eSIM or Roaming: What to Choose for Gibraltar?
⚠️ No EU free roaming since Brexit
Gibraltar is a British territory. Since Brexit, Gibraltar is no longer in the European Union, so EU free roaming does not apply. If you use your European plan, you will be charged international roaming rates, often very expensive ($5-10/MB).
When an eSIM is recommended
Gibraltar eSIM is highly recommended for all visitors:
- All European tourists: avoid exorbitant roaming fees
- 1+ day stays: even for a short stay, eSIM is more economical
- Mobile usage: GPS navigation, social media, WhatsApp calls
- Extended stays: exploring the Rock, beaches, history
Network Coverage in Gibraltar
Gibraltar has excellent 4G/5G coverage (98%) thanks to the single operator:
| Carrier |
Coverage |
5G |
Used by |
| Gibtelecom |
98% |
Yes |
GoMoWorld, Airalo, Holafly |
Coverage by destination
- Rock of Gibraltar: perfect 4G/5G everywhere, even at the top
- Gibraltar Town: excellent coverage
- Beaches (Catalan Bay, Eastern Beach): good coverage
- Border with Spain: excellent coverage, border area
- Entire territory: Gibraltar being very small, coverage is uniform
How to Install Your Gibraltar eSIM
- Purchase your plan (QR code received by email in 2 min)
- Install 24-48h before departure from your WiFi
- Activate upon arrival in Gibraltar (timer starts)
- Keep your home SIM for calls and texts
Compatibility: iPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+, Xiaomi 12+, OnePlus 8+
Best Gibraltar eSIM 2026
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{
rank: 1,
providerId: "gomoworld",
data: "10 GB",
duration: "30 days",
price: "$6.80",
highlight: "Best value for money",
promoCode: "ESIMP",
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{
rank: 2,
providerId: "airalo",
data: "5 GB",
duration: "30 days",
price: "$8.50",
highlight: "Global leader + 5G",
promoCode: "ESIMP15",
},
{
rank: 3,
providerId: "holafly",
data: "Unlimited",
duration: "5 days",
price: "$19",
highlight: "Unlimited data + hotspot",
},
{
rank: 4,
providerId: "saily",
data: "3 GB",
duration: "30 days",
price: "$6.20",
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promoCode: "ESIMP",
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Why these providers?
- GoMoWorld: Gibtelecom network (98%), code ESIMP (-10%)
- Airalo: global leader (8M+ users), code ESIMP15 (-15%)
- Holafly: unlimited + hotspot, ideal for extended stays
- Saily: built-in NordVPN for public WiFi
Conclusion
For all visitors: eSIM is highly recommended because Gibraltar is no longer in the EU since Brexit. GoMoWorld 10 GB at $6.80 with code ESIMP offers the best value.
For extended stays: Holafly unlimited eliminates any stress during your stay.
Gibraltar eSIM FAQ