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Romania eSIM plans

from $1.64 per GB

Use data for maps, rides and messages across Romania, from Bucharest to Brașov and the Danube Delta. Check network coverage before you travel so your plan matches the places you will actually visit.

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20 GB · 30 days for $32.80. 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 Romania

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 Romania

Published plans checked 2026-09-10. Availability and price are confirmed in the catalog at checkout.
DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBOrange · 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 GBOrange · 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$32.80$1.64Choose plan
50 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$193.44$3.87Choose plan
50 GBOrange · Vodafone5GReloadable180 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$113.88$2.28Choose plan
100 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$391.04$3.92Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange · Vodafone5G1 dayVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$5.10—Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange · Vodafone5G3 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$15.30—Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange · Vodafone5G7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$35.70—Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange · Vodafone5G14 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$71.40—Choose plan
UnlimitedOrange · 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 install an eSIM in Romania

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 Romania”, 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 Romania
    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 Romania

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

Compare Orange, Vodafone and Digi. Telekom Romania Mobile was acquired in 2025: Vodafone took the company and post-paid customers, while Digi took the prepaid business. Older Telekom coverage information can still help interpret a package, but check current network details before buying.

Orange

Official interactive coverage map for mobile and fixed services. It helps travelers check estimated outdoor coverage and service technologies before moving between cities or resort areas. [3]

Check coverage ↗

Vodafone

Official network-coverage page for Romania. Good for checking service availability in major cities and along trip legs where Vodafone is present. [6]

Check coverage ↗

Digi

Official service coverage map with 2G, 4G and 5G layers and address search. Useful for checking whether the network is available at a hotel, station, or along a road segment. [4]

Check coverage ↗

Telekom Romania Mobile (Vodafone)

Now part of Vodafone following the 2025 acquisition. Check current Vodafone information and the network named in your package; prepaid customers moved to Digi. [5] [1] [17]

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 Romania

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

🇷🇴 Romania
  1. Bucharest
  2. Brașov, Sinaia and Predeal
  3. Danube Delta
  4. Transylvanian castle and resort trips

Bucharest

For the capital, check your operator before arrival if you will depend on the metro, airport transfer, or heavy central-district use. A travel app with real-time routes is especially handy here because urban movement changes quickly across the day. [14] [10] [11]

Brașov, Sinaia and Predeal

This mountain corridor mixes city streets, rail travel and resort stops, so plan for changing signal conditions between towns and on scenic approaches. Download maps and tickets before leaving the city, then use network checks for each stop if you are switching trains or continuing into the hills. [15] [8] [9]

Danube Delta

Boat itineraries and wetland accommodation can mean less predictable data than in cities, so save offline maps, bookings and driver or boat contact details in advance. For day trips, a practical plan is to treat mobile data as a convenience for messages and navigation rather than the only way to stay organized. [13] [8]

Transylvanian castle and resort trips

For castle loops, ski towns and countryside detours, choose a plan with enough data for maps, ride-hailing and translation before you leave the main city. Check coverage along the exact route rather than relying on one city result, especially when your day includes several stops. [8] [3] [4] [6]

Romania · eSIM

What to know before you choose

Romania has several national mobile networks with public coverage maps, so the useful comparison is not just the country name but the exact city, resort or route you will use. A plan that feels fine in Bucharest can behave differently on a mountain drive, a rail transfer, or a boat-based trip.

For travellers, the best prep is simple: install your eSIM before departure, save offline maps, and check the operator’s coverage page for your hotel, station or road segment. In Bucharest, live transport apps are especially helpful; in Brașov and nearby resorts, route-by-route checking matters more; in the Danube Delta, offline access is a smart backup.

Useful apps and travel tools

CFR Călători bilete online ↗

Official rail app for checking train departures and buying tickets in Romania. It is useful on intercity trips where mobile data helps you confirm schedules and manage tickets from the phone. [9]

Info TB ↗

STB’s real-time route planner for Bucharest surface transport and metro connections. It helps when moving around the capital, especially if you need live vehicle positions and route changes. [10]

Bilet TB ↗

STB’s ticket app for Bucharest-Ilfov surface transport and some integrated rail journeys. It is practical for buying local tickets without carrying a transport card. [11]

Before you buy

Check coverage by city and route, not just by country

Romania has multiple national mobile networks with their own public coverage tools, and the practical choice can differ between a capital, a mountain resort, and a wetland or ferry route. That means the safest approach is to compare the operator map with your exact hotel, station, or transfer route before you leave Wi‑Fi. [1] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Rail and urban apps can save time on arrival

CFR Călători and STB’s apps are useful when you want live train, bus and route information on the move, especially in Bucharest and on intercity connections. Installing them before departure reduces the need to search while you are already in transit. [9] [10] [11]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in Romania

Which mobile networks should I compare for Romania?

Compare the public coverage tools from Orange, Vodafone, Digi and Telekom Romania Mobile. They each publish their own maps, which is useful because the strongest practical choice can differ between central Bucharest, a rail corridor, and a mountain or wetland trip. ANCOM also continues to monitor mobile coverage at the national level, so the market is actively regulated. The safest traveler approach is to check the exact places you will visit, not only the country as a whole. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Is one network always the best choice for the whole country?

No. The right choice depends on where you spend time. City centers, resort roads, train journeys and delta boat routes can each produce a different result on the same trip. Opensignal’s Romania market insight shows that operators are compared on real-world user experience, but that does not turn a benchmark into a guarantee for your exact route. Use the operator maps and match them to your itinerary. [7] [3] [4] [5] [6]

What should I do before arriving in Bucharest?

Install your eSIM while you still have home Wi‑Fi, then save the apps and tickets you will need for the first day. In Bucharest, STB’s Info TB helps with live routes and Bilet TB handles local tickets, while CFR Călători is useful if you are continuing by train. That way you can step off the plane and go straight to maps, taxis and transit without hunting for a store or public Wi‑Fi. [9] [10] [11] [14]

Do I need offline maps for Brașov, Sinaia or the Danube Delta?

They are a good backup. Brașov, Sinaia and Predeal often involve rail travel, mountain roads and changing stopovers, so offline maps and downloaded bookings reduce stress if the signal fluctuates. In the Danube Delta, offline access is even more practical because boat schedules, accommodation check-ins and transfers are easier when the basics are already saved on the phone. [8] [13] [15]

Can I rely on mobile data for trains and local transport?

Yes for convenience, but it is better to prepare before you move. CFR Călători and the STB apps are built for train and city-transport use, and both are most helpful when you already have data ready and the apps installed. That means you can check departures, live routes and tickets on the move instead of trying to set everything up during a connection. [9] [10] [11]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. ANCOM has adopted the 2026 Action Plan · ANCOM
  2. ANCOM register of electronic communications providers · ANCOM
  3. Orange Romania coverage map · Orange Romania
  4. Digi service coverage map · Digi Romania
  5. Telekom Romania mobile coverage map · Telekom Romania Mobile
  6. Vodafone Romania network coverage · Vodafone Romania
  7. Opensignal Romania market insight · Opensignal
  8. VisitRomania destinations · VisitRomania.ro
  9. CFR Călători phone app · CFR Călători
  10. STB Info TB app · STB SA
  11. STB Bilet TB app · STB SA
  12. Brașov Tourism app · Brașov County Council
  13. Danube Delta official tourism · Romanian Delta tourism
  14. Bucharest tourism page · VisitRomania.ro
  15. Brașov tourism page · VisitRomania.ro
  16. Letisim public catalog · Letisim
  17. Acquisition of Telekom Romania completes, 1 October 2025 · Vodafone