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The Gambia eSIM
Plans from€3.49
1 GB 7 days
Banjul, The Gambia
- Mobile 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 | Coverage is limited to The Gambia. Senegal is excluded, including during a cross-border transfer. |
| Local networks | Comium Gambia |
| Network technology | Which network technology is available isn't confirmed for this plan. |
| Data & validity | 1 GB for 7 days, or 3, 5, 10 or 20 GB for 30 days. Pricing is per plan in EUR, with fixed total allowances. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. No local phone number, standard calls or SMS. |
| 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 model and regional variant. Compatible phones include recent iPhone and Android models. An eSIM card is a virtual SIM card stored on your phone. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in The Gambia.
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 The Gambia
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 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.
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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 €3.49 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 decide which plan fits my trip?
The 1 GB plan lasts 7 days and costs €3.49. For a longer holiday, 3 GB and 5 GB run 30 days at €10.09 and €16.69. Pick 10 GB or 20 GB for 30 days if you'll share photos or run a data hotspot. These are total allowances, not daily amounts. There's no plan valid for 1 day, one day, 14 days or a trip of 2 weeks; the shortest option is 7 days. Our recommendations: the cheapest plan is only best value if it covers your real use, and affordable depends on your total trip cost.
What network does this eSIM use in The Gambia?
Listed networks: Comium Gambia. Which network technology is available isn't confirmed for this plan. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions.
Will my plan still work if I cross into Senegal?
Coverage applies only within The Gambia. Senegal is not covered, even if you make a cross-border transfer.
Are voice calls and text messages included?
These plans are data-only: no local phone number, standard calls or SMS. Internet calling and messaging apps like WhatsApp can use the allowance. Keep another way to receive verification texts if a booking service demands them, since your usual carrier's charges may still apply.
Can I use my phone as a hotspot for a laptop?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. Laptop updates, cloud syncing and streaming YouTube can eat a small allowance fast, so pause them before tethering and remember hotspot use shares the same plan balance.
Is my phone compatible with this eSIM?
Your exact phone model and regional variant must support eSIM and be network unlocked; check the manufacturer's specifications before you buy. On an iPhone running iOS, open mobile settings and look for the Add eSIM option, then confirm Carrier Lock shows no SIM restrictions. Android phones vary by model, so verify the eSIM features in settings. Your seller usually provides a QR code to install the profile. Apple eSIM setup (opens in a new tab).
What's the right time to install and activate the eSIM?
Install over a reliable internet connection and follow the instructions that come with your purchase. Don't assume instant installation; the actual start of validity depends on the supplied plan instructions, so check the stated activation trigger before you install. At your destination, select the travel eSIM for mobile data and apply its supplied roaming and APN settings.
What should I do if there's no internet after I arrive?
Check you're actually in The Gambia, that the eSIM line is enabled and selected for mobile data, and that the plan still has data and validity left. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions, then briefly toggle airplane mode or restart the phone. Move to another spot if reception is weak. Keep the profile installed and contact support with your order reference, location and phone model if it still fails.
Can I top up my plan or get a refund?
Check the options and purchase conditions provided with your order to see whether you can top up, extend or request a refund. Treat 'no contract' as a search term rather than a confirmed policy, and don't assume a new purchase extends an existing plan or carries over unused data. Keep your order reference and installation details for support.
How can I make sure I'm not using my regular SIM's data?
Select the travel eSIM for mobile data, turn off automatic data switching and keep data roaming off on your regular SIM. Apply any required roaming setting only to the travel line. Calls and texts on your home phone number still follow your usual carrier's terms.
Using your eSIM in The Gambia
An eSIM for your trip to 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.
The 1 GB plan is the cheapest listed option and lasts 7 days for €3.49. For a longer trip, 3 GB and 5 GB run 30 days at €10.09 and €16.69. If you'll upload more or share a hotspot, 10 GB is €33.19 and 20 GB is €66.19, both for 30 days. None of these plans is unlimited, and 30 days is not one month or a monthly subscription. We don't claim this is the best price in The Gambia, so compare against your home carrier's roaming rates before you buy.
Check the network limits. Save offline directions.
Comium Gambia is the listed operator. Neither 4G/LTE nor 5G is confirmed for this plan, so don't buy it assuming either technology, and we make no claim that this is the best coverage in the country. The service and signal quality you get depend on your phone, location and network conditions, so keep a Wi-Fi option for large uploads or important video calls.
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.
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