Mobile & Internet Services in Bhutan

Staying connected while traveling in Bhutan is simple and affordable. Visitors can easily purchase a prepaid SIM card from one of the two major telecom providers: B-Mobile (operated by Bhutan Telecom) and TashiCell. Both offer reliable voice, text, and data services, including 4G and limited 5G coverage in urban areas.

Getting a SIM Card in Bhutan

Tourist SIM cards are available at Paro International Airport or at any authorized mobile shop across the country. To purchase one, travelers need to present a passport. Indian nationals can also use a Voter ID card as identification.

 Cost of a Tourist SIM Card

• B-Mobile: Nu. 100 (includes Nu. 100 talk time)
• TashiCell: Nu. 200 (includes Nu. 200 talk time)

Local calls are charged up to Nu. 3 per minute, and international calls to India cost around Nu. 4 per minute. For a detailed breakdown of call and data rates, visit the official B-Mobile or TashiCell websites.

 SIM Card Sizes

SIM cards in Bhutan are issued in multi-size formats, so they are compatible with all phone types—Standard, Micro, and Nano—in a single card.

 Mobile Data Support (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G)

Both B-Mobile and TashiCell support 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE data services nationwide. 5G service has been introduced in select urban centers, including parts of Thimphu and Paro, and coverage is expected to expand gradually.

Before your trip, it’s advisable to check if your phone supports the frequency bands used by Bhutanese networks, especially for 4G and 5G compatibility.