PikoeSIM
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Romania eSIM
Plans from€0.27
1 GB 7 days
Brașov, Romania
- 4G/5G data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Data for 7 days
Data for 15 days
Data for 30 days
Data for 180 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Coverage is Romania only. A border crossing needs a separate plan, since neighbouring destinations are not included. |
| Local networks | DIGI Romania, Orange Romania |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. |
| Data & validity | Fixed allowances from 1 GB to 50 GB, with 7, 15, 30 or 180-day validity options. Every card states its exact allowance and duration. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only, with no local phone number, standard voice calls or SMS. Calls and messages run through internet apps instead. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | You need one of the compatible phones that supports eSIM and is unlocked for other networks. Check the exact model and regional variant before buying. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Romania.
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 Romania
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 Romania
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 €0.27 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 Romania data plan fits my trip?
The 1 GB, 7-day plan at €0.27 is the cheapest and has the lowest price, but it is affordable only when downloads and streaming stay on Wi-Fi, and it is not automatically the best value for a week of heavy use. There is no 1 day plan: the shortest offer is 7 days, so even a 1 day stop buys that plan. Both 5 GB plans, at 7 and 30 days, cost €2.54, and the two 10 GB plans cost €4.90 at the same durations, with a 20 GB, 30-day plan and a 50 GB, 180-day plan above them. For recommendations, weigh features against use: maps and messaging sit under 1 GB a day, while video calls and streaming push you toward 10 GB or more. Compare the data plans and pricing to your itinerary before you buy.
Which operators cover the Romania eSIM?
Listed networks: DIGI Romania, Orange Romania. Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions. No operator can promise best coverage everywhere; signal quality and service depend on your phone, your location and the local network conditions.
Will my phone work with this eSIM card?
An eSIM is a virtual sim card stored on the phone, so the device must support it and be unlocked for other networks. Check the exact model and where it was sold, then use the manufacturer's setup steps. On iPhone, Add eSIM sits in Cellular or Mobile Data settings, and on Android it is usually under Network & internet then SIMs; support varies by regional model and by iOS or Android version.
When do I install and activate my Romania eSIM?
Install over steady Wi-Fi and keep the instructions before you leave. Activation steps are specific to your plan, and installing the profile may not be the same moment the validity begins, so follow what came with the order. Some plans install through a QR code. Do not count on instant installation as a guarantee; it depends on your Wi-Fi and device. At your destination, turn on the travel line and select it for mobile data.
Can I keep WhatsApp and my regular number?
Your existing accounts, including WhatsApp, work over the travel eSIM because they only need internet access, and YouTube behaves the same way. The plan does not give you a local phone number or ordinary calls and SMS. Bank verification texts still depend on your regular SIM, carrier and bank, so check home-carrier charges if you leave that line active.
Can I tether a laptop to the data hotspot?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. Turning your phone into a data hotspot lets a laptop or tablet connect through tethering and draw from the same total, so nothing is added on top. Pause cloud backups and large software downloads while sharing the connection.
Does the data refresh every day or monthly?
No. Each eSIM card carries one fixed total allowance for its stated validity, so nothing refills after one day and there is no monthly plan or subscription. A 7-day card lasts 7 days, and a 15-day card covers a trip of 2 weeks (14 days) with a day spare, while a 30-day card is roughly but not always exactly one month. Whatever your trip length, hotspot use comes from that same total.
Does the plan cover neighbouring countries?
No. These offers cover Romania only, and a border crossing or onward journey needs a plan that names the next destination. Do not assume an operator's local brand means coverage continues beyond the border.
What if I run out or need to top up?
Pick a plan with enough allowance and validity from the start. If you need another purchase, its setup is separate: a new card does not automatically extend an existing one or carry over unused data. Only use any top up or profile-reuse option that comes with your order, and read the purchase terms first.
What do I check when there is no internet?
Confirm you are in Romania, the travel line is on and set as the data line, and the plan still has data and validity. Apply the roaming and APN instructions supplied with your order, then try a quick airplane-mode toggle or a restart. If reception is weak, move somewhere else and keep the profile installed while you seek help.
How do I avoid extra charges on my home SIM?
Turn off automatic mobile-data switching and keep data roaming disabled on your regular SIM. Roaming settings that the travel eSIM needs apply only to that line. Calls and SMS on the home line can still trigger your carrier's charges.
How do I get support or ask for a refund?
Keep the order reference, phone model and installation details to hand when you contact support. Refund eligibility depends on the purchase conditions and on whether the plan was activated or used, so read those conditions before you buy. These are prepaid plans with no subscription, which some buyers look up as 'no contract', but that does not by itself guarantee a refund. Keep the profile installed while a connection problem is checked.
Getting online across Romania
One Romania plan for your whole route
A transfer from the airport in Bucharest, a few days in Brașov and a stop in Sibiu can all draw from one Romania allowance. Put the eSIM on a compatible phone before you travel, and train searches, accommodation details and messages stay available without hunting for Wi-Fi, whether you are on a short city break, a family holiday or a longer vacation.
The 1 GB, 7-day card at €0.27 is the cheapest listed option and suits light use with heavy downloads over Wi-Fi. That low price is not the best price for a longer trip, since you may need a second card. Both 5 GB choices, at 7 and 30 days, cost €2.54, and the two 10 GB choices cost €4.90 at the same durations. A 20 GB, 30-day card and a 50 GB, 180-day card cover longer or heavier stays.
Useful at stations and on mountain roads
Listed networks: DIGI Romania, Orange Romania. Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions. Download key maps and bookings before you head into areas with weaker reception.
Mark it on the map.Brașov, Romania
Bucharest: link Henri Coandă Airport to Gara de Nord.
CFR Călători runs trains between Henri Coandă Airport and București Nord, which locals call Gara de Nord. Check the operator's website for the current schedule and service notices before you rely on a connection.
You can buy tickets online through the CFR Călători website or its app. Save the ticket before boarding and check which train it actually covers, since a route on the map does not make tickets interchangeable.
At Gara de Nord, treat your onward train and the route to your accommodation as two separate checks. The eSIM gives you internet data but no local phone number, so pick a ticket method that does not depend on sending an SMS.
Save before you goYour rail ticket, the onward train details and the address for the last leg of your arrival.
Brașov: tell the station apart from the old-town meeting point.
Council Square and the Black Church sit at the heart of Brașov's old town. Drop a specific meeting pin there and check the walk or ride from your arrival station or accommodation before relying on a rough landmark.
If you have a booked day trip, confirm the pickup address with the organiser and keep the confirmation available offline. A central landmark and the actual departure point are often not the same place, even when both use the same city name.
Heading into the mountains, download the route and check conditions before you set off. Leave photo and video uploads for a steady connection, since hills and buildings can weaken the signal no matter how much data you have left.
Save before you goThe accommodation entrance, the activity pickup pin and the route back from the day trip.
Sibiu: pin the exact guesthouse entrance.
Sibiu's Large Square is a handy point for getting your bearings. Orient yourself there, then save the exact accommodation entrance instead of a general pin somewhere in the historic centre.
If your group separates between sights, agree on one meeting point and a time. Share a café or entrance location in your usual messaging app, which works over data without giving you a new local phone number.
Before leaving, pull up your booking and confirm the departure station or stop. The Romania plan keeps working across these cities while data and validity remain, but it does not extend to travel outside the country.
Save before you goThe guesthouse entrance, your meeting location and the ticket for the next leg.
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