PikoeSIM
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Mauritania eSIM
Plans from€5.79
1 GB 7 days
Chinguetti, Mauritania
- 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 | Coverage is limited to Mauritania. Senegal and every other country are excluded from these plans. |
| Local networks | Mattel |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. |
| Data & validity | PikoeSIM offers five prepaid data plans: 1 GB for 7 days, or 3, 5, 10 or 20 GB for 30 days. Fixed total data in EUR. |
| Calls & SMS | This eSIM is data-only. It does not come with a local phone number, voice calls or text messaging. |
| 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 your model and regional variant against the compatible phones. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Mauritania.
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 Mauritania
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 Mauritania
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 €5.79 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 of the five data plans fits my trip?
Choose by trip length and expected data use. There is no plan valid for 1 day or 14 days; the shortest is 7 days. For a trip of 2 weeks, either buy the 7-day plan and top up if allowed, or take a 30-day plan. The 1 GB plan is the cheapest at €5.79, and it is an affordable option for light use on a short holiday. If you want the best price among these plans, that is the 1 GB plan at €5.79, but the best value depends on how much data you actually use; compare total cost and cost per gigabyte. The 20 GB plan has the lowest cost per gigabyte, but you pay for data you might not need. For a stay of about one month, weigh the 5 GB plan at €27.99 against the 3 GB and 10 GB options. All allowances are for the whole validity period, not per day.
What network does the eSIM connect to in Mauritania?
Listed networks: Mattel. Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions.
Can I use this eSIM in Senegal or another country?
This plan works only in Mauritania. Senegal and all other countries are not covered.
Does the plan include a phone number for voice calls or text messages?
These are data-only plans, so there's no local phone number, no standard calls and no SMS. Apps like WhatsApp and other internet calling or messaging tools can use the allowance, but streaming YouTube or other video will consume the allowance quickly. If a booking service sends verification texts, keep another way to receive them, and remember your home carrier's charges may apply.
Can I use the data hotspot on a laptop?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. The data hotspot and tethering let you connect a laptop, but updates and cloud sync can drain a small allowance fast. Pause them before connecting and remember any tethered device draws from the same plan balance.
Which phones are compatible with this eSIM?
Your exact model and regional variant must support eSIM and be carrier unlocked, so check the manufacturer's specifications before you buy. On iOS, open Settings on your iPhone, look for the Add eSIM option and confirm Carrier Lock shows No SIM Restrictions. Android menus vary by brand, so verify eSIM support on your device; the eSIM card only installs on compatible phones. Apple eSIM setup (opens in a new tab).
When should I install the eSIM and start using it?
An eSIM is a virtual SIM card stored in your phone, so there's no physical card to insert. Install over a reliable internet connection using the QR code or steps sent with your order, and check the stated activation trigger first: installing and the start of validity are not always the same moment. Instant installation only means the profile can be added quickly to a compatible phone once you have it, not a promise about delivery timing. On arrival, select the travel eSIM for mobile data and apply any supplied roaming and APN settings.
What should I try if I can't get online after landing?
Confirm you're in Mauritania, the eSIM line is on and chosen for mobile data, and the plan still has data and days left. Apply the supplied roaming and APN settings, then briefly toggle airplane mode or restart the phone. If the signal is weak, move somewhere else. Keep the profile installed and contact support with your order reference, location and phone model if the service doesn't improve.
Are there top-up or refund options for this eSIM?
Look at the options and purchase conditions sent with your order for top up, extension or refund rules. Don't assume buying again extends an existing plan or rolls over unused data. Searches often mention no contract eSIMs; here that means a prepaid one-off allowance, not a monthly subscription, and you should still read the purchase terms yourself. Keep your order reference and install details handy.
How do I keep my home SIM from using data while I travel?
Set the travel eSIM as your data line, 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 number still follow your usual carrier's terms.
Using your eSIM in Mauritania
A Mauritania eSIM for your travel plans
Tourists and family visitors both need to prepare before landing. A Nouakchott arrival and a trip into the Adrar require different planning, so keep pickup messages and booking details available offline, then download your route while you still have a stable connection. Our recommendations below cover arrival, transport and data use.
For a short stay with light use, the 1 GB plan covers 7 days at €5.79. The 3 GB and 5 GB options give you 30 days at €16.89 and €27.99. If you'll upload more or share the connection, 10 GB and 20 GB cost €55.69 and €111.09, both for 30 days. None of these is unlimited, and the pricing is per total allowance, not per day.
Check the network. Keep directions offline.
Mattel is the listed operator, with 4G/LTE support; 5G is not confirmed on these plans. The data-only features include hotspot, but a bigger allowance won't improve signal quality on a desert road, and we can't claim best coverage. Reception follows the operator and your location, so arrange your transport and keep key directions offline.
Your own pace.Chinguetti, Mauritania
Nouakchott: confirm the pickup before you land.
Before flying into Nouakchott, have your accommodation confirm the driver, meeting point and exact address. Save that message locally so finding your transfer at the airport doesn't depend on an immediate mobile connection.
The national tourism office lists the capital's markets and fishing port among the sights. Give your driver a specific gate or meeting pin when planning a visit; the name of a big market alone won't tell them where to find you.
Use your data to pull up a reservation or message your host. If the person collecting you will only take a standard phone call, arrange a separate calling option, because this plan has no local phone number.
Save before you goYour hotel address, the agreed pickup point and a copy of your driver's message.
Chinguetti: sort the journey before the signal drops.
The national tourism office highlights Chinguetti's old town and 13th-century mosque. Before you set off, get the guesthouse location and the meeting point for any arranged visit from your host or guide.
For a library or other interior you want to enter, confirm access directly. A saved web page helps you get oriented, but it doesn't stand in for a booking or current local advice.
For the road leg, download the area map and write your return plan down. Don't count on steady mobile coverage between towns. If directions and messages matter most, save photo backups for Wi-Fi.
Save before you goYour guesthouse pin, guide's details, offline map and return transport agreement.
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