1GB
Best match7 days
Mongolia
- Hotspot
$5.60$5.90−5%
Mongolia eSIM
In Mongolia the gaps between places are measured in hours, on roads that are sometimes barely roads. Ulaanbaatar behaves online like any other capital, but out on the steppe or in the Gobi the signal clings to the soum centres and little else. Downloading offline maps and telling someone your route before you leave the city matters more here than almost anywhere.
Plans listed
13
Network
Unitel, Mobicom
Technology
3G / 4G / 5G
Local currency
MNT
This page carries 13 eSIM plans for Mongolia, riding on Unitel / Mobicom with 3G / 4G / 5G support. Install the profile at home before you fly; the plan starts counting when the phone first registers on a network at the destination.
Build the plan that fits
Pick your days and data and we match the closest real packages, cheapest first.
−5%5% off every plan · code ESIM5 applied for you · new eSIMs only, not top-ups1 package
How much data
1 package
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
Mongolia 1GB per day
Mobicom
4G · 512 Kbps after the quota
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$4.90$4.65
Best for heavy data
Mongolia 20GB 30 days
Mobicom
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$66.90$63.55
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
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Best pick$76.30$72.48Pick this plan
Mongolia 2GB per day
Mobicom
- 2GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Cheapest$35.90$34.10Pick this plan
Mongolia 10GB 30 days
Mobicom
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
Extra headroom$66.90$63.55Pick this plan
Mongolia 20GB 30 days
Mobicom
- 20GB for 7 days, leaves about 183% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
Most flexible$104.30$99.08Pick this plan
Mongolia 3GB per day
Mobicom
- 3GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Short trips, 1–7 days1 package
Mongolia 1GB 7 days
Mobicom
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$5.90$5.60
8–15 days1 package
Mongolia 3GB 15 days
Mobicom
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$12.90$12.25
16 days and longer4 packages
Mongolia 3GB 30 days
Mobicom
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$13.90$13.20
Mongolia 5GB 30 days
Mobicom
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$21.90$20.80
Mongolia 10GB 30 days
Mobicom
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$35.90$34.10
Mongolia 20GB 30 days
Mobicom
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- One network
from$66.90$63.55
Daily · unlimited with fair use5 packages
Full speed up to each day's quota, then a reduced speed for the rest of that day. Buy as many days as the trip needs.
Mongolia 1GB per day
Mobicom
4G · 512 Kbps after the quota
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$4.90$4.65
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Mongolia 2GB per day
Mobicom
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
- One network
from$10.90$10.35
Mongolia 3GB per day
Mobicom
4G · 512 Kbps after the quota
- Data
- 3GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$12.90$12.25
Choose network
Mongolia 5GB per day
Mobicom
- Data
- 5GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
- One network
from$18.90$17.95
Mongolia 10GB per day
Mobicom
- Data
- 10GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
- One network
from$31.90$30.30
What happens when your GB runs out
A GB plan is a fixed amount of data. When it is used up, data on that eSIM stops and nothing is charged automatically, but you can top up the same eSIM without a new QR code, and check what is left any time from your order page.
Example: plenty left
59%used
4.1 GB left
Used 5.9 GB
Total 10 GB
41% remaining
Refresh
Example: running low
92%used
0.8 GB left
Used 9.2 GB
Total 10 GB
8% remaining
RefreshTop up
How much data you actually need
About 500MB–1.5GB a day: heavier in Ulaanbaatar, lighter in the countryside where you are simply not connected for long parts of the day.
When you land
Chinggis Khaan International (UBN), about an hour outside Ulaanbaatar, is the main gateway. Many travellers instead arrive by rail — the Trans-Mongolian through Zamyn-Üüd from China or Sükhbaatar from Russia. Turn the line on before you leave the terminal, since getting into town means arranging a car in advance.
Where coverage changes
Ulaanbaatar and the larger towns are well covered, and the main highways and soum centres are usable. Out on the open steppe, in the Gobi, around Lake Khövsgöl and in the western Altai you can go hours with nothing at all. Some ger camps offer Wi-Fi, but ask when you book rather than assume it is there.
Cities travellers ask about
- Ulaanbaatar — Covered throughout; traffic is heavy at rush hour.
- Terelj — Park near the capital; coverage varies by valley.
- Kharkhorin — Historic town in the centre; usable within the town.
- Lake Khövsgöl — Limited around the lake; bring offline maps.
- Dalanzadgad (Gobi) — Gateway to the Gobi; long silence outside town.
- Ölgii — Base for the Altai in the far west of the country.
Apps to install before you fly
- UBCab for taxis in Ulaanbaatar
- Offline maps such as Organic Maps or Maps.me for the countryside
- The Mongolian Railway site for long-distance train tickets
Networks in Mongolia
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| Unitel | 4G |
| Mobicom | 4G |
These are the networks operating in the country. A given plan may reach only some of them — check the network named on the plan itself.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Data | Validity | Hotspot | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mongolia 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mongolia 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mongolia 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mongolia 3GB per day | 3GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mongolia 3GB per day | 3GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mongolia 5GB per day | 5GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mongolia 10GB per day | 10GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mongolia 1GB 7 days | 1GB | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mongolia 3GB 15 days | 3GB | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mongolia 3GB 30 days | 3GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mongolia 5GB 30 days | 5GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mongolia 10GB 30 days | 10GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
FAQ
Is there any data out in the Gobi or on the steppe?+
In pockets, around soum centres and villages with a mast. On the drives between them, hours across open country, there is usually nothing. Before leaving Ulaanbaatar, download the whole route offline, save the coordinates of the camps you are heading to, and tell family or your operator when you expect to arrive, so someone always knows the plan.
Do ger camps have Wi-Fi and power?+
It depends on the camp. Some have Wi-Fi and sockets in the main building; others run on solar or a generator that is switched on for set hours. Ask what is available when you book, carry a high-capacity power bank and a car charger, and download whatever you want for the evening before you leave the city.
Should I arrange backup communication?+
If you are heading far west or deep into the Gobi, ask your operator whether the vehicle carries emergency communication equipment, and agree check-in windows for when you pass a town with service. For ordinary trips along the main routes, offline maps, a power bank and an agreed contact schedule are enough.
When does a Mongolia eSIM start counting days?+
Most plans here start when the phone first connects to a network at the destination, so you can install in advance at home and switch it on after landing. Each plan page states its own rule.
Do I have to remove my home SIM?+
No. The eSIM is a second line, so you keep your home number for SMS OTP. Turn off roaming data on the home line and set the eSIM as the data line.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026