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eSIM for Ulaanbaatar

eSIM for Ulaanbaatar

Price
from $4.79
Data
1 GB – 20 GB or unlimited
Validity
1–180 days
Speed
4G LTE
Host networks
Mobicom
Coverage
Ulaanbaatar
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$13.00

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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 Ulaanbaatar eSIM use?

Host networks: Mobicom

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

Data
1 GB – 20 GB or unlimited
Validity
1–180 days
Speed
4G LTE
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
Singapore
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$4.791 GB, 7 days
TypicalMaps, social, photos and some browsingAbout 3 to 7 GB a week$20.005 GB, 30 days
HeavyVideo streaming, video calls and uploads10 GB a week or more$27.00Unlimited, 7 days
Working or sharingTethering a laptop, calls and cloud sync20 GB a week or more$27.00Unlimited, 7 days

Work it out from your own habits

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About this eSIM

Between the steppe and the skyline, Ulaanbaatar surprises you, and a data plan keeps you connected across Mongolia's capital from the start. Cross the vast Sukhbaatar Square, visit the Gandan monastery, stand beneath the giant Genghis Khan statue at Zaisan or browse the stalls of the Naran Tuul market. Coverage is solid on fast 4G through the city, thinning out on the open plains. A quick setup gets translation apps, maps and messages working as soon as you land at Chinggis Khaan airport.

In Ulaanbaatar the connection is dependable across the center, around Sukhbaatar Square, the Gandan monastery and the main avenue. It gets patchy out in the ger districts on the hillsides and drops fast on the steppe roads toward Terelj. Install the eSIM before you fly and let it activate as you touch down, and keep your home number on for calls. Tip: download an offline city map, because street names and numbering here can be inconsistent to navigate.

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.
  • 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 Ulaanbaatar?

Yes. Your Mongolia 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 Mobicom. Coverage runs on 4G LTE. There is no 5G on our host network in Mongolia yet.

Do I get 5G in Ulaanbaatar?

No. Mobicom do not yet offer 5G to visitors in Mongolia, so your eSIM connects over 4G LTE or slower. Anyone claiming 5G for this destination is quoting a spec sheet, not the network you will actually get.

How much data do I need for Ulaanbaatar?

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 Ulaanbaatar?

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 Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar 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

Ulaanbaatar eSIM prices

Ulaanbaatar eSIM prices: 1 day
DataPricePer day
1 GB$5.00$5.00/day
3 GB$14.00$14.00/day
Ulaanbaatar eSIM prices: 3 days
DataPricePer day
Unlimited$13.00$4.33/day
Ulaanbaatar eSIM prices: 5 days
DataPricePer day
Unlimited$18.99$3.80/day
Ulaanbaatar eSIM prices: 7 days
DataPricePer day
1 GB$4.79$0.68/day
Unlimited$27.00$3.86/day
Ulaanbaatar eSIM prices: 10 days
DataPricePer day
Unlimited$36.99$3.70/day
Ulaanbaatar eSIM prices: 15 days
DataPricePer day
3 GB$11.99$0.80/day
Unlimited$54.99$3.67/day
Ulaanbaatar eSIM prices: 30 days
DataPricePer day
3 GBBest value$13.00$0.43/day
5 GB$20.00$0.67/day
10 GB$35.99$1.20/day
20 GB$70.99$2.37/day
Unlimited$99.00$3.30/day
Ulaanbaatar eSIM prices: 60 days
DataPricePer day
Unlimited$204.99$3.42/day
Ulaanbaatar eSIM prices: 90 days
DataPricePer day
Unlimited$294.99$3.28/day
Ulaanbaatar eSIM prices: 180 days
DataPricePer day
Unlimited$589.99$3.28/day