Niger 1GB 7 days
Airtel Niger / Moov Africa Niger
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$5.90
Niger eSIM
Niger is a French-speaking Sahelian country centred on Niamey by the river, with desert across most of its area, very long distances between towns and serious heat for much of the year. The first thing to check before planning is current travel advice, because many governments warn against travel to areas outside the capital.
Plans listed
8
Network
Airtel Niger, Moov Africa Niger
Technology
4G
Local currency
XOF
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
Fixed
Best for heavy data
Niger 20GB 30 days
Airtel Niger / Moov Africa Niger
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$69.90
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
All Niger plans
Niger 20GB 30 days
Airtel Niger / Moov Africa Niger
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
- Best value per GB
- Long stay
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$69.90
Niger 10GB 30 days
Airtel Niger / Moov Africa Niger
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
- Best value per GB
- Long stay
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$35.90
Niger 2GB/day 15 days
Airtel Niger / Moov Africa Niger
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$99.90
Niger 1GB/day 10 days
Airtel Niger / Moov Africa Niger
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- 10 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$33.90
Niger 512MB/day 7 days
Airtel Niger / Moov Africa Niger
- Data
- 512MB per day
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$12.90
Niger 5GB 15 days
Airtel Niger / Moov Africa Niger
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$19.90
Niger 3GB 15 days
Airtel Niger / Moov Africa Niger
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$13.90
Niger 1GB 7 days
Airtel Niger / Moov Africa Niger
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
- Budget
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$5.90
How much data you actually need
Around 300MB–800MB a day for messaging, maps and translation. Based in Niamey with online meetings or uploads, budget closer to 1.5GB a day.
When you land
The main gateway is Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, while Mano Dayak International (AJY) at Agadez mostly handles domestic flights. Overland routes come in from Burkina Faso, Benin, Nigeria and Mali through posts that shut early in the evening, so plan to arrive in daylight and confirm your pickup beforehand.
Where coverage changes
Niamey and the main road east through Dosso, Maradi and Zinder work normally, since that belt holds most of the population. Go north to Agadez, the Aïr Mountains and the Ténéré and service exists only in the towns themselves, disappearing entirely once you leave them. W National Park in the southwest should also be treated as offline.
Cities travellers ask about
- Niamey — Riverside capital, usable across town and at the grand market.
- Zinder — Historic eastern city with an old quarter and the sultan's palace.
- Maradi — Trading hub near the Nigerian border, busy with traffic.
- Agadez — Desert gateway town with its old mud mosque and limited service.
- Dosso — Junction town south of Niamey and a common road stop.
Apps to install before you fly
- WhatsApp for drivers, lodgings and local organisers
- Google Translate with the offline French pack
- OsmAnd or Google Maps with maps saved before leaving Niamey
Networks in Niger
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| Airtel Niger | 4G |
| Moov Africa Niger | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niger 1GB 7 days | 1GB | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Niger 3GB 15 days | 3GB | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Niger 5GB 15 days | 5GB | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Niger 10GB 30 days | 10GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Niger 20GB 30 days | 20GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Niger 512MB/day 7 days | 512MB per day | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Niger 1GB/day 10 days | 1GB per day | 10 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Niger 2GB/day 15 days | 2GB per day | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
FAQ
Does the heat in Niger affect using a phone?+
Noticeably. Between March and June daytime temperatures are extreme, and a phone left in the sun will dim itself or stop charging until it cools. Keep it in the shade rather than on the dashboard, charge at night when it is cooler, and carry a power bank, since power cuts are common in many towns.
What does a trip to the Ténéré and the Aïr Mountains involve?+
It is a convoy-style trip arranged through operators in Agadez, and current security advice has to be checked before you commit. Once you leave town there is no phone service at all, so groups rely on satellite equipment and local navigation. Leave a detailed return schedule with someone at home before you set out.
How do payments and cash work in Niger?+
Almost everything is cash in West African CFA francs. ATMs exist in Niamey and a few larger towns but should not be relied on once you head north, and cards work only at bigger capital hotels. Draw enough for the whole trip before leaving Niamey, and keep copies of your bookings saved offline in case you cannot load them later.
When does a Niger 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.
Related
Plan data in this build comes from a demo supplier used to exercise the system. Prices and networks are replaced with live data once a supplier API is connected.
Last updated: September 4, 2026