eSIM for Nicaragua
A prepaid data eSIM gets your phone online in Nicaragua without a local SIM card. 36 plans in our catalog work there, from $5.49. You buy it online and get it by email, then install it at home before you fly.
- 36 data plans work in Nicaragua, from $5.49. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 8 plans cover Nicaragua only. 28 more cover it along with nearby countries such as Costa Rica and Mexico.
- Every plan here starts when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $5.491 GB, 7 daysAmericas plan, 37 destinations | $8.492 GB, 15 days | $8.991 GB, 30 daysGlobal plan, 175 destinations |
| 3 GB | $14.993 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 37 destinations | $14.993 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 37 destinations | $14.993 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 37 destinations |
| 5 GB | $16.995 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 17 destinations | $16.995 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 17 destinations | $16.995 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 17 destinations |
| 10 GB | $24.9910 GB, 30 days | $24.9910 GB, 30 days | $24.9910 GB, 30 days |
| 20 GB | $54.9920 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 17 destinations | $54.9920 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 17 destinations | $54.9920 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 17 destinations |
Plans for Nicaragua only
Every size and length sold for Nicaragua alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $7.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $8.49 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $16.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $17.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $24.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
Plans for Nicaragua and nearby countries
- Americas plan, 17 destinations, including Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala and Panama: from $7.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Americas plan, 26 destinations, including Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama: from $8.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Americas plan, 37 destinations, including Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala and Panama: from $5.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Global plan, 153 destinations, including Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala and Panama: from $9.00 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Global plan, 175 destinations, including Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala and Panama: from $8.99 for 1 GB over 30 days.
Network and plan details
- 5 of the 36 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- All 36 plans for Nicaragua start when you first use data.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the US on 6 plans, the UK or Ireland on 5 and the UK on 4. 21 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Managua
- Country calling code: +505
- Plans: 36, from $5.49 to $89.99
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. Every plan for Nicaragua starts on first use, so installing early costs you no days.
- Name the line Nicaragua and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for Nicaragua cost?
Plans start at $5.49 for 1 GB over 7 days, on a plan that covers 37 destinations. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $24.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Nicaragua?
Not right now. The largest plan for Nicaragua has 50 GB of data.
Is there a plan for Nicaragua only?
Yes. 8 plans cover Nicaragua only, from $7.99. 28 more cover it together with other countries.
Can one eSIM cover Nicaragua and nearby countries?
Yes. 28 plans cover both Nicaragua and Costa Rica, from $5.49. 24 cover Nicaragua and Mexico. 28 cover Nicaragua and Guatemala. The section above lists the regional plans.
When does the plan start counting days?
All 36 plans for Nicaragua start when you first use data. Install at home and keep the line off until you land.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.