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Timor-Leste eSIM

from $126.63 per GB

Stay online in Timor-Leste for maps, taxi apps and messages. Compare local networks, check route coverage and choose a setup that fits city stays, island trips and eastern road journeys.

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10 GB · 30 days for $1,266.23. 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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Calls and texts on your home SIM follow your operator’s rates.

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eSIM plans for Timor-Leste

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 Timor-Leste

Published plans checked 2026-09-10. Availability and price are confirmed in the catalog at checkout.
DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$140.71$140.71Choose plan
3 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$409.44$136.48Choose plan
5 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$661.38$132.28Choose plan
10 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$1,266.23$126.63Choose 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 Timor-Leste

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 Timor-Leste”, 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 Timor-Leste
    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 Timor-Leste

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

The national regulator lists three operational mobile network operators in Timor-Leste: Timor Telecom, Telkomcel and Telemor. This page focuses on those national mobile networks that matter most for traveller connectivity checks; coverage and service details can still vary by location, device and plan.

Timor Telecom

Ask Timor Telecom about mobile coverage at your accommodation and along your route. Check the network listed in the eSIM package before purchase. [1] [2] [3]

Official website ↗

Telkomcel

Telkomcel provides a public coverage checker, which is useful when you want to test a hotel, airport area, road segment or other exact stop on your itinerary before deciding on a plan. [1] [4]

Check coverage ↗

Telemor

Ask Telemor about mobile coverage at your accommodation and along your route. Check the network listed in the eSIM package before purchase. [1] [5]

Official website ↗

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

05 / Coverage

Coverage across Timor-Leste

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

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste
  1. Dili
  2. Ataúro Island
  3. Lautém, Tutuala and Jaco Island
  4. Oecusse enclave

Dili

Dili is the easiest place to compare operators, activate a plan and sort out device settings before side trips. It is also the best base for checking whether you need data only or a local number for calls and bookings. [1] [2] [6] [7] [10]

Ataúro Island

Treat an island day trip as a separate connectivity check. If you rely on maps, messaging or a pickup back to the port, confirm service in Dili first and keep offline maps ready for the crossing and the return. [6] [8] [10]

Lautém, Tutuala and Jaco Island

For the eastern side of the country, plan around the exact stops rather than the distance from the capital. The tourism portal separates Jaco Island and eastern destinations as distinct travel areas, so it is sensible to download navigation and keep a backup data allowance for the road. [6] [8] [10]

Oecusse enclave

Oecusse is a separate planning case because it is an enclave. Compare plans before travel, keep enough data for maps and messages, and do not assume the same day-to-day setup you would use in Dili. [6] [8] [10]

Timor-Leste · eSIM

Overview

Timor-Leste has a small but clearly defined mobile market, and the national regulator lists three operational mobile operators: Timor Telecom, Telkomcel and Telemor. That gives travellers a real choice, but the best option still depends on where you will use the phone, whether your device supports eSIM, and whether you need a data-only plan or a local number. Timor Telecom’s official pages highlight eSIM service, while Telkomcel offers a public coverage checker that is useful when your itinerary includes specific hotels, roads or arrival points.

The smartest way to choose here is to match the plan to the route, not just to the length of the trip. Dili is the easiest place to compare options and get set up. Ataúro is worth treating as its own check before leaving the capital. The eastern side of the country, including Lautém, Tutuala and Jaco Island, is better handled with offline maps and a realistic data budget. Oecusse also needs separate planning because it is an enclave, so the logistics and your daily connectivity pattern may differ from mainland travel. In practice, checking the exact places you will visit is more useful than assuming the same experience everywhere.

Useful apps and travel tools

Google Maps ↗

Useful for turn-by-turn navigation, place search and route comparison. It also supports offline areas, which helps if you move beyond central Dili or want a backup when mobile data is uneven. [10] [6] [7] [8]

Before you buy

What matters most when choosing a plan

The practical checklist is simple: confirm that your phone supports eSIM, decide whether you need data only or a local number, and check whether the operator has a public tool for the places on your route. In Timor-Leste, that matters more than making assumptions about the whole country from one city stay. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [10]

Offline maps still help

Timor-Leste’s tourism portal highlights Dili, Ataúro, Jaco Island, Lautém and Oecusse as distinct destinations, which is a good reminder to keep offline maps on the phone before day trips or long drives. If coverage changes outside the city, you will still have navigation and place search ready. [6] [8] [10]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in Timor-Leste

Which mobile networks can a traveller use in Timor-Leste?

The communications regulator lists three operational mobile operators: Timor Telecom, Telkomcel and Telemor. For a visitor, the useful question is not which brand sounds familiar, but which network fits the places on your itinerary. Dili is the simplest place to compare options, while more specific route checks matter if you will depend on maps, ride-hailing or work messages outside the capital. [1] [2] [4] [5] [7]

Should I choose an eSIM or a physical SIM?

If your phone supports eSIM, it is often the most convenient option because you can install it before or during the trip and keep your home SIM available for important messages. A physical SIM can still make sense if your device is older or you prefer to handle everything in a store. The key is to separate data usage from home-SIM charges so you know which line is handling which service. [2] [3] [5] [10]

Can I check coverage for a specific town or road?

Yes, at least with some operators. Telkomcel offers a public coverage checker, which is useful if you want to look up an exact hotel, airport area or road segment before buying. That is more reliable for trip planning than assuming one city experience applies everywhere else in the country. [4] [6] [10]

Will one plan be enough for Dili and an island trip?

Sometimes, but it depends on how you use the phone. If you mainly need messaging, maps and occasional bookings, a moderate allowance may be enough for Dili plus a short side trip. If you navigate a lot, share photos, or use transport apps, choose a larger allowance or a plan you can top up easily. For Ataúro, Lautém or Oecusse, it is wise to keep a buffer rather than assume city-style usage. [6] [8] [10]

Do I need a local number, or is data only enough?

Many travellers only need data for navigation, hotel communication and messaging, so a data-only eSIM can be enough. If you expect to receive calls, make bookings by phone or use services that require a Timorese number, a local-number plan may be more practical. The right choice depends on how you travel, not just on how long you stay. [2] [3] [5]

What should I do before driving outside the capital?

Download offline maps, confirm the places on your route and make sure the plan has enough data for navigation and messages. The tourism portal treats Dili, Ataúro, Lautém, Jaco Island and Oecusse as distinct travel areas, which is a good reminder to plan connectivity by route. If you are leaving the city for a full day or more, set up the eSIM before departure so you are not troubleshooting on the road. [6] [7] [8] [10]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. List of Operators/Service Providers in Timor-Leste · Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações
  2. Timor Telecom | Mobile, Fiber, eSIM in Timor-Leste · Timor Telecom
  3. Timor Telecom eSIM · Timor Telecom
  4. Check Your Coveraged Location · Telkomcel
  5. Telemor · Telemor
  6. Destinations: Atauro Island, Dili, Ramelau & More · Timor-Leste Tourism
  7. Dili | Timor-Leste Tourism · Timor-Leste Tourism
  8. Explore by Municipality | Timor-Leste Tourism · Timor-Leste Tourism
  9. Timor-Leste Tourism: Official Travel Guide · Timor-Leste Tourism
  10. Get directions & show routes in Google Maps · Google
  11. Letisim public catalog · Letisim