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Azerbaijan eSIM plans and coverage

from $5.17 per GB

Use an Azerbaijan eSIM for maps, rides, tickets and chat in Baku, on Absheron day trips and on longer drives, with practical coverage notes before you choose a package.

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20 GB · 30 days for $103.36. Catalog checked 2026-09-10; confirm the total before paying.

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What is an eSIM?

A digital SIM you add to your phone over the internet. No plastic card and no visit to a shop.

Use Letisim for maps, taxis and messages while keeping your usual number.

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eSIM plans for Azerbaijan

Compare data, duration and when validity begins. A top-up label means more data can be added to that package.

Prices checked 2026-09-10. The live catalog is authoritative at checkout.

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All published plans for Azerbaijan

Published plans checked 2026-09-10. Availability and price are confirmed in the catalog at checkout.
DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBAzercell · Bakcell5GReloadable7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$6.96$6.96Choose plan
1 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$22.60$22.60Choose plan
3 GBAzercell · Bakcell5GReloadable15 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$18.52$6.18Choose plan
3 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$19.68$6.56Choose plan
5 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$30.84$6.17Choose plan
10 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$56.32$5.64Choose plan
20 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$103.36$5.17Choose plan
50 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$699.79$14.00Choose plan
100 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$1,317.28$13.18Choose plan
UnlimitedAzercell · Bakcell5G1 dayVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$15.63—Choose plan
UnlimitedAzercell · Bakcell5G3 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$46.89—Choose plan
UnlimitedAzercell · Bakcell5G7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$109.41—Choose plan
UnlimitedAzercell · Bakcell5G14 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$218.82—Choose plan
UnlimitedAzercell · Bakcell5G30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$468.90—Choose plan

How far will your data go?

Choose an allowance to see what it could cover. Quality, compression and background activity change actual usage.

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With 3 GB, approximately…

Send photos

≈ 600 photos

Example: 5 MB per photo

Upload your own videos

≈ 47 clips

Example: a 1-minute Full HD clip ≈ 63 MB

Watch video

≈ 1 hr

HD example: 3 GB per hour

At standard quality: ≈ 4 hr 17 min

Make video calls

≈ 2 hr 46 min

1:1 at 720p: ≈ 1.08 GB per hour

Each result uses the whole allowance for that one activity. The results do not add up: maps, messages and other apps share the same data.

Taking photos or recording video on your phone does not itself use mobile data. Sending, watching or backing them up over the mobile network does.

Compare 1, 3, 5, 10 and 20 GB
Alternative uses of the same allowance
DataPhotos · 5 MB1-minute clips · 63 MBHD video · 3 GB/hrStandard video · 0.7 GB/hrVideo calls · 720p
1 GB≈ 200 photos≈ 15 clips≈ 20 min≈ 1 hr 25 min≈ 55 min
3 GB≈ 600 photos≈ 47 clips≈ 1 hr≈ 4 hr 17 min≈ 2 hr 46 min
5 GB≈ 1,000 photos≈ 79 clips≈ 1 hr 40 min≈ 7 hr 8 min≈ 4 hr 37 min
10 GB≈ 2,000 photos≈ 158 clips≈ 3 hr 20 min≈ 14 hr 17 min≈ 9 hr 15 min
20 GB≈ 4,000 photos≈ 317 clips≈ 6 hr 40 min≈ 28 hr 34 min≈ 18 hr 31 min
Where these estimates come from

Planning examples, not guaranteed totals. We use 1 GB = 1,000 MB, round down complete files and minutes, and exclude overhead, retries and background traffic.

  1. 5 MB is Verizon’s high-resolution photo example. Your files can be smaller after compression or much larger as originals or RAW. Check the actual file size on your phone. Verizon ↗
  2. 63 MB models a 1-minute H.264 Full HD export at 24–30 fps using YouTube’s recommended video and stereo audio bitrates. It is not a universal camera-file size or the cost of watching a clip. YouTube ↗
  3. Viewing examples use Netflix’s published rates: up to 0.7 GB/hr at Medium and up to 3 GB/hr in HD. Other apps and quality settings can differ; these are not YouTube playback rates. Netflix ↗
  4. The call example uses Zoom’s 1:1 720p bandwidth: 1.2 Mbps up and 1.2 Mbps down, together about 1.08 GB/hr. Group calls and higher resolutions can use more. Zoom ↗

Sources checked 2026-09-08

Make your data last

Maps and messages

Start with your usual usage. Download maps, your accommodation address and bookings before departure.

Social posts and photos

Allow extra data if Wi-Fi will be limited. Check whether your phone backs up photos and videos over mobile data.

Video and work

Check recent data use on your phone and the package’s hotspot rules. Budget separately for video calls and large downloads.

03 / Installation

How to connect an eSIM in Azerbaijan

Your first eSIM? Here is what to open and what to tap.

Check the exact model, regional variant and system version. If Add eSIM or EID is missing, contact support before buying. A brand name alone does not confirm compatibility.

Manufacturer’s instructions · iPhone ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Google Pixel / Android ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Samsung ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Huawei ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Honor ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Xiaomi / Redmi ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Motorola ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OPPO ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OnePlus ↗

On iOS 26, a Turn On Travel eSIM notification may appear after arrival. Choose the travel line for data and check whether you also want to keep your home line active. If no notification appears, use the manual steps below.

Check when your package starts: at payment, installation or first connection. If it starts on installation, install nearer your trip. Installing later does not postpone a package that started at payment.

These screens show settings on the models named below. Your operator and eSIM labels will differ. Screens retain the source language; each caption translates and identifies the control to use. Tap any image for a closer look.

iPhone 17 · iOS 26 · Screen source ↗

Before your trip · install the eSIM

Use a stable Wi-Fi connection or hotspot. Your exact phone model must support eSIM and be unlocked for other operators.

  1. 01

    Open your eSIM installation

    Connect the phone you will use for your eSIM to Wi-Fi. Choose one of the two options below. If this eSIM is already installed, skip to choosing the line for mobile data.

    The app or email on this phone

    In the Letisim app, open My eSIMs, choose your purchased eSIM and tap Install. On the preparation screen, tap Copy name and install.

    Or open your eSIM email on this same phone and tap Install eSIM. If the link opens your order page first, use the installation button shown there.

    A QR code on another screen

    Open your eSIM’s QR code from the email or order on a computer, tablet or another phone. Point the camera of the phone you are installing the eSIM on at the code, then tap the installation prompt.

    Both options lead to the phone’s system setup. Continue with step 2.

    The button or camera did not open setup?

    You can add the eSIM by scanning its QR code in Settings. Follow the path below, choose the QR scanner and use the code for your own purchase. If the QR is on this same phone, see the options without a second screen below the guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Mobile Service / Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code → Scan QR Code → Continue

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network and Internet → SIMs → Add SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM → Scan QR code → Add → Next

    Huawei: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → SIM 2 → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Scan code → Add this eSIM

    Honor: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → Add eSIM → Add eSIM or transfer from your device → Set up an eSIM → Set up

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Settings → Mobile networks → Use eSIM → Manage eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → scan your QR → confirm download

    Motorola: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs & mobile network → Download new SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OPPO: Settings → Mobile network → SIM & eSIM settings → Add eSIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OnePlus: Settings → Mobile network → eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Next → scan your QR → Set up

    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM. Screen source ↗
  2. 02

    Confirm installation on your phone

    The install button or your QR code opens the phone’s system setup. Confirm that you want to add the eSIM, then stay connected to Wi-Fi until the profile finishes downloading. If the phone first asks how to add an eSIM, use your QR code. You do not need to transfer your home SIM from another phone.

    Continue / Add / Install / Set up → wait for the eSIM to download

    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code.Enlarge screen ↗
    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code. Screen source ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM. Screen source ↗
  3. 03

    Give the new line a clear name

    For example, “Letisim Azerbaijan”, so you can distinguish it from your home SIM. This is a label on your phone; it does not change the number or plan.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → new eSIM → Cellular Plan Label → Custom

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → new eSIM → Edit name

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → new eSIM → Name

    Huawei: SIM management → SIM 2 → your eSIM → Card name. You can keep the existing label if no rename option is shown.

    Honor: SIM management → SIM 2 → eSIM name. Rename it if your MagicOS version offers this option.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Manage eSIM → your plan → Change nickname, if available.

    Motorola: Open the new eSIM in SIM settings and use the edit-name option if available.

    OPPO: Open the installed profile in eSIM settings and change its label if your ColorOS version allows it.

    OnePlus: Open the installed eSIM and edit its name if the option is available.

    Line name: Letisim Azerbaijan
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours. Screen source ↗

Installation adds the eSIM to your phone. Choose it for mobile data at your destination. Package validity still follows its own start rule.

At your destination · turn on data

  1. 04

    Choose the eSIM for mobile data

    Turn on the new line and select it for mobile data. You can keep your home SIM for calls and texts at its usual rates. Turn off automatic mobile-data switching between SIMs.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Cellular Data → Letisim. Turn off “Allow Cellular Data Switching”.

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Mobile data → Letisim

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Mobile data → Letisim

    Huawei: In SIM management, enable the travel eSIM and select it as the default mobile-data SIM. Adding it may disable a physical SIM in slot 2.

    Honor: In SIM management, enable the eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Check which physical SIM remains active.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Enable the travel plan in Manage eSIM, then select it for mobile data. Some models use eSIM instead of physical SIM 2.

    Motorola: Network & internet → SIM settings: enable the travel eSIM and select it for mobile data.

    OPPO: Enable the profile in Mobile network → eSIM, then select it for mobile data. The eSIM may occupy the SIM 2 position.

    OnePlus: In Mobile network, enable the travel eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Turn off automatic switching to the other SIM.

    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls.Enlarge screen ↗
    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls. Screen source ↗
  2. 05

    Check roaming in your package guide

    If your eSIM instructions require data roaming, enable it for the Letisim line. Keep data roaming off on your home SIM. If an APN is specified, use the exact value in your own package’s guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Letisim → Data Roaming (sometimes under Cellular Data Options)

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Letisim → Roaming

    Samsung: First select Letisim for mobile data, then Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → Data roaming

    Huawei: Open Mobile network → Mobile data and check data roaming for the travel SIM. Follow the settings in your package guide.

    Honor: In the mobile-network settings, open the travel SIM’s data settings and enable roaming only if your package requires it.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: In Mobile networks, open the travel SIM’s data-roaming settings. Use the roaming and APN values from your package guide.

    Motorola: Open the travel eSIM’s network settings and check Roaming against your package instructions.

    OPPO: Open the travel SIM’s mobile-network settings and enable data roaming if required by your package.

    OnePlus: Open the travel SIM’s settings and check Data roaming against the instructions for your own package.

    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it. Screen source ↗
  3. 06

    Check your connection

    Turn off Wi-Fi and open a map or website. If it loads, mobile data is working. If it does not, turn airplane mode on for about 30 seconds, turn it off and wait for a connection. Recheck the selected line and package settings.

    Wi-Fi off → website loads → you are connected

    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data.Enlarge screen ↗
    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data. Screen source ↗
No second screen for your QR code?

If the scanner has a gallery button, save the QR from your order and choose that image. If your order includes manual installation details, choose Enter details manually and copy the fields exactly. The available methods depend on your phone and eSIM. If neither is available, contact support; do not scan a sample code from this guide or delete an installed eSIM.

Menu names can differ by phone model and system version.

04 / Operators

Mobile operators in Azerbaijan

Compare network coverage separately from speed. A national result does not predict reception inside your hotel or along a mountain road.

The national mobile network list follows the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport registration table. It includes Azercell Telecom, Azerfon (Nar) and Bakcell. Package availability depends on the package screen.

Azercell

Azercell publishes a public 5G coverage page with selected locations. It is useful for checking whether a specific stop is listed, but it does not describe every technology across the whole country. [1] [2] [3]

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Bakcell

Bakcell’s support content says 4G is available via more than 7,000 base stations in over 30 regions, and 3G covers most of the country by the operator’s description. No public mobile coverage page is linked here, so route checks matter before longer trips. [1] [4]

Official website ↗

Nar

Nar is listed as a national mobile operator, and its public 5G page mentions Sumgait. No public mobile coverage page is linked here, so it is sensible to prepare offline maps for intercity and mountain segments. [1] [5]

Official website ↗

The network in your chosen package is what matters. This country comparison does not mean every plan includes every operator. 5G depends on the package, phone and local coverage.

05 / Coverage

Coverage across Azerbaijan

Check the addresses and roads you will actually use. Save maps and booking details before leaving Wi-Fi.

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
  1. Baku and the Absheron coast
  2. Gobustan day-trip corridor
  3. Khinalig mountain route
  4. Goygol and western nature stops

Baku and the Absheron coast

This is the easiest part of Azerbaijan for everyday mobile internet use. A single package is usually enough for maps, ride booking, hotel messages and ticket services. Public 5G is mentioned only for selected places, so plan around normal day-to-day connectivity rather than a 5G-only expectation. [3] [6]

Gobustan day-trip corridor

Before leaving Baku, download offline maps and save any meeting point or driver contact. For this kind of day trip, route preparation matters more than chasing headline speed. [7]

Khinalig mountain route

Treat this as a mountain route first. Save offline maps, lodging details and key messages before departure, because stable access on the road matters more than peak performance figures. [8]

Goygol and western nature stops

For western Azerbaijan, choose a package with enough traffic for navigation and messages through the day. Offline maps are useful for the final approach to parks, lakes and smaller settlements. [9]

Azerbaijan · eSIM

Mobile internet in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has three registered national mobile operators: Azercell Telecom, Azerfon (Nar) and Bakcell. For most visitors, the choice is less about the operator list itself and more about the route. Baku and the Absheron side of the trip are usually the simplest use case for maps, ticket services, hotel messages and ride booking, while day trips to Gobustan and longer mountain or nature routes toward Khinalig or Goygol call for more careful preparation and offline maps before you leave the city.

Public operator information is uneven, so compare packages with realistic expectations. Azercell publishes a public 5G coverage page for selected locations, Bakcell describes broad 4G and 3G reach in its support pages, and Nar publicly highlights 5G in Sumgait. Treat those pages as route checks, not as a promise that every technology will work the same everywhere. Before installation, check your chosen package start rule on the package screen: some packages start at first connection, while others start from purchase.

Useful apps and travel tools

Before you buy

Check when the package starts

Package timing is not identical across the catalog. Some packages start from first connection, while others start from purchase. Check the package screen before installing early or buying in advance. [12]

Prepare before leaving Baku

If your trip includes Gobustan, Khinalig or Goygol, save offline maps, accommodation details and important contacts before you leave the city. That makes navigation and messaging easier on longer road sections. [7] [8] [9]

Use official rail and metro services

If you plan to use trains or the Baku metro, keep mobile internet available for official ticket and QR-payment services. That is practical for schedules, purchases and payment on the phone. [10] [11]

Check coverage for the route, not just the city

Public operator pages are most useful when you compare them with the places you will actually sleep, drive and visit. For visitors, route-based checks are more practical than a broad national impression. [3] [4] [5]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in Azerbaijan

Which mobile networks operate nationally in Azerbaijan?

The Ministry registration list includes three national mobile operators: Azercell Telecom, Azerfon (Nar) and Bakcell. For a trip, compare the package details with your route instead of choosing by name alone. [1] [12]

Is one eSIM package enough for Baku and a few day trips?

Often yes, if your main needs are maps, messages, ride booking and ticket services. For trips that add Gobustan, Khinalig or Goygol, download offline maps before you leave Baku and keep some traffic available for navigation on the road. [6] [7] [8] [9]

Should I plan my trip around 5G in Azerbaijan?

No. Public 5G information is location-specific rather than countrywide. Azercell lists selected places, and Nar publicly mentions 5G in Sumgait, so 5G is better treated as a bonus than as the basis of your plan. [3] [5]

When should I install or activate my Azerbaijan eSIM?

Check the package screen first. In the catalog, some packages start at first connection, while others start from purchase. If you want to buy early, the package rule matters more than the travel date alone. [12]

What should I prepare before heading to Khinalig or Goygol?

Save offline maps, your accommodation details and any important contacts before departure. On mountain and nature routes, that preparation is usually more useful than relying on headline speed claims. [8] [9]

Are official transport services useful on the phone?

Yes, especially if you plan to use trains or the Baku metro. The official Azerbaijan Railways and Baku Metro services are useful for ticket and QR-payment tasks on the move. [10] [11]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. Information on registered operators and providers · Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan
  2. 4th generation cellular network · Azercell
  3. 5G coverage · Azercell
  4. Support · Bakcell
  5. Nar 5G in Sumgait · Nar
  6. Discover Baku · Azerbaijan Tourism Board
  7. Discover Gobustan's ancient rock art · Azerbaijan Tourism Board
  8. Soaring Khinalig conqueror of the Caucasus · Azerbaijan Tourism Board
  9. Discover Goygol · Azerbaijan Tourism Board
  10. Payment methods · Azerbaijan Railways
  11. Payment Using a QR Ticket · Baku Metro
  12. Letisim public catalog · Letisim