🇳🇮 eSIM plans for Nicaragua

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

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eSIM costs for Nicaragua

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7 days of unlimited data in Nicaragua costs $50.88 — about $7.27 a day on Claro or Tigo, with no roaming charge and no SIM to swap. In Nicaragua, 5G is live and median mobile download speed is 19.8 Mbps.

Duration	Data	Price	Daily cost
1 day	500 MB	$9.18	$9.18/day
3 days	—	$23.08	$7.69/day
5 days	—	$36.98	$7.40/day
7 days	100 MB	$50.88	$7.27/day
10 days	—	$71.74	$7.17/day
15 days	2 GB	$106.48	$7.10/day
30 days	3 GB	$210.76	$7.03/day

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Which networks you connect to in Nicaragua

Your eSIM roams onto Nicaragua'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
Claro	B2, B4, B5, B7, B28	n28, n78	Yes
Tigo	B2, B4, B5, B28	n28, n78	Yes

19.8 Mbps

Median download

8.9 Mbps

Median upload

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index, Q2 2025

Coverage in Nicaragua

Caribbean coastal regions (RAAN, RAAS) have limited mobile coverage beyond main towns; Claro and Tigo 5G limited to parts of Managua, León, and Granada as of early 2025.

Common Questions

The details worth knowing about your Nicaragua eSIM

The eSIM connects to Claro and Tigo, the two main operators. This gives you 4G in most cities and towns, with 5G only in parts of Managua, León, and Granada. Outside these areas, expect slower or no data.

Claro and Tigo use 4G bands B2, B4, B5, B7, and B28. Phones sold in the US or Europe typically support B2, B4, and B5, but older or budget models may lack B28. Check your device specs before travel.

Coverage is limited on the Caribbean coast (RAAN and RAAS) beyond main towns. The Corn Islands have very weak or no mobile signal. Stick to populated areas in the west and central regions for reliable data.

No filtering or throttling is reported on these networks. Data is unrestricted for normal use. However, speeds average about 20 Mbps, so heavy streaming may buffer. No VPN blocks are known for visitors.

No, the eSIM only provides data within Nicaragua. It stops at the border. If you cross into Costa Rica or Honduras, you will need a separate eSIM or local SIM for those countries.