Albania – the country that has, over the years, become a popular travel destination for travelers of all kinds. Beaches, mountains, architecture – the country has it all.
There is a big chance that you would want to share your Albania experiences online – and I cannot blame you for that. It is truly a remarkable travel destination.
What can also be remarkable, in a bad way, is how expensive international roaming can be in Albania (or in general). Especially data roaming. Watching a YouTube video in Full HD can cost you a lot.
Luckily, you can get an Albanian SIM card. That way, you can enjoy local rates.
How expensive are Albanian SIM cards, and how much will data cost you?
You can get an Albanian SIM card for 100 ALL (1 USD) or 500 ALL (5.10 USD) from ALBtelecom (formerly Eagle Mobile), 500 ALL or 800 ALL (5.10 USD-8.15 USD) from Vodafone, or 500 ALL or 1500 ALL (5.10USD – 15.30 USD) from One (formerly Telekom) in their stores. SIM cards are also sold at Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA).
To me, this sounds exciting. There are countries out there where data will cost you an arm and a leg (almost literally), so seeing that SIM cards and data are available for reasonable prices are always a good thing.
But how is network coverage throughout the country? Which mobile operator is the best? And what type of packages are available?
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Albania. Let's go.
Original publication: 28th of May 2020. Last updated: 2nd of March 2024.
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What is the Best SIM Card in Albania?
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Albania, I recommend going with Vodafone or One Telecommunications (formerly Telekom). Vodafone has the best overall network, while One Telecommunications is not far behind and slightly cheaper. ALBtelecom offers loads of cheap data at 3G (speeds).
So, who are all these mobile operators and what options are available for you?
Albania has three mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to tourists:
- Vodafone Albania
- One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania)
- ALBtelecom (formerly Eagle Mobile Albania)
Anyone 18 or older living in or visiting Albania can buy an Albanian SIM card with no real restrictions, but you do have to comply with the Albanian SIM card registration regulations.
And if you are younger than 18, you can still get a SIM card if your parents buy one for you (in their name).
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Which, in this case, is only showing your passport (or European Union ID if you have one) at the point of sale.
Where Can You Buy an Albanian SIM Card (+Costs)?
You can get an Albanian SIM card in Vodafone, One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania) & ALBtelecom (formerly Eagle Mobile Albania) stores. They are also sold at Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA).
You can expect to pay the following for Albanian SIM cards:
- Vodafone Albania: 500 ALL or 800 ALL (depending on the promotion)
- One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania): 500 ALL & 1500 ALL
- ALBtelecom (formerly Eagle Mobile Albania): 100 ALL & 500 ALL
The following Albanian mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- Vodafone Albania: 1500 ALL
- ALBtelecom (formerly Eagle Mobile Albania): 1000 ALL
Note that SIM cards can be more expensive than those listed above when purchased at an airport.
Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date ALL (Albanian Lek) to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) exchange rates.
For your convenience, below are some exchange rates between ALL and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 ALL = 0.010 USD
- 10 ALL = 0.10 USD
- 100 ALL = 1 USD
- 1000 ALL = 10.20 USD
- 10 000 ALL = 102.10 USD
But for any other currency, the Wise Currency Converter tool.
(Travel) eSIMs for Albania
In recent years, (travel) eSIMs have become extremely popular.
Especially after Apple made iPhones (14- & 15 series) sold in the United States eSIM-only, forcing its users to use eSIMs – even when abroad.
As a result, the adoption of eSIM technology by mobile operators worldwide rose impressively quickly.
Vodafone Albania offers eSIMs, but it is unclear if they are available to prepaid customers too.
I will ask the next time I go to Albania – I forgot to do so when I was there the last time 💀 (but if you know the answer, let me know).
However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.
The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Albania.
But if you purchase an eSIM from any of these mobile operators, you must comply with Albania's SIM card registration regulations.
Suppose you do not wish to do so for privacy reasons (for example) or want to be connected immediately without paying for an overpriced SIM card (or eSIM) sold at an Albanian airport. In that case, you may consider getting a travel eSIM for Albania.
In my Albania eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide (even in Albania).
Surprisingly, travel eSIMs can be cheaper than an Albanian SIM card or eSIM in specific scenarios.
Moreover, Europe-wide and global eSIM options are also available at competitive prices (without having to deal with expensive international roaming rates).
In this Albania SIM card buying guide (the one you are reading), I will stick to the local SIM cards and eSIM, but you can read my Albania eSIM buying guide for more information about travel eSIMs covering the country.
But here is a quick overview already + applicable discount codes if you are interested in purchasing a travel eSIM for Albania:
- Airalo: Hej Telecom (Albania only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (125+ countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
- Alosim: Albania
- Holafly: Albania
- Nomad: Albania & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)
Here are some discount codes to sweeten the deal:
- Airalo: APR15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, APR10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
- Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)
Once again, check out my Albania eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
The eSIM guide is as comprehensive as this SIM card buying guide, but it solely focuses on travel eSIMs (while the guide you are reading focuses on local SIM cards and eSIMs for prepaid users (where applicable).
Albanian Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through Vodafone Albania, One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania) & ALBtelecom (formerly Eagle Mobile Albania), and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices & availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)
With that said, let's see what Albania offers us.
Vodafone Albania
Vodafone Albania, just Vodafone, is the largest mobile operator in Albania.
It is also the mobile operator with the fastest speeds.
Vodafone, as a company, is active in Africa (mostly as Vodacom), Asia, Europe, the Middle East & Oceania.
Vodafone uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: testing mode only
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Vodafone:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Vodafone SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Vodafone Albania
Vodafone has the best coverage throughout Albania.
Below is Vodafone's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Vodafone Albania
You can get a Vodafone SIM card, called Vodafone Club, for 500 ALL or 800 ALL, depending on the promotion, with 300 ALL credit and 500 on-net SMS in Vodafone stores. SIM cards are also sold at Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA).
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Vodafone 3 Weekly Tourist Pack SIM cards – Vodafone's tourist offering.
For 1500 ALL, you get 15 GB of data, 5 GB for Netflix, Twitch & YouTube, 500 local minutes, 10 international minutes 1 & 100 local/international SMS for 21 days.
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Dial #123# to access the Vodafone menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Vodafone eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Albania, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Vodafone.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported European countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Albania eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Hej Telecom (Albania only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (125+ countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Albania – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Albania – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Albania, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Albania eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with Vodafone.
Note that Vodafone offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Vodafone Albania
Vodafone top-up vouchers are sold in Vodafone stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Albania.
The following (online) top-up options are available:
- 300 ALL
- 500 ALL
- 800 ALL
- 1000 ALL
- 2000 ALL
- 3000 ALL
- 10 000 ALL
To top up your Vodafone SIM card, call 141 and follow the instructions.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial #123# or send a blank SMS (or whatever, like a dot, if your phone does not allow you to send a blank SMS) to 131 to check your Vodafone balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the My Vodafone (AL) app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Vodafone Albania
Vodafone has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Daily/Weekly Bundles (combo)
- 30 Days Bundles (combo)
- Vodafone Next + (combo)
- Extra Bundles (add-ons)
All Vodafone plans can be activated by dialing #123# or calling 131.
I will list all the prices in ALL (Albanian Lek).
To convert ALL to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Daily/Weekly Bundles – Vodafone Albania
The Daily/Weekly Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Dial #123# or call 131 to activate Daily/Weekly Bundles:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes 2 | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 ALL | 3 Day Bundle | 300 MB | 300 minutes | N/A | 30 SMS 3 | 3 days |
| 700 ALL | 10 Days Bundle | 1.5 GB | 300 minutes | N/A | 30 SMS 3 | 10 days |
| 1500 ALL | GigaMax Bundle | 15 GB 1 | 500 minutes 2 | 10 minutes | 100 SMS | 21 days |
| 2300 ALL | Tourist Pack | 40 GB | 1000 minutes | N/A | N/A | 15 days |
| 2900 ALL | Tourist Giga Pack | 100 GB | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 21 days |
1 +5 GB for Video Pass: Netflix, Twitch & YouTube
2 +10 international minutes to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom & the United States
3 +3000 on-net minutes
30 Days Bundles – Vodafone Albania
The 30 Days Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Dial #123# or call 131 to activate 30 Days Bundles:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 ALL | Vodafone Basic | 50 MB | 50 minutes | N/A | 30 days |
| 1000 ALL | Vodafone Easy | 1 GB | 300 minutes | 300 SMS | 30 days |
| 1500 ALL | Vodafone Advance | 10 GB | 2000 minutes | 2000 SMS | 30 days |
| 2000 ALL | Vodafone Max | 25 GB | 3000 minutes 1 | 3000 SMS 2 | 30 days |
1 +10 international minutes to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom & the United States
2 also for international use (no country restrictions)
Vodafone Next + – Vodafone Albania
The Vodafone Next + Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The Vodafone Next + can be activated on the My Vodafone App:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes 1 | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 ALL | Vodafone Next Easy | 1 GB | 300 minutes | N/A | 300 SMS | 30 days |
| 1400 ALL | Vodafone Next Advance | 10 GB | 2000 minutes | N/A | 2000 SMS | 30 days |
| 1900 ALL | Vodafone Next Max | 30 GB | 3000 minutes | 10 minutes | 3000 SMS | 30 days |
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Extra Bundles – Vodafone Albania
The Extra Bundles are combo add-ons with data (without 5G NR access) and national/international minutes. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
Dial #123# or call 131 to activate Extra Bundles:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 ALL | 100 National Minutes | N/A | 100 minutes | N/A | 7 days |
| 300 ALL | 20 International Minutes | N/A | N/A | 20 minutes | 28 days |
| 500 ALL | 40 International Minutes | N/A | N/A | 40 minutes | 28 days |
| 700 ALL | 5 GB Internet | 5 GB | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 800 ALL | 6 GB Internet | 6 GB | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
1 + international minutes to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom & the United States
APN/Internet Settings – Vodafone Albania
- Name: Vodafone Albania
- APN: vodafoneweb
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania)
One Telecommunications Albania, just One (Telecommunications) and formerly Telekom Albania (and Albanian Mobile Communications – AMC a very long time ago), is the second-largest mobile operator in Albania.
4iG from Hungary purchased One Telecommunications and ALBtelecom, the last mobile operator covered in this guide, in March 2022.
4iG plans to combine the two mobile operators, but that will take a while.
Once completed, the combined mobile operator is supposed to have a bigger market share than Vodafone Albania.
One Telecommunications uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: not available yet
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about One Telecommunications:
* Coverage
* How to Get a One Telecommunications SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania)
One Telecommunications has extensive throughout Albania.
Below is One Telecommunications's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania)
You can get a One Telecommunications SIM card for 500 ALL or 1500 ALL (Paketa All Inclusive – 3 Javore) with 15 GB of data, 5 GB for Facebook Messenger, Message+, Viber & WhatsApp, 500 local minutes, 10 international minutes 1 & 100 local SMS for 21 days in One stores. One SIM cards are not sold at Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA).
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- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
One Telecommunications has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Albania, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from One Telecommunications (in some cases).
Especially when getting a Europe-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Albania or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Albania eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Hej Telecom (Albania only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (125+ countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Albania – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Albania – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Albania, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Albania eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with One Telecommunications for now.
Note that One Telecommunications offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania)
One Telecommunications top-up vouchers are sold in One stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Albania.
The following (online) top-up options are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 100 ALL – 499 ALL | 30 days |
| 500 ALL – 1200 ALL | 45 days |
| 1201 ALL – 2000 ALL | 60 days |
| 2001 ALL => | 180 days |
To top up your One Telecommunications SIM card, call 141 and follow the instructions.
Text BA to 142 to check your One Telecommunications balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the My One (AL) app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania)
One Telecommunications has five data-featured prepaid plans:
- Paketa të Tjera/Other Packages (combo)
- Paketa të Tjera me Parapagesë/Other Prepaid Packages (combo)
- Paketat One Unlimited/One Unlimited Packages (combo)
- Paketa Turist/Tourist Package (combo)
- Paketat Shtesë/Addon Packages (add-on)
All One Telecommunications plans can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 142.
I will list all the prices in ALL (Albanian Lek).
To convert ALL to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Paketa të Tjera (Other Packages) – One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania)
The Paketa të Tjera (Other Packages) are combo plan with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The Paketa të Tjera can be activated on the My One App:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes 1 | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 ALL | Daily Package | 500 MB | 100 minutes | N/A | 150 SMS | 1 day |
| 200 ALL | Daily Internet Package | 1 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day |
| 300 ALL | International S | N/A | 10 minutes | N/A | 30 days | |
| 400 ALL | Weekly Data | 2 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
| 500 ALL | International M | N/A | N/A | 20 minutes | N/A | 30 days |
| 500 ALL | Weekly Package | 1 GB | 300 minutes | N/A | 300 SMS | 7 days |
| 600 ALL | Monthly Internet package | 3 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 1200 ALL | Internet Monthly 1000 | 8 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
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Paketa të Tjera me Parapagesë (Other Prepaid Packages) – One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania)
The Paketa të Tjera me Parapagesë (Other Prepaid Packages) are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The Paketa të Tjera me Parapagesë can be activated on the My One App:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes 1 | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 ALL | Paketa Unlimited S | 500 MB | 150 minutes | N/A | 150 SMS | 45 days |
| 1000 ALL | Paketa Unlimited M | 1 GB | 400 minutes | N/A | 400 SMS | 45 days |
| 1300 ALL | Unlimited L+ | 8 GB | Unlimited | 200 minutes | 1000 SMS | 60 days |
| 1600 ALL | Unlimited Beats + | 23 GB | Unlimited | 300 minutes | Unlimited | 60 days |
| 2100 ALL | Unlimited XL+ | 33 GB | Unlimited | 500 minutes | Unlimited | 60 days |
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Paketat One Unlimited (One Unlimited Packages) – One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania)
Paketat One Unlimited (One Unlimited Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The Paketat One Unlimited can be activated on the My One App:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 ALL | One Lite | 50 MB | 50 minutes | 50 SMS | 30 days |
| 1000 ALL | One Go | 1 GB | 400 minutes | 400 SMS | 30 days |
| 1500 ALL | One Smart | 10 GB | Unlimited | 1000 SMS | 30 days |
| 1800 ALL | One Extra | 25 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 2100 ALL | One Premium | 34 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 + 50 international minutes to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Servia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom & the United States
Paketa Turist (Tourist Package) – One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania)
The Paketa Turist (Tourist Package) are combo plan with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The Paketa Turist can be activated on the My One App:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300 ALL | One Tourist Advance | 40 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 15 days |
| 2900 ALL | One Tourist Ultra | 100 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 21 days |
Paketat Shtesë (Addon Packages) – One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania)
The Paketat Shtesë (Addon Packages) are combo add-ons with data (without 5G NR access) and national/international minutes.
The Paketat Shtesë can be activated on the My One App:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 ALL | Minutes International S+ | N/A | N/A | 10 minutes | 30 days |
| 300 ALL | Minutes International M+ | N/A | N/A | 20 minutes | 30 days |
| 500 ALL | Minutes International L+ | N/A | N/A | 40 minutes | 30 days |
| 500 ALL | Internet Xtreme M | 3 GB | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 600 ALL | M+ National Minutes | N/A | 300 minutes | N/A | 30 days |
| 600 ALL | Internet Xtreme L | 6 GB | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 700 ALL | Internet Xtreme XL | 8 GB | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
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APN/Internet Settings – One Telecommunications Albania (formerly Telekom Albania)
- Name: One
- APN: internet.t
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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ALBtelecom (formerly Eagle Mobile Albania)
ALBtelecom (Mobile), formerly Eagle Mobile Albania and not to be confused with Eagle Mobile in Russia, is the smallest mobile operator in Albania.
While it often has the cheapest plans and the most generous data allowances, it has the slowest speeds.
ALBtelecom uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: not available yet
- VoLTE: No
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about ALBtelecom:
* Coverage
* How to Get an ALBtelecom SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – ALBtelecom (formerly Telekom Albania)
ALBtelecom has the worst coverage throughout Albania.
Its 4G/LTE reception is nowhere close to its competition.
Below is ALBtelecom's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – ALBtelecom (formerly Telekom Albania)
You can get an ALBtelecom SIM card for 100 ALL (SIM Card Super 100) or 500 ALL with 3 ALL credit and 4 GB of data 1 (SIM Card Super 500) in ALBtelecom stores. ALBtelecom SIM cards are also sold at Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA).
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Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Super Holidays Packages SIM cards – ALBtelecom's tourist offering.
For 1000 ALL, you get 15 GB of data, 1000 local minutes, 10 international minutes & 200 local SMS for 14 days.
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- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
ALBtelecom has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Albania because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from ALBtelecom.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Albania in my Albania eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Hej Telecom (Italy only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (125+ countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Albania – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Albania – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Albania, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Albania eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with ALBtelecom for now.
Be aware that there is no VoLTE nor VoWiFi with ALBtelecom.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – ALBtelecom (formerly Telekom Albania)
ALBtelecom top-up vouchers are sold in ALBtelecom stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Albania.
To top up your ALBtelecom SIM card, text RM VoucherCode to 141.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text RM 123456 to 141.
Text Balance to 130 to check your ALBtelecom balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Profili Im (My Profile) app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – ALBtelecom (formerly Telekom Albania)
ALBtelecom has seven data-featured prepaid plans:
- Daily & Weekend Packages (combo)
- Super Standard Packages (combo)
- Super Unlimited Packages (combo)
- GigaNatën Packages (data)
- Internet Packages
- 4G Internet Packages
- Super Weekend Packages (data)
I will list all the prices in ALL (Albanian Lek).
To convert ALL to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Daily & Weekly Packages – ALBtelecom (formerly Telekom Albania)
The Daily & Weekly Packages are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Text the Activation Code to 131 to activate Daily & Weekly Packages:
| Price | Plans | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 ALL | Daily Packages | 250 MB | 150 minutres | 150 SMS | 24 hours | CP1 |
| 500 ALL | Weekly Package | 1 GB | 300 minutes | 300 SMS | 7 days | CP7 |
Super Standard Packages – ALBtelecom (formerly Telekom Albania)
The Super Standard Packages are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Text the Activation Code to 131 to activate Super Standard Packages:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes 1 | On-Net SMS | Local/International SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 ALL | Super Package 500 | 50 MB | 50 minutes | N/A | 50 SMS | Shared with on-net SMS allowance | 30 days | P500 |
| 1100 ALL | Super Package 1100 | 3.5 GB | 2500 minutes | N/A | 1000 SMS | 500 SMS | 30 days | P1100 |
| 1300 ALL | Super Package 1300 | 6 GB | 3000 minutes | 30 minutes | 3000 SMS | 600 SMS | 30 days | P1300 |
| 1300 ALL | Gigastic Package | 6 GB + 10 GB | 600 minutes | N/A | 600 SMS | Shared with on-net SMS allowance | 30 days | GIGA1300 |
| 1900 ALL | Super Package 1900 | 13 GB | 3500 minutes | 120 minutes | 3000 SMS | 600 SMS | 30 days | P1900 |
1 to Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Kingdom & the United States
Super Unlimited Packages – ALBtelecom (formerly Telekom Albania)
The Super Unlimited Packages are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Text the Activation Code to 131 to activate Super Standard Packages:
| Price | Plan | Data | Western Balkans Data 2 | Local Minutes | On-Net SMS | Off-Net SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 ALL | Super Start Package | 100 MB | 880 MB | 150 minutes | 150 SMS | Shared with on-net SMS allowance | 30 days | start |
| 900 ALL | Unlimited Super 900 Package | 3 GB 1 | 1.5 GB | 600 minutes | 600 SMS | Shared with on-net SMS allowance | 30 days | U900 |
| 1100 ALL | Unlimited Super 1100 Package | 8 GB 1 | 1.89 GB | 3000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 500 SMS 3 | 30 days | U1100 |
| 1300 ALL | Unlimited Super 1300 Package | 24 GB | 2.23 GB | 2000 minutes | 1500 SMS | Shared with on-net SMS allowance | 30 days | U1300 |
| 1900 ALL | Unlimited Super 1900 Package | 32 GB | 3.23 GB | “Unlimited”, 4000 minutes 4 | “Unlimited”, 4000 SMS | 1500 SMS 3 | 30 days | U1900 |
1 unlimited data @ 128 after exhausting your data allowance
2 in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia & Serbia
3 also for international use
4 +150 international minutes to Afghanistan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Kingdom & the United States
GigaNatën Packages – ALBtelecom (formerly Telekom Albania)
The GigaNatën Packages are data plans with data (without 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 138 to activate GigaNatën Packages:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ALL | GigaNatën 7 | 5 GB | 7 nights (23:01 – 6:59) | N7 |
| 300 ALL | GigaNatën 30 | 20 GB | 30 nights (23:01 – 6:59) | N30 |
Internet Packages – ALBtelecom (formerly Telekom Albania)
The Internet Packages are, as the name implies, data plans (without 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 138 to activate Internet Packages:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ALL | Daily | 0.5 GB | 24 hours | ID100 |
| 300 ALL | Weekly | 1 GB | 7 days | IJ300 |
| 500 ALL | Monthly 500 | 2 GB | 30 days | IM500 |
| 750 ALL | Monthly 750 | 4 GB | 30 days | IM750 |
| 1000 ALL | Monthly 1000 | 6 GB | 30 days | IM1000 |
| 1500 ALL | Monthly 1500 | 20 GB | 30 days | IM1500 |
| 3000 ALL | Monthly 3000 | 40 GB | 30 days | IM3000 |
4G Internet Packages – ALBtelecom (formerly Telekom Albania)
The 4G Internet Packages are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 138 to activate 4G Internet Packages:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ALL | Daily 100 | 1 GB | 24 hours | ID100 |
| 300 ALL | Weekly 300 | 1 GB | 7 days | IJ300 |
| 300 ALL | Monthly 300 | 2 GB | 30 days | IM300 |
| 500 ALL | Monthly 500 | 4 GB | 30 days | IM500 |
| 600 ALL | Monthly 600 | 6 GB | 30 days | IM600 |
| 1000 ALL | Monthly 1000 | 10 GB | 30 days | IM1000 |
| 1500 ALL | Monthly 1500 | 20 GB | 30 days | IM1500 |
Super Weekend Packages – ALBtelecom (formerly Telekom Albania)
The Super Weekend Packages are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 138 to activate Super Weekend Packages:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 ALL | Super Weekend 1 | 5 GB | 1 weekend (Saturday 0:00 – Sunday 23:59) | W1 |
| 600 ALL | Super Weekend 4 | 20 GB | 4 weekends (Saturday 0:00 – Sunday 23:59) | W4 |
APN/Internet Settings – ALBtelecom (formerly Telekom Albania)
- Name: ALBtelecom
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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