PikoeSIM
1 GB
7 days€5.78€5.78/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
The Gambia eSIM
Plans from€5.78
1 GB 7 days
Banjul, The Gambia
- Fast 4G/5G
- One-click Activation
- Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support
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7 days(1 plan)
30 days(6 plans)
1 GB
30 days€8.04€8.04/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
3 GB
30 days€17.31€5.77/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
4 GB
30 days€25.05€6.26/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
30 days€27.25€5.45/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
30 days€48.95€4.90/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
30 days€90.07€4.50/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
1 day(1 plan)
3 GB
1 day€24.07€8.02/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 days(1 plan)
3 GB
5 days€24.07€8.02/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
15 days(2 plans)
3 GB
15 days€16.25€5.42/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
15 days€40.11€8.02/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 days(5 plans)
3 GB
20 days€17.31€5.77/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
4 GB
20 days€25.05€6.26/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
20 days€27.25€5.45/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
20 days€48.95€4.90/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
20 days€90.07€4.50/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 days(1 plan)
5 GB
10 days€40.11€8.02/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
21 days(1 plan)
5 GB
21 days€40.11€8.02/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
60 days(1 plan)
30 GB
60 days€245.96€8.20/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
90 days(1 plan)
50 GB
90 days€409.91€8.20/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Africell 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | The Gambia only. |
| Local networks | Africell |
| Network technology | Connects to 5G where available. LTE 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 The Gambia.
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 The Gambia
Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.
Compare ways to get online in The Gambia
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 €5.78 for 1 GB / 7 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 The Gambia 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?
The Gambia 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 The Gambia
Mobile data in The Gambia
Tourists often split a trip between a Banjul stay and an upriver visit to Janjanbureh, and each part needs different offline prep. Use mobile internet for messages and bookings when you're online, and save directions for the road in between.
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.
Your own pace.Banjul, The Gambia
Banjul: agree on an exact pickup location.
Banjul City Council lists Albert Market and Arch 22 among the capital's visitor attractions. When you plan a city visit, save your starting point and agree a specific pickup spot with your driver.
For an airport arrival, send your accommodation the flight details ahead of time and keep its transfer instructions offline. Confirm that your stay is in Banjul itself or a nearby coastal area; a broad city label won't get a transfer to the right door.
Use an existing messaging account to reach your host where data is available. Because 4G/LTE and 5G are not confirmed for this product, download big maps and media over Wi-Fi before you set off.
Save before you goYour accommodation address, transfer instructions and the agreed city pickup point.
Janjanbureh: verify your lodge and river approach.
Janjanbureh is an island town on the River Gambia with community-led heritage visits and local guides. Contact your guide in advance to agree where the visit starts and how to find them.
The destination's accommodation directory lists places on and around the island. Confirm which side of the river your lodge sits on and ask it to explain the final approach before you leave your last stop.
Save the lodge contact, transfer arrangements and activity meeting point. River excursions and rural journeys are a reason to prepare offline, not a reason to assume that buying more data brings stronger reception.
Save before you goYour lodge's approach directions, guide confirmation and return transfer details.
Choose your The Gambia plan
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