The best eSIM for Timor-Leste
A Southeast Asian nation occupying half the island of Timor. Compare plan prices, data allowances and validity, plus practical things to know before you fly. Confirm current offers with the provider.
How much is an eSIM for Timor-Leste?
This page compares 4 providers for Timor-Leste. The cheapest plan with at least 1 GB is Nomad 1 GB / 7 days at $7.00; with 10 GB or more for up to 30 days, Nomad 10 GB / 30 days at $19.00. The lowest rate is $1.25/GB (Nomad 20 GB / 30 days at $25.00). Prices come from each provider’s weekly feed (read Oct 19, 2026); match the data and days to your trip.
The lowest-total-price plan from the first provider in our catalog-average ranking. Larger bundles can have a lower $/GB. Match the listed data allowance and validity to your trip; a seven-day plan does not cover two weeks.
Every plan we track for Timor-Leste
| Provider | Data | Days | Price | $/GB | Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NomadLocal Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 20 GB · country coverage | 20GB | 30 | $25.00Offer source and termsAdvertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 20 GB · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 20 GB for 30 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog. Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19. View Nomad options · Official source | $1.25 | Get → |
| NomadLocal Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 10 GB · country coverage | 10GB | 30 | $19.00Offer source and termsAdvertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 10 GB · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 10 GB for 30 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog. Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19. View Nomad options · Official source | $1.90 | Get → |
| NomadLocal Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 5 GB · country coverage | 5GB | 30 | $15.00Offer source and termsAdvertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 5 GB · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 5 GB for 30 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog. Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19. View Nomad options · Official source | $3.00 | Get → |
| NomadLocal Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 3 GB · country coverage | 3GB | 30 | $11.00Offer source and termsAdvertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 3 GB · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 3 GB for 30 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog. Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19. View Nomad options · Official source | $3.67 | Get → |
| NomadLocal Timor-Leste - 7 Days - 1 GB · country coverage | 1GB | 7 | $7.00Offer source and termsAdvertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local Timor-Leste - 7 Days - 1 GB · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 1 GB for 7 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog. Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19. View Nomad options · Official source | $7.00 | Get → |
 GoMoWorldTimor-Leste plan · country coverage | 2.5GB | 30 | $35.99Offer source and termsAdvertised USD price from gomoworld.com's destinations page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste plan · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 2.5 GB for 30 days, $35.99. Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View GoMoWorld options · Official source | $14.40 | Get → |
 RoamlessTimor-Leste Data Plan · country coverage | 3GB | 30 | $48.45Offer source and termsAdvertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste Data Plan · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 3 GB for 30 days, $48.45. Country: TL. Listed networks: Viettel 3G. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View Roamless options · Official source | $16.15 | Get → |
| GoMoWorldTimor-Leste plan · country coverage | 1.5GB | 30 | $24.99Offer source and termsAdvertised USD price from gomoworld.com's destinations page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste plan · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 1.5 GB for 30 days, $24.99. Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View GoMoWorld options · Official source | $16.66 | Get → |
| RoamlessTimor-Leste Data Plan · country coverage | 2GB | 30 | $33.95Offer source and termsAdvertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste Data Plan · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 2 GB for 30 days, $33.95. Country: TL. Listed networks: Viettel 3G. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View Roamless options · Official source | $16.98 | Get → |
| RoamlessTimor-Leste Data Plan · country coverage | 1GB | 30 | $17.45Offer source and termsAdvertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste Data Plan · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 1 GB for 30 days, $17.45. Country: TL. Listed networks: Viettel 3G. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View Roamless options · Official source | $17.45 | Get → |
 SailyTimor-Leste 1GB 7 days · country coverage | 1GB | 7 | $19.99Offer source and termsAdvertised USD price from Saily's plan feed (the plan package saily.com sells), fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste 1GB 7 days · country coverage. Native fixed allowance: 1 GB; duration and USD bundle price are advertised in the plan feed. Exact covered countries: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Fetched in a browser on saily.com from Saily's plan feed at 2026-10-19T07:18:59.181Z (HTTP 200). Offer selection and availability may vary by session. Confirm the duration and price with Saily. View Saily options · Official source | $19.99 | Get → |
| GoMoWorldTimor-Leste plan · country coverage | 0.15GB | 7 | $4.99Offer source and termsAdvertised USD price from gomoworld.com's destinations page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste plan · country coverage. Fixed allowance: 150 MB for 7 days, $4.99. Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. View GoMoWorld options · Official source | $33.27 | Get → |
NomadLocal Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 20 GB · country coverageOffer source and terms
Advertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 20 GB · country coverage.
Fixed allowance: 20 GB for 30 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog.
Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19.
View Nomad options · Official source- Data
- 20GB
- Days
- 30
- $/GB
- $1.25
- Network
- Offer network and 5G availability unknown
NomadLocal Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 10 GB · country coverageOffer source and terms
Advertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 10 GB · country coverage.
Fixed allowance: 10 GB for 30 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog.
Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19.
View Nomad options · Official source- Data
- 10GB
- Days
- 30
- $/GB
- $1.90
- Network
- Offer network and 5G availability unknown
NomadLocal Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 5 GB · country coverageOffer source and terms
Advertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 5 GB · country coverage.
Fixed allowance: 5 GB for 30 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog.
Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19.
View Nomad options · Official source- Data
- 5GB
- Days
- 30
- $/GB
- $3.00
- Network
- Offer network and 5G availability unknown
NomadLocal Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 3 GB · country coverageOffer source and terms
Advertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local Timor-Leste - 30 Days - 3 GB · country coverage.
Fixed allowance: 3 GB for 30 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog.
Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19.
View Nomad options · Official source- Data
- 3GB
- Days
- 30
- $/GB
- $3.67
- Network
- Offer network and 5G availability unknown
NomadLocal Timor-Leste - 7 Days - 1 GB · country coverageOffer source and terms
Advertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local Timor-Leste - 7 Days - 1 GB · country coverage.
Fixed allowance: 1 GB for 7 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog.
Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19.
View Nomad options · Official source- Data
- 1GB
- Days
- 7
- $/GB
- $7.00
- Network
- Offer network and 5G availability unknown
GoMoWorldTimor-Leste plan · country coverageOffer source and terms
Advertised USD price from gomoworld.com's destinations page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste plan · country coverage.
Fixed allowance: 2.5 GB for 30 days, $35.99.
Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.
View GoMoWorld options · Official source- Data
- 2.5GB
- Days
- 30
- $/GB
- $14.40
- Network
- Offer network and 5G availability unknown
RoamlessTimor-Leste Data Plan · country coverageOffer source and terms
Advertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste Data Plan · country coverage.
Fixed allowance: 3 GB for 30 days, $48.45.
Country: TL. Listed networks: Viettel 3G. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.
View Roamless options · Official source- Data
- 3GB
- Days
- 30
- $/GB
- $16.15
- Network
- Listed networks: Viettel 3G; actual availability unverified
GoMoWorldTimor-Leste plan · country coverageOffer source and terms
Advertised USD price from gomoworld.com's destinations page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste plan · country coverage.
Fixed allowance: 1.5 GB for 30 days, $24.99.
Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.
View GoMoWorld options · Official source- Data
- 1.5GB
- Days
- 30
- $/GB
- $16.66
- Network
- Offer network and 5G availability unknown
RoamlessTimor-Leste Data Plan · country coverageOffer source and terms
Advertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste Data Plan · country coverage.
Fixed allowance: 2 GB for 30 days, $33.95.
Country: TL. Listed networks: Viettel 3G. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.
View Roamless options · Official source- Data
- 2GB
- Days
- 30
- $/GB
- $16.98
- Network
- Listed networks: Viettel 3G; actual availability unverified
RoamlessTimor-Leste Data Plan · country coverageOffer source and terms
Advertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste Data Plan · country coverage.
Fixed allowance: 1 GB for 30 days, $17.45.
Country: TL. Listed networks: Viettel 3G. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.
View Roamless options · Official source- Data
- 1GB
- Days
- 30
- $/GB
- $17.45
- Network
- Listed networks: Viettel 3G; actual availability unverified
SailyTimor-Leste 1GB 7 days · country coverageOffer source and terms
Advertised USD price from Saily's plan feed (the plan package saily.com sells), fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste 1GB 7 days · country coverage.
Native fixed allowance: 1 GB; duration and USD bundle price are advertised in the plan feed.
Exact covered countries: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Fetched in a browser on saily.com from Saily's plan feed at 2026-10-19T07:18:59.181Z (HTTP 200).
Offer selection and availability may vary by session. Confirm the duration and price with Saily.
View Saily options · Official source- Data
- 1GB
- Days
- 7
- $/GB
- $19.99
- Network
- Offer network and 5G availability unknown
GoMoWorldTimor-Leste plan · country coverageOffer source and terms
Advertised USD price from gomoworld.com's destinations page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste plan · country coverage.
Fixed allowance: 150 MB for 7 days, $4.99.
Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.
View GoMoWorld options · Official source- Data
- 0.15GB
- Days
- 7
- $/GB
- $33.27
- Network
- Offer network and 5G availability unknown
Stored prices may have changed. Google Fi is excluded from the value ranking because it is a full phone plan rather than a travel data plan.
What if it was just $5.00 a GB, everywhere?
We are considering a BetterSIM eSIM at one flat rate worldwide. No tiers, no bundles, no per-country price shopping, no volume discounts you never reach. The same $5.00 in Timor-Leste as in Fiji or Kenya.
Straight answer: this would not be the cheapest option. The plans listed on this page are often less per GB, especially in Europe and Asia. It would be the simplest. Savings against Google Fi depend on usage, Bill Protection and speed needs.
City-by-city connectivity in Timor-Leste
Dili
- Arriving
- Presidente Nicolau Lobato International (DIL) is a short ride from the capital; transfers are by taxi. The airport has 3G and limited 4G from Timor Telecom and Telemor. Very few international eSIM providers cover Timor-Leste, so verify before relying on one, and download offline maps and language tools before arrival.
- On the subway and rail
- Dili moves by microlets (shared minibuses) and taxis; there is no metro or rail. Coverage holds across the capital on Timor Telecom and Telemor, though speeds are limited compared with other Southeast Asian capitals. Outside Dili, expect little to no cellular signal on the mountain roads.
- Free public WiFi
- Hotels, cafes and the Timor Plaza mall provide WiFi, which is the most reliable backup for connectivity-dependent tasks given the slow cellular speeds. DIL airport has basic terminal WiFi. Connectivity is concentrated in the capital.
- Coverage in the city
- Timor Telecom and Telemor run 3G with limited 4G across Dili, the Cristo Rei statue headland, the waterfront and the Timor Plaza. Speeds are modest. Beyond the capital, the roads to Maubisse, Baucau and the eastern districts often have no signal at all, so plan for an offline experience outside town.
- If you prefer a local SIM
- Timor Telecom and Telemor sell SIMs at DIL and in Dili. Critically, most regional and global travel eSIM plans exclude Timor-Leste, so a local SIM is usually the only reliable option. Verify any eSIM covers the country specifically before depending on it.
Local Network Insights
Grab an eSIM before you arrive in Timor-Leste to skip local SIM queues. Most urban areas offer 4G or better, while rural regions can slow down, so keep offline maps handy. Installing the eSIM at home means you can switch it on and connect as soon as you land.
Connectivity Overview
Timor-Leste (East Timor) is one of the world's youngest nations and one of the least connected countries in Southeast Asia. Timor Telecom and Telemor are the two main carriers, offering 3G and limited 4G service primarily in the capital Dili. Within Dili, you can expect basic connectivity for messaging, navigation, and light browsing, though speeds are generally slower than what travelers experience elsewhere in the region.
Outside Dili, infrastructure drops off sharply. Mountain roads to destinations like Maubisse, Baucau, and the eastern districts often have no cellular coverage at all. The rugged terrain and limited infrastructure investment mean that much of the country remains a genuinely offline travel experience.
Very few international eSIM providers include Timor-Leste in their coverage maps. Travelers should verify explicitly that their chosen eSIM plan supports this destination, and should prepare for significant periods without connectivity. Offline maps, downloaded phrasebooks for Tetum and Portuguese, and pre-saved travel documents are essential.
Practical Data Tips
- Verify your eSIM provider explicitly covers Timor-Leste - many Southeast Asia plans do not include it
- Download offline maps, language tools, and all travel documents before arriving
- Dili has basic 3G/4G coverage but speeds are limited compared to other Southeast Asian capitals
- Outside Dili, expect little to no cellular coverage - plan for an offline experience
- Hotel Wi-Fi in Dili is your most reliable backup for connectivity-dependent tasks
At a Glance
Average Data Cost
~$3-$20/GB
Network Quality
3G/4G in Dili with limited speeds. Very little coverage outside the capital and major towns.
eSIM Availability
Very limited international eSIM support. Timor-Leste is excluded from most regional and global travel eSIM plans. Verify coverage before purchasing.
Major Carriers
Recommended Providers for Timor-Leste
Plans for Timor-Leste
From $7.00
Offer source and terms
Advertised USD price from Nomad's product catalog on impact.com, read 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Local Timor-Leste - 7 Days - 1 GB · country coverage.
Fixed allowance: 1 GB for 7 days; the USD bundle price is advertised in Nomad's catalog.
Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, voice/SMS, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Catalog last updated by Nomad 2026-10-19.
View Nomad options · Official source
Plans for Timor-Leste
From $17.45
Pay-as-you-go: $17.95/GB
Offer source and terms
Advertised USD price from roamless.com's destination catalog, fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste Data Plan · country coverage.
Fixed allowance: 1 GB for 30 days, $17.45.
Country: TL. Listed networks: Viettel 3G. Hotspot allowed. Activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.
View Roamless options · Official source
Plans for Timor-Leste
From $19.99
Offer source and terms
Advertised USD price from Saily's plan feed (the plan package saily.com sells), fetched 2026-10-19; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste 1GB 7 days · country coverage.
Native fixed allowance: 1 GB; duration and USD bundle price are advertised in the plan feed.
Exact covered countries: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified. Fetched in a browser on saily.com from Saily's plan feed at 2026-10-19T07:18:59.181Z (HTTP 200).
Offer selection and availability may vary by session. Confirm the duration and price with Saily.
View Saily options · Official source
Plans for Timor-Leste
From $4.99
Offer source and terms
Advertised USD price from gomoworld.com's destinations page, fetched 2026-10-20; checkout unverified. Timor-Leste plan · country coverage.
Fixed allowance: 150 MB for 7 days, $4.99.
Country: TL. Network, 5G, hotspot, activation, refund, complete policy, individual eligibility and final checkout total unverified.
View GoMoWorld options · Official sourceBefore you fly: a 6-step checklist
- 1
Buy and install at home on WiFi.
Installation is not the same as activation. You can install the Timor-Leste eSIM days ahead and only switch it on after you land, which avoids burning days of validity in transit.
- 2
Screenshot your current APN before you swap.
If you ever need to switch back to your home line quickly, that screenshot saves a support call from a foreign airport.
- 3
Choose your travel data line.
On iPhone, select your travel eSIM in Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data. Follow your provider's roaming and activation instructions. Choosing a data line does not by itself prevent charges on your home line.
- 4
Decide whether to keep your home line on.
You do not need to disable iMessage simply because you use a travel eSIM. Apple’s travel eSIM guidance says iMessage and FaceTime can continue using your home line while traveling. If you keep both lines active for home-number calls or SMS, your carrier may charge roaming fees. Check your carrier’s terms before leaving your home line on.
- 5
Download offline maps for Timor-Leste.
Google Maps and Apple Maps both support offline regions. Pull them down on home WiFi so a flaky activation never leaves you without a route from the airport. Our offline maps guide walks through it step by step.
- 6
Activate at the airport, not before.
Once the validity timer starts it does not pause. A 15-day plan you turn on the morning of departure burns a full day of validity before you even land.
Questions other travelers asked
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Reports from travelers
We are building this section from real, verified traveler submissions rather than stock testimonials, so it stays empty until we have notes we can stand behind. If you have used an eSIM in Timor-Leste recently, a one-paragraph note on what worked (and what did not) helps the next traveler.
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How we built this page
Country plan prices come from stored supplier snapshots. The catalog contains different data amounts and validity periods. Provider ordering uses the unweighted average $/GB of fixed plans, or the PAYG rate; unlimited plans are excluded from that average. Check a plan’s data, validity and total price against your trip before buying.