Timor-Leste Travel eSIM
Installed before you fly, live when you land.
Plans & prices
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
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Timor-Leste
Nationwide data coverage
- 4G / LTE
- Hotspot
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Timor-Leste
Data in Timor-Leste without the roaming bill: buy the plan now, scan the QR code once, and the profile sits dormant on your phone until you arrive.
Plan sizes on this page run from short-stay allowances to remote-work territory. Count 100–200 MB a day for maps and messaging, and 1 GB an hour once video is involved.
Coverage in Timor-Leste is 4G/LTE. It handles navigation, messaging, calls over data and streaming without complaint, and it reaches considerably further than any 5G rollout currently does. Tethering is allowed on every Timor-Leste plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Crossing borders on the same trip? The Asia plan covers much of the region on one profile. Otherwise there are separate plans for Laos, Macau and Malaysia.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste?
One Asia plan covers up to 21 countries from $4.49 — worth it from the third border.
- Asia from $4.49 · up to 21 countries
- Global from $11.99 · up to 173 countries
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Laos
from $5.49 -
Macau
from $6.49 -
Malaysia
from $4.49 -
Maldives
from $16.49
Planning a multi-country trip? Find the plans that cover every stop →
Timor-Leste eSIM questions
Which network does the Timor-Leste eSIM use?
We don't publish a single operator name for Timor-Leste, 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 Timor-Leste?
No. Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste?
Most travellers over-buy. Maps and messaging for a week is under 2 GB; streaming and video calls are what move the number. Start small and top up if you run short.
When does my Timor-Leste plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Timor-Leste, 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.
Can I use my Timor-Leste eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste?
Yes. Nothing is removed from your phone. The Timor-Leste profile is added as a second line and set as the one used for data, while your usual number keeps receiving calls, texts and bank verification codes. Switch data roaming off on the home line before you fly.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a Timor-Leste 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.
I'm also visiting Laos and Macau — do I need separate eSIMs?
Not necessarily. The Asia plan covers much of the region including Timor-Leste on a single profile. If Timor-Leste is the bulk of the trip, a country plan is usually the better buy; if you're crossing several borders, the regional plan wins.
Will my phone work with a Timor-Leste 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.