PikoeSIM
750 MB
7 days€1.02€1.39/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Bulgaria eSIM
Plans from€0.44
1 GB 30 days
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Fast 4G/5G
- One-click Activation
- Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support
Choose your plan
7 days(2 plans)
1 GB
7 days€0.98€0.98/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
30 days(11 plans)
1 GB
30 days25% offStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
2 GB
30 days€0.99€0.50/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
3 GB
30 days€1.27€0.42/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
30 days€1.83€0.37/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
30 days€3.85€0.39/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
30 days€7.78€0.39/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
30 GB
30 days€13.86€0.46/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
35 GB
30 days€16.15€0.46/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
40 GB
30 days€18.47€0.46/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
45 GB
30 days€20.78€0.46/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
50 GB
30 days€21.86€0.44/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
15 days(4 plans)
2 GB
15 days€0.99€0.50/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
3 GB
15 days€1.18€0.39/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
15 days€2.27€0.45/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
50 GB
15 days€21.86€0.44/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
20 days(6 plans)
2 GB
20 days€0.99€0.50/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
3 GB
20 days€1.27€0.42/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
20 days€1.83€0.37/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
20 days€3.85€0.39/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
20 days€7.78€0.39/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
50 GB
20 days€21.86€0.44/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
1 day(1 plan)
3 GB
1 day€1.37€0.46/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
5 days(1 plan)
3 GB
5 days€1.37€0.46/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
10 days(1 plan)
5 GB
10 days€2.27€0.45/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
21 days(1 plan)
5 GB
21 days€2.27€0.45/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
45 days(1 plan)
5 GB
45 days€2.27€0.45/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
60 days(2 plans)
5 GB
60 days€2.27€0.45/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
30 GB
60 days€13.86€0.46/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
180 days(5 plans)
30 GB
180 days€15.21€0.51/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
35 GB
180 days€15.97€0.46/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
40 GB
180 days€16.68€0.42/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
45 GB
180 days€17.44€0.39/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
50 GB
180 days€18.19€0.36/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
90 days(1 plan)
50 GB
90 days€23.07€0.46/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Bulgaria only. |
| Local networks | A1, Vivacom, Telenor |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Networks and technology vary by plan. |
| Data & validity | Fixed total data. No daily reset. |
| Calls & SMS | Use internet messaging and calling apps. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Bulgaria.
01Choose your plan
Compare data, validity and activation. Check phone compatibility.
02Follow the installation instructions
Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.
03Connect in Bulgaria
Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.
Compare ways to get online in Bulgaria
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
Swipe or scroll to compare all four options
| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.44 for 1 GB / 30 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Which Bulgaria eSIM plan should I choose?
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
When does the plan start?
Check each plan: validity starts at purchase, first installation or first network connection.
Which networks are included?
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Can I use a hotspot?
Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.
Does the data reset every day?
Fixed total data. No daily reset.
Can I use this package in another country?
Bulgaria only.
What phone do I need?
An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.
What should I check if mobile data is not working?
Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.
Using your eSIM in Bulgaria
Mobile data in Bulgaria
Landing at Sofia airport or checking into a guesthouse in Plovdiv, mobile data lets a tourist pull up a reservation, translate an address and settle where to meet. An eSIM works as a virtual sim card added to a compatible phone, and it leaves your regular SIM free for the services you still want.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Check the network for your plan.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Already on the map.Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia: pin your airport terminal and metro stop.
Sofia's metro operator places the airport station beside Terminal 2. Check which terminal your flight uses, then rely on current airport information if you have to move between terminals before reaching the station.
Save the metro stop nearest your stay and the route to it. Message your host an arrival time and an entrance pin if you're meeting outside; a hotel name alone is less useful than the actual doorway.
Keep the station name on your phone for the underground ride. The plan loads online maps and information, but it can't send a regular SMS, so sort tickets and messages before you go down.
Save before you goArrival terminal, destination station and the entrance to your accommodation.
Plovdiv: share a map pin, not just a café name.
Plovdiv's tourism office calls Kapana the city's creative district. Pin one café or street corner when meeting friends there, then save the walking route toward the Old Town.
Ask your accommodation which entrance to use and where a vehicle can stop before you arrive with luggage. Share the written address with the map pin so a driver or host confirms the same place.
Choose your stops ahead of time and save the return departure separately. Upload photos a few at a time; automatic gallery backup can drain far more of the allowance than directions ever will.
Save before you goAccess instructions for your stay, your chosen stops and the departure point for your next journey.
Rila Monastery: fix the pickup and return details early.
Check the monastery's own visitor pages for the areas you intend to see. Settle arrangements with your tour or driver before departure, and don't treat a saved map pin as a transport booking.
Agree an exact pickup point and return time with everyone in your group. Store the booking and the driver's contact on your phone; a number only helps if you also have a way to call or message it.
Reception can drop along the mountain road. The plan works only where a supported network reaches, so download directions in advance instead of counting on a live connection to find your ride back.
Save before you goBooking, meeting point, return time and the driver or organiser's contact.
Choose your Bulgaria plan
Compare data amounts and durations to find the plan that fits your trip.
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