eSIM for Nicaragua

Prepaid data on local Nicaragua networks. Install before you fly and land already connected.

Dial code
+505
Time zone
Managua
Languages
Spanish

from $11.50

Plans for Nicaragua

Pick a data amount and validity window. Every plan can be topped up mid-trip.

Validity

Data

Networks in Nicaragua

Your eSIM connects automatically to a partner network. If speeds disappoint, select a different one manually in your carrier settings.

  • Claro
  • Tigo

What to know about connectivity in Nicaragua

Roaming cost comparison

Pay-as-you-go roaming in Nicaragua costs around $1000.45 per GB through a typical US carrier. A Jelly eSIM starts at $11.50 with prepaid data included.

Carrier roaming voice calls run about $2.30 per minute on top.

How to dial Nicaragua

International format
+XXX XXXX XXXX
Local format
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber digits
8

Time zone

Managua

Available network speeds

LTE4G

Best value

The lowest cost-per-GB plan works out to $3.40 per GB, a useful benchmark when comparing plans.

How much data do I need in Nicaragua?

Suggested plans by trip length, based on the available packages for this destination.

Trip lengthDataPricePer GB
Weekend (3 days)Unlimited$28.50-
One weekUnlimited$42-
Two weeks2 GB$11.50$5.75
One month5 GB$26$5.20

Why use an eSIM in Nicaragua

Cheaper than roaming
Carrier roaming bills a daily fee whether you use data or not. A prepaid plan bills once, upfront.
Working the moment you land
No hunting for a shop, no passport registration, no airport queue at midnight.
Your number stays yours
Dual SIM keeps calls, texts, and WhatsApp on your home line while data rides on Jelly.

Getting online in Nicaragua

  1. Buy a plan and scan the QR code from your email while you still have Wi-Fi.

  2. Land in Nicaragua, switch the Jelly line on, and set it as your data line.

  3. Turn off data roaming on your home line so your carrier cannot bill you.

Nicaragua eSIM questions

When does my Nicaragua plan start counting?

Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Nicaragua, not when you buy it. Installing early costs you nothing.

Can I make calls in Nicaragua?

Jelly plans are data plans. Calls work over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app you already use, and your home number stays reachable on your other SIM.

Can I tether a laptop in Nicaragua?

Yes on most compatible phones. Tethering uses data quickly, so pick a larger plan if a laptop is coming with you.

What if I run out of data in Nicaragua?

Top up from your dashboard. The top up applies to the eSIM already installed, so there is nothing new to scan.

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Visiting more than Nicaragua?

A regional plan covers multiple countries on one eSIM.

Regional plans

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