The Gambia eSIM

Buy a cheap, reliable The Gambia eSIM with data plans from 1 GB to 50 GB.

Plans from$7.36

1 GB 7 Days / 1 Week

Arch 22 spanning a road in Banjul, The Gambia Banjul, The Gambia

Tech specs

The Gambia eSIM technical specifications
SpecificationDetails
Country coverageThe Gambia only.
Local networksAfricell
Network technologyConnects to 5G where available. LTE is not confirmed on this plan. Networks and technology vary by plan.
Data & validityFixed total data. No daily reset.
Available data allowances1 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB, 20 GB, 30 GB, and 50 GB
Available durations7 Days (1 Week), 15 days, 30 Days (1 Month), 60 Days (2 Months), and 90 Days (3 Months)
Calls & SMSUse internet messaging and calling apps.
HotspotThe listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance.
Your phoneAn eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.

How it works

Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in The Gambia.

  1. 01

    Choose your plan

    Check phone compatibility and carrier lock; choose a plan by allowance and validity.

  2. 02

    Follow the installation instructions

    Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.

  3. 03

    Connect in The Gambia

    Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.

Frequently asked questions.

Answers to common setup and buying questions.

Which The Gambia eSIM plan should I choose?

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

When does the plan start?

Validity begins: First Network Connection.

Which networks are included?

Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

Can I use a hotspot?

Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.

Does the data reset every day?

Fixed total data. No daily reset.

Can I use this package in another country?

The Gambia only.

What phone do I need?

An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.

What should I check if mobile data is not working?

Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.

Which apps can I use with the The Gambia eSIM, and how fast will they work?

The The Gambia eSIM is designed to deliver high-speed internet access for all apps from around the world, including the following 50 apps:

WhatsApp, Google Maps, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, iMessage, FaceTime, Uber, Spotify, Google Translate, Booking.com, Airbnb, Revolut, Gmail, ChatGPT, Facebook, Messenger, Snapchat, Telegram, Netflix, Apple Maps, Bolt, Grab, Wise, PayPal, Waze, Citymapper, Tripadvisor, GetYourGuide, Klook, Skyscanner, Expedia, Agoda, Trip.com, Trainline, Omio, Uber Eats, Google Lens, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Disney+, Discord, Reddit, X, Signal, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Microsoft Outlook, and Google Photos.

Using your eSIM in The Gambia

Mobile data in The Gambia

Tourists often split a trip between a Banjul stay and an upriver visit to Janjanbureh, and each part needs different offline prep. Use mobile internet for messages and bookings when you're online, and save directions for the road in between.

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

Check the network for your plan.

Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

Arch 22 spanning a road in Banjul, The Gambia
BANJUL, THE GAMBIAYour next stop.
Your own pace.
Banjul, The Gambia
01 / CITY VISITS

Banjul: agree on an exact pickup location.

Banjul City Council lists Albert Market and Arch 22 among the capital's visitor attractions. When you plan a city visit, save your starting point and agree a specific pickup spot with your driver.

For an airport arrival, send your accommodation the flight details ahead of time and keep its transfer instructions offline. Confirm that your stay is in Banjul itself or a nearby coastal area; a broad city label won't get a transfer to the right door.

Use an existing messaging account to reach your host where data is available. Because 4G/LTE and 5G are not confirmed for this product, download big maps and media over Wi-Fi before you set off.

Save before you goYour accommodation address, transfer instructions and the agreed city pickup point.

02 / UPRIVER STAY

Janjanbureh: verify your lodge and river approach.

Janjanbureh is an island town on the River Gambia with community-led heritage visits and local guides. Contact your guide in advance to agree where the visit starts and how to find them.

The destination's accommodation directory lists places on and around the island. Confirm which side of the river your lodge sits on and ask it to explain the final approach before you leave your last stop.

Save the lodge contact, transfer arrangements and activity meeting point. River excursions and rural journeys are a reason to prepare offline, not a reason to assume that buying more data brings stronger reception.

Save before you goYour lodge's approach directions, guide confirmation and return transfer details.

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