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Albania Roaming Tips: Save Money on Data Abroad (2026)

The 30-second answer

Disable data roaming before landing in Albania. Use an eSIM on Vodafone AL for $31.99/20GB instead of $10/day carrier roaming. Saves $38 over 7 days.

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Pre-Departure

Before You Land

Pick the Right Data Plan

Match your plan to your trip length. A 1GB eSIM covers light use for 7 days at $3.99. For heavy use, unlimited daily plans start at $5.75/day.

eSIM plans for Albania by trip length
Trip LengthRecommendedCost
3-5 days1GB$3.99
3-5 days3GB$7.99
7-10 days5GB$11.49
7-10 days10GB$19.49
14+ days20GB$31.99

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Phone Preparation Checklist

  • Install your eSIM over home WiFi
  • Download offline maps for Albania
  • Enable WiFi Calling on your phone
  • Turn off automatic app updates over cellular
  • Charge a portable battery pack
  • Save Albania's emergency number: 112/127/128/129

Download These Apps First

  • Offline maps: Google Maps or Maps.me for Albania
  • Translation: Google Translate language pack
  • Currency: converter app for ALL

Know Your Carrier's Rates

AT&T: $10/day (auto-triggered). Verizon: $10/day (2GB cap). T-Mobile: free at 256 Kbps (too slow for maps). Without any plan: $2.05/MB. Know these numbers so you can calculate what you are saving.

Arrival

At the Airport

When to Activate Your eSIM

After clearing customs at Tirana (TIA), before leaving the terminal. Do not enable your eSIM during layovers. Each country your phone connects to triggers a separate carrier charge. Your eSIM plan timer starts at first network connection.

Airport SIM Counter vs eSIM

Tirana (TIA) has SIM card kiosks. Typical cost: $3-8 for 3-10GB / 28 days. Your eSIM is already installed. No queue, no language barrier, no passport handover.

Flights to Albania arrive around the clock. SIM counter staff at Tirana (TIA) typically work 7am to 10pm local time. Flights arriving at 5am, 6am, or before the counter opens leave travelers with two choices: pay AT&T $10/day until the counter opens, or wait in the arrivals hall for connectivity. An eSIM installed before departure solves the early-morning problem completely. The eSIM activates when airplane mode turns off — no staffed counter needed, no waiting for business hours. A 20GB plan on Vodafone AL costs $31.99 and connects the moment you land, not the moment the counter opens.

Airport WiFi

WiFi at Tirana (TIA) is available for eSIM QR code installation if you did not install at home. Speed and reliability vary. Free tiers are typically time-limited.

First Connection Test

  1. Open your browser and load any page to confirm data works
  2. Check the status bar for Vodafone AL carrier name
  3. Verify your home SIM still receives calls
  4. Run a speed test at fast.com
iPhone

iPhone Roaming Settings for Albania

Enable Low Data Mode on your iPhone to stretch your Albania eSIM data. Settings > Cellular > tap your eSIM line > Low Data Mode ON. This reduces background transfers by 40-60%: apps pause auto-play video, email attachments download on demand, and iCloud syncs less frequently. Combine this with Data Roaming OFF on your home carrier line (AT&T or Verizon) to prevent the $10/day charge on Vodafone AL. A 1GB plan at $3.99 lasts longer with Low Data Mode active. Over 7 days in Albania, Low Data Mode can save 1-3 GB of cellular consumption. That is the difference between needing a top-up and finishing the trip with data to spare.

Samsung

Samsung Roaming Settings for Albania

Samsung One UI includes a Roaming quick tile in the notification shade. Swipe down twice from the top of your Galaxy S24 or S25. Find the Roaming tile (may need to edit tile layout: tap the pencil icon and drag Roaming into your active tiles). Tap the tile to toggle roaming OFF on your home carrier before landing at Tirana (TIA). This is the fastest one-tap method on any Android phone. For eSIM installation: Settings > Connections > SIM Manager > Add eSIM. Scan the provider's QR code. Set the e-SIM as your mobile data line. The quick tile confirms roaming status at a glance: OFF on your home carrier, data flowing through Vodafone AL on your eSIM at $3.99 for 1GB.

Pixel

Pixel Roaming Settings for Albania

Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 8 on Android 15: open Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs. Tap your home carrier (AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile). Toggle Roaming OFF. This prevents the $10/day charge on Vodafone AL in Albania. Install a travel eSIM: Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > Add SIM (or download from your provider's app). After scanning the QR code, return to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs and tap the new e-SIM entry. Set it as your mobile data SIM. Your home carrier handles calls and texts. The eSIM handles all data on Vodafone AL at $3.99 for 1GB. Pixel phones support per-SIM roaming toggles, so roaming stays OFF on your home carrier and ON for the eSIM simultaneously.

Dual SIM

Dual SIM Configuration for Albania

iPhone 14 and newer (US models) support two eSIM profiles simultaneously. Both your home carrier and your Albania travel eSIM are digital. Open Settings > Cellular to see both lines. Tap your home carrier line: turn Data Roaming OFF, confirm Voice & Data is set to your home carrier. Tap your travel e SIM line: turn Data Roaming ON, confirm it is set as the Cellular Data line. Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data and select the travel eSIM. Verify: your home carrier shows "No Service" or "SOS Only" for data in Albania. Your eSIM shows Vodafone AL with signal bars. A 1GB plan at $3.99 on Vodafone AL handles all data. WiFi Calling on your home eSIM routes calls through your US carrier at domestic rates. Total roaming charge prevention: $0. Total eSIM cost: $3.99.

WiFi Calling

WiFi Calling Setup for Albania

WiFi Calling works over hotel WiFi in Albania. When WiFi is unavailable, your eSIM data can carry the call instead. iPhone: Settings > Phone > WiFi Calling > WiFi Calling on This iPhone ON. Also enable "Prefer WiFi" under Calls On Other Devices. Samsung: Settings > Connections > WiFi Calling ON, then check "Prefer WiFi for calls." Your home SIM uses WiFi first for voice. When WiFi drops, the call transfers to your e SIM data on Vodafone AL at plan rates (no per-minute charge through VoIP). This dual-path setup means your calls never touch carrier roaming. WiFi handles calls at zero cost. eSIM data handles calls through WhatsApp or FaceTime when WiFi is unavailable. AT&T's $1-3/minute voice roaming charge never triggers because your home SIM's data roaming is OFF.

Background Data

Background App Settings for Albania

Background App Refresh (iPhone)

Settings > General > Background App Refresh

Disable globally or per-app. Background refresh on Vodafone AL in Albania consumes 50-200 MB/day without you opening any app. At $2.05/MB without a roaming plan, that is $102-410/day in silent charges. With an eSIM, this data counts against your plan. Disable for social media, news, and shopping apps. Keep enabled for Maps and messaging.

Mail Fetch vs Push (iPhone)

Settings > Mail > Accounts > Fetch New Data

Switch from Push to Fetch (every 30 minutes or Manual). Push email checks Vodafone AL's network every 15-60 seconds in Albania. At CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) timezone, overnight pushes sync while US colleagues send daytime emails. Fetch reduces email data by 60-80% compared to Push. Each push check: 0.5-2 MB.

iCloud Photos cellular upload (iPhone)

Settings > Photos > Cellular Data OFF

iCloud uploads every photo to the cloud over cellular by default. After a day of sightseeing in Albania, 50-200 photos queue for upload overnight. Each high-res photo: 3-8 MB. Total overnight upload on Vodafone AL: 150-1,600 MB. At $2.05/MB: $307-3,280 without a plan. With an eSIM, this drains your data balance. Upload photos manually on hotel WiFi instead.

Data Saver (One UI) (Samsung)

Settings > Connections > Data Usage > Data Saver ON

Samsung Data Saver restricts background data for all apps except whitelisted ones. Whitelist Maps, your messaging app, and your eSIM provider app. Block background data for social media, streaming, and news. This reduces background consumption on Vodafone AL in Albania by 30-50%. Your eSIM data lasts longer without manual intervention.

Auto-sync toggle (Samsung)

Settings > Accounts and Backup > Manage Accounts > Auto Sync Data OFF

Auto-sync pushes email, contacts, calendar, and app data over Vodafone AL in Albania. Disabling auto-sync stops all account synchronization on cellular. Sync manually on hotel WiFi. Re-enable auto-sync when you return home. This single toggle prevents the largest category of background data usage on Samsung devices.

Adaptive Battery and data (Pixel)

Settings > Battery > Adaptive Battery ON

Pixel's Adaptive Battery restricts background activity for infrequently used apps. In Albania, this reduces unnecessary data consumption on Vodafone AL without manual app-by-app management. Keep Adaptive Battery ON. It learns your usage pattern and limits background data for apps you rarely open while traveling.

Set data warning and limit (Pixel)

Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > eSIM > Data Warning & Limit

Set a data warning at 80% of your eSIM plan and a hard limit at 95%. Pixel shows a notification when you approach the warning threshold. The hard limit stops cellular data before you exceed your plan in Albania. This prevents overage charges on prepaid eSIM plans and unexpected top-up costs on Vodafone AL.

Automatic App Downloads (iPhone)

Settings > App Store > App Downloads: toggle OFF for cellular

A single app update runs 50-500 MB. At $2.05/MB on Vodafone AL in Albania: $102-1,025 per update without a plan. With an eSIM, one update can consume 10-50% of a small data plan. Disable automatic downloads. Update apps manually on hotel WiFi only. Check for updates before departure so critical apps are current.

Airplane Mode

Airplane Mode Sequence for Albania

Landing sequence at Tirana (TIA): keep Airplane Mode ON when the plane touches down. Step 1 (while taxiing): open Settings, confirm Data Roaming is OFF on your home SIM. Step 2 (at the gate): turn on WiFi while still in Airplane Mode. Connect to airport WiFi if you need to verify your eSIM profile. Step 3 (after clearing customs): disable Airplane Mode. Your phone finds Vodafone AL. Data routes through your eSIM at $3.99 for 1GB. AT&T never connects. The entire sequence takes 60 seconds. The alternative: forget these steps, connect to Vodafone AL through AT&T, and pay $10 before you reach baggage claim.

Data Tracking

Data Usage Monitoring in Albania

Pixel phones on Android 15: Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > tap your e SIM > App Data Usage. This shows per-app consumption on Vodafone AL in Albania. Set a data warning: Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > eSIM > Data Warning & Limit. Warning at 16 GB, limit at 19 GB. Your 20GB plan gives a daily budget of 2.9 GB over 7 days. Pixel shows the most data-hungry apps first. Restrict background data for streaming and social media apps that consume more than 100 MB/day. Keep Maps and messaging unrestricted.

Country-Specific

Albania-Specific Device Settings

Switch email from Push to Fetch in Albania. The CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) timezone means US business hours overlap with your nighttime. Push email checks Vodafone AL's network every 15-60 seconds while you sleep. Each check costs 0.5-2 MB at $2.05/MB without a plan. iPhone: Settings > Mail > Accounts > Fetch New Data > switch to Every 30 Minutes or Manually. Android: open your email app Settings > Sync frequency > Every 30 Minutes or Manual.

Physical SIM cards in Albania require passport registration. Passport required An eSIM bypasses this requirement entirely. No store visit, no passport scan, no activation wait. Install before departure on home WiFi. The e-SIM connects to Vodafone AL after landing without any registration step. This is the single largest convenience advantage of an eSIM in countries with SIM registration requirements.

Device Guides

Turn Off Roaming: Albania Device Guide

iPhone

To turn off roaming on iPhone before visiting Albania, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options and toggle Data Roaming off.

With Data Roaming off, your iPhone will not connect to Vodafone AL's network through your US carrier. WiFi still works normally. To use mobile data, add a travel eSIM: Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM. Choose 20GB on Vodafone AL for $31.99.

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy phones disable roaming at Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Data Roaming. This stops $10/day AT&T charges in Albania.

Samsung Galaxy S24 and newer models support dual eSIM. You can add a Albania eSIM alongside your carrier eSIM. Disable Data Roaming on the carrier plan and use Vodafone AL for data at $31.99/20GB.

Pixel

To turn off roaming on Google Pixel before visiting Albania, go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > select your carrier > toggle Roaming off.

With Roaming disabled, your Pixel phone will not bill through your carrier in Albania. Add a travel eSIM: Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > Add SIM. Scan the QR code for 20GB on Vodafone AL at $31.99.

Data Guide

Getting Data in Albania

Best Way to Get Data

The best way to get data in Albania is a travel eSIM on Vodafone AL — 20GB for $31.99, activated before you land.

Local SIMs require passport registration at the counter. An eSIM skips the counter entirely. You buy it online, scan a QR code, and connect to Vodafone AL's 5G network. The 20GB plan costs $31.99 and lasts your entire 7-day trip.

  1. Check that your phone supports eSIM (iPhone XS+, Samsung Galaxy S21+, Pixel 3+).
  2. Buy a Albania eSIM: 20GB on Vodafone AL for $31.99.
  3. Scan the QR code: Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM (iPhone) or SIM Manager (Samsung).
  4. Disable carrier data roaming to prevent simultaneous charges.
  5. Land in Albania with data already active on Vodafone AL.

An eSIM costs $31.99 vs carrier roaming at $70 or airport SIM at $3-8 for 3-10GB / 28 days+.

Do You Need an eSIM?

You do not strictly need an eSIM for Albania, but it is the cheapest way to avoid $10/day carrier roaming charges.

WiFi in Albania is good. Hotels and cafes often have WiFi, but you lose connectivity between hotspots. Maps, ride-hailing, and translation apps need constant data. An eSIM on Vodafone AL fills those gaps for $31.99/20GB.

With an eSIM, a 7-day trip to Albania costs $31.99 for data. Carrier roaming costs $70.

Key Tip

Top Roaming Tip for Albania

✓ Pro tip

Disable data roaming before landing in Albania. Use an eSIM on Vodafone AL for $31.99/20GB instead of $10/day carrier roaming. Saves $38 over 7 days.

Daily Tips

During Your Stay

Stretch Your Data

  • Use WiFi for downloads and streaming
  • Keep video quality at 480p on cellular
  • Disable auto-play on social media feeds
  • Use offline maps for navigation
  • Compress photos before uploading

WiFi Hunting in Albania

WiFi availability: good. Hotels, chain cafes, and libraries are reliable WiFi sources. Coworking spaces offer the fastest connections.

Tethering and Hotspot

Share your eSIM data with travel companions via Personal Hotspot. Most eSIM providers allow tethering. Holafly supports it on all plans. Airalo supports it on most plans. Battery drains faster with hotspot enabled.

Top Up If You Run Out

Buy more data through the provider app. Or purchase a second eSIM. Switch to unlimited daily at $5.75/day for worry-free data. eSIM installation refresher →

Watch Out

Roaming mistakes travelers make in Albania

The Push Notification Trap

! One notification = $10

One push notification triggers AT&T's $10 daily charge. Weather widgets, email sync, WhatsApp pings. The charge resets at midnight Eastern, not Albania local time.

The WiFi Drop Trap

Walking out of hotel WiFi range triggers a carrier connection on Vodafone AL. One webpage load on your home SIM costs $10. Keep home SIM data roaming OFF.

The Background Sync Trap

iCloud backup overnight at per-MB rates: $1,025-2,099. A single app update (200 MB): $410. Photo sync and email attachment downloads add up fast. Disable all background sync on your home SIM before departure.

The Departure Day Trap

Carrier charges apply on departure day. Your phone connects to Vodafone AL at Tirana (TIA) during check-in, triggering an extra $10 charge. Disable roaming on your home SIM before leaving your hotel.

The Transit Layover Trap

Each country layover triggers a separate $10/day charge. A flight with one layover means two countries, two charges. Keep airplane mode on during all layovers.

More Mistakes to Avoid

1

WiFi Assist left on

iOS WiFi Assist automatically switches to cellular when hotel WiFi weakens. In Albania, this routes data through your home SIM on Vodafone AL, triggering AT&T's $10/day charge mid-session. Disable WiFi Assist under Settings > Cellular before departure.

2

iCloud backup over cellular

iCloud backs up overnight using any available data connection. A 500 MB backup at $2.05/MB costs over $1,000 on Vodafone AL in Albania. Disable iCloud backup on cellular in Settings > Cellular before landing.

3

Day pass midnight reset misunderstood

AT&T's $10/day pass resets at midnight CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) time — not local time in Albania. Landing at 10pm local time can trigger two separate $10 charges before you sleep. An eSIM on Vodafone AL at $3.99 has no midnight reset.

Save More

Money-Saving Tricks

eSIM Stacking

Visiting multiple countries? Buy a regional eSIM instead of per-country plans. Airalo offers Asialink, Eurolink, and other regional options. Delete expired profiles to free eSIM slots on your phone.

WiFi Calling for Free Voice

Use WiFi Calling on your home number for free inbound and outbound calls. iPhone: Settings > Phone > WiFi Calling. Android: Settings > Network > WiFi Calling. Works alongside your eSIM data. No per-minute carrier roaming charges.

Offline Everything

Download before departure: maps, translation packs, entertainment (Netflix and Spotify offline mode), boarding passes, and hotel confirmations. This reduces daily data usage from 1.5 GB to under 500 MB.

Family and Group Savings

✓ Family savings math

4 phones × $10/day × 7 days = $280 carrier cost. 4 eSIMs at $3.99 each = $15.96. Savings: $264.04. Or share one eSIM via hotspot for even more savings.

Common questions

Your roaming questions about Albania roaming tips

How do I disable roaming when using dual SIM for Albania?

With dual SIM, you need to disable roaming on your home SIM specifically. On iPhone: Settings > Cellular > select your home SIM line > Data Roaming (off). Then set the eSIM as your primary data line under Cellular Data. On Android: Settings > SIM Manager > select home SIM > Data Roaming (off). The eSIM stays set to allow data. This prevents AT&T from charging $10/day while your Albania eSIM handles data through Vodafone AL. Both SIM lines stay active: home SIM for calls and texts, eSIM for data at $3.99 instead of carrier roaming rates.

Yes, background apps are one of the most common sources of surprise roaming bills. With data roaming enabled and no day pass, AT&T charges $2.05/MB in Albania. Background App Refresh on iPhone syncs mail, news, and social apps every 15-30 minutes automatically, including at 3am while you sleep. A single overnight background sync session can accumulate $50-200 in charges without you opening your phone. Disable Background App Refresh before travel: Settings > General > Background App Refresh > Off. Then disable data roaming. An eSIM replaces carrier data entirely. Background syncs bill against the eSIM's flat-rate data at $3.99, not your home carrier's per-MB rate.

Hotel WiFi stops new roaming charges but does not reverse charges already incurred. First: enable Airplane Mode to stop all carrier data. Then turn on WiFi only (without disabling Airplane Mode). Connect to the hotel network. Disable data roaming in Settings while on WiFi. Turn off Airplane Mode. Your phone now uses WiFi for data and your home SIM for voice only. Hotel WiFi in Albania averages 10-25 Mbps in urban hotels. The limitation: WiFi does not work when you leave the hotel. Install an eSIM ($3.99 for 1GB) on the hotel WiFi for full mobile data coverage through Vodafone AL without roaming charges.

A prepaid eSIM is the most cost-effective way to avoid roaming charges in Albania. The best per-GB rate is the 20GB plan at $31.99 total, which works out to $1.60/GB on Vodafone AL. Disable data roaming on your home SIM before departure and install the eSIM as your data line. Your home SIM keeps your number active for calls and texts. The eSIM handles all data at flat-rate pricing with no per-day activation fees and no per-MB overages.

AT&T International Day Pass charges $10/day in Albania, totaling $70 for a 7-day trip. Verizon TravelPass costs the same $10/day. Without a day pass, AT&T pay-per-use rates reach $2.05/MB, so a 50 MB Google Maps session costs over $100. T-Mobile includes free international data but throttles to 256 Kbps, which is too slow for navigation or video calls. A travel eSIM connects to Vodafone AL starting at $3.99 for 1 GB with no daily activation fee and no per-MB overages.

Yes. WhatsApp, FaceTime, and all messaging apps work normally on an eSIM data connection in Albania. WhatsApp voice calls use 0.5-1 MB/minute. Video calls use 3-5 MB/minute. A 30-minute FaceTime video call consumes approximately 150 MB. With an eSIM on Vodafone AL starting at $3.99, these calls cost a fraction of carrier international calling rates ($1.00-3.00/minute). Your home number stays on your home SIM for regular SMS and calls.

Do not suspend for trips under 30 days. Suspending your home SIM disables calls, texts, and SMS verification codes. You lose the ability to receive two-factor authentication codes from banks and apps. For trips of 1-4 weeks, keep your home SIM active with data roaming off. Incoming call costs ($1.00-1.29/minute) are minimal if you let most calls go to voicemail. For trips over 30 days, consider T-Mobile's Military/Suspend plan ($10/month to hold your number) or AT&T Suspend ($10/month). Your eSIM on Vodafone AL at $3.99 handles all data regardless of home SIM status. Port your number to Google Voice ($20 one-time) for permanent VoIP access.

Vodafone AL is the primary network for travel eSIMs in Albania, with One Albania and ALBtelecom as alternatives. Vodafone AL offers the widest coverage footprint and strongest 5G infrastructure. Travel eSIM providers select Vodafone AL because of network reliability and roaming agreements. This is the same carrier AT&T and Verizon partner with for roaming. The difference is cost: AT&T charges $10/day for access, while an eSIM on Vodafone AL costs $3.99/GB. Network quality is identical because you connect to the same towers, same spectrum, same base stations.

Complete setup before departure: (1) Disable Data Roaming on iPhone: Settings > Cellular > Data Roaming (off); Android: Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Data Roaming (off). (2) Turn on Airplane Mode before landing to block automatic carrier attachment to Vodafone AL. (3) Activate your pre-installed eSIM on local WiFi or after landing. (4) Set your home SIM to calls-only or data-off. Your home number stays active for calls and SMS; the eSIM handles all data without triggering your carrier's $10/day roaming rate.

T-Mobile Magenta and Go5G include free data roaming in Albania, but speed is capped at 256 Kbps. At that rate, loading Google Maps takes 30+ seconds, sending a WhatsApp photo takes 2-3 minutes, and video calls are impossible. Go5G Plus adds 5 GB of high-speed data for $5/day ($35/week). Go5G Next includes 15 GB at high speed per month. Calls cost $0.25/minute on all plans. An eSIM on Vodafone AL provides full 5G speeds at $31.99 for 20GB with no throttling and no per-minute call charges through WhatsApp or FaceTime.

EU roam-like-at-home applies within EU member states. If Albania is in the EU, your European carrier plan works without extra charges, but "fair use" limits apply. Most EU carriers cap roaming at the same data volume as your home plan, after which speed drops to 64 Kbps. US travelers get no EU roaming benefit. AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile charge standard international rates in Albania. An eSIM starting at $3.99 avoids the fair-use throttle and the EU policy complexity.

Passport required This applies to local physical SIM cards only. A travel eSIM installed before departure does not require local registration. It activates through your provider's app and connects to Vodafone AL without any in-person paperwork. Plans start at $3.99.

On iPhone: Settings > General > About > scroll to "Carrier Lock." If it says "No SIM restrictions," your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM for Albania. If it says "SIM locked," contact your carrier to request an unlock (typically free after 60 days of service). On Android: insert a SIM from a different carrier. If it connects, the phone is unlocked. Or call your carrier and ask. Unlocked phones connect to Vodafone AL in Albania via eSIM at $3.99. Locked phones are restricted to your home carrier's roaming at $10/day.

Yes. Running a personal hotspot while on cellular data drains battery 2-3x faster than normal use. Expect 3-5 hours of hotspot use before needing to charge (versus 8-12 hours of normal phone use). The phone maintains both the cellular connection to Vodafone AL and the WiFi broadcast to connected devices, doubling radio usage. Bring a portable battery pack or keep your phone plugged in while tethering. On iPhone, battery optimization (Settings > Battery > Battery Health > Optimized Battery Charging) helps but does not prevent rapid drain. Factor battery into your Albania travel kit alongside the eSIM at $3.99.

Save money on data abroad

Save money on data in Albania.

A 1GB eSIM costs $3.99 on Vodafone AL. AT&T charges $70 for the same 7 days.

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