Eritrea: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →Eritrea has one mobile network operator, Eritel, which provides cellular services across the country. The network supports 3G technology for mobile communications. Information about 4G/LTE and 5G availability in Eritrea is limited, and there are no confirmed reports of these technologies being commercially launched at this time.
Roaming users on Eritel's network can expect to connect via Band 8 (900 MHz), which is commonly used for 3G services in the region. Regarding eSIM availability, the current status of local eSIM issuance by Eritrean carriers is being verified and remains uncertain. Travelers and users should confirm compatibility and availability directly with their service providers before arrival.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Eritel |
| Key travel bands | B8(900) |
| Local eSIM support | Local eSIM availability unconfirmed — checked July 2026 |
| Region | Africa |
| Capital | Asmara |
| Calling code | +291 |
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eSIM providers covering Eritrea
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | No dedicated Eritrea page found on the provider's site (checked 2026-07-14) — regional/global plans may still apply; check the provider's destination list | 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 July 2026 against the major carriers' own pages. This country's connectivity row is low-confidence (small / island / single-operator / fast-changing market): some details could not be confirmed from official sources in our July 2026 check, so treat the carrier, band and 5G specifics as a starting point. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.