Benin: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →Benin's mobile market is served by two main network operators: MTN and Moov (operating under Celtiis). The country has commercially launched 3G and 4G/LTE services. A roaming eSIM in Benin would likely connect to LTE bands B3 (1800 MHz) and B8 (900 MHz), which represent the key frequencies for mobile data connectivity in the country.
Regarding eSIM availability, some local carriers in Benin do issue eSIMs, though information on this remains limited. Given the low confidence level in current data about Benin's mobile infrastructure, travelers and users should verify directly with their service providers for the most up-to-date information on network capabilities and eSIM support before visiting or conducting business in the country.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | MTN, Moov (Celtiis) |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B8(900) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs (MTN Benin, Celtiis) |
| Region | Africa |
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
| Calling code | +229 |
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eSIM providers covering Benin
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated Benin destination page (verified on the provider's site 2026-07-14) | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. Local-eSIM availability checked against carrier-official pages July 2026 (carrier source 1, carrier source 2, carrier source 3). How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.