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There are more than 70 eSIM providers and more than 700 prepaid data plans available for travelers in Gambia, giving a wide variety of options to suit different needs.
Yes, unlimited data eSIM plans are offered for Gambia. Providers such as Truely and Yesim both list unlimited data options. Truely’s plans range from about $9.90 to $342.00 USD and are valid for 1 to 30 days, while Yesim offers a single 1‑day unlimited plan for $20.74 USD. Both allow tethering, though plan details state that speed can be throttled depending on network conditions. The overall price range for unlimited data in Gambia therefore starts around $9.90 and can go up to $342.00 USD.
In The Gambia, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are:
Africell: A leading operator offering extensive 2G, 3G, and 4G services, with a significant market share and widespread coverage.
QCell: Known for launching the country's first commercial 5G network, providing advanced mobile services and competitive data packages.
Gamcel: The state-owned operator delivering mobile voice and data services, focusing on nationwide coverage.
Comium: A private operator offering GSM services, contributing to the competitive telecommunications landscape.
As of the latest available information, The Gambia does not have Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).
Travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS capabilities for Gambia can be purchased from several providers. GlobaleSIM offers plans with a +1 dialing code – the same code used for the United States – and provides inbound voice calls and inbound SMS, but outbound text messaging is not supported on its Gambia profiles. Roamify’s Gambia‑targeted packages also use the +1 code and add outbound SMS, supporting both inbound and outbound voice and text. Orange Travel supplies a very small data plan with a +33 dialing code (France) that supports inbound and outbound voice calls and SMS. Because none of these plans use the local Gambia dialing code (+220), the phone number you receive will not be a local Gambia number, but it will work for calling and texting within the country.
The available plans vary in data cap, validity, and price: data ranges from 1 GB to 20 GB+, validity spans from 7 days up to 365 days, and prices start around $8.50 for a 1 GB, 7‑day plan and can exceed $100 for a 20 GB, 365‑day package. These options allow travelers to maintain standard phone‑call and text‑message functionality while exploring Gambia.
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