1 GB
7 days€2.81€2.81/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Airtel 4G. Hotspot: supported.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Niger only. |
| Local networks | Airtel |
| 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. |
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Niger.
01Compare data, validity and activation. Check phone compatibility.
02Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.
03Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.
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.
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| 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 €2.81 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. |
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Check each plan: validity starts at purchase, first installation or first network connection.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.
Fixed total data. No daily reset.
Niger only.
An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.
Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.
A Niger eSIM keeps arrival messages, addresses and bookings reachable on a short holiday or a longer vacation, whether you are a tourist or visiting family. You install it digitally on an unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone, with no physical SIM to collect. These are data-only plans, so people reach you through WhatsApp, an online calling app or another internet service rather than a local phone number.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

Diori Hamani International Airport is Niamey's main entry point. Save the arrival area and terminal you need before you travel. Send your flight details to whoever is arranging the pickup, and confirm last-minute changes with the airline.
FCDO currently advises against all travel to Niger and warns of short-notice disruption on the road between central Niamey and the airport. Recheck that advice before leaving and follow the arrangements your host or organisation sets out. A map on your phone is not a security assessment.
Once connected, use mobile data to send an arrival message or open your booking. Keep offline copies and agree a fallback if the eSIM has not linked up, since this plan has no local voice number or SMS.
Save before you goAirline reference, the arrival area, pickup details and a saved copy of the contact instructions.
Already in Niamey? Save the full address of your lodging or office and agree check-in details with your host or organisation. Keep a written list of key contacts, and share any entrance code privately with the person collecting you instead of relying on a vague neighbourhood name.
Outside Niamey, FCDO notes that foreign nationals need permission and a security escort to travel, and that phone signal is scarce in rural and desert areas. Check the current rules and speak to your responsible local contact before moving. These plans do not grant travel permission or continuous connectivity.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Save before you goEntrance details for your lodging or office, key contacts and the check-in method you agreed.
Compare data amounts and durations to find the plan that fits your trip.
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