Libya: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →Libya has two major mobile network operators: Libyana and Almadar. Both carriers operate 3G and 4G/LTE services commercially. The primary LTE bands available for roaming users are Band 3 (1800 MHz) and Band 8 (900 MHz), which form the backbone of mobile connectivity across the country.
Regarding eSIM availability, local carrier support for eSIM technology in Libya is currently being verified and remains uncertain. Travelers and roaming users should confirm eSIM compatibility directly with their home carrier before arrival, as the deployment status among Libyan operators is not definitively established. 5G services are not commercially launched in the country.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Libyana, Almadar |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B8(900) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs (Libyana, Almadar Aljadid) |
| Region | Africa |
| Capital | Tripoli |
| Calling code | +218 |
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eSIM providers covering Libya
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | No dedicated Libya 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 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.