Everybody knows that having internet when travelling is a great advantage, not only to share your photos with friends and family, but also to find your way around, look for restaurants or answer any questions you may have in this wonderful country. Travel eSIM cards are the most recommended option to have internet in Andorra quickly, easily and cheaply compared to other options such as roaming or SIM cards.
In this post we have made a selection of the main brands that sell eSIM cards in Andorra to save you the search for information and help you choose. In addition, we tell you about all their features, such as the speed of navigation, price, duration of data plans or the possibility of sharing data.
Below, you can read about all the details of Holafly, Ubigi, Airalo, Maya Mobile and Simoptions, but our favourite travel eSIM is Holafly because of the confidence we feel in their 24h customer service in several languages and the quality of their products, which will never let you down.
Comparison of eSIMs for a trip to Andorra
When comparing different brands of eSIM we must take into account all the features that will determine if the card fits the needs of our trip. That’s why we have prepared this table with all the essential information about each brand to help you choose. We’ll go into more detail on each eSIM brand below, so you won’t miss any of the information.
| Brand | Plan duration | Data sharing | Unlimited Data | App | GB per plan | Support | Price | Trustpilot | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holafly | 5 and 7 days | Yes | – | + | 3GB and 6GB | In English, direct chat and WhatsApp | €27-34 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Ubigi | 1 and 30 days | Yes | – | + | 500MB, 1GB, 2GB, 5GB, 10GB and 20GB | By email in 8 languages | €2-88 | 1.9 | 4 |
| Airalo | 7, 14 and 30 days | Yes | – | + | 1GB, 3GB, 5GB, 10GB and 20GB | In English, via bot | $4.5- 40 | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Simoptions | 14 days | No | – | – | 8GB and 20GB | In English, by chat | €29.9-49.9 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Maya Mobile | 30 days | Yes | – | – | 500MB, 1GB, 3GB and 5GB | In English, via bot | €11-112 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
1. Holafly, eSIM for Andorra with more gigabytes
| Advantages | They offer data packages by continent and for countries. Holafly’s eSIM cards are easy to purchase and install with QR code or manually. They have eSIM cards for 160 destinations. 24/7 technical support in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. Very flexible pricing. You can pay in euros, dollars and Mexican pesos. They have an App where you can check your usage and the number of days left on your contract. |
| Disadvantages | Their eSIM cards do not include calls or sms. One of the most expensive options on the market, but it’s worth it because they offer more gigabytes than the rest. The Holafly eSIM card for Australia does not allow data sharing. You can’t do the installation through their App. The eSIM for Australia does not have unlimited data. |
Holafly is a Spanish company with offices around the world and more than 100 employees offering the eSIM cards with the most data for Andorra. It is also one of the best options to buy eSIM cards and travel with peace of mind as it offers a 24-hour customer service in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian and Japanese that responds in less than a minute by chat or WhatsApp, and is currently the company with the best customer rating on Trustpilot with a score of 4.6.
On the website of Holafly you can find 2 data plans of 5 and 7 days with a limit of 3GB and 6GB for €27 and €34. Their eSIM connects to the local network of Andorra Telecom, one of the best mobile operators in the country, so you will have excellent coverage.
| Data plan | Euro | Dollars | Pesos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days – 3GB | €27 | $27 | $599 |
| 15 days – 6GB | €34 | $34 | $699 |
Holafly eSIM cards can be easily installed by scanning the QR code that will be sent to your email once you have completed the purchase. The installation can also be done manually without the need for a computer, simply by writing a code in the settings of your mobile that you can consult in the mail or in your App, which is very convenient to control the duration of the data plan.
After testing Holafly eSIM cards, we can say that they are one of the most expensive options on the market, but that in the end they are profitable as you can travel without worries thanks to their technical service, which is the most efficient of all the eSIM cards we have tested. Here we leave you with this ranking where we evaluate from 1 to 5 all the features of Holafly’s eSIM cards for Andorra based on our experience.
| Data | Duration | Support | Price | App | Speed | Sharing | Currencies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
In this post, you can read about our experience with Holafly eSIM cards and some users’ opinions: Our opinion of Holafly eSIM.
2. Ubigi and its eSIM cards for Andorra in smart cars
| Advantages | Offer regional, country or global data packages. Ubigi eSIM cards are easy to purchase and install via the web or app. The Ubigi eSIM is installed for free from the App. They offer a wide variety of eSIM cards with different duration, price and gigabytes. They have eSIM cards for 190 destinations. 24h real time technical support. They offer eSIM cards for smart cars. Their eSIM cards allow data sharing. You can recharge the eSIM from the App. |
| Disadvantages | Gigas are limited to 1GB or less and they do not have unlimited data plans. Short duration plans have very limited gigas. Your eSIMs do not include calls or SMS. The duration of the plans are limited to 1 day or 30 days. Their support service is exclusively in English. |
Ubigi is a provider of eSIM cards a little different than the rest of the data plan companies for travelling abroad. While with other brands you have to choose and buy the plan and then proceed to install the eSIM, with Ubigi it’s the other way around. First you can install the eSIM for free and then add credit depending on how many gigabytes you are going to use. You can pay in dollars, euros, pounds and yen.
On their website and app you won’t find any plans for Andorra, but you will find several for Europe and globally that include this country along with many others. In total, you can choose from 13 data plans of 1 day, 30 days or 12 months. Prices range from £2 to £88, and data limits from 500 MB to 20 GB.
These eSIMs are designed for people who travel a lot and for long periods of time. The downside is that all of their plans have data caps, and you can run out of internet in the middle of your trip.
| Data plan | Dollars | Euros | Pounds | Yen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB (Europe) – 1 day | 2$ | 2€ | 2£ | 290¥ |
| 1 GB (Europe) – 30 days | 12$ | 12€ | 10£ | 1700¥ |
| 5 GB (Europe) – 30 days | 15$ | 15€ | 12£ | 2200¥ |
| 10 GB (Europe) – 30 days | 24$ | 24€ | 20£ | 3200¥ |
| 20GB (Europe) – 30 days | 29$ | 29€ | 25£ | 4100¥ |
| 2 GB (Europe) – 30 days | 58$ | 58€ | 51£ | 8200¥ |
| 10 GB (Europe) – 30 days | 59$ | 59€ | 52£ | 8300¥ |
| 2 GB (Europe) – 30 days | 78$ | 78€ | 70£ | 11000¥ |
| 50 GB (Europe) – 30 days | 88$ | 88€ | 78£ | 12400¥ |
| 500 MB (Global) – 1 day | 12$ | 12€ | 10£ | 1700¥ |
| 5 GB (Global) – 30 days | 68$ | 68€ | 59£ | 9600¥ |
Luckily, their App works very well and as well as buying the eSIM from there, you can install it and top it up if necessary. Also, Ubigi’s eSIMs allow data sharing with other devices
A curious thing about Ubigi’s eSIM cards is that they also work in cars with internet. Some models from Jaguar, Fiat, Land Rover, Alfa Romeo or Jeep already feature this technology. These plans are different from those for mobile phones.
In this table, you can see how we rate each feature of Ubigi’s eSIM cards. And if you want to know our opinion on Ubigi eSIMs, check out this post: Our Ubigi opinion: is it worth it?
| Data | Duration | Support | Price | App | Speed | Data sharing | Currencies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
3. Airalo, the cheapest eSIM brand
| Advantages | They offer regional, country or global data packages. Airalo’s eSIM cards are easy to purchase and install. They are the cheapest brand on the market. A wide variety of eSIM cards with different duration, price and gigabytes. They have eSIM cards for 190 countries. Their eSIM card allows you to share data with other devices. Top up the eSIM. They have an App and you can buy and install the eSIM from it. |
| Disadvantages | The gigabytes are limited to 20GB or less and they do not have cards with unlimited data. Short-term plans have very limited gigabytes. ESIM cards do not include calls and sms. The duration of data plans is limited to 7, 15 and 30 days. Their services and technical support is exclusively in English and takes a long time to respond. |
Airalo is along with Holafly one of the world’s best-known brands for buying an international travel eSIM. The company, founded in Singapore in 2019 by Turkish entrepreneurs Abraham Burak and Ahmet Bahadir Özdemir, was one of the first to offer these services, and has a wide coverage of countries where they offer eSIM cards.
Although Airalo is one of the cheapest brands on the market, it can be expensive in the long run, as its data plans have very limited gigabytes that can run out at any time, and its technical support takes a long time to respond.
Airalo’s eSIM card data plans for Andorra have durations of 7, 15 and 30 days, and prices range from $4.5 to $40. They also offer an eSIM card for Europe that includes 32 countries. The brand has an App through which you can buy and install the eSIM, and later top it up when you run out of data.
| Data plan | Price in Dollars |
|---|---|
| 1 GB – 7 days | 4.5$ |
| 2 GB – 15 days | 8$ |
| 3 GB – 30 days | 10.5$ |
| 5 GB – 30 days | 15$ |
| 10 GB – 30 days | 25$ |
| 20 GB – 30 days | 40$ |
The Airalo eSIM for Andorra offers 6 data plans, so you can choose the one that best suits your trip. We compared customer reviews and comments on Trustpilot and found that Airalo has one of the lowest scores at 3.7. Here is the ranking of each aspect of Airalo and in this post you can also read about our opinion of the brand: Our opinion of Airalo: is it worth it?
| Data | Duration | Support | Price | App | Speed | Data sharing | Currencies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 3 | 3.8 |
4. Maya Mobile, data packages for one month
| Advantages | They offer data packages by continent and for countries. Maya Mobile’s eSIM cards are easy to purchase and install with QR code or manually. They have eSIM cards for 194 destinations. Data plans limited to 1GB, 3GB, 5GB, 10GB that can run out quickly. Flexible pricing. They have plans with unlimited data. To recharge you can set up auto-recharge after 30 days. They allow data sharing with other devices. |
| Disadvantages | Their eSIM cards do not include calls or sms. No App. The unlimited data plan is limited to 5Mbps Technical support only in English via a bot. Only 30-day data plans. |
This company makes eSIM cards available for 30 days in Andorra. In this case, the price of the data packages varies depending on the gigabytes. In total, they have 4 packages of 500MB, 1GB, 3GB and 5GB. The price ranges from €11 to €112.
Like Holafly, Maya Mobile is characterized by the speed and simplicity of its contracting and installation process, which is also done via a QR code that arrives in the mail. In addition, they have a 100% refund policy of the purchase in the event that the data does not work, which is not usually the case as they have a minimum of two data providers in each country where they offer their services.
| Data plan | Price in Euros |
|---|---|
| 500 MB – 30 days | 11€ |
| 1 GB – 30 days | 23€ |
| 3 GB – 30 days | 68€ |
| 5 GB – 30 days | 112€ |
In the case of Maya Mobile, we find the disadvantage that their plans are very inflexible and only last for 30 days. On Trustpilot, you can see that the brand has an average score of 4.4, but there are hardly any reviews. Here’s a table showing how they rate each of their eSIM card features.
| Data | Duration | Support | Price | App | Speed | Data sharing | Currencies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3 | 3.2 |
5. SimOptions, a marketplace for eSIM cards
| Advantages | They offer regional, country or global data packages. Sim Options eSIM cards are easy to purchase and install. They offer a wide variety of eSIM cards with different duration, price and gigabytes. They have eSIM cards for 160 countries. Some plans include calls and SMS. |
| Disadvantages | Gigabytes are limited to 20GB or less and they do not have unlimited data cards. Short-term plans have very limited gigabytes. Features of eSIMs for the same country vary according to the brand contracted. Plan durations are only 14 days. No eSIM for Andorra allows recharging data. The technical support depends on each brand and a good customer service cannot be guaranteed. The speed depends on each brand of eSIM card. There is no App to control data consumption. |
SimOptions is an eSIM card marketplace where local mobile phone companies in each country sell their eSIM cards. The brand, with offices in Paris, Thailand and Hong Kong, offers data plans for eSIM cards in more than 160 countries and they also have regional and global plans.
For Andorra you’ll find 2 14-day data plans with data limits of 8GB and 20GB. Prices are a little higher than average and range from $29.9 to $49.9. On the plus side, both eSIMs include calls and can be topped up.
The main drawback of Simoptions is that its website is a bit chaotic and the data plans, as they are from different brands, are very disparate and their features vary a lot, not only price, speed or duration, but also technical support, the possibility of recharging or sharing data. This will force you to look in detail at each brand and will make it harder for you to make a decision.
| Data plan | Price in Dollars |
|---|---|
| 14 days – 8GB | 29.9$ |
| 14 days – 20GB | 49.9$ |
Our personal experience is that with SimOptions cards you waste a lot of time comparing cards. In addition, the price is high, you can only pay in dollars, and they don’t give you the guarantee of good technical support. Here we leave you this ranking where we rate SimOptions eSIM cards from 1 to 5 and in this post you can read about our opinion and that of other customers about the brand: Our opinion about SimOptions: is it worth it?
| Data | Duration | Support | Price | App | Speed | Data Sharing | Currencies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Conclusion on which is the best eSIM for Andorra
In this section we tell you based on our experience which eSIM card is best for Andorra according to the characteristics of each brand. In Andorra the offer is quite limited compared to other brands, but don’t worry because we tell you the available options.
When we travel, we don’t want to run out of data in the middle of our holiday, so eSIM cards with unlimited data are the best option. In this case, no brand offers this service, so you have to look at the companies with the most gigabytes in their plans, which in Andorra are Holafly and SimOptions. The latter option is much more expensive than Holafly.
Other brands with very limited data such as Airalo or Maya Mobile give the option to top up the installed eSIM before the data runs out, but this means paying again.
We know it can be tricky to work out how many gigabytes you’ll need during your trip, so we’ve put together this table to help you estimate.
| Platform | Gigabyte consumption per hour |
| 0.12 GB – 0.18 GB | |
| 0.12 GB – 0.18 GB | |
| 0.06 GB | |
| Tiktok | 0.18 GB – 0.8 GB |
| Netflix | 0.3 GB – 7 GB |
| Youtube | 0.14 GB – 1.7 GB |
| Amazon Prime | 0.8 GB – 6 GB |
The installation process for eSIM cards is always simple and quick, but it is true that some companies make it even easier. The first thing to do is to check if your mobile is compatible with the brand’s eSIM. You can check this information on each provider’s website. In the case of Ubigi, the App itself tells you if it is compatible.
The purchase of the eSIM for Andorra can be done through the web in the case of some brands such as Holafly or Simoptions, or through the app such as Airalo or Ubigi. Holafly’s website is very intuitive and easy to use, while Simoptions’ website is quite complicated to understand and you will have to do a lot of reading.
The only brands that allow installation through the App are Airalo and Ubigi, and in the case of Holafly, from the App you can get the code to install the eSIM manually without using a computer. You can also install the eSIM by scanning a QR code that you will receive by email as soon as you have completed the purchase with Holafly, Airalo, Simoptions or Maya Mobile.
On the other hand, it is very important to consider the technical service to help you in the installation process and solve any doubt or problem. Most brands such as Maya Mobile or Airalo have a chatbot that takes a long time to respond and only does so in English. In the case of SimOptions, technical support will depend on the brand of eSIM card you have chosen. In this aspect Holafly’s technical support is the best as it responds in less than 1 minute in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian and Japanese via web chat or WhatsApp, where a conversation is opened automatically after purchase.
Many times when we travel we want toshare data with other devices and only some providers like Holafly, Airalo and some SimOptions brands make this possible.
But one of the most important aspects is price. The cheapest brands are Airalo and Ubigi, however, their data plans are very limited and you’re likely to run out and have to pay again with the top-up. That is why it is sometimes advisable to pay a little more and get an eSIM card with more data like the one from Holafly to give you peace of mind and avoid having to top up again.
In short, Holafly eSIM cards are the best option for travelling to Andorra because of the quality of their services and the technical support in several languages that responds in less than a minute.
Other options to have internet in Andorra
Although eSIM cards are the best option for internet in Andorra due to all the advantages and conveniences they offer, there are other alternatives, as we will tell you below. For the moment, here is a table with all the reasons why we prefer to use eSIM cards for travelling rather than other options.
| Convenience | Immediate delivery and activation upon purchase. Pre-purchase prior to travel. Easy installation; unlike SIM cards, you don’t have to remove the original card. You’ll be connected as soon as you land, no need to find a shop first. You’ll find tailor-made plans to suit the duration and needs of your trip. No dependency on batteries, as with Pocket wifi. You won’t have to carry an extra device during your trip, like the Pocket Wifi. |
| Tranquility | 24h technical support in English, unlike with a SIM or Pocket Wifi. You won’t have to worry about forgetting or losing any device other than your mobile. |
| Security | Without using public wifi networks vulnerable to hacking. Avoid entering personal data in endless forms to get Wifi. No need to open or manipulate your mobile as with eSIM cards. |
1. SIM cards for Andorra from Telecom
SIM cards are one of the most widespread options today, but that does not imply that they are the best option, as we show below they have quite a few drawbacks.
| Advantages | A variety of brands and data plans to choose from. Installation is quick. They can be purchased online or in physical shops. You can make calls and send messages with a local number. |
| Disadvantages | You have to exchange it for your regular SIM card, which can be lost or damaged. You have to open and handle the mobile phone during the installation process. When your travel SIM contract runs out, you have to replace it with another one. You will not be able to keep your regular phone number. You have to travel to buy it or wait for the card to arrive at home. |
In Andorra there are several companies that sell SIM cards both at the airport and in the shopping and tourist areas. One of the best SIM cards for tourists are the prepaid cards from Andorra Telecom. The price varies greatly depending on the number of gigabytes and the length of the contract. With this brand, you can choose from various plans between 27€ and 42€.
2. Rent a Pocket WiFi
Another alternative for connecting to the internet in Andorra is to rent a Pocket WiFi, i.e. a portable router with which you can access the internet wherever you go.
| Advantages | It can be used by several devices at the same time. You can choose the gigabyte package that suits you best. No need to install anything on our mobiles. |
| Disadvantages | It is one of the most expensive options. There are few brands to choose from. Long-term contracts are the norm. In addition to the data plan, you have to pay rent, insurance and shipping costs. The battery lasts at most 6 hours. If you use it with other people you have to be in the same room. You have to carry it with you wherever you go and you run the risk of losing it. |
Some brands that rent these routers for Andorra are Miowifi, Mywebspot or TravelersWifi. The price of TravelersWifi is $5.9 per day, and you can connect to 5 devices. It also offers a global plan that includes many more countries for $7.9. Mywebspot costs about $10 per day and MioWifi costs €7 per day.
This option is interesting when we only need internet in a very specific space, for long periods of time or when we travel with more people, since everyone can benefit from the connection and share the costs.
3. Search for free WiFi networks in Andorra
As you can imagine, this is the cheapest option. However, as you may already know, it is also the most frustrating option in most cases. Slow connection, time limit or eternal forms that promise WIFI after giving all your data.
| Advantages | It’s free. No need to install anything on our mobiles. |
| Disadvantages | It is difficult to find free wifi networks. Public wifi networks are often slow or have connection problems. You often have to fill in forms and give your personal details. Some free wifi networks are time-limited. You should always connect close to the router. They are vulnerable to hacking. |
This is an option that should be used with caution for security reasons. Public WiFi hotspots are very vulnerable to hacks or cyber-attacks, through which your private data can be accessed. It is therefore recommended that you spend as little time as possible connected, use it for specific queries and do not expose personal data.
These are some of the places where you can find WiFi on your trip to Andorra: cafés, restaurants, hotels and museums.
There are also APPs that tell you where to find WiFi hotspots, as well as Facebook, which also offers this service.
4. Activate roaming for Andorra
One of the options that is increasingly losing popularity due to its high costs is roaming, also known as data roaming. It is the simplest option as you can receive calls and connect to the internet without having to install anything or change your phone number, however, the bills are very high.
Most companies in Spain offer this roaming service in Andorra, such as Movistar, Yoigo, Vodafone and Orange. Prices are really high and range from €6 to €12 per MB. Think that for €34 you will have a Holafly eSIM with 6GB.
Before embarking on a trip, it is recommended that you ask your carrier about the cost of roaming so that you can compare with other services such as eSIM cards.
If you decide to use another option, remember to turn off data roaming on your mobile phones or change the main line if you use an eSIM.
| Advantages | No installation on our mobile. No extra services to sign up for. You can receive calls, send messages and connect to the internet immediately. |
| Disadvantages | It is the most expensive option. Sometimes it is activated without realising it. Not all telephone companies offer this service. |
Frequently asked questions about how to have internet in Andorra
eSIM cards allow you to have internet on your mobile phone when you travel abroad without having to remove your usual SIM card, as is the case with SIM cards. This is possible thanks to a chip that is built into the latest generation of mobile phones.
The purchase of the eSIM data plan can be done through the website or the App of some brands. Choose your destination, the duration and the gigabytes of the data plan and pay securely.
The installation and activation of the eSIM is a really easy procedure that will only take a few minutes.
Once you have verified that your mobile phone is compatible with the product and chosen the data plan that best suits your needs, go to the mobile data settings on your smartphone and select “add data plan”. The camera will then open so you can scan the QR code that you will have received in the mail after the purchase. The installation and activation of your card will then begin.
This process must be carried out with an internet connection, which is why it is recommended that you do it before setting off on your trip or as soon as you arrive at the hotel.
Most models of popular brands such as Apple, Samsung, Motorola, Huawei or Google are compatible as long as they are recent models. Several iPads are also compatible. However, it is best to consult the website of each provider, where they will indicate all the compatible models.
SIM cards can be purchased in physical shops or online, with delivery times ranging from 48 to 72 hours. There are also companies that offer same day express delivery.
It is best to activate it just before your trip as you will need an internet connection.
In Israel, the brand that offers the most gigabytes is Holafly. No brand offers unlimited data plans.
Most plans have a duration from 7, 15 to 30 days.
Holafly is a Spanish company launched in 2018 that you can trust, it has been tested by more than 400,000 customers, travel blogs and YouTubers. Holafly has been marketing eSIMs since 2019.
Holafly has over 10,000 positive experiences published on Trustpilot, with a rating of “Excellent” and an average score of 4.6.
SIM Options has both positive and negative reviews, and a lower average Trustpilot rating than Holafly at 3.8. SIM Options is a Hong Kong based company.
Maya is owned by a US company, Maya Virtual Inc. Maya’s reviews on Trustpilot are good, with an average rating of 4.5.
Airalo reviews on Trustpilot are good, with an average score of 3.9.
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