatini
from $13.49 -
Ethiopia
from $10.49
Planning a multi-country trip? Find the plans that cover every stop →
Chad eSIM questions
Which network does the Chad eSIM use?
We don't publish a single operator name for Chad, because the profile can attach to more than one partner network and picks whichever is strongest where you are. In practice that means you get the best available signal rather than being locked to one operator's weak spots.
Will I get 5G in Chad?
No. Chad plans run on 4G/LTE, which is what the networks cover reliably. For maps, messaging, calls over data and streaming the difference is not something you'll notice.
How much data do I actually need for Chad?
Count on 100–200 MB a day if you're mostly using maps and messaging, and 1 GB an hour once video is involved. Pick the plan one size up from your estimate — running out abroad costs more hassle than the size difference.
When does my Chad plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Chad, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the validity period on the plan you choose runs from arrival, not from checkout.
Why do Chad plans list other countries too?
Because they are regional eSIMs: one profile whose allowance works across every country on its coverage list, Chad included. For a single-country trip nothing changes — install, land, connect. For a multi-country trip it means the same plan keeps working after the border.
Can I use my Chad eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Chad plan, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or someone travelling with you. Hotspot data comes out of the same allowance.
Can I keep my own phone number while I'm in Chad?
Yes — that's the main reason to use an eSIM rather than a local SIM. Your home line stays active for calls, SMS and two-factor codes; the Chad eSIM sits alongside it as a data-only line. Leave data roaming off for your home line to avoid a surprise bill.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a Chad eSIM?
No. The plan roams on partner networks, so there's no local SIM registration, no ID upload and no shop visit. You buy it, scan the QR code, and it works on arrival.
What happens if I run out of data in Chad?
You can buy another Chad plan from the same page and install it the same way. Plans marked as top-up capable can also be extended without a new QR code.
I'm also visiting Côte d'Ivoire and DR Congo — do I need separate eSIMs?
Check the coverage list on the plan you pick first — many Chad plans are regional and already include the neighbours, in which case one eSIM covers the whole trip. Otherwise the Africa plan does.
Will my phone work with a Chad eSIM?
If it's an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship, almost certainly — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if one is listed, the phone has an eSIM. Our compatibility list has the full set.