eSIM for Albania
One eSIM for Tirana, the Riviera and the Alps. No roaming bill, no airport SIM queue, no passport at the counter.
Covers Tirana, the Riviera and the Alps
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Why Firsty is different in Albania
Same price as everywhere else Albania isn't in the EU roaming zone (talks only started in 2026), so your home plan either doesn't cover it or charges a fortune. Firsty does, at the same price as anywhere else: €0.98 per GB on Prepaid, from €2/day on Unlimited. No non-EU surcharge. Buy data that never expires Most travel eSIMs make you buy GBs that expire in 7 or 30 days: use it or lose it. With Firsty Prepaid, the GBs you buy stay on your account forever. Bought 10 GB and only used 4 between Tirana and Sarandë? The other 6 are still there for Corfu, Kotor or anywhere else.
How it works
How Firsty works in Albania
How much data do you need in Albania?
Tirana city break
Riviera road trip
Balkans loop / remote worker
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Price table
Prepaid (use anywhere, never expires)
Data | Price | €/GB |
|---|---|---|
1 GB | €4,50 | €4,50 |
3 GB | €7,50 | €2,50 |
5 GB | €9,50 | €1,90 |
10 GB | €17,00 | €1,70 |
20 GB | €26,40 | €1,32 |
50 GB | €49,00 | €0,98 |
Unlimited (day pass or monthly)
Duration | Price | €/day |
|---|---|---|
1-6 days | €3,00/day | €3,00 |
7-14 days | €2,75/day | €2,75 |
15-19 days | €2,50/day | €2,50 |
20+ days | €2,20/day | €2,20 |
Monthly subscription | €59/month | €2,00 |
Where in Albania does Firsty work?
Tirana & Durrës: Strong 4G across the city and coast, with 5G live in parts of Tirana.
Albanian Riviera: Reliable 4G in Himarë, Dhërmi, Sarandë and Ksamil. Some hidden coves go quiet.
Berat & Gjirokastër: Good 4G in town and up to the castles.
Llogara Pass & inland roads: Usable on the main roads, with short dead zones in the mountains.
Theth & Valbona: Signal in the villages, but it drops out on the trail between them. Download offline maps.
Lake Komani ferry: Expect gaps between the gorge walls. Good for photos, not for calls.
Questions? We've got you.
Land in Albania. Stay connected. Install Firsty before you leave. Start free, upgrade if you need more, keep what you don't use. One eSIM, no surprises.
Does eSIM work in Albania?
Yes. Albania's networks support travel eSIMs, and Firsty works on any eSIM-compatible phone: iPhone XS or newer, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel, and most modern Android phones. Your phone must be carrier-unlocked.
What's the best eSIM for Albania?
The one that fits your trip. For a few days of maps and messaging in Tirana, Firsty Free costs nothing. For a Riviera road trip with hotspot, Unlimited from €2/day means no counting. Adding Montenegro or Greece? One Firsty eSIM covers them all at the same price.
Which network does Firsty use in Albania?
Vodafone Albania and One, the country's two mobile networks. Firsty picks the strongest signal automatically. That matters, because One doesn't sell eSIMs to tourists and coverage in the Alps varies a lot between the two.
How do I get an eSIM for Albania?
Download the Firsty app, sign up and tap "Activate" before you leave. When you land at Tirana International or arrive by ferry in Sarandë or Durrës, your eSIM connects automatically as soon as your phone finds a network.
Is Albania covered by EU roaming?
No, not yet. The EU only opened talks in June 2026 to bring Albania and the Western Balkans into "Roam Like at Home", so most EU plans still charge extra there. Firsty charges what it charges everywhere: from €0.98/GB on Prepaid or from €2/day on Unlimited.
Is Firsty Free enough for a trip to Albania?
For light use (WhatsApp, maps, ride apps, email), yes. The free tier runs at basic speed and you earn data by watching short ads. For HD video, streaming or hotspot, you'll want Prepaid or Unlimited.
Is there signal in Theth and Valbona?
In the villages, mostly yes. On the hike between them and in the deeper valleys, signal comes and goes. Download offline maps and trail info before you set off from Shkodër, and let someone know your route.
Can I make calls and send SMS with Firsty in Albania?
Firsty is a data eSIM: calls and texts work through WhatsApp or Viber, which is how most Albanians talk anyway. Need a regular phone line? Call Albanian numbers from the Firsty app, or any of 200+ countries at transparent per-minute rates.