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Moldova eSIM plans and coverage

from $1.72 per GB

Stay online in Moldova for maps, taxis and messages with a data eSIM that fits your route, from Chișinău streets to winery stops and day trips beyond the capital.

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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 Moldova

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 Moldova

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DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBOrange5GReloadable7 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 GBOrange5GReloadable15 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$35.64$1.79Choose plan
50 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$246.96$4.94Choose plan
100 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$473.37$4.74Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange5G1 dayVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$5.10—Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange5G3 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$15.30—Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange5G7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$35.70—Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange5G14 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$71.40—Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange5G30 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.

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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 Moldova

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 Moldova”, 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 Moldova
    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 Moldova

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

Official regulator material identifies three providers of public mobile telephony in Moldova: Orange Moldova, Moldcell and Moldtelecom. Coverage should still be checked on each operator’s own map before travel, because service varies by place, technology and device.

Orange Moldova

Operator coverage and network page with a detailed map and current network notes for Moldova. [1] [2] [3]

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Moldcell

Operator coverage page for Moldova; use it to check address-level availability before buying or switching. [1] [2] [5]

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Moldtelecom

Coverage map for 3G, 4G and 5G in Moldova; useful for checking whether a route or stop is in range. [1] [4]

Check coverage ↗

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 Moldova

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

🇲🇩 Moldova
  1. Chișinău
  2. Central Moldova and the Orhei area
  3. Southern Moldova and Gagauzia
  4. Northern Moldova and Bălți

Chișinău

In the capital, mobile data is usually easiest to rely on for taxis, maps and messaging, but still check the operator map around your hotel, station or suburban stay. If you plan to move between neighborhoods a lot, choose a plan with enough data for navigation and ride-hailing so you are not forced to depend on public Wi‑Fi. [1] [3] [5] [7]

Central Moldova and the Orhei area

For Orhei National Park, Cricova and Mileștii Mici, connectivity can change more quickly once you leave the main roads and urban edges. Download maps, meeting points and booking details in advance, then verify each operator’s coverage page for the exact access road or village you will use. [3] [4] [5] [6]

Southern Moldova and Gagauzia

Southbound trips often combine larger towns with winery or countryside stops, so the safest approach is to pick a plan that keeps working if your day extends beyond the city. Check coverage before setting out from Chișinău, especially if your schedule includes smaller settlements or several stops in one day. [1] [3] [5] [6]

Northern Moldova and Bălți

Bălți works well as a practical base for the north, but the useful question for travellers is what happens after the city. If you are continuing toward rural sights, winery visits or cross-district transfers, check the route rather than assuming the same experience will follow you everywhere. [1] [5] [6]

Moldova · eSIM

Why an eSIM helps in Moldova

Moldova’s mobile market has three public mobile providers: Orange Moldova, Moldcell and Moldtelecom. Their own coverage tools let you check service by area before you travel, which is useful because a city stay, a wine route and a countryside detour can feel very different on the same trip.

For travelers, the best choice is usually the plan that matches how much data you actually use and how long you stay connected. If you mainly need navigation, ride-hailing and messaging, a moderate bundle is often enough; if you will be moving across districts or spending long days outside the capital, it is smarter to leave room for offline maps, booking confirmations and route changes.

Useful apps and travel tools

Tranzy ↗

Urban mobility app used by Chișinău visitors to plan public transport moves with live route information. [7] [9]

SmartGuide ↗

Self-guided travel app with offline-friendly city content, useful for sightseeing and audio-guided walks in Moldova. [7] [8]

Before you buy

What matters most for a short trip

For a city break, the main job of your eSIM is to keep maps, taxis and messaging apps online without depending on roaming voice bundles or hotel Wi‑Fi. In Moldova, that is especially useful for airport transfer days, food delivery, translation and finding entrances around older streets or wine cellars where you may not want to waste time hunting for a connection. [5] [6] [7]

How to compare plans without guessing

Look at the data allowance you actually use, the validity period, and whether the plan starts on purchase or first connection. A larger bundle only helps if it stays active long enough for your route; a smaller bundle can be enough for a city stay if you mainly use navigation and messaging. Keep your home SIM active only for calls or banking codes if needed, and let the eSIM handle mobile data. [10] [5] [6]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in Moldova

Which mobile networks can I use in Moldova?

Official regulator material names three providers of public mobile telephony in Moldova: Orange Moldova, Moldcell and Moldtelecom. Each operator publishes its own coverage page, so the practical step is to compare the map for the places you will actually visit rather than relying on a countrywide impression. That is especially helpful if your trip mixes Chișinău with wineries, smaller towns or rural stops. [1] [2] [3] [4]

How should I choose a plan for a short stay?

For a short city break, pick a plan based on the data you will really use for maps, taxis, messaging and occasional browsing. If you expect mostly urban movement, you usually do not need a huge bundle; if you will take day trips to Orhei, Gagauzia or northern districts, choose enough data for route changes and booking checks, because those extras add up quickly. [5] [6] [7]

Is 5G important for Moldova travel?

5G can be useful, but it is not something to assume everywhere. The regulator’s 2025 statistics show that Orange Moldova and Moldcell already had some 5G coverage, while Moldtelecom had not yet reported 5G in that table. For a traveler, the safe approach is to treat 5G as a bonus and check the operator’s map for the exact area you care about. [1] [3] [4]

Will coverage be the same in the city and outside it?

No. Even when a provider has strong national coverage, your experience can change once you leave central streets for vineyards, parks or village roads. That is why it helps to download offline maps and check the operator’s own coverage page before you leave Chișinău or start a road trip to places like Orhei, Cricova or southern Moldova. [3] [4] [5] [6]

Can I rely on local transport apps in Chișinău?

Yes for planning, especially in the capital. Visit Chisinau lists Tranzy, SmartGuide and other useful apps for city visitors, which makes it easier to move around, find sights and avoid guessing at bus or trolleybus options. For the smoothest trip, install those apps before arrival so you are not dependent on spotty Wi‑Fi at the airport or hotel. [7] [8] [9]

Should I keep my home SIM active too?

Usually yes, if you still need it for calls, banking codes or a second number. The eSIM can handle mobile data while your home SIM stays available for whatever your carrier or apps require. Just remember that home-network roaming charges are separate from the data eSIM, so keep the two roles distinct when you travel. [10] [6]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. Anuar statistic 2025 · ANRCETI
  2. Întrebări frecvente Utilizatori · ARCOM
  3. O rețea în care am încredere · Orange Moldova
  4. Hartă acoperire 3G/4G/5G · Moldtelecom
  5. Places to Visit in Moldova · Moldova Travel
  6. Plan Your Trip · Moldova Travel
  7. Chisinau – my city! · Visit Chisinau
  8. SmartGuide official traveler page · SmartGuide
  9. Tranzy official website · Tranzy
  10. Letisim public catalog · Letisim