PikoeSIM
Excellent
Chad eSIM
Plans from€3.69
1 GB 7 days
N'Djamena, Chad
- 4G/LTE data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Data for 7 days
Data for 30 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Chad only. Other countries are not covered by this plan. |
| Local networks | Zain/Airtel/Celtel Chad |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. |
| Data & validity | 1 GB for 7 days; 3, 5, 10 and 20 GB each for 30 days. Fixed total data allowances. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. No phone number, standard calls or SMS are included. |
| 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. Check the exact model and regional variant before you buy. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Chad.
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 Chad
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 Chad
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 €3.69 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.
How do I select the right plan?
Start with the cheapest data plan for a short stay: 1 GB for 7 days at €3.69 covers light use. The 3, 5, 10 and 20 GB data plans all run 30 days, so a trip of 2 weeks (14 days) has no exact match; 5 GB costs €17.39. Total data and validity are what separate the options. Best value depends on how much data you'll actually use, and the best price per gigabyte isn't automatically the right pick. Treat the pricing as affordable only if it fits the whole trip.
Which mobile network does this eSIM use in Chad?
Listed networks: Zain/Airtel/Celtel Chad. 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 phone work with this eSIM?
Use an eSIM-capable, network-unlocked phone. eSIM support differs by model and sales region on both Android and iOS, so check compatible phones against your exact device, not just the product family. The compatibility guide links to the manufacturer's steps; on iPhone, open Cellular or Mobile Data settings and look for Add eSIM. An eSIM card is a virtual SIM card stored on the phone rather than a removable chip, and you add it by scanning a QR code.
What is the best time to install and activate the eSIM?
Install over reliable Wi-Fi and save the setup instructions before you travel. Don't count on instant installation; give yourself time before the flight. Check the supplied instructions to see whether installation and activation are one step or two, and when validity starts. In Chad, enable the travel line and set it as the mobile data line.
Can I receive normal calls or texts?
These plans give you internet data only, with no local phone number, standard calls or SMS. Messaging and internet-calling apps can run over the data connection. Bank verification texts still depend on your regular SIM and home carrier, so check any roaming charges for that line before you travel.
Can I tether the data to a laptop?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. Tethering a laptop or tablet through the data hotspot feature works, but every connected device draws from the same allowance. Pause laptop updates and cloud backups before you connect, especially on a small plan.
Does the data allowance start again each day?
No. Each allowance is a fixed total for its validity period, not a daily amount and not an unlimited plan. Match the data and the number of days to your stay, and watch use in your device settings. There's no plan for just 1 day: the shortest option runs 7 days, so even a one day trip uses the 7-day plan. And 30 days is not the same as one month; these are one-time prepaid plans, not a monthly subscription.
Is the plan restricted to Chad?
Yes. These offers cover Chad only. Get separate coverage for any onward country or transit stop; the operator name doesn't extend the plan's included territory.
What are my options if I run out of data?
Pick another available plan if you need more and read its installation instructions before you buy. Don't assume it extends your current allowance, carries unused data forward or reuses the installed profile. Only top up an existing profile when your order explicitly offers that option.
What should I check if the connection fails?
Confirm you're in Chad, the eSIM is enabled and selected for mobile data, and the plan still has data and validity left. Apply the supplied APN and any data-roaming settings to the travel line, then briefly switch airplane mode on and off or restart the phone. If reception quality is poor, try another location, and keep the eSIM installed while you seek help.
How do I stop my home SIM from using roaming data?
Select the travel eSIM for mobile data, turn off automatic data switching and leave data roaming off on the home line. Any roaming setting the travel eSIM needs applies only to that line. Calls and texts on the home SIM can still run up charges.
What are the support and refund rules?
Keep your order reference, phone model and installation details ready when you ask for help. Check the purchase conditions for support contact methods and refund eligibility before you buy. Activation or data use may affect eligibility, and don't delete the profile while a connection issue is being looked into. Treat 'no contract' as a search term, not a confirmed condition: read the purchase terms for the actual rules.
Using your eSIM in Chad
A Chad eSIM for your trip
Use mobile data for a booked airport pickup in N'Djamena, a quick message to your contact or a change to your onward plan. For travel beyond the city, download the documents and agree on how you'll communicate before you leave.
Pick 1 GB for 7 days at €3.69 for light use on a short stay. The 3, 5, 10 and 20 GB plans each run 30 days; 5 GB costs €17.39. The key features are a fixed allowance and a set validity, so a bigger allowance suits more frequent online use, such as streaming on YouTube, but it won't extend coverage to a remote camp or guarantee a signal on the road.
Budget your data. Keep the essentials offline.
Listed networks: Zain/Airtel/Celtel Chad. Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions. Save maps, addresses and transfer details before you leave a reliable connection. Don't assume best coverage: a larger allowance doesn't mean stronger reception.
Build the link.N'Djamena, Chad
N'Djamena: arrange the pickup before you go.
Before you fly into N'Djamena International Airport, agree the pickup with your accommodation or a local contact. Send your flight number and ask where to meet and who is collecting you.
Save a screenshot of the arrangement and a written address you can open without internet. Once the travel line connects, send a short arrival update through WhatsApp or whichever app you agreed on. This data-only plan gives you no local number for ordinary calls or text messages.
Before leaving your accommodation for an appointment, ask for the entrance location and confirm any last-minute change. Keep a second way to reach your host if mobile service drops out.
Save before you goPickup name, meeting point, hotel address and the contact details from your booking.
Zakouma: recheck the plan with your operator.
African Parks publishes visitor information for Zakouma, including accommodation and seasonal access. Confirm your dates and transfer arrangements directly with the park or your operator before you commit to the trip.
Send the operator your itinerary while you have a reliable connection and ask how you'll communicate during the visit. Download the booking, meeting instructions and any documents they request. A country data plan is no proof of mobile reception inside a national park.
Agree a check-in plan before you leave the city and ask what communication facilities the camp provides. Save photo uploads for a good connection later; your allowance works where the network reaches, but it can't replace the operator's arrangements in a remote area.
Save before you goYour confirmed camp booking, transfer instructions, operator contacts and the agreed check-in plan.
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