Chad eSIM
Count arrival and departure days in your trip length. Estimate your data needs · Trip advice for Chad
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Plan details · 5 GB, 15 days
- Coverage
- Single country
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- Data only
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- On network connection
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Full plan terms, coverage & refunds
Data-only eSIM
Validity starts at the first network connection.
Top-ups unavailable. Usage tracking supported. Hotspot support unconfirmed.
Calls and SMS are not included. Internet calling apps use your data.
Coverage (1 country)
Chad
Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.
Listed network types describe plan support; 4G/5G availability and speeds vary by location and device. Country coverage does not guarantee a signal throughout your route. If you need a specific network or location, confirm it with support before buying.
Refunds: who is eligible and how to request one are set out in our refund policy.
Free eSIM in Chad — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
Chad eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 21 fixed-data Chad plans, ranging from 502MB up to 50GB over 1 to 30 days. Prices start at $3.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $3.10/GB on the 10GB 30-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $5.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 9 of the 26 Chad data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does a Chad eSIM cost?
A Chad eSIM from Wanderly costs $5.99 for 1GB (7 days), $17.99 for 5GB (15 days) and $75.99 for 20GB (3 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $5.99/GB at 1GB against $3.80/GB at 20GB.
Across its data-only plans, Chad works out at a median of $4.40 per GB, above the $1.50 median across the 197 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. 146 of them have a lower median.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $5.99 | $5.99 |
| 3GB | 7 days | $12.99 | $4.33 |
| 5GB | 15 days | $17.99 | $3.60 |
| 10GB | 30 days | $30.99 | $3.10 |
| 20GB | 3 days | $75.99 | $3.80 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices follow the live catalogue. Compare Chad with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
Choose a Chad eSIM for your itinerary
An arrival and stay in N'Djamena
Check the exact offer's current availability and supported networks before buying for N'Djamena. Save airport pickup instructions and accommodation contacts offline. If you need to call your host directly, verify calling terms; travel data alone does not establish a Chadian number.
An operator-arranged Zakouma stay
Agree transfer and communication arrangements with the operator before a Zakouma visit. Check network details for your base, but do not infer reserve-wide service from a Chad coverage entry. Keep the itinerary on the device and arrange another way to communicate while away from the city.
Ennedi or an extended field itinerary
For an arranged Ennedi journey, count days away from mobile service in the plan's expiry window too. Check top-up availability before a longer assignment rather than assuming the allowance can be renewed remotely. Save routes and contacts offline; a larger data allowance cannot supply a missing local signal.
Open the current plan's details before buying: check validity, activation timing, coverage, hotspot rules and any fair-use limits. Calls and texts are included only when stated for that plan.
Chad eSIM — frequently asked questions
Everything travelers ask before buying a Chad data plan.
How do I activate my Chad eSIM?
After purchase you'll receive a QR code by email. Scan it from your phone's cellular settings to install the eSIM. Install over a reliable internet connection, then follow the activation instructions supplied with your plan.
Does my phone support eSIM in Chad?
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Support varies by exact model and the country where the phone was sold, so check your model and regional variant in our compatibility checker before buying.
Can I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. The eSIM runs as a second line alongside your physical SIM card, so your home number stays on the phone for calls and texts while mobile data comes from the eSIM. Your home carrier may still apply roaming charges to calls and texts; disable data roaming and automatic data switching on the home line.
Do plans for Chad include calls and texts?
Some do. The "Calls & texts" tab above lists plans that include a phone number, calling and usually SMS alongside the data; the rest of our plans are data-only. The number is assigned after purchase and may be issued in a different country than Chad, so we cannot promise a local number.
How much does an eSIM for Chad cost?
Plans start from $3.99 on Wanderly, depending on the selected data allowance and duration. Check the available plans above for the current total price and coverage.
When does my plan start?
Most plans begin when the eSIM first connects to a supported network in Chad or the covered region. Activation rules can vary, so check the instructions for your selected plan before installing or turning it on.
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