Bután eSIM
- TashiCell Bután 4G
Full speed
Fixed GB · no throttle
Bután · 3.0GB
$15.15$13.77From the road
What travellers say about Bután
4.8 from 12,000+ travellers
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“Installed on airport Wi-Fi before passport control. Maps were up before I left the terminal in Bután.”
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“Kept my home number for bank codes. The Bután eSIM handled data — setup took about a minute.”
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“Stable on the local networks listed on the plan. Would use it again next time I fly into Bután.”
Refund policy
Full refund within 30 days if unused — and if it does not work at your destination.
More about refundsActivation window
Validity starts on first use. Install over Wi-Fi before you fly.
How installation worksSecure checkout
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Customer support
Reach us before or during your trip if you need help connecting.
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How eSIM works in Bután
Install over Wi-Fi before departure. Switch the data line on when you land. Validity starts on first use.
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Buy a plan
Pick a destination, data allowance and validity period for Bután.
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Install your eSIM
Scan the QR from the email — on Wi-Fi, before you fly. No physical SIM.
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Land and connect
Data activates on first connection in Bután. Keep your home number.
Size it to your trip
Pick the profile closest to your Bután trip. The estimate assumes normal use — maps, messaging, photos, a short call home.
In total, a 3 GB data allowance covers roughly 1,005 shared photos, 50 hours of social media and browsing, 9 hours of video calls, 38 hours of music streaming, or about 600 hours of maps and navigation. Messaging apps barely use data.
- City break3–4 days, one city1–3 GB
- Maps every day
- Messaging and photos
- A short call home most days
- One-week trip7 days, one or two countries3–5 GB
- Maps and transit
- Social and messaging
- Some hotel Wi-Fi offload
- Multi-country tour14 days, several borders8–12 GB
- Navigation across borders
- Photos and maps
- Occasional hotspot
- Working on the roadTwo weeks or longer, meetings on data15 GB+
- About 1 GB a day
- Calls and video
- Laptop tethering when allowed
Bután eSIM prices at a glance
Every Plota plan for Bután, sorted by price. All plans include 5G where available, hotspot sharing, and instant QR delivery.
Bután eSIM coverage & networks
Plota eSIM plans for Bután use reliable international mobile networks for 4G LTE and 5G where available. Coverage is built for travelers moving between Thimphu and the rest of Bután. Enjoy stable connectivity for maps, messaging, and streaming without expensive roaming.
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Bután eSIM — questions, answered
An eSIM is a digital SIM in your phone. Buy a Bután plan on Plota, scan the QR we email you, and a data line installs next to your home SIM. Use Plota for data in Bután while your regular number stays for calls, texts, WhatsApp, and iMessage.
Bután eSIM guide — plans, setup & tips
Bhutan is a standout international destination. Explore Thimphu and beyond with prepaid eSIM data that activates in minutes.
Roaming in Bután can erase a travel budget in days. Plota prepaid eSIM data is priced transparently up front, delivered as a QR code, and ready before you board.
Setup is QR-based — no app required to buy. After checkout you get install steps for iPhone and Android, then enable the Plota line when you enter Bután.
Browse 11 prepaid options for Bután, with prices from $4.86. Light travelers can take a small pack; longer stays can step up data without switching providers mid-trip.
Price-conscious travelers use Plota as a Holafly / Airalo / Saily alternative in Bután — especially when a fixed data pack beats paying for unused unlimited.
Whether you're exploring Thimphu or heading further afield, a Plota eSIM keeps you connected throughout Bután on international networks.
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