Which networks does a Talisim Romania eSIM use?

Our Romania plans run on Vodafone, Orange, at up to 3G, 4G, 5G; a given plan may use only some of them. Each plan on the Romania page lists the networks it uses.

Can I top up a Romania eSIM?

Yes. Most Romania plans can be topped up with more data and days from your order page until they expire, on the same eSIM with no new QR code.

Romania travel guide: mobile data, networks and what's on

16 Romania plans from $1.14.

Talisim editorial team · Updated 19 September 2026

Quick answer

Talisim sells 16 Romania eSIM plans from $1.14, 7–180 days, 1GB–50GB, up to 3G, 4G, 5G, on Vodafone, Orange. Top-ups: yes, on most plans. Data only: no phone number, calls or texts. WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal and iMessage work over data. Hotspot and tethering work, as far as your phone allows, and use the same data.

A postcard from Romania: Tali, the Talisim eSIM character, in local costume among the sights

What the network is actually like

Better than its reputation. Romania has some of the fastest fixed broadband in Europe and mobile coverage is good in cities and along main roads. The Carpathians and remote Maramureș are the gaps.

This eSIM: up to 3G, 4G, 5G, onVodafone, Orange. Each plan on the Romania page says which of these it uses.

How much data you'll need

10GB for a fortnight if you're driving. The Transfăgărășan alone will have you checking the map every few minutes.

Recommended: 10GB → closest plan 10GB · 30 days, $8.56.

Where people go

Bucharest

Belle époque streets next to enormous communist-era blocks.
Brașov

The Transylvania base. Mountains on three sides.
Sibiu

Saxon town with houses that appear to have eyes.

What's on

Timings are month-level, because most of these move year to year.

Untold Festival

August

Cluj-Napoca

One of the largest electronic festivals in Europe.
Sighișoara Medieval Festival

July

Sighișoara

In the citadel where Vlad III was born.

Quick answers

Which networks does a Talisim Romania eSIM use?: Our Romania plans run on Vodafone, Orange, at up to 3G, 4G, 5G; a given plan may use only some of them. Each plan on the Romania page lists the networks it uses.
Can I top up a Romania eSIM?: Yes. Most Romania plans can be topped up with more data and days from your order page until they expire, on the same eSIM with no new QR code.
Does a Romania eSIM come with a phone number?: No. Data only: no phone number, calls or texts. WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal and iMessage work over data.
How much data do I need for Romania?: 10GB for a fortnight if you're driving. The Transfăgărășan alone will have you checking the map every few minutes.

Regional plans that also cover Romania

Crossing a border on the same trip? One of these covers the whole route on one eSIM.

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