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Liberia eSIM plans

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Stay connected for maps, ride apps and messages in Liberia with a simple data eSIM. It helps most in Monrovia, on the coast and on long trips where offline maps and a backup connection are worth having.

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3 GB · 15 days for $45.88. 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 Liberia

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 Liberia

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DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBOrange4GReloadable7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$17.20$17.20Choose plan
1 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$63.89$63.89Choose plan
3 GBOrange4GReloadable15 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$45.88$15.30Choose plan
3 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$48.76$16.26Choose plan
5 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$76.48$15.30Choose plan
10 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$574.85$57.49Choose plan
20 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$1,124.08$56.21Choose 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 install an eSIM in Liberia

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 Liberia”, 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 Liberia
    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 Liberia

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

Liberia’s numbering plan lists Lonestar Cell MTN, Orange LBR and LTC Mobile. Compare the network in your package for your accommodation and route; operator names alone do not establish reception at a particular stop.

Lonestar Cell MTN

The operator says it has Liberia’s most widespread LTE coverage, but the gathered primary sources do not provide a public coverage checker or map to verify street-by-street service before travel. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Official website ↗

Orange Liberia

Orange publishes service and expansion notes rather than a public coverage checker. The company states that coverage expansion is ongoing and that service is not uniform nationwide, so travelers should treat Monrovia and other towns separately from rural stretches. [1] [2] [6] [10] [11]

Official website ↗

LTC Mobile

The regulator lists LTC Mobile as operational, but the public sources gathered here do not provide a usable coverage map or traveller-facing coverage checker for this network. [1] [2]

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 Liberia

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

🇱🇷 Liberia
  1. Monrovia and the capital corridor
  2. Robertsport and the northwest coast
  3. Greenville and the southeastern route
  4. Sapo National Park and inland forest travel

Monrovia and the capital corridor

Monrovia is the easiest place to sort out a SIM or eSIM setup, buy a backup top-up method, and test data before leaving the city. If your route runs through Sinkor, Paynesville, the airport road or the main hotel zone, check the signal early because practical connectivity can change block by block. [3] [6] [9] [13] [14]

Robertsport and the northwest coast

Robertsport is a beach and surf destination, so it is worth downloading offline maps and arranging messaging access before you leave Monrovia. If you plan to move along coastal roads or stay outside the town center, assume that convenience matters more than constant high-speed data and keep a second way to reach drivers or hosts. [13] [14] [15] [16] [18]

Greenville and the southeastern route

Greenville can be a useful overnight stop on the long trip toward Sapo National Park. For this corridor, prepare maps, ride contacts and hotel details in advance, because the practical need is to stay oriented and reachable while moving through a multi-hour road journey rather than to rely on a single network assumption. [13] [14] [15] [16] [19] [20]

Sapo National Park and inland forest travel

Sapo is a major rainforest destination, and the journey there is long enough that offline navigation, cached booking details and a charged power bank matter more than expecting continuous mobile service. Plan to download everything you need before leaving the main towns. [13] [14] [15] [16] [18]

Liberia · eSIM

Why travelers use a data eSIM

Liberia’s mobile market is relatively small, and the regulator’s numbering plan lists three operational mobile voice/data networks: Lonestar Cell MTN, Orange LBR and LTC Mobile. In practice, traveler-facing information is clearest for the first two, while Orange notes that coverage expansion continues and is not identical everywhere. That makes a data eSIM useful as part of a simple travel setup rather than as a promise of perfect service everywhere.

For visitors, the smart approach is to prepare for different trip patterns. Monrovia is the easiest place to set up and test service; Robertsport and the south-east are better handled with offline maps and saved trip details; and the long road to Sapo National Park can justify having both an active data line and a backup way to contact your driver or host. A data eSIM is mainly about reducing friction for navigation, communication and quick bookings while you move between these zones.

Useful apps and travel tools

Google Maps ↗

A practical navigation app for Liberia, especially if you download offline maps before leaving Monrovia. Useful for route planning, saved places and reaching hotels, airports and attractions without relying on live data the whole time. [16] [17]

MAPS.ME ↗

An offline-first map app that is handy for coastal roads, rural detours and forest-area travel where mobile data may be inconsistent. It is a good backup if you want maps that work even when signal quality drops. [18]

Ride Liberia ↗

A Liberia-focused ride-hailing app that can help with city transfers and airport-to-hotel trips when you prefer app-based transport. Check availability in the area you are in, since practical service depends on local driver supply. [20]

Before you buy

What to expect from mobile coverage

Primary sources show Liberia has three operational mobile networks in the regulator numbering plan, but traveller-facing coverage detail is uneven. Orange itself says expansion is ongoing and that service does not cover the whole country in the same way everywhere, while MTN promotes broad LTE reach. For a visitor, that means the safest approach is to treat city data and road-trip data differently, not to assume a single network experience across the whole map. [1] [2] [3] [6] [11]

Where to sort out service first

Monrovia is the best place to activate a line, test data and arrange any backup option before a road trip. Orange lists multiple shops in the capital and at key points such as the airport road, while MTN also shows store presence in Monrovia. Doing setup in the capital reduces the chance that you will be troubleshooting a new SIM or payment method after leaving the main urban area. [5] [8] [9]

Offline maps are especially useful

Google Maps supports offline map downloads, and MAPS.ME is built around offline mapping. That is useful for coastal driving, long inland transfers and nature trips where you may want the map even when mobile data is weak or switched off. [16] [17] [18]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in Liberia

Which network should I expect to see in Liberia?

Compare Lonestar Cell MTN, Orange Liberia and LTC Mobile with the network listed in your eSIM package. Check current operator coverage information or ask about the exact places on your route. Reception in Monrovia does not establish the same result along every road or at inland stops. [1] [2] [3] [6]

Is Monrovia the best place to set up a data line?

Yes. Monrovia is the most practical place to activate a line, test data and make sure your phone is working before you head out. Orange lists several stores and POS points in and around the capital, and MTN also shows a store presence there. If you are heading to the coast, the airport road or the south-east, getting set up in the capital first reduces hassle later. [5] [8] [9]

Should I rely on mobile data for the trip to Robertsport or Sapo?

Not only on mobile data. Robertsport is a coastal leisure destination and Sapo National Park is a long inland journey, so offline maps and saved booking details are worth having even if your line works well in town. The practical goal is to stay oriented and reachable when service becomes less predictable on the road. [13] [14] [15] [16] [18]

Can I use a travel app instead of a local SIM?

A travel app can help, but it does not replace mobile data by itself. Google Maps and MAPS.ME are useful for navigation, and Ride Liberia can help with city transport where it is available. For messaging, maps and taxi booking, a data connection still makes the experience smoother, especially outside the most central parts of Monrovia. [16] [17] [18] [20]

What is the safest way to prepare for a road trip in Liberia?

Download offline maps before departure, save your hotel and driver details, and keep a power bank charged. Google Maps supports offline areas, and MAPS.ME is built for offline use. That matters on long drives, where the real issue is not just speed but whether you can keep navigating and communicating if signal quality changes during the trip. [16] [17] [18]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. Liberia National Telecommunications Authority numbering plan PDF · Liberia Telecommunications Authority
  2. ICT Policy of Liberia 2019-2024 PDF · Liberia Telecommunications Authority
  3. MTN Liberia home page · Lonestar Cell MTN
  4. MTN Liberia data bundle page · Lonestar Cell MTN
  5. MTN Liberia SIM services · Lonestar Cell MTN
  6. Orange Liberia home page · Orange Liberia
  7. Orange Liberia SIM registration guidance · Orange Liberia
  8. Orange Liberia SIM activation guidance · Orange Liberia
  9. Orange Liberia store and POS locations · Orange Liberia
  10. Orange Liberia mobile internet information · Orange Liberia
  11. Orange Liberia coverage note · Orange Liberia
  12. Liberia National Tourism Authority home page · Liberia National Tourism Authority
  13. Discover Liberia destinations page · Liberia National Tourism Authority
  14. Discover Liberia blog: things to do in Liberia · Liberia National Tourism Authority
  15. Enjoy Liberia adventure page · Liberia Tourism
  16. Google Maps offline maps help · Google
  17. Google Maps Android help · Google
  18. MAPS.ME official app page · MAPS.ME
  19. Enjoy Liberia app on App Store · Apple
  20. Ride Liberia app on App Store · Apple
  21. Letisim public catalog · Letisim