Senegal: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →Senegal's mobile market is served by three main operators: Orange (operating as Sonatel), Free, and Expresso. These carriers have commercially launched 3G and 4G/LTE services across the country. 5G has also been commercially launched, though deployment details remain limited. Roaming eSIM users in Senegal are likely to connect via LTE bands B3 (1800 MHz) and B8 (900 MHz), with 5G connectivity available on band n78 (3.5 GHz) where coverage exists.
Some local carriers in Senegal issue eSIMs, providing an alternative to traditional SIM cards for compatible devices. However, confidence in the completeness and current status of eSIM availability across all operators is low, and prospective users should verify directly with their chosen carrier regarding eSIM support and compatibility before travel or subscription.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Orange (Sonatel), Free, Expresso |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B8(900), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs (Orange Senegal (Sonatel), Free Senegal (now Yas Senegal)) |
| Region | Africa |
| Capital | Dakar |
| Calling code | +221 |
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eSIM providers covering Senegal
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated Senegal 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.