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Chad eSIM
A 5 GB Chad eSIM costs £36.99 for 30 days on Airtel on 4G. Plans start at £6.99 for 500 MB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.
Stay in touch with family and colleagues on WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger, with your eSIM running on the Airtel network. It is built for plain, practical trips, from a week in N'Djamena to a month of work.
- 4G speeds
- 1 network: Airtel
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Chad eSIM in two questions
Which Chad eSIM plan do I need for work or family?
Choose by how long you stay and how much you will use your phone.
- A business trip to N'Djamena: for about a week of messages, maps and email, pick 3 GB for 15 days.
- Visiting family in Moundou or Sarh: for two weeks with social media, music and some video, pick 10 GB for 30 days.
- A month-long aid posting: using your phone as a hotspot for a laptop, pick 2 GB a day for 30 days.
- Chad and a neighbouring country: for a week of standard use, pick 5 GB for 30 days, or the Africa bundle for 21 countries, which also covers Chad.
Most plans can be topped up, and the longest plan lasts 30 days.
All 48 Chad eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £8.99 / €10.99 / $10.99 | £8.99 / €10.99 / $10.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £22.99 / €26.99 / $28.99 | £7.66 / €9.00 / $9.66 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £23.99 / €28.99 / $30.99 | £8.00 / €9.66 / $10.33 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £36.99 / €43.99 / $47.99 | £7.40 / €8.80 / $9.60 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £72.99 / €87.99 / $94.99 | £7.30 / €8.80 / $9.50 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £136.99 / €163.99 / $177.99 | £6.85 / €8.20 / $8.90 | Choose |
Networks your Chad eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Chad.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Chad | Airtel | 4G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through Singapore, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Chad and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Chad?
Airtel is the network your eSIM joins in Chad, and it runs on 4G. Your phone picks a network by itself, so there's nothing to set up when you land.
Signal is best in N'Djamena and larger towns; much of the north and the Sahara has little or no coverage. Download your maps before you leave the cities.
Your data reaches the internet through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs, and the IP address help page explains more. Daily plans slow down once you've used up the day's allowance.
How much data do you need in Chad?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £8.99 / €10.99 / $10.99
- Standard · about 2 GB1 GB a day · 3 days · £22.99 / €26.99 / $29.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB1 GB a day · 7 days · £30.49 / €36.49 / $39.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £22.99 / €26.99 / $28.99
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £26.49 / €31.99 / $34.49
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £45.49 / €54.49 / $59.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB5 GB · 30 days · £36.99 / €43.99 / $47.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £45.49 / €54.49 / $59.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £90.99 / €108.99 / $117.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £72.99 / €87.99 / $94.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £90.99 / €108.99 / $117.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £201.49 / €241.49 / $261.49
How to set up your Chad eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Airtel and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your eSIM in Chad: arrival and messages
- Arriving: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly, so it's ready when you land. When you land at N'Djamena Hassan Djamous (NDJ), switch it on and turn on data roaming for the eSIM line.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger both send messages over your eSIM data. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and you can keep WhatsApp on your home number.
- Staying connected: Your eSIM uses the Airtel network on 4G. Most plans can be topped up, so you can add more data later.
- If a site won't open: Your eSIM can route your connection through an IP address in Singapore instead.
- Data for a week: Standard use, with social media, music and some video, is about 0.7 GB a day, or about 4.9 GB for a week. Light use of maps and messages is about 0.25 GB a day.
Chad eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Chad?
Chad eSIMs start at £6.99 for 500 MB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £36.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Chad eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Airtel in Chad. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Chad eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Chad, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Chad eSIM?
Yes. Most Chad plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
Chad plans route your data through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Chad are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Is there 5G on Airtel in Chad?
No. Airtel in Chad runs on 4G, and there's no 5G in the country, so 4G is the connection you'll use for maps, messages and browsing.
How much data do I need for a week in Chad?
About 1.8 GB covers a week of light use, such as maps, messages and email. Add social media, music and some video and a week comes to about 4.9 GB. Streaming and hotspot use push it to about 12.6 GB.
Will my data slow down on a daily plan in Chad?
Yes. Once you've used the day's allowance on a daily plan, your data slows down, so choose a daily size that covers your busiest day rather than an average one.
Can I use WhatsApp in Chad?
Yes. WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are the messaging apps to know in Chad, so you can message people back home or your colleagues on the ground as usual.
What is the airport code for N'Djamena?
N'Djamena Hassan Djamous airport uses the code NDJ, which you'll see on your booking and boarding pass. Pin NDJ in your notes before you fly, and you'll have it ready for check-in.
Which eSIM bundle covers Chad?
Chad is covered by the Africa bundles and the Global bundle, so one eSIM can span more than one country. Pick the one that matches your route.
Ready for Chad?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.