Planning a trip to Andorra always involves an adventure and a good budget. This small country is a natural paradise due to its forests and parks but traveling and staying there is usually expensive. And surely, the last thing you’re going to think about is how expensive it can be to find a cell phone service abroad and more so in countries like Andorra. For this reason, today in Roaming, we make it easier for you and present international prepaid eSIMs for Andorra, an excellent alternative so that you don’t have to pay for roaming in Andorra, nor invest in expensive options like Pocket WiFi.
eSIMs are a new technology since, unlike traditional SIM cards, they are virtual and don’t require an external chip to activate it and keep you connected to the internet. It’s easy to use because you can activate it and keep in touch with your family and friends as soon as you set foot in Andorra! Here we will show you how they work, the providers on the market and a comparison of their prices and plans so that you can make the best decision according to your budget.
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What you should know about eSIM Andorra
The first thing you must check before making any purchase is to confirm if your cell phone has the option to link and install an eSIM card. We have prepared a list of requirements that you must meet before choosing and using one of these virtual SIM cards.
- Check that your cell phone is compatible with an eSIM and if your device is supported by the operator or eSIM card provider. We know that currently the iPhone XR or more recent versions are preferred by the companies that supply the virtual SIM.
- On the other hand, it is essential to have an email to register and receive your eSIM.
- Keep in mind that you must have access to the internet since your eSIM profile will be downloaded from the operator’s servers. Then, you must scan the QR code or installation code.
- Some providers will ask you to install their app to download the eSIM.
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Cellular providers of eSIM cards to travel to Andorra
For you to plan your trip to Andorra in the best way, we have listed several eSIM providers for travelers, along with their plans and prices. Remember that if your cell phone doesn’t support an eSIM, you can buy a traditional physical SIM card with 3 GB or 6 GB of data for Andorra.
Below we list several known companies that supply and sell international eSIM cards, which are mostly intended for tourism or business trips abroad. Depending on your reason for travel or plan, choose the best option:
- TraveleSIM
- WifiMap
- MTX Connect
Prices and data plans of eSIM providers to travel to Andorra
Below we present the plans and prices of the eSIM to Andorra of the providers mentioned above. Keep in mind that the variation in prices that you will see below may be due to coverage reasons, earlier roaming agreements of each of these companies with the domestic server, the location, and the payment methods available.
Holafly plans and prices in Andorra
- 3GB for 5 days at $27 USD
- 6GB for 7 days at $34 USD
- 12GB for 20 days at $42 USD
WifiMap plans and prices in Andorra
- 3GB for 30 days at $90.12 USD
- 1GB for 30 days at $35.56 USD
- 500MB for 30 days at $18.96 USD
MTX Connect plans and prices in Andorra
- 10GB for 30 days at $71.24 USD
- 4GB for 14 days at $35.53 USD
- 2GB for 7 days at $17.73 USD
- 350MB for 1 day at $4.14 USD
Comparison of eSIM providers for Andorra
| Provider | Data | Days | Price (USD) | Language | Sales channels |
| Holafly | 3GB | 5 | $27 | English, German, French and Spanish | Web |
| Holafly | 6GB | 7 | $34 | English, German, French and Spanish | Web |
| Holafly | 12GB | 20 | $42 | English, German, French and Spanish | Web |
| WifiMap | 3GB | 30 | $90.12 | English, Russian | Web, Play Store, App Store |
| WifiMap | 1GB | 30 | $35.56 | English, Russian | Web, Play Store, App Store |
| WifiMap | 500MB | 30 | $18.96 | English, Russian | Web, Play Store, App Store |
| MTX Connect | 10GB | 30 | $71.24 | English, Russian, French, and Chinese | Web, App Store, Play Store |
| MTX Connect | 4GB | 14 | $35.53 | English, Russian, French, and Chinese | Web, App Store, Play Store |
| MTX Connect | 2GB | 7 | $17.73 | English, Russian, French, and Chinese | Web, App Store, Play Store |
| MTX Connect | 350MB | 1 | $4.14 | English, Russian, French, and Chinese | Web, App Store, Play Store |
What you should know about eSIM to travel to Andorra
We want you to have the best and most beneficial experience with an eSIM card in Andorra, and that you know the differences between these virtual cards and the traditional ones, so we have listed some important features.
- Most eSIM cards don’t offer analog calls, only data. To communicate by voice, you can use apps like Skype or WhatsApp.
- Some eSIMs configure the APN automatically.
- You will have a dual-SIM iPhone, as you will be able to keep your local SIM when you travel to Andorra. Remember to set up your iPhone to avoid surprise invoices.
- eSIMs can be installed only once, so, if you are having problems with your eSIM card, don’t delete it from your cell phone and contact your eSIM provider, instead.
- Some eSIMs allow you to share data.
- You can add multiple data plans on your iPhone, but this depends on the available memory, and besides, it’s only possible to use one at a time.
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Coverage of the eSIM to travel to Andorra
Changing the subject a bit, another aspect that you should keep in mind when buying any type of SIM card, whether it is an eSIM or a traditional physical card, is the cell phone coverage of domestic eSIM carriers because sometimes a very cheap eSIM card may not provide good coverage in the place you’re going to visit.
Therefore, consider that the best eSIM is the one with the best roaming agreements in Andorra. In this case, as Andorra doesn’t belong to the European Union, its roaming services are different, so there is only one domestic operator: Andorra Telecom.
Here we share the coverage map:
Andorra Telecom 4G coverage map in Andorra
Local cellular operators offering eSIM in Andorra
For residents of Andorra, the operator Andorra Telecom already offers eSIM exchange and support services. If you want this service, which you can already request it as of 2020, you must bear in mind that to make this change, you must follow certain requirements and procedures stipulated by the provider.
- Andorra Telecom
eSIM Andorra Telecom
In mid-2020 Andorra Telecom launched its eSIM, which allowed its users to switch from the traditional physical SIM card to the eSIM (or virtual SIM). With this choice, Andorran customers can now use their iPhone or Android device compatible with eSIM.
How much does the eSIM Andorra Telecom cost?
The eSIM of Andorra Telecom costs €6 if you request it in exchange for the physical chip. To do this you must go to one of its offices in Andorra although the information with the QR code is received by email.
Requirements to apply for the eSIM Andorra Telecom
It is essential to have a compatible smartphone, be it an iPhone XR or a later version, or an Android phone such as Samsung S20, Huawei P40, Google Pixel. According to this operator, most cell phones that support eSIM are compatible, even Japanese versions such as the Rakuten Mini or the English Gemini PDA from Planet Computers.
Prepaid eSIM Andorra Telecom
With the prepaid eSIM, the state operator of the principality plans to attract tourists who have a cell phone compatible with eSIM. However, unlike the international eSIM cards we mentioned earlier, like MTX Connect or WiFi Map, Andorra Telecom will ask you for identification information such as your passport and ID.
The Andorra Telecom prepaid eSIM can be bought online, although it is somewhat a cumbersome process because in addition to documentation, you must take a picture with your cell phone and then wait for your information to be verified. After that, they can ask you for more information, if there is any problem in confirming your identity.
You must consider the following aspects when taking the photograph of your passport or DNI:
- Good lighting.
- No holes or reflections that hide important text.
- Photography with good focus and high quality.
- There should be a contrast with the background.
- Avoid hiding elements of the document with your hand.
The prices that Andorra Telecom has for its prepaid eSIM card are $11 and $23, similar to its prepaid data plans. Therefore, it is slightly more expensive than the international eSIM Andorra from MTX Connect, which has plans from $4.14 per day.
FAQ about eSIM in Andorra
Well, we hope this article has been useful to you. To finish, we provide some common questions that users ask when purchasing an eSIM to travel to Andorra. If you have any concerns, leave it in the comments!
Andorra Telecom’s local eSIMs are primarily intended for people living in Andorra. The international eSIM Andorra from MTX Connect or WifiMap is used to connect to the internet during your trips to Andorra.
It’s not necessary to present a passport, but some providers do require your address. This applies only to the eSIM for tourists, and not to the eSIM offered by Andorra Telecom, who will ask for your information.
Yes, eSIMs for Andorra will allow you to share your data with other devices. However, we recommend checking with the provider’s customer service.
After installing the virtual SIM profile, you must choose it as the default means of cellular data, activate data, and roaming and your virtual SIM should now work.
Yes, like physical cards, virtual SIMs also have an expiration date.
From the moment you activate your eSIM, by scanning the QR code on your phone.
Cell phones compatible with the eSIM for Andorra are increasing every day. Remember that if you live in a European or Latin American country and plan to travel to Andorra, you must have a cell phone that is compatible with both eSIM and its bands. If you don’t, you will be left without service in this country, and you will be forced to rent or buy a new cell phone.
These are the cell phones in which you can install and activate an eSIM for Andorra. Make sure the eSIM provider supports it: iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE 2020, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S20, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Samsung Galaxy S20+ Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Galaxy S21+, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro, Google Pixel 3a, Google Pixel 3a XL, Google Pixel 4, Google Pixel 4a, Google Pixel 4a XL.
The eSIM is the evolution of traditional SIM cards. The eSIM works due to a chip inserted in the cell phone, which allows the profile to be stored and configured. To learn more, we recommend you read: what is eSIM and how does it work.
