Staying connected abroad tends to be a problem for travelers in Albania. Getting a local SIM is not always easy and data roaming is ridiculously costly. These problems are solved by the proven application Airalo!
How does Airalo work?
Based on the principle of an electronic SIM, which is already built into most mobile phones today. It behaves the same as if you had a classic SIM in your device. But you don’t have to put anything into the phone. You can install everything from the comfort of your home before your trip, and then activate the service when you enter Albania.
Airalo provides data only, not calls or SMS. However, from my experience, it is fully sufficient when traveling. Most Albanians use WhatsApp or Facebook anyway.
You can find a list of mobile devices supporting eSIM here.
How much does it cost?
Airalo offers several data packages for most countries in the world. Prices for Albania start at $4.50 for 1GB of data. The 10GB package then costs $26, which is a similar amount to a physical SIM purchased in a store. You can purchase additional data at will.
Another advantage of Airalo is the possibility of purchasing a regional package that includes most of the European countries. It comes in handy if Albania is just one of the countries on your itinerary.