Travelling to Gabon? With an esimzu eSIM you get instant mobile data with no roaming fees, from €5,49.
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 d | €5,49 |
| 3 GB | 30 d | €12,99 |
| 5 GB | 30 d | €19,49 |
| 10 GB | 30 d | €37,99 |
| 20 GB | 30 d | €69,99 |
The two major networks in Gabon are Airtel Gabon and Moov Africa (Gabon Telecom), each serving roughly half the market with 2G, 3G and 4G. In Libreville, Port-Gentil and Franceville the 4G coverage is good, but in the vast rainforest and sparsely populated interior the signal often falls back to 3G or drops out entirely. Commercial 5G is not yet available. Networks: Airtel Gabon, Moov Africa, Gabon Telecom.
Keep your data mainly for the cities and plan an offline map for the jungle, where coverage is unreliable. A bundle of 5 to 10 GB is usually enough for a trip.
Gabon lies outside the EU, so ordinary roaming with your home plan is very expensive here.
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Yes. Our eSIM gives you instant mobile data in Gabon on the local networks, with no roaming fees. Your phone needs to support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked.
It depends on your trip. For mostly maps and messaging, 1 to 3 GB is plenty. If you use navigation, social media and some streaming, plan for roughly 1 GB every two to three days.
Right after payment. You receive a QR code on screen and by email immediately. It is best to install it at home over Wi-Fi before you leave.
Yes. Your own SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts. The eSIM runs alongside it, purely for mobile data in Gabon.
The cheapest eSIM for Gabon at esimzu starts from €5,49, with a lowest-price guarantee. You pay in euros by Bancontact, card or crypto and receive the eSIM instantly by QR code, with no app or physical SIM card.
In cities such as Libreville the 4G is fine, but in the dense rainforest and the national parks there is often no signal or only slow 3G. So in remote areas do not count on a stable connection.
Airtel Gabon and Moov Africa are roughly equivalent and, since 2025, even share infrastructure to improve coverage. An eSIM automatically selects the strongest available network at your location.