eSIM Cuba: Mobile Internet Without Nauta Cards
A prepaid data plan, no commitment and no roaming. 4G on local partner networks: activate your eSIM in 2 minutes with a QR code emailed to you, before you leave.
Cuba has a single telecom operator, the state company ETECSA, whose mobile service is sold under the Cubacel brand; mobile internet opened to the public in December 2018. A TravelNet eSIM gives you data when you land in Havana or Varadero, instead of queuing at an ETECSA office for a tourist SIM or buying Nauta Wi-Fi cards. Plans start from $38.99.
Choose your Cuba eSIM plan
This plan includes
- 1 GB of data
- Valid for 3 days
Can I activate later?
- You have 30 days to activate your eSIM after purchase.
- Activation happens automatically when the eSIM connects to the local network.
- Secure payment
- Instant delivery
- eSIM compatible
Which eSIM should you choose for Cuba in 2026?
Compare what you pay for the whole trip: TravelNet keeps you connected in Cuba with data plans from $38.99 and instant activation with no physical SIM card. No roaming fees, no airport queue.
Carrier roaming
$10-20
per day
Local SIM
20-40$
+ airport queue
TravelNet eSIM
$38.99
entire trip
Why choose a TravelNet eSIM?
Compare the on-the-spot price, roaming and time-to-connect before you leave.
- ❌ Surprise bill at the end of the trip
- ❌ Frequent drops abroad
- ⚠️ Queue at the airport
- ⚠️ Useless plastic waste
- ✅ Activation in 2 minutes by email
- ✅ No plastic, 100% digital
- ✅ 4G on local carrier networks
Get connected in 3 simple steps
From purchase to connection in under 2 minutes
Purchase your eSIM
Choose your Cuba eSIM plan and complete secure checkout with your Visa or Mastercard credit card.
⚡ < 2 minutesReceive your QR code
Your QR code and setup instructions arrive by email instantly after purchase.
⚡ Instantly by emailConnect in Cuba
Scan the QR code in Settings > Mobile Data. Enable data on arrival and enjoy 4G.
⚡ Instant on arrivalFast connectivity for all your apps
Uber
Facebook
Gmail
Airbnb
Booking.com
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Frequently asked questions — Cuba eSIM
Everything you need to know before you go. Another question? Support 7 days a week, reply within 12 hours on average.
See the full FAQDoes an eSIM work in Cuba?+
Yes, a travel eSIM works in Cuba on an unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone by roaming on ETECSA's network, the only one in the country. Check the plan details for the supported network before you buy.
How do tourists get internet in Cuba?+
There are three options: a Cubacel tourist SIM bought from ETECSA, Nauta Wi-Fi cards for public hotspots, or a travel eSIM installed before departure. Only the eSIM is ready the moment you land.
Does WhatsApp work in Cuba?+
WhatsApp is widely used in Cuba and works over mobile data. Access to some apps has been restricted temporarily during past events, such as the July 2021 protests.
What happens to my eSIM during a blackout?+
If a mobile site loses power, the network in that area can go down until power returns, whatever SIM you use. Keep reservations, addresses and maps offline.
Is there coverage outside Havana?+
Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Santiago de Cuba and the Varadero resorts have mobile coverage; rural roads and some cays have slower or no data. Plan offline navigation for road trips.
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Ready to leave with your Cuba eSIM?
8 Cuba plans — pick one, pay once and receive your QR code by email. Set up in under 2 minutes, before you leave.
- QR code by email, activated in 2 minutes
- 4G connection on local networks
- Hotspot included on every plan
- Full refund if not activated
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