Albania
Nationwide coverage
Data across Albania — the Ionian coast at Ksamil and Dhërmi, the Ottoman towns at Berat and Gjirokastër, the Accursed Mountains north. Land connected, cheaply.
- 5G where available
- No roaming charges
- Instant eSIM delivery
- Keep your number
eSIM + QR code emailed instantly · no physical SIM
One Albania on 5G
Your eSIM connects to One Albania on 5G. Tirana, Durrës, Vlorë, Sarandë, Berat and Gjirokastër are all well covered, as is the SH8 coastal road along the Albanian Riviera.
The Accursed Mountains in the far north — Theth, Valbona and the pass between them — are far thinner, as is much of the eastern highland border with North Macedonia.
The Theth to Valbona crossing
This is the walk most visitors to northern Albania come for: a full-day hike over a 1,800m pass between two remote valleys, reached by the Koman Lake ferry and a rough road.
Coverage is minimal on the pass and patchy in both valleys, though guesthouses in Theth and Valbona increasingly have Wi-Fi. Book accommodation ahead, download the route, and note the crossing is seasonal — snow closes it well into spring.
Why Albania is worth the data
Albania has gone from almost no tourism to a great deal of it very quickly, and information dates fast. Bus timetables aren't published centrally, ferry schedules shift, and the best beaches are down turnings you'd never guess at.
At £1.99 a gigabyte it's cheap enough to buy generously. 5 GB at £6.99 covers a fortnight of that comfortably.
Good to know
Questions, answered
Will I have signal hiking from Theth to Valbona?+
Minimal on the pass itself and patchy in both valleys, though guesthouses increasingly have Wi-Fi. Book ahead, download the route, and check the pass is open — snow closes it into late spring.
Is coverage good along the Albanian Riviera?+
Yes. The SH8 coastal road and the resort towns from Vlorë down to Sarandë and Ksamil are all well covered on 5G.
How do I install it?+
After checkout we email your eSIM and a QR code. Scan it in your phone's settings, switch the line on, and you're ready — do it before you fly and it activates when you land.
Will it work on my phone?+
Most phones from the last few years support eSIM (iPhone XS and newer, recent Samsung/Pixel). Check your phone in Settings, or use our compatibility checker.
When does my plan start?+
Validity counts from first connection in the destination, not from purchase — so you can buy and install early without wasting days.
Can I keep using my normal number?+
Yes. The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your usual SIM, so calls and texts on your main number still work.
Networks
Your eSIM hops onto the strongest of Albania’s local networks automatically — no setup, no choosing.
Coverage
Full nationwide data across Albania on tier-1 partner networks.