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eSIM Albania
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Mobile data in Albania from €2.99 with Vodafone & One. Install your eSIM digitally and keep your WhatsApp number.From €2.99 on Vodafone & One. Ready to connect – no contract.
Choose your Mobile Data eSIM Albania
Validity starts with the first network connection in Albania, not when you buy.
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10 GB · 30 days€15.99
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eSIM Specifications for Albania
Type
Prepaid eSIM (digital)
Networks
VodafoneOne
Speed
4G / 5G where available
Installation
QR code or manual setup
Compatibility
iPhone, Samsung, Pixel & other eSIM-capable devices
Calls & SMS
Data only
Top-up
No new eSIM required
Delivery
Instant via email & dashboard
Roaming charges
No additional roaming charges
Validity starts
On the first network connection in Albania
eKYC (ID Verification)
Not Required
Support
24/7 via WhatsApp
Which network does your eSIM use in Albania?
Your eSIM connects automatically to the strongest available partner network – the same masts the locals use.
- VodafonePartner network
- OnePartner network
Automatic network selection
Always the best available signal, with no manual switching.
4G/LTE & 5G
Fast mobile internet wherever the network supports it.
Reliable coverage
A stable connection in cities and the most-visited regions.
Actual speed and coverage depend on location, device and network load.
Your data needs in Albania
Maps and messages use little data. Videos and hotspot use more. Choose for your usage and trip length.
Maps & messages
1–3 GB / week
For navigation, WhatsApp and email on the go.
Social media & music
5–10 GB / month
For social media, music and sharing photos.
Videos & hotspot
20 GB+ or Unlimited
For streaming, video calls and other devices.
Data usage
- 30 min Google Maps± 20 MB
- 30 min YouTube (480p)± 250 MB
- 1 hr Spotify± 120 MB
- 15 min Instagram / TikTok± 300 MB
- 20 min WhatsApp video call± 100 MB
- 30 min Uber± 10 MB
- 30 min Netflix (HD)± 700 MB
- 50 emails (no attachments)± 10 MB
All figures are estimates. Actual usage depends on your device, app settings and habits.
Your benefits
Why choose an eSIM for Albania?
Connect in a few taps
Activate your eSIM before your flight — your data will be ready to use when you land.
Flexible plans
Choose from several affordable data plans for Albania. Get as much or as little data as you need.
One eSIM for all travel
Add new destinations to your existing eSIM through the eSIMFOX dashboard — no new eSIMs needed.
eSIM or local SIM card for Albania?
Both get you online – here's how they differ for your trip.
| Criterion | RecommendedeSIMFOX eSIM | Local SIM card in Albania |
|---|---|---|
| Available from | Before you leave – QR code instantly by email | Only on arrival – at the airport or a shop |
| Setup | Scan the QR code, active in 2 minutes | Queue up, often with ID registration |
| Your home number | Stays active (Dual-SIM) – reachable for SMS | SIM swap needed – number offline |
| Cost | Fixed package price, no roaming fees | Variable, sometimes a tourist markup |
| Top up | Anytime in your dashboard, no new SIM | Only on-site in a shop or app |
| Ideal for | Travelers with an eSIM-capable phone | Phones without eSIM or very long stays |
For most travelers the eSIM is the faster and cheaper choice – with no waiting at the airport.
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Activate your Albania eSIM in 3 steps
Ready in minutes — no physical SIM card needed.
Buy a plan
QR code instantly by email
Install the eSIM
Scan the QR code at home over Wi‑Fi
Get online
turn on data roaming in Albania
Setup takes just 2 minutes: iPhone Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM, Android Network & internet → SIMs. Your plan’s validity starts on first use, not at purchase.
Is your device eSIM‑ready? Check compatibility
How to activate the eSIM on iPhone (iOS)
- Connect your iPhone to Wi‑Fi and open
Settings. - Tap
Cellular→Add eSIM→Use QR Code. - Scan the QR code from your eSIMFOX email. Or choose
Enter Details Manuallyand paste the SM‑DP+ address and activation code. - Name the plan, e.g. “eSIMFOX Albania”, and keep your main SIM as the default line for calls.
- Only on arrival: select the profile,
Turn On This Lineand enableData Roaming.
How to activate the eSIM on Android (Samsung, Pixel & co.)
- Connect your phone to Wi‑Fi and open
Settings. - Go to
Network & internet→SIMs(Samsung:Connections→SIM manager) and tapAdd eSIM. - Choose
Scan QR codeand scan the code from your eSIMFOX email — or enter the activation details manually. - Confirm the profile download and name it, e.g. “eSIMFOX Albania”.
- Only on arrival: turn on the eSIM profile, set it as your
mobile dataSIM and enabledata roamingfor it.
Exact menu names may vary slightly by phone model and Android version. For a full step‑by‑step guide by device, see our eSIM activation guide.
With eSIMFOX, you can easily choose your desired country, the number of days for your trip, and with just a few clicks, you can activate the eSIM for Albania.
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