🇧🇹 eSIM plans for Bhutan

Starting at $0.47/day*
  • No data caps
  • 7-days valid
  • Fast, reliable connection
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How many days
More days, lower daily rate
7
How many eSIMs
More eSIMs, bigger discount
1
Total
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* The "as low as" figure is the lowest per-day rate, taken from the longest unlimited data plan on sale here.

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Here's how Onetel stacks up against other options in Bhutan.

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Cover Bhutan and every neighboring country on one regional eSIM — no SIM swaps, no extra fees. Starting at $2.16.

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eSIM costs for Bhutan

Prices shown in USD

1 GB for 7 days in Bhutan costs $5.48 — about $0.78 a day on Bhutan Telecom (BT) or TashiCell, with no roaming charge and no SIM to swap. In Bhutan, 5G is live and median mobile download speed is 18.4 Mbps.

Duration Price Daily cost
1 day $6.00 $6.00/day
7 days $5.48 $0.78/day
15 days $13.30 $0.89/day
30 days $14.12 $0.47/day
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Which networks you connect to in Bhutan

Your eSIM roams onto Bhutan's own operators. These are the networks and the frequencies they run — check your phone supports them before you travel.

Operator 4G / LTE bands 5G bands 5G
Bhutan Telecom (BT) B1, B3, B5, B40 n78 Yes
TashiCell B3, B5 — No
18.4 Mbps
Median download
9.2 Mbps
Median upload

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index, July 2025

Coverage in Bhutan

Extensive mountainous terrain leaves many rural valleys and trekking routes with no mobile service; B5 (850 MHz) is used for wider rural coverage but may not be present on some international phones.

Common Questions

The details worth knowing about your Bhutan eSIM

Probably not. Bhutan's mountainous terrain leaves many rural valleys and trekking routes with no mobile service. B5 (850 MHz) is used for wider rural coverage, but even that band won't reach areas without any network infrastructure. Check coverage maps before relying on connectivity.

Yes, potentially. B5 is used by both Bhutan Telecom and TashiCell to extend coverage into rural areas. Without B5, you may still get service in towns on B1, B3, or B40, but your signal will be weaker or absent in many locations where B5 is the only available band.

Your eSIM will connect to either Bhutan Telecom or TashiCell, depending on which partner network your eSIM provider uses. Bhutan Telecom offers 4G and limited 5G (n78), while TashiCell offers 4G only. Since coverage varies by operator, check your eSIM's network details before you travel.

That depends on your eSIM provider. Some providers require ID registration before activation, while others do not. If you buy a local SIM in Bhutan, ID is mandatory, but for eSIMs purchased abroad, no in-country registration is needed. Verify this with your eSIM seller.

No, this eSIM is for Bhutan only. If you plan to visit India or Nepal, you should buy a separate eSIM for each country or a regional plan that explicitly includes them. Bhutan-specific eSIMs do not cover neighboring countries unless stated otherwise by your provider.
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