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All 6 Afghanistan eSIM plans compared, $8.10 to $102.90
| Provider | Price (5GB) | Coverage | Rating | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | $29.40 | Roshan | 4.9/5 | 180-day refund |
| Airalo | Not verified | 200+ countries | 4.5/5 | Most destinations |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 160 countries | 4.2/5 | Heavy users |
Our top 3 picks for Afghanistan
We evaluated 6 eSIM plans available for Afghanistan, comparing them on verified pricing, network coverage, top-up availability, and app quality. Five stood out.
Pros: Afghanistan coverage on Roshan, hotspot sharing and top-up on every plan, 24/7 support in 63 languages, and a 180-day refund on an unactivated eSIM. Cons: Newer brand, smaller community than Airalo.
| Tier | Duration | Discount | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay | 1-2 days | 4% off | $6.70$3.35/day · 2d |
| Week Package | 3-9 days | 8% off | $22.48$3.21/day · 7d |
| Extended Stay | 10-19 days | 11% off | $31.06$3.11/day · 10d |
| Monthly Package | 20-29 days | 15% off | $59.33$2.97/day · 20d |
| Long TermBest Value | 30-365 days | 18% off | $85.85$2.86/day · 30d |
Pros: 200+ countries, top-up available, largest community. Cons: Priced above newer competitors on some routes, support response times can vary.
Pros: Truly unlimited data, full-speed on most plans, live chat support 24/7. Cons: Premium pricing, no per-GB options available.
Network coverage in Afghanistan
HelloRoam's 6 Afghanistan plans all run on Roshan 4G, the operator that carries visitor eSIM traffic here, so the coverage you buy is Roshan's own: Kabul, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Kandahar and Jalalabad. Service thins outside the provincial capitals, where 3G and 2G fallback is normal, and mountain districts drop out altogether. Install before departure, because locating a physical SIM vendor after arrival is impractical.
Coverage analysis
Roshan provides GSM coverage in Kabul (including the airport corridor), Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Kandahar, and Jalalabad. 4G LTE service is available in central Kabul and parts of Herat city. Rural and high-altitude areas outside provincial capitals typically fall back to 2G/3G. Coverage maps should be checked against your specific route, as conditions change frequently.
Activation
Install the eSIM QR code on your device before travel. Roshan registers your connection automatically once you reach a coverage zone. No SIM card counter visit needed. iPhone XS or newer, Pixel 3a or newer, and Galaxy S20 or newer support eSIM.
Your device must be carrier-unlocked before departure.
Data usage tips
Budget 200-400 MB per day for messaging apps, maps, and light browsing. Video calls over WhatsApp or Signal use 300-500 MB per hour. Offline satellite imagery in Google Maps saves data in areas with weak signal.
Download maps for Kabul and key routes before arrival. The 5 GB plan at $29.40 covers a two-week reporting trip at that rate, and the daily plan suits work that runs in short blocks.
eSIM plan pricing in Afghanistan
Afghanistan sits at the expensive end of the catalogue. The 1 GB plan costs $8.10 over 7 days. The 3 GB plan costs $22.50 and the 5 GB plan $29.40, which is $5.88 per GB.
Volume pulls the rate down: 10 GB costs $55.20 at $5.52 per GB, and 20 GB costs $102.90, or $5.15 per GB. A daily plan at $12.43 carries a 2 GB allowance per day for stays too short to justify a 30-day bucket. The verdict: HelloRoam prices Afghanistan on Roshan 4G from $8.10 for 1 GB, and the 20 GB plan at $102.90 works out at $5.15 per GB.
Afghanistan eSIM plans from $8.10 on Roshan 4G
| Plan | Network | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan 20GB 30Days ⭐ | Roshan | 30 days / 20 GB | $102.90 |
| Afghanistan 10GB 30Days | Roshan | 30 days / 10 GB | $55.20 |
| Afghanistan 5GB 30Days | Roshan | 30 days / 5 GB | $29.40 |
| Afghanistan 3GB 30Days | Roshan | 30 days / 3 GB | $22.50 |
| Afghanistan 1GB 7Days | Roshan | 7 days / 1 GB | $8.10 |
| Afghanistan 2GB/Day | Roshan | 1 day / 2 GB per day | $12.43 |
Prices verified: September 20, 2026
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Provider reviews
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