Yes, tethering is allowed. This is crucial as hotel WiFi in Afghanistan can often be slow or monitored. 

 Generally, yes. Major towers in Kabul rely on backup generators, but expect slower speeds or congestion during city-wide blackouts. 

 Yes. Since buying local scratch cards can be difficult for foreigners, topping up your Afghanistan eSIM online is much faster and safer. 

 Most modern phones do, but you must check our specific list here: eSIM Compatible Devices to be 100% sure before purchasing. 

 Scan it at home before your flight. This ensures you get immediate data the moment you land at Kabul International Airport (KBL) without searching for scarce WiFi. 

 Connect to any secure hotel WiFi in Kabul and contact our 24/7 support via WhatsApp or Email immediately. 

 Yes, we highly recommend using a VPN. Some social media platforms and websites are frequently restricted or blocked by local authorities in Afghanistan. 

 You will generally have coverage in Bamyan town center. However, signal in the remote Band-e Amir National Park can be very intermittent or non-existent. 

 Yes. Using an eSIM avoids the need to hand over your passport and personal biometric data at local street kiosks in Afghanistan. 

 In an environment with fragile infrastructure, this is key. Our eSIM connects to Afghanistan’s premium providers, typically MTN or Roshan. This ensures you are on the most stable 3G/4G network available for essential communication. 

 You must set expectations correctly. You will have reliable 4G/LTE coverage in the central "Green Zone" area of Kabul and in the main city centers of Mazar-i-Sharif and Herat. However, once you travel into rural areas or on the highways between cities, you must expect the signal to be intermittent (3G) or completely non-existent. This eSIM is for cities, not for deep field missions. 

Yes. The connection is not for streaming, but it is specifically for the needs of professionals. It is stable enough in Kabul for sending/receiving emails, checking security alerts, and making calls on WhatsApp or Signal, which are essential for coordination. 

 This specific plan is valid only within Afghanistan. This is a critical point for regional missions. If you are crossing the Torkham border (Pakistan) or Termez border (Uzbekistan), your connection will stop. For this, we highly recommend checking our Regional Asia eSIM plan to stay connected across all borders. 

No! This is the single biggest advantage for safety and convenience. Buying a physical local SIM card at Kabul (KBL) Airport requires a mandatory, slow, and potentially risky in-person passport and visa registration process. Our eSIM is a roaming plan that bypasses all this bureaucracy. You can install it before you fly and be connected the moment you land.