Works in N'Djamena
N'Djamena is where most visitors to Chad head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Airtel.
Chad eSIM
18 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 3 GB. After that the plan keeps working at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Chad
- Airtel
- Technology
- 3G/4G
- Routed via
- Singapore
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
QR code by email in secondsKeep your own numberTop up the same eSIMSecure checkout
Why RoamZivo for Chad
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Chad, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Chad
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Chad travel data guide
A Chad eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Chad that you install before you fly. Plans in Chad run on Airtel, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 18 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $7.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Africa eSIM covers Chad and 20 other countries on one plan, from $8.99. The Global eSIM covers Chad and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Chad, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Chad from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Chad FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Chad?
It connects wherever Airtel has signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Chad, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 1 day from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Chad?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Which network does the Chad eSIM use?
The Chad eSIM uses Airtel, which is the only operator on these plans. Our catalogue lists it as a 4G network, and plans are labelled 3G/4G or 4G/5G. There is no second network for the phone to move to if Airtel is unavailable.
Is 5 GB enough for a month in Chad?
5 GB can last a month in Chad if you use it for messaging, email and maps and avoid video. Spread over 30 days it is a modest daily amount. For regular video calls or large uploads, the 10 GB plan or a 30 day unlimited plan is more realistic.
Can I receive SMS codes on the Chad eSIM?
No, the Chad eSIM cannot receive SMS because it has no phone number. Codes from your bank go to your home SIM as usual. Keep that SIM active for texts, and switch off its data roaming so only the eSIM carries data.
Should I install the Chad eSIM before departure?
Yes, install the Chad eSIM before departure while you have dependable WiFi. Installing does not start the plan, since days are counted from the first connection in Chad. The installation guide shows the steps for iPhone and Android.
Where do I find my QR code if I lose the email?
A copy of the QR code for your Chad eSIM is kept in your customer account. Log in with the email address you used to order and open the order. It is worth saving a screenshot before you fly, in case you have no connection later.
I landed in Chad and have no signal. What should I check?
Check that the eSIM line is turned on, that mobile data is set to it, and that data roaming is enabled for that line. Restart the phone after changing these. If the eSIM still does not connect in Chad, email support with your order details.
Can I top up my Chad plan without reinstalling?
Some Chad plans support top up and some do not. Where top up is offered, the extra data is added to the eSIM you already have. Where it is not, you buy a new plan and install it as a new eSIM.
How do I top up if I run low?
Open My eSIMs, pick this eSIM and choose a top up. It goes onto the same eSIM, so there is no new QR code to scan.
