# Niger eSIM

> A 5 GB Niger 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.

In Niamey, your eSIM runs on the Airtel network, so you can keep WhatsApp messages moving and check directions without swapping out your home SIM. Choose a plan that matches how long you are staying in Niger and how much you will use it.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Coverage: Niger; speed up to 4G
- Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 512 Kbps after 500MB/day
- Internet traffic routes through: SG
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/niger

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | £8.99 / €10.99 / $10.99 | £8.99 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £22.99 / €26.99 / $28.99 | £7.66 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £23.99 / €28.99 / $30.99 | £8.00 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £36.99 / €43.99 / $47.99 | £7.40 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £72.99 / €87.99 / $94.99 | £7.30 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £136.99 / €163.99 / $177.99 | £6.85 | yes |

### Daily data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | £6.99 / €8.99 / $9.99 | – | no |
| 500 MB a day | 3 days | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £14.33 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 5 days | £27.99 / €33.49 / $36.49 | £11.46 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 7 days | £27.99 / €33.49 / $36.49 | £8.19 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 10 days | £27.99 / €33.49 / $36.49 | £5.73 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 15 days | £41.99 / €49.99 / $54.49 | £5.73 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 30 days | £82.99 / €99.49 / $107.99 | £5.67 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £8.99 / €10.99 / $10.99 | £8.99 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £24.99 / €29.99 / $32.99 | £8.33 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £33.99 / €40.49 / $43.99 | £6.80 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £33.99 / €40.49 / $43.99 | £4.86 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £33.99 / €40.49 / $43.99 | £3.40 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £50.49 / €60.99 / $65.99 | £3.37 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £100.99 / €120.99 / $130.99 | £3.37 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £16.99 / €19.99 / $21.99 | £8.49 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £49.99 / €59.99 / $64.99 | £8.33 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £67.49 / €80.99 / $87.49 | £6.75 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £67.49 / €80.99 / $87.49 | £4.82 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £67.49 / €80.99 / $87.49 | £3.37 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £100.99 / €120.99 / $130.99 | £3.37 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £201.49 / €241.49 / $261.49 | £3.36 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | £28.99 / €34.99 / $37.99 | £9.66 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 3 days | £86.99 / €103.99 / $112.99 | £9.67 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 5 days | £117.49 / €140.99 / $152.99 | £7.83 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 7 days | £117.49 / €140.99 / $152.99 | £5.59 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 10 days | £117.49 / €140.99 / $152.99 | £3.92 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 15 days | £176.49 / €211.49 / $228.99 | £3.92 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 30 days | £351.99 / €421.99 / $457.49 | £3.91 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 1 day | £37.99 / €44.99 / $48.99 | £7.60 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 3 days | £111.99 / €133.99 / $145.99 | £7.47 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 5 days | £152.49 / €182.49 / $197.99 | £6.10 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 7 days | £152.49 / €182.49 / $197.99 | £4.36 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 10 days | £152.49 / €182.49 / $197.99 | £3.05 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 15 days | £228.49 / €273.49 / $296.49 | £3.05 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 30 days | £455.99 / €546.49 / $592.49 | £3.04 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | £59.99 / €70.99 / $76.99 | £6.00 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 3 days | £176.99 / €211.99 / $229.99 | £5.90 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 5 days | £240.99 / €288.49 / $312.99 | £4.82 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 7 days | £240.99 / €288.49 / $312.99 | £3.44 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 10 days | £240.99 / €288.49 / $312.99 | £2.41 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 15 days | £360.99 / €432.99 / $468.99 | £2.41 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 30 days | £721.49 / €864.99 / $937.99 | £2.40 | yes |

## Networks

- Niger: Airtel (4G)

## Which Niger eSIM plan do I need?

Find your trip below and the plan that fits it.

- **A week of work in Niamey:** For seven days of messages, maps, social media and music, take **5 GB for 30 days**.
- **A few days in Zinder with family:** For three days of light use, such as messages, maps and email, **1 GB for 7 days** is plenty.
- **A month-long work stint:** Thirty days of standard use, with social media and some video, is covered by **20 GB for 30 days**.
- **A trip that also takes in a neighbour:** Going on to another country the bundle covers? The [Africa bundle for 21 countries](/esim/africa-21-countries) also covers Niger.

Most plans can be topped up if you need more data, and the longest plan runs for 30 days.

## Will my eSIM have signal in Niger?

Airtel is the network your eSIM joins in Niger, and it runs on 4G. Your phone picks it up by itself, so you won't need to choose anything when you land. Signal is best in Niamey and the larger towns and thins out in the desert north, so expect less of it on a northern route.

Your data reaches the internet through Singapore, which is a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Daily plans slow down once you've used the day's allowance, so pick a size that covers your busiest day. [Read how the Singapore route works](/help/ip-address-another-country).

## Using your phone in Niger: arrival, data and messages

- **Arrive ready to go:** Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly, so it's set up when you land. At Diori Hamani (NIM) in Niamey, switch it on and turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, using this [roaming guide](/help/turn-on-data-roaming).
- **Network:** Your eSIM runs on Airtel's 4G network. Light use, such as maps and messages, is about 0.25 GB a day.
- **Messages:** Use WhatsApp to message people over your eSIM data. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and this [WhatsApp guide](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number) shows how the two fit together.
- **Data:** Most plans can be topped up, so you can add more mid-trip. Heavy use, such as streaming or hotspot, is about 1.8 GB a day, so match your plan to how you'll use it.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for Niger?

Niger 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 Niger eSIM use?

Your eSIM connects to Airtel in Niger. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

### When does my Niger eSIM start?

Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Niger, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.

### Can I top up my Niger eSIM?

Yes. Most Niger 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?

Niger 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 Niger 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 in Niger?

No, Niger has no 5G. Airtel runs 4G only, so your eSIM will connect on 4G, and you won't need to look for a 5G signal.

### What airport do I land at in Niger?

You land at Diori Hamani (NIM) in Niger. Install your eSIM before you fly, so set-up is done before you leave home, and keep the QR code handy.

### Does WhatsApp work in Niger on an eSIM?

WhatsApp is the messaging app to expect in Niger, and your messages run on your eSIM's mobile data. Photos use far more data than text, so keep an eye on your daily allowance.

### What speed do I get once my data runs out in Niger?

Once your daily allowance is used up, your eSIM drops to 512 Kbps. That is enough for messages, but pages, maps and photos will load slowly.

### Which Africa eSIM covers Niger?

Niger is covered by Africa eSIMs in two sizes, one covering 21 countries and one covering 29. For wider travel, a Global eSIM covers 117 countries.

### Does hotspot use up data quickly in Niger?

Yes, it does. Heavy use, which includes streaming and hotspot, comes to about 1.8 GB a day, so sharing your data for a laptop can use up a plan quickly.