eSIM for Afghanistan
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- Generations
- 3G, 4G/LTE
- Main carriers
- Roshan, MTN/AWCC, Etisalat, Salaam
- Local eSIM
- Some local carriers issue eSIMs (AWCC (Afghan Wireless), Etisalat Afghanistan)
- Calling code
- +93
Afghanistan's mobile network landscape includes operators Roshan, MTN/AWCC, Etisalat, and Salaam, which support 3G and 4G/LTE technologies primarily on the 1800 MHz and 900 MHz bands. A travel eSIM will connect to these networks on compatible phones, though coverage outside major towns including the capital Kabul is sparse and should be verified in advance.
Connectivity options in Afghanistan are limited, and roaming charges are typically expensive. Local eSIM availability is currently being verified. Given these constraints, a regional or global travel eSIM may be the most practical choice for visitors, though coverage reliability outside main urban areas remains uncertain and advance confirmation is recommended before depending on mobile connectivity.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Roshan, MTN/AWCC, Etisalat, Salaam |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B8(900) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs (AWCC (Afghan Wireless), Etisalat Afghanistan) |
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | Kabul |
| Calling code | +93 |
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Travel eSIM or local SIM in Afghanistan?
Connectivity options are limited and roaming is expensive; a regional or global travel eSIM may be the only practical option, and coverage outside main towns can be sparse — verify before relying on it. See the eSIM-vs-roaming view for this country →
Travel eSIM plans for Afghanistan
Live plans and prices here are supplied by the eSIM provider feed (Airalo / Holafly / Saily) at publish time — not stored or estimated on this page. A travel eSIM works on almost any modern eSIM-capable phone regardless of whether local carriers issue eSIMs. Open the plan finder →
eSIM providers covering Afghanistan
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated Afghanistan 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 →
Frequently asked questions
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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). How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.