Updated October 22, 2026

Cuba eSIM guide: which eSIMs work, the Cubacel Tur SIM and roaming

Cuba has a single mobile network, run by the state company ETECSA under the Cubacel brand, and several of the best-known travel eSIM brands do not sell it at all. This page gathers what eSIM Check has published about staying connected in Cuba: the travel eSIMs that do cover the island and what they charge per gigabyte, ETECSA's Cubacel Tur tourist SIM, the roaming passes of French, Spanish and German operators, Wi-Fi cards, and how the power cuts of 2026 have hit the mobile network. Every figure is dated and every article links to its sources.

Key facts

On 22 October 2026, Airalo and Holafly did not sell Cuba, and Kolet said it was "not in Cuba yet". GigSky, Yesim, Nomad, Roamless and Orange Travel did.
The cheapest verified 1 GB was Roamless at $16.95 (30 days); for 5 GB, Roamless ($64.95), Yesim ($66) and Nomad ($69) were close, or about $13 to $14 per GB.
ETECSA's Cubacel Tur tourist SIM is a physical SIM, not an eSIM: 4 GB, 20 minutes and 20 SMS for 7 days at $13.99, or 10 GB, 100 minutes and 100 SMS for 30 days at $34.99, collected at Cuban airports.
During the latest national grid collapse, more than 80% of ETECSA's base station sites went down, according to figures the company gave the state outlet Cubadebate on 24 September 2026, as reported by Directorio Cubano.
Orange and Sosh customers can buy the Pass Voyage 5, valid in Cuba for 31 days: 1 GB for €29.99, 3 GB for €39.99, 5 GB for €49.99.

Where to start

You want an eSIM and need to know which ones work: the travel eSIMs that sell Cuba in 2026, with prices per GB.
You are weighing a local SIM or your home operator's roaming: Cubacel Tur, eSIM or roaming: costs, airport pickup and Wi-Fi.
Your trip continues to the Dominican Republic: our Dominican Republic eSIM guide.
You are not sure your phone takes an eSIM: the list of eSIM-compatible phones.

All our guides

Best eSIM for Cuba 2026: which ones really work

Which travel eSIMs sell Cuba in 2026? Prices per GB for GigSky, Yesim, Nomad, Roamless and Orange Travel, checked 22 October 2026, plus who does not.

Cuba SIM 2026: Cubacel Tur, eSIM or roaming

Cubacel Tur vs eSIM vs home roaming in Cuba, checked 22 October 2026: prices, airport pickup, payment, Orange and Bouygues passes, Wi-Fi and power cuts.

Frequently asked questions

Does an eSIM work in Cuba?expand_more

Yes, but only from the sellers that have a roaming deal reaching ETECSA's network. On 22 October 2026, GigSky, Yesim, Nomad, Roamless and Orange Travel sold Cuba plans; Airalo, Holafly and Kolet did not.

Can I buy a Cuban eSIM from ETECSA?expand_more

No. ETECSA's tourist line, Cubacel Tur, is a physical SIM; its official site says it is not an eSIM. You order it online or buy it at an ETECSA office and collect it in Cuba.

How much does mobile data cost in Cuba?expand_more

On 22 October 2026, travel eSIMs cost about $12 to $20 per GB. Cubacel Tur costs $13.99 for 4 GB over 7 days or $34.99 for 10 GB over 30 days, about $3.50 per GB, plus calls and SMS.

Does the mobile network work during power cuts?expand_more

Often not. ETECSA said more than 80% of its base station sites were interrupted during the latest national grid collapse, and users report losing coverage during blackouts. Keep offline maps and a Wi-Fi fallback.

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