Bulgaria eSIM: Reliable Network & Coverage for Travelers

There’s a fair use policy: speeds reduce after 30GB in a day. At reduced speed you can still message, navigate, and browse — just no smooth video. Realistically, most travelers don’t get close to 30GB. If you’re worried, a 10GB ($14.99) or 20GB ($24.99) fixed plan removes the uncertainty entirely.

Bulgaria requires identity verification by law. Bulgaria requires KYC verification for prepaid SIM cards. Passport required. The process is straightforward: upload your passport through Roami’s secure portal, approval takes 5-10 minutes. Do this before you depart — doing it at the airport with unstable WiFi is frustrating. Once approved, you connect automatically when you enable Data Roaming in Bulgaria.

Roami Bulgaria eSIM plans start at $1.99 (7 days, 1GB) and go up to $59.99 (30 days unlimited). For a typical 5-7 day trip, the 5GB plan at $9.99 is the sweet spot — enough for maps, messaging, and checking social media. Need to stream video or work remotely? Go with 10GB or unlimited. Thanks to A1’s 5G network, streaming and video calls work great. Airport SIM kiosks charge 30-50% more, and you have to wait in line. Not sure about your data needs? Start small and top up through the app without changing your eSIM.

Yes — you can check data usage directly in your phone settings (Settings > Cellular > Data Usage on iPhone) or through your Roami account dashboard. Roami also sends notifications when you’ve used 70% and 90% of your plan data.

Yes — all data-based apps work perfectly over eSIM. WhatsApp calls use about 1MB per minute for audio and 5-8MB per minute for video. FaceTime, Zoom, Google Maps, Instagram — everything runs over the eSIM data connection with no restrictions. A1’s network handles video calls smoothly. A 5GB plan provides roughly 500 hours of WhatsApp audio calls or 10 hours of FaceTime video.

Absolutely. Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and other social apps all work over the eSIM connection. Upload speeds from A1 handle photos in seconds and short videos easily.

eSIM wins on convenience. No device to carry, charge, or return at the end of your trip — saves about $3-5 per day compared to pocket WiFi rental. Pocket WiFi works for groups of 3+, but you’re tied to one device and need to keep it charged for 6-8 hours. With eSIM, your phone is your hotspot. All Roami plans include free hotspot sharing for up to 5 devices.

The plan validity starts when you connect to a local network in Bulgaria, not when you buy or install it. So you can purchase and install weeks before your trip without losing any plan days. A 7-day plan gives you 7 full days from first connection.