Airalo
$23.50 5 GB · 7 days
See planSet up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
Niger eSIM comparison (2026)
The bar shows price per GB: shorter is cheaper. Click a column header to sort.
All checked plans (21)
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 | $17.50 | $5.83 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 | $18.00 | $6.00 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $23.50 | $4.70 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 | $38.00 | $3.80 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 | $24.00 | $4.80 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 | $40.00 | $4.00 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | $26.00 | $5.20 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | $45.00 | $4.50 |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 | $33.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 | $44.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 | $53.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 | $84.00 | — |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $7.99 | $7.99 |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 | $17.99 | $6.00 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $23.99 | $4.80 |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 | $38.99 | $3.90 |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 | $6.36 | $6.36 |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 | $20.40 | $6.80 |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $32.40 | $6.48 |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 | $58.80 | $5.88 |
Full ranking
- 1
8.9out of 10
- 2
7.6out of 10
- 3
6.5out of 10
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest eSIM for Niger?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Airalo, at $23.50. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.
Is my phone eSIM-compatible?
Most iPhones from the XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy phones and Google Pixels from the Pixel 3 onward are compatible. The phone also has to be unlocked. On iPhone: Settings > General > About, look for the "EID" line.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, but turn on the data line when you arrive. Most plans only start at the first connection to the local network.
Do I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. Your main SIM can stay active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM only handles data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your main line.
Can I top up an eSIM in Niger?
Most providers let you add data from their app. Terms vary, so check the plan page before you buy.