Chad eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for Chad is available from €11.52 and active straight away: in Chad it connects to the Airtel Chad, Tigo, Moov Africa networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 35. Install it by QR code before you leave — no roaming and no SIM swap.
- Instant email delivery
- 30-day returns
- Support in French
- Visa · Mastercard · Apple Pay · Google Pay · PayPal
eSIM for Chad — at a glance
- From
- €11.52
- Local networks
- Airtel Chad, Tigo, Moov Africa
- Technology
- 4G/LTE
- Network coverage
- 35
- Activation
- QR code — install before you leave
- Recommended data
- 1–3 GB light use · 5 GB with social media · 10 GB+ streaming
All eSIM plans for Chad
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €16.20 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €47.37 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €78.57 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €109.74 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €156.51 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €11.52 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €22.43 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €31.48 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €52.05 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €95.71 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €172.10 |
Chad is a destination in its own right for travellers seeking authentic immersion: the Sahara desert in the north, lakes and savannas in the south, and N'Djamena as the gateway to this landlocked Central African country. Here, infrastructure is limited and local SIM cards are hard to find outside the big cities. Travelling connected is not a luxury, it is a necessity to coordinate your transfers, reach your local contacts or report your position in remote areas. Activating a Chad eSIM before you leave Paris spares you many complications as soon as you land.
Flight time from Paris
About 6.5 to 7 hours (direct or with a stopover depending on the available routes)
Time difference with Paris
UTC+1: same time as France in winter, 1 hour behind in summer (no clock change in Chad)
Best time to visit
November to February (cool dry season, ideal for exploring the north and Lake Chad)
Power socket type
Types C, D, E and F. Compatible with French plugs, no adapter needed
Why use an eSIM in Chad?
Chad is one of the hardest countries to reach in the world, with network coverage limited to about 35% of the territory, concentrated mainly around N'Djamena and a few urban centres such as Moundou or Sarh. Finding a reliable point of sale for physical SIM cards is a real challenge on the ground, and registration procedures can take precious time. With an eSIM set up before you leave France, you arrive ready to go as soon as you leave Hassan Djamous Airport. Whether you are on a humanitarian mission, a journalist, or an adventurer crossing the Tibesti or Lake Chad, a 4G connection through Airtel Chad gives you valuable security. Simpartout lets you activate your plan remotely, with no physical handling and no risk of losing a SIM card in difficult field conditions.
Network coverage in Chad
Operator
Airtel Chad
+ Tigo
Technology
4G/LTE
Coverage
35
How to install your Chad eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Chad, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching Chad, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Chad, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching Chad, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
Recommended for you
Short trip
For a trip of 3 to 7 days, go for an unlimited plan.
Business trip
Video calls and emails: choose a high-speed plan.
Long stay
For a month or more, our high-capacity plans offer the best value for money.
Families
Several devices to connect? Pick a plan that allows hotspot sharing and comes with plenty of data.
eSIM, local SIM or Wi-Fi hotspot: which suits Chad best?
| eSIM | Local SIM card | Wi-Fi hotspot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation | Instant (QR code) | Bought on arrival | Pick-up/delivery |
| Installation | 2 minutes | SIM swap | Extra device |
| Price | From €11.52 | €5–30 | €5–15/day |
| Network | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE |
| Devices | 1 smartphone | 1 smartphone | Up to 5 devices |
| Flexibility | Top up at any time | Fixed data | Daily rental |
| Recommendation | Ideal for travellers | For long stays | For groups/families |