Chad
Nationwide coverage
Data across Chad — N'Djamena, the Ennedi rock formations, the Zakouma wildlife and the Sahara north. Check travel advice for much of the country before planning.
- 5G where available
- No roaming charges
- Instant eSIM delivery
- Keep your number
eSIM + QR code emailed instantly · no physical SIM
Check the travel advice by region
UK travel advice restricts travel to much of Chad, including border regions with Libya, Sudan, Niger and the Lake Chad basin. The position varies by area and has changed with the regional security situation.
Check it for the specific areas you plan to visit, and note that it affects insurance validity. Most visitors here are working in humanitarian, energy or diplomatic roles.
Airtel coverage
Your eSIM connects to Airtel on 4G. N'Djamena and the southern towns including Moundou, Sarh and Abéché have coverage, as do the main routes in the populated south.
Chad is largely Saharan and the northern two-thirds of the country has almost no network. The Ennedi massif and the Tibesti mountains, which are genuinely spectacular, are entirely beyond it.
Zakouma and the far north
Zakouma national park in the southeast has become one of Africa's genuine conservation successes, with elephant numbers recovering substantially. It's remote and access is seasonal — the rains close it for months.
Expeditions to the Ennedi are multi-week undertakings run by specialist operators carrying satellite communications. 1 GB at £5.99 covers the connected time in N'Djamena for most trips.
Good to know
Questions, answered
Is there coverage in the Ennedi or Tibesti?+
None. The northern two-thirds of Chad is Saharan with essentially no network. Expeditions there are multi-week undertakings run by specialist operators carrying satellite communications.
Which areas does travel advice restrict?+
Much of the country, including the border regions with Libya, Sudan and Niger and the Lake Chad basin. Check the current FCDO guidance for the specific areas you'll be in — it affects your insurance.
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 Chad’s local networks automatically — no setup, no choosing.
Coverage
Full nationwide data across Chad on tier-1 partner networks.