Compare the best eSIM plans for Pakistan
Internet from the moment you land in Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi
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- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From €0.59 for 1 GB or more
- 3,700+ plans compared
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€0.59
Cheapest plan, 1 GB or more
3,700+
Pakistan plans
103+
Providers available
4G
Networks supported
Entry price measured on fixed-volume plans of 1 GB or more covering the country. Volumes below 1 GB and plans billed per day, whose price is not comparable, fall outside the calculation.
Best eSIM deals for Pakistan
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
7 days
PK
€0.59
Strongesim
1 GB
1 day
PK
€0.74
eSIM.dog
1 GB
3 days
PK
€0.77
Roamic
1 GB
7 days
PK
€0.82
AbesteSIM
1 GB
1 day
PK
€0.97
Spark Roam
1 GB
7 days
PK
€1.14
eSIM for Pakistan at a glance
From
€2.16
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone
4G coverage in major cities
VPN useful?
Sometimes
Some services are restricted
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in Pakistan: everything you need to know
In Pakistan, mobile data runs mainly on Jazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone, with good 4G in the big cities and along the main routes. Buying a local SIM on arrival is possible but heavy: passport, biometric registration, activation that can take hours. A travel eSIM connects you on landing, skipping all of that.
- ●Good 4G in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad, Multan and Peshawar. Along the Karakoram Highway (Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu), coverage exists in towns but becomes patchy at altitude and in remote valleys.
- ●Decent mobile speeds in cities, more variable in rural and mountain areas.
- ●Some services can be restricted at times: a VPN installed before you travel can help keep access to your usual tools.
- ●Handy for Google Maps, WhatsApp (very widely used locally), ride-hailing (Careem, inDrive), Urdu translation and booking treks in the north.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Pakistan, ITU DataHub: Pakistan, GSMA Intelligence
Networks and connectivity on the ground
- Average speed
- 32 Mbps downloadmeasured 2026 · Internet Society Pulse
- 5G
- Rolling outmeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- Local operators
- Jazz · Zong · Telenor Pakistan · Ufonemeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
- Public Wi-Fi
- Hotels and cafesmeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
Practical information
- Currency
- Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
- Payments
- Cash preferredATMs in cities only
- Tipping
- A small tip is expected
- Power socket
- Type C, Type D230 V, 50 Hz
- Official languages
- Urdu, EnglishAlso spoken : Punjabi, Pashto, SindhiEnglish in tourist areas
- Dialling code
- +92Time zone : Asia/Karachi
- Emergency numbers
- 15 · 1122
When to go
- Best time to go
- April, May, September, October
- Shoulder season
- March, November
- Peak season
- June, July
- Seasonal hazards
- MonsoonJuly, August, September
- Extreme heatMay, June
- FloodingJuly, August
- Altitude sicknessJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Pakistan holds the densest cluster of high peaks on earth, and one road that runs straight through it. Down in the Punjab plain the monuments are Mughal and the heat is the main constraint; the two halves do not share a season.
April, May, October
The best window for the plain: Lahore, Multan and Sindh are walkable without the furnace, and the roads north are all passable.
June to September
The only window for the north: the Karakoram Highway passes are open, the Deosai plateau is reachable and the Hunza valleys are in full season.
July to September
The monsoon hits the plain and the Punjab: flooding, landslides on the mountain roads and frequent severed connections. Leave slack in the plan.
May and June
Extreme heat settles over the plain, past workable in the middle of the day. Which is exactly when you want to be up north.
Iconic sites and coverage
Badshahi Mosque
A vast red sandstone Mughal mosque in Lahore, its courtyard able to hold tens of thousands. Central and well covered.
Lahore Fort
A Mughal citadel of inlaid marble palaces, including a painted tiled wall running several hundred metres. Easy access, complete network.
Hunza Valley
A valley of terraced apricot orchards under seven-thousand-metre peaks, with the perched forts of Baltit and Altit. Coverage uneven by slope.
Karakoram Highway
The road that follows the Indus and then crosses into China at the Khunjerab pass, among the highest paved roads anywhere. Prepare everything offline.
Mohenjo-daro
The brick remains of an Indus Valley city more than four thousand years old, out in the Sindh plain. An isolated site with patchy signal.
Deosai Plains
A high plateau of meadow and stream, snowed under most of the year, home to the Himalayan brown bear. No network at all: preparation is mandatory.
Fairy Meadows
A meadow facing the Nanga Parbat wall, reached by a notoriously difficult track and then a walk. Nothing gets through up there, so download it all first.
Shah Jahan Mosque of Thatta
A mosque whose domes are entirely sheathed in blue tile, famous for its acoustics, near Karachi. Reachable and well connected.
Sources Internet Society Pulse, Datadopt research
Datadopt Observatory
Price per GB in Pakistan: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Pakistan comes down to 0.19 €/GB, across a sample of 1,607 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Lowest price per GB recorded
0.19 €/GB
Offers in the price sample
1,607
Asia average
0.21 €/GB
World ranking
101 / 215
Pakistan is 10% cheaper than the Asia regional average (0.21 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Pakistan?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Pakistan, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar eSIM | 0.42 €/GB | 0.59 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM.dog | 0.47 €/GB | 0.77 € | 90 d | Yes | No |
| Strongesim | 0.69 €/GB | 0.74 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| AbesteSIM | 0.74 €/GB | 0.97 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| Roamic | 0.82 €/GB | 0.82 € | 15 d | Yes | No |
 4s | 0.85 €/GB | 1.54 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for Pakistan
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/pk
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Pakistan.
First eSIM? The full walkthrough, with iOS and Android screenshots, lives in our guide how to install an eSIM on your smartphone.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Pakistan?
Yes. Pakistan travel eSIMs ride on Jazz, Zong, Telenor or Ufone, with good 4G in the cities. Check the partner network in each offer's detail on Datadopt.
Is an eSIM or a local SIM better?
For a tourist trip, the eSIM is far simpler: no biometric registration, no waiting in store, activation before you fly. A local SIM still makes sense for a very long stay where you need a Pakistani number.
Do I need a VPN in Pakistan?
Sometimes. Some social networks and services can be restricted at times. Install a reputable VPN before you travel, installing it from inside Pakistan can be hard if access is already limited.
Is there signal on the Karakoram Highway?
In the towns (Gilgit, Hunza, Karimabad, Skardu) yes, on 4G or 3G. At altitude and in isolated valleys, signal drops: download your offline maps before heading up.
How much data for a trip to Pakistan?
Plan 5–10 GB for one to two weeks with Maps, WhatsApp and some social media. Take more if you plan to share the connection or make video calls.
How much does an eSIM cost in Pakistan, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Pakistan comes down to 0.19 €/GB, across a sample of 1,607 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Pakistan is 10% cheaper than the Asia regional average (0.21 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Pakistan sits at position 101 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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