eSIM Mongolia

Travelling to Mongolia? With an esimzu eSIM you get instant mobile data with no roaming fees, from €4,99.

Choose your plan

DataValidityPrice
1 GB7 d€4,99
3 GB30 d€12,49
5 GB30 d€18,49
10 GB30 d€33,99
20 GB30 d€62,99

Coverage and networks

Mongolia's mobile market is led by Mobicom and Unitel, with Skytel and G-Mobile also operating. Coverage is solid in Ulaanbaatar and provincial centres, with 4G widely available in cities and 5G appearing in the capital. Outside towns, signal drops off quickly across the steppe, Gobi and remote provinces, where you may have no service for long stretches. Mobicom and Unitel generally offer the broadest reach, but no carrier covers truly remote areas reliably. Networks: Mobicom, Unitel, Skytel, G-Mobile.

For a city trip with maps and messaging, 3-5 GB is usually enough; if you are touring the countryside you will use less because you are often offline, but a 5 GB plan gives comfortable buffer for hotel and town stops.

Do not rely on mobile data during long overland trips across the steppe or Gobi: download offline maps and any bookings before you leave Ulaanbaatar.

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Frequently asked questions

Does an eSIM work in Mongolia?

Yes. Our eSIM gives you instant mobile data in Mongolia on the local networks, with no roaming fees. Your phone needs to support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked.

How much data do I need for Mongolia?

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.

How fast do I get my eSIM?

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.

Do I keep my own phone number?

Yes. Your own SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts. The eSIM runs alongside it, purely for mobile data in Mongolia.

What is the cheapest eSIM for Mongolia?

The cheapest eSIM for Mongolia at esimzu starts from €4,99, 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.

Will my eSIM work outside Ulaanbaatar?

Yes in provincial towns and along main routes covered by Mobicom and Unitel, but coverage thins fast on the open steppe and in the Gobi, where you should expect frequent dead zones.

Is data fast enough in Mongolia for navigation and calls?

In Ulaanbaatar and larger towns 4G is generally fast enough for maps, messaging and video calls, with 5G in parts of the capital, though speeds can be modest in smaller settlements.