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Cyprus eSIM plans

from $1.72 per GB

Use a Cyprus eSIM for maps, messages and travel apps from arrival to island road trips. Check package start rules and coverage before you go.

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10 GB · 30 days for $17.12. 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 Cyprus

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 Cyprus

Published plans checked 2026-09-10. Availability and price are confirmed in the catalog at checkout.
DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBEpic · Vodafone5GReloadable7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$2.28$2.28Choose plan
1 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$10.26$10.26Choose plan
3 GBEpic · Vodafone5GReloadable15 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$6.00$2.00Choose plan
3 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$6.40$2.14Choose plan
5 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$9.52$1.91Choose plan
10 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$17.12$1.72Choose plan
20 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$37.84$1.90Choose plan
50 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$193.44$3.87Choose plan
50 GBEpic · Vodafone5GReloadable180 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$113.88$2.28Choose plan
100 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$370.46$3.71Choose plan
UnlimitedEpic · Vodafone5G1 dayVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$5.10—Choose plan
UnlimitedEpic · Vodafone5G3 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$15.30—Choose plan
UnlimitedEpic · Vodafone5G7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$35.70—Choose plan
UnlimitedEpic · Vodafone5G14 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$71.40—Choose plan
UnlimitedEpic · Vodafone5G30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$153.00—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 Cyprus

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 Cyprus”, 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 Cyprus
    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 Cyprus

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

List of Cyprus mobile operators for reference. The local network used by a specific eSIM depends on the package shown on the product page.

Cyta

A public regulator map shows Cyta antenna layers and can help with a route check before the trip. [1] [9]

Check coverage ↗

Epic

A public regulator map shows Epic antenna layers and is useful for checking the areas you plan to visit. [2] [9]

Check coverage ↗

Cablenet

Cablenet publishes mobile service information and says 5G is available in major cities and selected suburban areas. No separate public mobile coverage map is linked here. [10] [11]

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 Cyprus

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

🇨🇾 Cyprus
  1. Nicosia
  2. Limassol
  3. Troodos Mountains
  4. Pano Lefkara and inland village routes

Nicosia

In Nicosia, travellers usually use data for maps, messages and bus directions between the old city, central districts and intercity connections. This is a practical place to test that your eSIM is working normally before longer trips around the island. [3] [4] [8]

Limassol

Limassol often means regular map use through the day between the seafront, hotels, marina and old town. If you use the city as a base for village or winery drives, download an offline map before leaving the urban area. [3] [4]

Troodos Mountains

Troodos is the part of Cyprus where route planning matters most. Download offline maps and any booking details before heading into the mountains, then use mobile data for live navigation and messages on the road. [3] [4] [5]

Pano Lefkara and inland village routes

For inland village stops, data is mainly useful for route changes, finding stops and checking return buses. Preloaded maps are helpful when you move between smaller settlements and hill roads. [3] [7] [8]

Cyprus · eSIM

What to know before you buy

Cyprus is a relatively small island, but travel patterns vary more than first-time visitors often expect. A typical trip can include city time in Nicosia, coastal stays around Limassol and longer drives into the Troodos Mountains or inland villages. That makes an eSIM most useful when it comfortably covers everyday tasks across the whole route: maps, messaging, booking lookups and transport checks. Tourism and bus sources also show that many visitors move between cities and resort areas rather than staying in one neighborhood for the entire trip.

Before buying, think about two practical checks. First, look at the network information shown on the package page, because the network available to your eSIM depends on the specific package. Second, use the public regulator map and operator pages as planning tools for the places you actually expect to visit. That is more helpful than assuming every operator behaves the same everywhere. If your trip includes mountain roads or inland villages, downloading an offline map before departure is a sensible backup.

Useful apps and travel tools

Cyprus By Bus ↗

Official bus route and timetable service for Cyprus. Useful for checking city and intercity buses before moving between Nicosia, Limassol and other parts of the island. [6] [7] [8]

Before you buy

Arrival and activation timing

Cyprus is served by the international airports of Larnaka and Pafos, and official tourism guidance lists the recognised entry points. Check the package page before installation: some eSIMs start on purchase, while others start on first connection. If your package starts on first connection, installing before departure can make arrival easier. [5] [13]

City stays often turn into day trips

Many Cyprus trips combine a city stay with coastal or mountain day trips. Download offline maps and save tickets or booking details before long drives or bus transfers, especially if you plan to leave the main urban areas. [3] [4] [8]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in Cyprus

What parts of my trip matter most when choosing a Cyprus eSIM?

Think about the full route, not only your hotel. For many visitors that means arrival, city use, coastal areas and at least one longer road or bus trip. If your itinerary includes Nicosia, Limassol, Troodos or inland villages, compare packages based on where you will actually need maps, messages and booking access. [3] [4] [5] [8]

Can I check coverage before I travel?

Yes. Cyprus has a public regulator map that shows mobile antenna layers and can be used as a route-planning reference before the trip. It is useful for checking areas you care about, but it should not be treated as a guarantee for every street, beach or viewpoint. [9]

Will every Cyprus eSIM use the same local network?

No. The local network used by a travel eSIM depends on the package you choose, so the package page is the final reference. The operator list on this page is there to help you understand the Cyprus market, not to claim that every package includes every network. [13] [1] [2] [10] [12]

When should I install and activate the eSIM?

Check the package page first. Some eSIMs start on purchase, while others start on first connection. If your package starts on first connection, you can usually install it before departure and turn it on when you need mobile data after arrival. [13] [5]

Do I need special preparation for Troodos?

Yes, mainly for navigation. Download offline maps and save hotel or activity details before going into the mountains. Mobile data is still useful there for live navigation and messages, but it is better not to rely on it as your only source of directions. [3] [4] [5]

Is a city stay different from an island road trip when choosing a package?

Usually yes. In cities, data use is often about maps, messages and quick transport checks. On road trips, you may keep navigation active for longer and look up stops, beaches or return buses more often. Choose your package by expected app use and trip length, not only by the place where you sleep. [3] [4] [7] [8]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. Cyta 5G network FAQ · Cyta
  2. Epic 5G · Epic
  3. Deputy Ministry of Tourism of Cyprus - Regions & Cities · Visit Cyprus
  4. About Cyprus · Visit Cyprus
  5. Cyprus travel updates & visitors information · Visit Cyprus
  6. Cyprus By Bus Android Mobile App · Cyprus By Bus
  7. Cyprus By Bus routes and timetables · Cyprus By Bus
  8. Cyprus By Bus intercity buses · Cyprus By Bus
  9. Cyprus Electronic Communications Department coverage map · Republic of Cyprus, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works
  10. Cablenet mobile network pages · Cablenet
  11. Cablenet 5G availability FAQ · Cablenet
  12. Primetel roaming page · Primetel
  13. Letisim public catalog · Letisim