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Bosnia and Herzegovina eSIM
Plans from€1.28
1 GB 7 days
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 4G/LTE data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Bosnia and Herzegovina only. Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro are not covered, even as part of the same road trip, so crossing the border means the plan stops providing data. |
| Local networks | BH Telecom |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. |
| Data & validity | Fixed total allowances for the displayed plan period. Your data does not reset one day at a time. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only: the eSIM offers no local phone number, standard calls or SMS. Use internet calling and messaging apps such as WhatsApp instead. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | Requires eSIM support and a network-unlocked phone. Confirm the exact model and regional variant against the list of compatible phones. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
01Choose your plan
Choose data and validity that cover your trip. Save the setup instructions for offline access.
02Install before you fly
Install over Wi-Fi using your plan's instructions. Check when the plan's validity starts.
03Connect in Bosnia and Herzegovina
On arrival, turn on the eSIM and select it for mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your regular SIM.
Compare ways to get online in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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 €1.28 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina data plan should I buy?
For a short, light-use visit, the cheapest listed option is 1 GB for 7 days at €1.28. The 3 GB allowance is offered with 7, 15 or 30 days, so pick the duration that matches your itinerary. For frequent uploads or sharing across devices, compare 10 GB for 30 days at €11.18 with the 20 GB and 50 GB options, also valid for 30 days. No single plan is the best value for everyone: YouTube, video calls and a connected laptop drain a fixed allowance quickly, so weigh the allowance, pricing, validity and other features together before you buy. The network operator is BH Telecom.
Which network does this eSIM use in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Listed networks: BH Telecom. Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions.
Will my Android or iOS phone run this eSIM?
Confirm your exact phone model and regional variant, and that it's network unlocked. On an iPhone, 'No SIM Restrictions' under Settings > General > About means the device is unlocked. On Android, follow the manufacturer's compatibility guide for your model. Most newer iPhones and many Android handsets support eSIM, but the precise model decides whether this one installs.
At what point should I install and activate it?
Install the eSIM card over reliable Wi-Fi and save the supplied instructions before you travel. Follow the plan's activation steps carefully: installing the profile is not the same as starting the validity countdown. This is not instant installation in the sense of zero setup, so allow a few minutes online. On arrival, turn on the travel line and select it for mobile data.
Can I keep my usual phone number for WhatsApp and messages?
Your existing messaging-app accounts, including WhatsApp, work over the travel eSIM's data. These plans do not include a local phone number, standard calls or SMS. A bank code sent by SMS still needs your usual SIM and home carrier, so check those charges if that line stays switched on.
Can I use the data hotspot to tether my laptop?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. Tethering a laptop draws from the same fixed allowance as your phone. Pause automatic updates and cloud backups if you need that data for the rest of the trip.
Does it work across the border?
Bosnia and Herzegovina only. Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro are not included, even on the same road trip, and the eSIM will not provide data once you cross the border. If your travel continues into those countries, check the included-country list on a separate plan before you buy.
Does the data allowance reset every day?
No. Each plan gives the displayed total for its stated validity. Your phone and any tethered devices draw from the same allowance, which is not unlimited and does not renew one day at a time. It's also not a monthly subscription: the plan simply ends when the data or the stated validity runs out.
How do I handle a connection problem?
First confirm you're in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the travel line is on and selected for mobile data, and the plan still has data and validity left. Apply the supplied APN and roaming settings only to that line. If 4G still won't connect, try airplane mode briefly or restart, then test another location. 5G is not confirmed for this plan, so don't chase a 5G signal. Keep the eSIM installed while you report your phone model, location and order reference for help.
How can I keep my home SIM from using roaming data?
Turn off data roaming on your home SIM and switch off automatic mobile-data switching. Select the travel eSIM for data and apply any required roaming settings only to that line, not your regular network. Calls and SMS on your usual number still follow your home carrier's terms.
Can I possibly extend a plan or ask for a refund?
For top up options, profile reuse and refund requests, follow the terms supplied with your purchase; they aren't confirmed here. Buying a new plan won't extend an existing one or move unused data across. Read the purchase terms to see whether anything like a 'no contract' arrangement actually applies, and don't expect the best price or best coverage to be guaranteed. Keep your order reference and installation details ready when you ask for help.
Getting online in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A Bosnia and Herzegovina eSIM for getting around
Load the eSIM onto a compatible, network-unlocked phone before you arrive, so you can pull up your Sarajevo booking, message a host in Mostar and keep maps within reach for your vacation.
The cheapest listed option is 1 GB for 7 days at €1.28, an affordable fit for a short visit with light use. There is no plan for 1 day and no plan for 14 days: the 3 GB allowance is sold with 7, 15 or 30 days, so the 15-day option suits about 2 weeks of travel. For heavier or shared use, compare 10 GB for 30 days at €11.18 with the 20 GB and 50 GB plans, also valid for 30 days, which is not the same as one month.
Check the network service. Save the route.
Listed networks: BH Telecom. Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions. Keep maps and bookings saved offline for stretches where signal quality drops away from town.
Saved for offline.Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo: from the arrivals hall to your door.
Check Sarajevo Airport's transport page before you fly for current transfer options and recommendations, then save a copy or screenshot while you still have dependable Wi-Fi, in case the page loads slowly after landing.
Around Baščaršija, ask your host for the real entrance and a precise place to meet a driver. Arrange arrivals around a pinned doorway or named landmark instead of a broad old-town address.
A map check and a quick message are sensible first uses of the data. Pause cloud backups until you're back on Wi-Fi, and keep the booking saved offline even after the eSIM connects.
Save before you goYour airport transfer details, the host's entrance instructions and a saved copy of the booking.
Mostar: pick your side of the bridge first.
Stari Most connects the two banks of the Neretva in Mostar's old centre. Before your group splits up, share a specific café or doorway pin and settle which side of the river you'll meet on.
The UNESCO listing gives background on the Old Bridge area. Keep your own walking map and accommodation pin handy, and if a host is collecting you, send your arrival point plus an estimated time so you don't have to find each other in the old town.
The Sarajevo to Mostar journey stays inside Bosnia and Herzegovina, so it uses the same plan. Reception can still drop in hilly sections, so download the booking and route before setting off rather than counting on continuous data.
Save before you goThe meeting point on the correct riverbank, your onward booking and the route back to your accommodation.
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