Cheapest eSIM for Mauritania
| Rank | Provider | Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB | Verdict | Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
10 GB | 30 Days | $89.15 | $8.92 | Best value | Get |
| 2 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
20 GB | 30 Days | $183.19 | $9.16 | Best value | Get |
| 3 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 15 Days | $29.32 | $9.77 | Great | Get |
| 4 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
5 GB | 30 Days | $48.85 | $9.77 | Great | Get |
| 5 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 30 Days | $31.14 | $10.38 | Great | Get |
| 6 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 7 Days | $10.99 | $10.99 | Great | Get |
| 7 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 1 Day | $32.97 | $10.99 | Great | Get |
| 8 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 1 Day | $12.21 | $12.21 | Good | Get |
| 9 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 3 Days | $98.91 | $32.97 | Very expensive | Get |
| 10 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 3 Days | $36.62 | $36.62 | Very expensive | Get |
| 11 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 7 Days | $230.79 | $76.93 | Very expensive | Get |
| 12 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 15 Days | $183.12 | $183.12 | Very expensive | Get |
| 13 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 30 Days | $366.24 | $366.24 | Very expensive | Get |
Cheapest eSIM for Mauritania: the numbers
As of 30 August 2026, 21:31 GMT, the cheapest eSIM for Mauritania is MegaEsim with 10 GB for 30 Days at $89.15. That is $8.92 per GB, the best rate of the 13 plans we compare from 1 provider. 13 support top ups. That timestamp is the exact moment of our latest price check, and the table above always shows the live order.
Which mobile networks does Mauritania have?
4G is available in many parts of Nouakchott, but outside the capital coverage depends heavily on your route and turns patchy quickly in remote desert areas. All three operators run 4G on band 3, though quality of service problems are common.
- Moov Mauritel: The operator with the best coverage in Mauritania and the usual choice for travel outside the capital.
- Mattel: The second network by coverage, and it has been extending its 4G footprint.
- Chinguitel: A Sudatel subsidiary with the weakest coverage for travel, fined about 2.5 million US dollars in 2024 for repeated quality failures, yet first to launch commercial 5G.
Is 5G available in Mauritania?
Chinguitel launched Mauritania's first commercial 5G service in May 2026, and the other operators are preparing their own rollouts. Coverage is limited to small areas, so plan around 4G.
How much data do you need in Mauritania?
Light use is about 500 MB a day. That covers maps, messages, and some browsing. Normal use with photos, social apps, and short videos runs 1 to 1.5 GB a day. Streaming and hotspot use can eat 2 to 3 GB a day. Here is what each size costs in Mauritania right now:
eSIM or a local SIM at the airport in Mauritania?
An eSIM is ready before you land. No queue, no shop, no handing over your passport at a counter. Data for Mauritania starts at $89.15 on this page, which is hard for airport kiosks to beat. A local SIM still makes sense if you need a local phone number or plan to stay for months. For a normal trip, the eSIM wins on price and effort.
Setting up your Mauritania eSIM
Buy your planYou get a QR code by email within minutes of paying.
Install before you flyScan the QR code on wifi at home. Airport and hotel wifi can be weak.
Turn it on when you landEnable the eSIM and turn on data roaming for it, then give it a minute to find the network.
Check the validity clockSome plans start counting at purchase, not at first use. Check before you buy.
Good to know before you land in Mauritania
SIM sales require biometric identification of the buyer under Decision No. 0038 of April 2023, and the regulator ordered unidentified SIMs deactivated from October 2023. Mauritania has also cut the internet during school exams, including disruptions on 12 and 13 August 2024, per Internet Society Pulse.
There is no shop selling prepaid SIM cards at Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport, despite advertising for them. Buy in the city centre or ask a tour operator to arrange one.
Get your SIM sorted in Nouakchott before travelling inland, and expect the biometric registration step to take time. Moov Mauritel is the pick if you will move around the country.
Mauritania Travel eSIM FAQ
Everything you need to know about using an eSIM in Mauritania
What is the cheapest eSIM for Mauritania?
Right now the cheapest option ranked by price per GB is MegaEsim with 10 GB for 30 Days at $89.15. That works out to $8.92 per GB. Prices change often, so the table above always shows the current order.
Do Mauritania eSIMs support 5G?
The networks our plans use in Mauritania currently run on 4G. That is enough for maps, messaging, video calls, and streaming in most cases.
Can I top up my Mauritania eSIM if I run out?
Yes. 13 of the 13 plans here support top ups, so you can add data without buying a new eSIM. The rest need a fresh plan once the data ends.
Will I still receive bank SMS and OTP codes?
Yes, if you keep your home SIM active. Travel eSIMs are data only. Your phone can hold both at once, so leave your normal SIM on for SMS and use the eSIM for data. Turn off roaming data on the home SIM to avoid charges.
Do these eSIMs include a phone number or calls?
The plans we compare are data only, so there is no local number. Calls work fine over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app that uses data. If you need a real local number, a local SIM is the better tool.
How many GB do I need for a week in Mauritania?
Around 3 to 5 GB covers a week of maps, messaging, and normal browsing. Heavy video or hotspot use needs 1 to 2 GB per day. Today the cheapest plan with at least 5 GB is MegaEsim at $48.85.
How we rank
Prices last checked on 30 August 2026, 21:31 GMT across 13 plans. Every plan is ranked by the true cost per gigabyte, not marketing claims. We do not take money for rankings, and providers cannot pay for a higher position. Read the full method on our how we rank page.
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