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eSIM for Tirana

eSIM for Tirana

Price
from $1.29
Data
100 MB – 20 GB or unlimited
Validity
1–180 days
Speed
4G LTE / 5G
Host networks
One Albania, Vodafone
Coverage
Tirana
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Install before you fly

How do you install and activate it?

  1. 1

    Buy before you fly

    Pick a country and a data size; pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card.

  2. 2

    Open the email

    Your QR code arrives in minutes. Scan it while you still have wifi.

  3. 3

    Land connected

    Switch data to Viasimo on arrival. Your own number keeps working for calls.

Network

Which networks does the Tirana eSIM use?

Host networks: One Albania / Vodafone

Your eSIM picks one automatically; you do not choose or switch between them.

Data
100 MB – 20 GB or unlimited
Validity
1–180 days
Speed
4G LTE / 5G
Hotspot / tethering
Supported on most devices
Activation
Starts when you first connect in your destination
Speed management
Full speed to the plan's limit, then 512 Kbps
Top-ups
Add more data from your account, before the plan expires
Text messages (SMS)
Data only: use an app for verification codes
Connects via
United Kingdom
Unused validity
180 days before it must be installed
Choosing a plan

How much data do you need?

The allowances below are our sizing recommendations, not measurements. The plan beside each one is the cheapest option on this page that covers it.

Recommended data allowances matched to the plans sold for this destination
You arePlan forCheapest plan that covers it
LightMaps, messaging and the occasional lookupAbout 1 GB a week$2.001 GB, 7 days
TypicalMaps, social, photos and some browsingAbout 3 to 7 GB a week$7.005 GB, 30 days
HeavyVideo streaming, video calls and uploads10 GB a week or more$9.99Unlimited, 7 days
Working or sharingTethering a laptop, calls and cloud sync20 GB a week or more$9.99Unlimited, 7 days

Work it out from your own habits

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About this eSIM

Albania's colourful capital is easy to fall for, and a prepaid eSIM means you're connected before you leave the airport bus. Take in the pastel buildings around Skanderbeg Square, ride the Dajti Ekspres cable car for views over the city, and dip into the Bunk'Art museum tucked in a Cold War bunker. Tirana runs on dependable 4G, plenty for maps, translating a Albanian menu or booking a table. Setup takes a couple of taps, so you can wander the Blloku district's cafes without a second thought about staying online.

In Tirana you get steady coverage around Skanderbeg Square, the Blloku district, along the main boulevards and out toward the Grand Park and Dajti cable-car base. Signal can weaken on the higher slopes of Dajti Mountain and in the quieter countryside beyond the ring road. Set the eSIM up before departure so data works when you land, and keep your usual number on for calls and texts. Tip: save an offline map of the centre, since some smaller streets can be tricky to follow.

Unlimited runs at full speed up to a fair-use limit, then continues slower.

Before you buy

Important to know

  • This is a data-only eSIM. It carries no calls or SMS on its own number.
  • Your existing number stays on your primary SIM, so calls and verification texts keep working.
  • Your phone must support eSIM, and some carrier-locked phones cannot install one.
  • Signal varies with location, terrain, congestion and your handset. Dense urban areas are consistently better served than remote ones.
  • 5G only works where the host network has deployed it and your phone supports it. Everywhere else it falls back to 4G LTE.
  • The eSIM selects a host network automatically. You cannot pick or switch between them.
  • Unlimited plans run at full speed up to a fair-use limit, then continue at a reduced speed. Read the fair usage policy
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Frequently asked questions

Does an eSIM work in Tirana?

Yes. Your Albania eSIM connects automatically the moment you arrive, with no roaming fees and nothing to set up at the airport. The host networks it can use are One Albania, Vodafone. Coverage runs on 4G LTE and 5G where the network has rolled it out, and falls back to 4G elsewhere.

Do I get 5G in Tirana?

Yes, where it has been deployed. 5G runs on One Albania, Vodafone in Albania, and your eSIM uses it automatically on a 5G-capable phone, dropping back to 4G LTE outside covered areas. No country is covered everywhere, so 5G availability varies by location.

How much data do I need for Tirana?

These are Viasimo's sizing recommendations, not measurements of your trip. Maps, messaging and the occasional lookup run to roughly 1GB a week. Streaming, video calls or tethering a laptop push that to 3-5GB a week, and uploading photos and video moves past it faster still. The data calculator on this site works it out from how you actually use your phone. Sizing one tier up costs less than topping up part-way through a trip.

Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Tirana?

Usually, though it depends on your own carrier. A roaming day-pass is charged for each day it is active whether you use the data or not, while a prepaid bundle is one up-front purchase for a fixed amount of data. The gap widens on longer trips. Check your carrier's published rate for Tirana before you fly rather than taking our word for it.

How do I install my eSIM?

After checkout we email you a QR code. On your phone, open Settings, then Cellular or Mobile data, tap Add eSIM, and scan the code. Installation takes under a minute.

When does my Tirana eSIM activate?

Your plan activates automatically when you arrive and connect to a local network, so your validity period only starts once you land.

Can I keep my regular number?

Yes. The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your physical SIM, so you keep your home number for calls and texts while using Viasimo for data.

Can I top up or extend my plan?

Yes. You can buy more data or extend your plan at any time from your account before it expires.

Does it support hotspot and tethering?

Tethering is supported on most devices, so you can share your connection with a laptop or other devices.

Where this comes from

Information and verification

Each block below says what was checked and when. Anything we cannot date, we do not claim.

Prices and plans
Every price and allowance on this page is read from the live catalog, not typed in.
Host networks
The operator list comes from the network partner that carries this eSIM.
Transparent pricing

Tirana eSIM prices

Tirana eSIM prices: 1 day
DataPricePer day
500 MB$1.29$1.29/day
1 GB$1.29$1.29/day
2 GB$2.00$2.00/day
3 GB$4.29$4.29/day
10 GB$8.99$8.99/day
Tirana eSIM prices: 3 days
DataPricePer day
Unlimited$4.00$1.33/day
Tirana eSIM prices: 5 days
DataPricePer day
Unlimited$7.00$1.40/day
Tirana eSIM prices: 7 days
DataPricePer day
100 MB$1.29$0.18/day
500 MB$1.29$0.18/day
1 GB$2.00$0.29/day
Unlimited$9.99$1.43/day
Tirana eSIM prices: 10 days
DataPricePer day
Unlimited$11.99$1.20/day
Tirana eSIM prices: 15 days
DataPricePer day
3 GB$4.29$0.29/day
Unlimited$17.99$1.20/day
Tirana eSIM prices: 30 days
DataPricePer day
3 GBBest value$4.29$0.14/day
5 GB$7.00$0.23/day
10 GB$11.99$0.40/day
20 GB$21.99$0.73/day
Unlimited$30.99$1.03/day
Tirana eSIM prices: 60 days
DataPricePer day
Unlimited$60.00$1.00/day
Tirana eSIM prices: 90 days
DataPricePer day
Unlimited$89.99$1.00/day
Tirana eSIM prices: 180 days
DataPricePer day
Unlimited$184.99$1.03/day

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