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=='''Basics'''==
  
=='''Basics'''==
 
Bulgaria has three major physical network providers in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE:
  
Bulgaria has three major physical network providers in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE:
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*'''Mtel '''(Мтел): formerly known as Mobitel (Мобилтел), owned by Telekom Austria
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*'''A1 Bulgaria''' formerly known as Mtel''' '''(Мтел), owned by Telekom Austria
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*'''Telenor '''(Теленор): formerly known as Globul, owned by Telenor Norway
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*'''Telenor '''(Теленор): formerly known as Globul, owned by PPF Group
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*'''Vivacom''' (Виваком): taken over by Russian investors in 2015
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*'''Vivacom''' (Виваком): taken over by United Group ([https://united.group/ https://united.group]) in 2020 ( Russian investors 2015 - 2020 )
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This is added by two providers on 4G/LTE only:
  
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* '''Max Telecom, '''4G/LTE on 1800 MHz (3G coverage with national roaming on Mtel starting in 2017)
  
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* '''Bulsatcom '''(Булсатком):''' '''4G/LTE on 1800 MHz
  
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All 3 national providers have a good 2G and 3G coverage over 95% of the area. 2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz, 3G on 2100 MHz like in most of Europe. 4G/LTE has been started by all operators on 1800 MHz only. Some MVNOs operate on the networks of the three providers but don't offer good data rates.
  
   
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This is supplemented by two providers on 4G/LTE only:
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SIM cards are available in the shops of the providers and in big supermarkets. You need a valid passport or ID card for registration.
  
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* '''T.com ('''formerly Max Telecom) 4G/LTE on 1800 MHz (B3)
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* '''Bulsatcom '''(Булсатком):''' '''4G/LTE on 1800 MHz (B3)
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All three national providers have a good 2G and 3G coverage over 95% of the area. 2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz, 3G on 2100 MHz like in most of Europe. 4G/LTE is supported by all operators on 1800 MHz (B3) only, added now by 2100 MHz (B1) and 900 MHz (B8). Some MVNOs operate on the networks of the three providers, but don't offer good data rates yet.
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SIM cards are available in the providers' shops and in large supermarkets. You need a valid passport or ID card for registration. Since 2016, each customer is allowed to own up to only 10 SIM cards and providers are obliged to shut down the cards if this limit is exceeded.
   
 
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[[File:EU flag.png|thumb|110x110px]]Bulgaria is part of the EU, where from June 2017 new international roaming rules are enforced. In most European countries you can now 'roam like at home' at domestic rates rather than excessive roaming rates.
  
[[File:EU flag.png|thumb|110x110px]]Bulgaria is part of the EU, where from June 2017 new international roaming rules are enforced. In most European countries you can now 'roam like at home' at domestic rates rather than excessive roaming rates.
   
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Note, that Bulgarian providers have blocked some plans for roaming, cap some larger data packages at the domestic rate or still apply surcharges. For specifics about the new regulation check [[European Union]] chapter and every provider below.
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Note, that Bulgarian providers have blocked some plans for roaming, cap some larger data packages at the domestic rate or still apply surcharges. For specifics about the new regulation check''' [[European Union]] '''chapter and every provider below.
 
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=='''Mtel''' (Мтел), formerly Mobitel (Мобилтел)==
  
   
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[[File:Mtel.jpg|right]]
  
   
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=='''A1 Bulgaria''', formerly Mtel (Мтел)==
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<p class="mbs">Mtel is owned by Telecom Austria and member of that group.</p>
  
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[[File:A1.jpg|thumb|167x167px|new logo of A1 Bulgaria]]
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<p class="mbs">A1 Bulgaria is owned by Telecom Austria and was rebranded in 2018 from Mtel (Мтел), and before that Mobitel (Мобилтел).</p>
   
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<p class="mbs">Their prepaid line is called "Prima" (Прима) [http://www.mtel.bg/karta-na-pokritie Mtel Coverage Map] Mtel has the best 3G coverage in the country with 99.7% of the population in 2015. In 2016 4G/LTE was commercially launched on 1800 MHz and covers 75% of population for a start. 4G/LTE access is without surcharges on prepaid.</p>
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<p class="mbs">Their prepaid line was called "Prima" (Прима) before and is now called A1 Prepaid. [http://www.a1.bg/nameri-a1-magazin Mtel Coverage Map] Mtel has the best 3G coverage in the country with 99.7% of the population in 2015. In 2016 4G/LTE was commercially launched on 1800 MHz (B3) and and covers already 99% of the population in 2020.</p>
   
 
===='''Availability'''====
  
===='''Availability'''====
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SIM card can be acquired for 8 BGN in Mtel stores [http://www.mtel.bg/nameri-mtel-magazin (locator in Bulgarian)]and partner shops. Their default plan without a base rate is called Universal Prima (Универсална Прима). The package includes 1 BGN balance and 1 GB data preloaded valid for 15 days.
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The regular voice and data A1 prepaid card can bought for 6 BGN in A1 stores [http://www.a1.bg/nameri-a1-magazin (locator in Bulgarian)] and partner shops in different varieties:
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* А1 Ваканция Плюс (A1 Vacation Plus): 6 BGN loaded with 1.5 GB data and 30 mins to 50 countries
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* А1 Комфорт Макс (A1 Comfort Max): 8 BGN loaded with 200 domestic mins and 4 GB data for 14 days
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* А1 Комфорт Giga (A1 Comfort Giga): 10 BGN with 300 domesitc mins and 6 GB data for 14 days
   
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SIM cards remain valid for 365 days, loaded credit for 90 days. Top-up vouchers are available from 5 to 60 BGN in many stores.
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The SIM card expires 396 days after the last top-up with credit expiring after 90 days. Top-up vouchers are available from 6 to 60 BGN in many stores. They often run different recharge promotions. More information about top-ups is available [https://www.a1.bg/top-up-services-en here].
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Under a promotion you get a bonus of 1 GB by charging a minimum of 10 BGN onto your Prima card until the end of November 2017. Each recharge brings extra additional MBs for users as the number of recharges is not limited. With each new recharge of at least BGN 10 during the campaign period, the newly received MBs are added to the ones available on the card and the validity of all minutes and MBs in it is extended by a further 15 days.
  
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===='''Data feature packs'''====
  
===='''Data feature packs'''====
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Data standard rate is 1.54 BGN per MB. These packages for 30 days with data can be added to the Universal Prima SIM:
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Data standard rate is 0.28 BGN per MB.
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The A1 Vacation Plus SIM only can be loaded with these add-ons:
 
{| class="article-table"
  
{| class="article-table"
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!Data
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!Volume
  
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!Voice
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!max. Speed
  
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!Time
 
!Price
  
!Price
 
!Activation
  
!Activation
 
|-
  
|-
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|
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|100 MB
  
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|50 mins to 50 countries
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|3G
  
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|10 days
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|9.99 BGN
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|VS1
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|-
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|
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|150 mins to 50 countries
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|30 days
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|29.99 BGN
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|VS2
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|-
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|2 GB
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|
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|10 days
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|9.99 BGN
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|DS1
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|-
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|5 GB
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|
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|30 days
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|29.99 BGN
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|DS2
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|-
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|2 GB
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|50 mins to 50 countries
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|30 days
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|24.99 BGN
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|CS 1
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|}
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To activate, text code to 789 or type *123# and choose a bundle. They don't renew automatically.
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All plans can by added by these packages
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{| class="article-table"
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!Data
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!Voice (mins)
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!Time
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!Price
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!Activation
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|-
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|300 MB
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|
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|30 days
 
|2.99 BGN
  
|2.99 BGN
 
|D2
  
|D2
 
|-
  
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|1.5 GB
  
|1.5 GB
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|
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|4G/LT
  
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|30 days
 
|9.99 BGN
  
|9.99 BGN
 
|D3
  
|D3
 
|-
  
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|3 GB + 150 mins
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|1 GB
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|100 onnet, 100 offnet
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|3G
  
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|15 days
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|5.99 BGN
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|C3
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|-
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|2 GB
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|300 onnet, 150 offnet
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|30 days
 
|14.99 BGN
  
|14.99 BGN
 
|C4
  
|C4
 
|}
  
|}
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To activate, text code to 789 or type *123# and choose a bundle. They don't renew automatically.
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To activate, text code to 789 or type *123# and choose a bundle.
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They also offer three different top-up schemes offer called A1, P1 and P2:
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* P2 gives you for a top-up from 6 to 9 BGN 50 dom. mins, 100 mtel mins and 550 MB, and for every top-up of 10 BGN and more 100 dom. mins, 200 mtel mins and 2 GB, all valid for 30 days at a price of 5 BGN. To activate this scheme text P2 to to 789, to stop text 'Stop P2' to 789.
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* P1 gives you for a top-up from 6 to 9 BGN 80 mtel mins and 100 MB, and for every top-up of 10 BGN and more 150 mtel mins and 500 MB, all valid for 30 days at a price of 3.50 BGN. To activate you need first change to Plus tariff by texting P to 789 and then P1 to 789.
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* A1 gives you for a top-up from 6 to 9 BGN 100 dom. mins and 1 GB, and for every top-up of 10 BGN or more 200 dom. mins and 2 GB. This offer is for 5 BGN, to activate text A1 to 789
   
 
===='''Data SIM'''====
  
===='''Data SIM'''====
   
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Their new data-only SIM is called A1 Prepaid Mobile Internet. Starters come in three sizes:
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Their data-only SIM called "Prima Data" (Data Прима) has no voice calls, only data on 4G/LTE too. It can be bought 9.99 BGN with 3 GB valid for 10 days pre-loaded.
  
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* 15 BGN: 15 GB for 30 days
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* 25 BGN: 30 GB for 30 days
   
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* 40 BGN: 50 GB for 30 days
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Standard rate is 1.54 BGN per MB. You can add these data packages to Prima Data:
  
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Standard rate for overuse is 1.54 BGN per MB.
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You can add more data by doing the following top-ups valid for 30 days:
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* top-up 6-9 BGN: 2 GB
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* top-up 10-29 BGN: 5 GB
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* top-up 30 BGN or more: 20 GB
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Alternatively, you can activate one of these packages:
   
 
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{| class="article-table" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0" "
 
|-
  
|-
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! scope="col" style="text-align: center;" |Data
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! scope="col" style="text-align: center;" |Validity
 
! scope="col" style="text-align: center;" |Price
  
! scope="col" style="text-align: center;" |Price
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! scope="col" style="text-align: center;" |Volume
  
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! scope="col" style="text-align: center;" |Period
  
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! scope="col" style="text-align: center;" |Activation
  
 
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|-
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| style="text-align: center;" |5.99 BGN
  
 
| style="text-align: center;" |1 GB
  
| style="text-align: center;" |1 GB
 
| style="text-align: center;" |10 days
  
| style="text-align: center;" |10 days
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| style="text-align: center;" |1000 MB
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| style="text-align: center;" |5.99 BGN
 
|-
  
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" |9.99 BGN
  
 
| style="text-align: center;" |2.5 GB
  
| style="text-align: center;" |2.5 GB
 
| style="text-align: center;" |20 days
  
| style="text-align: center;" |20 days
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| style="text-align: center;" |2500 MB
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| style="text-align: center;" |9.99 BGN
 
|-
  
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" |29.90 BGN
  
 
| style="text-align: center;" |9 GB
  
| style="text-align: center;" |9 GB
 
| style="text-align: center;" |30 days
  
| style="text-align: center;" |30 days
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| style="text-align: center;" |9000 MB
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| style="text-align: center;" |29.99 BGN
 
|}
  
|}
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To activate, text code to 1796. Packs don't auto-renew. To check data balance text "Balans" to 1796.
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For activation pf the packages dial *123#, to check data balance text "Balans" to 1796.
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==== '''Tourist SIM''' ====
  
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Their Tourist SIM called Prima Holiday is sold at 6 BGN in their stores. It comes pre-loaded with 1.5 GB 4G/LTE data and 30 minutes to about 50 countries ([http://www.mtel.bg/prima-holiday-plus-en listed here]), all valid for 10 days. You can add for more:
  
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* 2 GB for 10 days: 9.99 BGN, activation: DS1
  
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* 5 GB for 30 days: 29.99 BGN, activation: DS2
  
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Activation is by texting code to 1730.
  
   
 
==== '''EU roaming''' ====
  
==== '''EU roaming''' ====
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Data is given out in EU roaming at the domestic price. In packages up to 136 MB per every BGN is given out at the "Roam like at home" rate. Beyond this FUP a price of 0.017 BGN per MB applies. When roaming you will receive a SMS with your exact data allowances.
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Data is given out in EU roaming at the domestic price. In packages up to 228 MB per every BGN is given out at the "Roam like at home" rate. Beyond this FUP a price of 0.0105 BGN per MB applies. When roaming you will receive a SMS with your exact data allowances.
   
 
===='''More info'''====
  
===='''More info'''====
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* APN: inet-gprs.mtel.bg
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* APN: internet.a1.bg
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* Website in English: http://www.mtel.bg/en
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* Website in English: http://www.a1.bg/en
   
 
=='''Telenor''' (Теленор, formerly GloBul)==
  
=='''Telenor''' (Теленор, formerly GloBul)==
 
[[File:Telenor.jpg|thumb|220x220px]]
  
[[File:Telenor.jpg|thumb|220x220px]]
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In 2013 Telenor from Norway acquired Globul from Cosmote in Greece. In 2014 they changed their logo and name from Globul to Telenor. [http://www.telenor.bg/en/coverage-map Coverage map]. They started 4G/LTE in 2015 on 1800 MHz covering already 75% of population in 2016, open for prepaid.
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In 2013 Telenor (now part of PPF) from Norway acquired Globul from Cosmote in Greece. In 2014 they changed their logo and name from Globul to Telenor. In 2018 Telenor sold its Bulgarian network to the Czech-based PPF Group.
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They started 4G/LTE in 2015 on 1800 MHz (band 3) covering already 75% of population in 2016, open for prepaid: [http://www.telenor.bg/en/coverage-map Coverage map]. Umlaut awarded them the best network label in 2019 ans 2020.
   
 
===='''Availability'''====
  
===='''Availability'''====
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Their new prepaid starter pack is sold for 8 BGN in their or in Germanos stores: [http://www.telenor.bg/en/store-locator Telenor.store locator ]. Mini SIM, micro and nano SIM are available.
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Their new prepaid starter pack is sold in their or in Germanos stores: [http://www.telenor.bg/en/store-locator Telenor.store locator ]. Mini SIM, micro and nano SIM are available. It comes in three different varieties. The first two here include data valid in EU roaming:
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* for 8 BGN: including 3 BGN credit, 100 mins to all networks, 200 mins to Telenor, 4 GB data
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* for 10 BGN: including 3 BGN credit, 100 mins to all networks, 300 mins to Telenor, 6 GB data
   
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The SIM card expires 12 months after a top-up of BGN 10 or more, 2 months after a top-up of BGN 6, and 1 month after a top-up of BGN 5. More information about top-ups is available [https://www.telenor.bg/en/services/prepaid-top/recharging here]. Check balance by texting 'GC' to 125 free of charge.
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It comes with 100 off-net call minutes, 100 on-net call minutes and 100 on-net SMS  as well as 2 GB of national data on maximum speed, valid for 14 days. The start pack also gives 10 GB of photo and video storage space via the Capture app and 3 BGN of airtime valid for 60 days. All national call minutes and MB can be used with their 4G/LTE network and may be also used for roaming in the EU.
  
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SIM card stays valid for 360 days, loaded credit for 60-90 days. Check balance by texting 'GC' to 125 free of charge.
  
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As a promotion, you get bonuses for top-ups on voice and data SIMs:
  
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* top-up 6-9 BGN: 100 on-net mins, 350 MB for 14 days
  
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* top-up 9-14 BGN: 50 dom. mins, 100 on-net mins, 1 GB for 14 days
  
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* top-up: 15 BGN or more: 100 dom mins, 150 on-net mins, 2 GB for 20 days
  
   
 
===='''Data feature packs'''====
  
===='''Data feature packs'''====
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These data packs are available for prepaid plans. Out of bundle use or overuse is billed with high 2.40 BGN per MB. To check remaining data on pack, type *123#
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These data packs are available for prepaid plans. Out of bundle use or overuse is billed with high 2.40 BGN per MB.
   
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|-
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! Data
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! scope="col" style="text-align: center;" |Data
  
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! Time
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!Speed
  
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! Price
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! scope="col" style="text-align: center;" |Period
  
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! Activation
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! scope="col" style="text-align: center;" |Price
  
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! scope="col" style="text-align: center;" |Activation
  
 
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| style="text-align: center;" |150 MB
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| 150 MB
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| 1 day
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|3G
  
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| 2.49 BGN
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| style="text-align: center;" |1 day
  
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| *123*3*1#
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| style="text-align: center;" |2.49 BGN
  
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| style="text-align: center;" |D100
  
 
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| 1.5 GB
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| style="text-align: center;" |1 GB
  
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| 7 days
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|3G
  
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| 4.99 BGN
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| style="text-align: center;" |7 days
  
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| *123*3*8#
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| style="text-align: center;" |3.99 BGN
  
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| style="text-align: center;" |D200
  
 
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|-
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| 3.5 GB
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| style="text-align: center;" |2 GB
  
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| 30 days
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|4G/LTE
  
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| 9.99 BGN
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| style="text-align: center;" |30 days
  
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| *123*3*3#
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| style="text-align: center;" |9.99 BGN
  
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|-
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| style="text-align: center;" |D400
  
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|7 GB
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|30 days
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|14.99 BGN
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|*123*3*4#
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| 15 GB
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| 30 days
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| 19.99 BGN
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| *123*3*7#
 
|}
  
|}
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To check remaining data on pack, type *123#. Their smartphone app "My Telenor" can be used to check balance and for adding additional credits.
   
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To activate, text a SMS with the code to 125.
  
 
==== '''Data-only SIM''' ====
  
==== '''Data-only SIM''' ====
 
Their new data-only SIM card comes in two starter packs:
  
Their new data-only SIM card comes in two starter packs:
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* Mobile Internet 3000: 10 BGN with 3 GB valid for 7 days (SIM activation between 01.06.2017 and 30.09.2017)
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* Mobile Internet 15: 15 BGN with 15 GB valid for 15 days
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* Mobile Internet 12000: 30 BGN with 12 GB valid for 14 days (SIM activation between 01.06.2017 and 30.09.2017)
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* Mobile Internet 30: 30 BGN with 30 GB valid for 30 days
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It's aimed at tablets and modems, but has voice and text too. Mobile data is only available inside Bulgaria, thus not usable when in roaming outside the territory.
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There may be older packs at different sizes. It's aimed at tablets and modems, but has voice and text too. Mobile data is only available inside Bulgaria, thus not usable when roaming outside the territory.
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As a top-up promotion Telenor gives 3 GB for 14 days when you top-up 9 BGN or more. This can be added by this package:
  
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* 1 GB for 14 days: 5 BGN, activation: text 'LS7' to 123
  
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Overuse is throttled to 64 kbps.
  
   
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As a top-up promotion Telenor gives 3 GB for 14 days when you top-up 9 BGN or more. Overuse is throttled to 64 kbps.
 
==== '''Tourist SIM''' ====
  
==== '''Tourist SIM''' ====
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For visitors Telenor sells their Prepaid Starter Pack Telenor Tourist for 6 BGN. It contains 30 mins to all EU destinations, Belarus, Bosnia, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Turkey, Russia and Ukraine and 1.5 GB 4G/LTE data, all valid for 7 days. Out of bundle use is 0.19 BGN per MB.
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For visitors Telenor sells their Prepaid Starter Pack Telenor Tourist for 6 BGN. It contains 30 mins to all EU destinations, Belarus, Bosnia, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Turkey, Russia and Ukraine and 1.5 GB data valid only in Bulgaria, for 7 days. Out of bundle use is 0.19 BGN per MB.
   
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These packages can be added for more data:
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These packages can be added for more data or any of those mentioned above:
 
* 2 GB for 7 days: 9.90 BGN - activation: text 'VG7' to 125
  
* 2 GB for 7 days: 9.90 BGN - activation: text 'VG7' to 125
 
* 3 GB for 30 days: 19.90 BGN - activation: text 'VG30' to 125
  
* 3 GB for 30 days: 19.90 BGN - activation: text 'VG30' to 125
 
* 10 GB for 30 days: 49.99 BGN - activation: text 'DT10' to 125
  
* 10 GB for 30 days: 49.99 BGN - activation: text 'DT10' to 125
   
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==== '''EU roaming''' ====
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==== '''EU roaming (except data-only SIM)''' ====
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Note that data roaming according to Roam like home in the EU doesn't apply to all data add-ons. They are only valid in Bulgaria. On the data-only SIM international roaming is blocked totally. On other SIM cards the standard roaming fee of 0.018 BGN per MB applies. You can buy these Roam & Surf add-ons for EU roaming on the voice and data SIM cards instead:
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Data roaming according to Roam like home in the EU applies to all data add-ons on call and data SIM cards such as the Tourist SIM. On the data-only SIM international roaming is blocked.
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* 100 MB for 24 hours: 3.99 BGN
  
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* 500 MB for 7 days: 10.99 BGN
  
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* 1 GB for 7 days: 19.99 BGN
  
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Activation is online or by dialing *123# option 6/2.
  
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===='''More info'''====
  
===='''More info'''====
 
* APN and username: telenor
  
* APN and username: telenor
 
* Website in English: http://www.telenor.bg/en
  
* Website in English: http://www.telenor.bg/en
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=='''Vivacom''' (Виваком)==
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=='''Vivacom''' (Виваком, formerly VivaTel)==
   
 
[[File:Vivacom.gif|right]]
  
[[File:Vivacom.gif|right]]
   
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Vivacom is the 3rd provider in the country, but still has a good coverage in 3G in Bulgaria: [https://www.vivacom.bg/bg/residential/ceni-i-uslugi/mobilni-uslugi/pokritie Vivacom Coverage Map]. In 2015 they were sold to Russian-backed Spas Roussev.
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Vivacom (vivatel or BTC, BTK) is the 3rd provider in the country, but still has a good coverage in 3G in Bulgaria: [https://www.vivacom.bg/bg/residential/ceni-i-uslugi/mobilni-uslugi/pokritie Vivacom Coverage Map]. In 2015 they were sold to Russian-backed Spas Roussev. The company was then sold to United Group in 2020.
   
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4G/LTE started in 2016 on 1800 MHz in the towns of Sofia, Pernik and Vratsa, The 4G network will be extended to Varna, Bourgas, Ruse and Plovdiv. By the end of August, the operator is aiming to have 40 of the country’s largest towns within its LTE footprint. All allowances are valid for roaming too, but large packages may be capped.
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4G/LTE started in 2016 on 1800 MHz (B3) in the towns of Sofia, Pernik and Vratsa. The 4G network was extended to Varna, Burgas, Ruse and Plovdiv. The operator has the country’s largest towns within its LTE footprint and 2100 MHz (B1) band is added. All allowances are valid for roaming too, but large packages may be capped.
 
===='''Availablility'''====
  
===='''Availablility'''====
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In their shops ([http://www.vivacom.bg/bg/residential/magazini store locator]) you can get a starter pack in different varieties, amongst others:
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In the store you can buy a starter pack in different plans, among others:
 
* Opa: Plan with 5 BGN airtime: 8 BGN
  
* Opa: Plan with 5 BGN airtime: 8 BGN
 
* Get free, Call yo: with 3 BGN airtime and a bonus program for recharges: 6 BGN
  
* Get free, Call yo: with 3 BGN airtime and a bonus program for recharges: 6 BGN
 
* Viva: Standard prepaid plan with 10 BGN included: 12.99 BGN
  
* Viva: Standard prepaid plan with 10 BGN included: 12.99 BGN
 
* Viva International: with 300 mins to Bulgaria, EU, Russia and Turkey and 6 GB data: 6 BGN
  
* Viva International: with 300 mins to Bulgaria, EU, Russia and Turkey and 6 GB data: 6 BGN
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* Viva Bonus: 3 BGN credit, 6 GB data and 300 mins included: 8 BGN. On this plan you get a bouns of 2 GB for10 BGN every top-up of 10 BGN or more
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The SIM card expires 12 months after the last top-up of BGN 4 or more (with incoming calls only during the 12th month). Top-ups of less than BGN 4 do not extend validity. More information about top-ups is available [https://www.vivacom.bg/bg/residential/polezni-syveti/chesto-zadavani-vyprosi/mobilni-uslugi/#smetki-i-plashtanija-za-mobilna-predplatena-usluga here] (in Bulgarian).
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Recharge vouchers are available for 10, 20 and 50 BGN
  
Recharge vouchers are available for 10, 20 and 50 BGN
   
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===='''Data feature packs'''====
  
===='''Data feature packs'''====
 
For all these SIMs default data rate is 1.80 BGN per MB outside of bundles and 0.30 BGN / MB for overuse. The following packages are on offer to all plans (except Bravo) above:
  
For all these SIMs default data rate is 1.80 BGN per MB outside of bundles and 0.30 BGN / MB for overuse. The following packages are on offer to all plans (except Bravo) above:
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|200 MB
  
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|400 MB
  
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|7 days
  
|7 days
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|7 days
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|200 MB
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|20 days
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|900 mins
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|20 days
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|20 mins
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|3.99 BGN
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|25 days
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|0.99 BGN
  
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|1.99 BGN
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|1 GB
  +
|1500 mins
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|2.99 BGN
  
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|50 mins
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|6.99 BGN
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  +
|400 MB
  +
|450 mins
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|3.99 BGN
  
|3.99 BGN
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|5.99 BGN
  
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|<nowiki>+Net Super</nowiki>
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|25 days
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|1.5 GB
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|900 mins
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|20 mins
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|6.99 BGN
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To activate, you have to type USSD code *3282# and make your selection. These packages can be used for EU roaming according to Roam like home principles.
  
   
 
==== '''Data-only SIM''' ====
  
==== '''Data-only SIM''' ====
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Their data-only SIM is called "Easy Traffic": It has no voice nor text, comes with 2.5 GB included, valid for 20 days at the price of 10 BGN (If activated until 30.09.2017 you get 100% bonus of data on max.speed, which means total of 5GB ). The following top-up packages valid for 20 days are offered:
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Their data-only SIM is called "Easy Traffic": It has no voice nor text, comes with 15 GB included, valid for 30 days at the price of 15 BGN. The following top-up packages valid for 20 days are offered:
 
* 2.5 GB: 10 BGN
  
* 2.5 GB: 10 BGN
 
* 6 GB: 20 BGN
  
* 6 GB: 20 BGN
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SIM card stays activated for 12 months after the last top-up. Validating the remaining MB can be initiated by sending USSD code *104#. Data packages are valid only inside the territory of Bulgaria, thus not possible to use in roaming.
  
SIM card stays activated for 12 months after the last top-up. Validating the remaining MB can be initiated by sending USSD code *104#. Data packages are valid only inside the territory of Bulgaria, thus not possible to use in roaming.
   
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==== '''EU roaming''' ====
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==== '''EU roaming (except data-only Easy Traffic)''' ====
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Roam like at home is applied to all voice and data SIM packs. Note that on data-only Easy Traffic all international roaming is blocked.
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Note that on Bravo plans and the data-only Easy Traffic all international roaming is blocked. It's only possible on the regular add-on packages or at the default roaming rate of 0.014 BGN/MB.
  
   
 
===='''More info'''====
  
===='''More info'''====
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*Website in Bulgarian only: http://www.vivacom.bg
  
*Website in Bulgarian only: http://www.vivacom.bg
   
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=='''T.com '''(formerly Max Telecom) ==
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[[File:Thumb 140x140 лого.png|thumb|140x140px|new T.com logo]]
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[[File:MAX.jpg|thumb]]Max Telecom launched the first 4G/LTE network in Bulgaria in 2014 on 1800 MHz. For a start it has only a limited coverage in the 20 biggest cities and the resorts along the Black Sea coast in 4G: [http://maxtelecom.bg/en/find-us/coverage Max Coverage Map].
  
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T.com (formerly Max Telecom, also MAX) launched the first 4G/LTE network in Bulgaria in 2014 on 1800 MHz and was rebranded to T.com in 2018. It has only a limited coverage in the 20 biggest cities and the resorts along the Black Sea coast in 4G: [https://ticom.bg/en/map Coverage Map]
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[[File:MAX.jpg|thumb|108x108px|old Max logo]]
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Their SIM cards of all sizes and some rental equipment are available at their stores [https://ticom.bg/en/find-us/stores (shop locator)] . Note that there is no international roaming on Max SIM cards at all. You can't use them out of the country and their coverage is quite restricted. No calls can be made except of VoLTE oder through OTT apps. Max. speed is 110 Kbit/s for download and 35 Mbit/s for uploads.
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===='''Data packages'''====
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For mobile internet they sell a prepaid starter pack for 5 BGN with the same balance and 1 GB for 10 weeks.
   
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After having used FUP data volume, speed will be reduced to 256/128 kbps.
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They don't have an own 2G nor 3G coverage, but signed a national network sharing agreement with Mtel in 2015. From 2017 on you can roam on Mtel's 2G and 3G networks for free. As of 2016 domestic roaming is still not available (at least for prepaid). In 2015 their WIMAX network has closed down and all customers have been moved to 4G/LTE. Speeds are really fast and you get good value for your money if you are staying primarily within the cities and are willing to tolerate some dead zones in coverage.
  
   
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They can be topped up by these add-ons:
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Their SIM cards of all sizes and some rental equipment are available at their stores [http://maxtelecom.bg/en/find-us/stores (shop locator)] . Note that there is no international roaming on Max SIM cards at all. Note, that there is generally no international roaming on Max SIM cards. You can't use them out of the country.
  
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* 35 GB for 30 days: 20 BGN
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===='''Data packages'''====
  
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* 55 GB for 30 days: 30 BGN
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For data they have these prepaid plans and starter packs:
  
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* 100 GB for 30 days: 50 BGN
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* 10 days pack:
  
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** 5 GB: 9.90 BGN
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* 150 GB for 60 days: 70 BGN
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** 10 GB: 19.90 BGN
  
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* 30 days pack:
  
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** 5 GB: 14.90 BGN
  
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** 20 GB: 29.90 BGN
  
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* 180 days pack: with 60 GB
  
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** including a USB modem: 179.90 BGN
  
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** a mobile or desktop WI-FI router: 249.90 BGN
  
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Speed is max. of 75/25 Mbps. After having used FUP data volume, speed will be reduced to 256/128 kbps. All packages auto-renew, if there is credit. They can be topped up by these add-ons:
  
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* for 10 days:
  
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** 2 GB: 4.90 BGN
  
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** 5 GB: 8.90 BGN
  
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* for 30 days:
  
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** 5 GB: 11.90 BGN
  
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** 10 GB: 19.90 BGN
  
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* for 70 days - 2 GB: 9.90 BGN
  
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* for 180 days - 20 GB: 49.90 BGN
  
   
 
==== '''More info''' ====
  
==== '''More info''' ====
 
* no international roaming available
  
* no international roaming available
 
* APN: apn.maxtelecom.bg
  
* APN: apn.maxtelecom.bg
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* Website in English: http://maxtelecom.bg/en
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* Website in English: https://ticom.bg/en/personal/4g-lte/mobile-internet/prepaid
   
 
=='''Bulsatcom '''(Булсатком)==
  
=='''Bulsatcom '''(Булсатком)==
 
[[File:Bulsatcom.png|thumb|200x200px]]
  
[[File:Bulsatcom.png|thumb|200x200px]]
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Bulsatcom is a local company thay focuses on triple play products. It was awarded an 4G/LTE license in 2014 and has so far a limited coverage, mostly in major towns and resorts (coverage map: scroll to [http://www.bulsat.com/internet.php Мобилният интернет]). It doesn't provide roaming for 2G or 3G. So make a network scan before you buy a package. Their SIM card is available in their stores ([http://www.bulsat.com/kontakti.php locator]), but it's not recommened for travelling, but rather than stationary use and it includes no internatl. roaming.
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Bulsatcom is a local fibre company thay focuses on triple play products. It was awarded an 4G/LTE license in 2014 and has so far reached a very limited coverage, mostly in major towns and resorts (coverage map: scroll to [http://www.bulsat.com/internet.php Мобилният интернет]).
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No roaming for 2G or 3G is proviced. So make a network scan before you buy a package. Their SIM card is available in their stores ([http://www.bulsat.com/kontakti.php locator]), but it's not recommened for travelling, but rather than stationary use and it includes no internatl. roaming. All calls need to be made through VoLTE oder OTT apps.
   
 
==== '''4G/LTE data offer''' ====
  
==== '''4G/LTE data offer''' ====
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These monthly packages for mobile internet via 4G/LTE SIM card are offered with following parameters:
 
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Speed will be throttled to 256 kbits download and 128 kbits upload according to FUP policy. Bulsatcom keeps the right to limit bandwidth during any periods of peak usage of mobile internet services for any user who excess network resources at the expense of other users. There is no international roaming on these plans available.
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Speed will be throttled to 256 kbits download and 128 kbits upload according to their FUP policy. Bulsatcom keeps the right to limit bandwidth during any periods of peak usage of mobile internet services for any user who excess network resources at the expense of other users. There is no international roaming on these plans available.
   
 
==== '''More info''' ====
  
==== '''More info''' ====
 
* APN: bulsat.com
  
* APN: bulsat.com
 
* Website in Bulgarian only: http://www.bulsat.com
  
* Website in Bulgarian only: http://www.bulsat.com
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National Anthem

Basics

Bulgaria has three major physical network providers in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE:

  • A1 Bulgaria formerly known as Mtel (Мтел), owned by Telekom Austria
  • Telenor (Теленор): formerly known as Globul, owned by PPF Group
  • Vivacom (Виваком): taken over by United Group (https://united.group) in 2020 ( Russian investors 2015 - 2020 )

This is supplemented by two providers on 4G/LTE only:

  • T.com (formerly Max Telecom) 4G/LTE on 1800 MHz (B3)
  • Bulsatcom (Булсатком): 4G/LTE on 1800 MHz (B3)

All three national providers have a good 2G and 3G coverage over 95% of the area. 2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz, 3G on 2100 MHz like in most of Europe. 4G/LTE is supported by all operators on 1800 MHz (B3) only, added now by 2100 MHz (B1) and 900 MHz (B8). Some MVNOs operate on the networks of the three providers, but don't offer good data rates yet.

SIM cards are available in the providers' shops and in large supermarkets. You need a valid passport or ID card for registration. Since 2016, each customer is allowed to own up to only 10 SIM cards and providers are obliged to shut down the cards if this limit is exceeded.

EU flag
Bulgaria is part of the EU, where from June 2017 new international roaming rules are enforced. In most European countries you can now 'roam like at home' at domestic rates rather than excessive roaming rates.

Note, that Bulgarian providers have blocked some plans for roaming, cap some larger data packages at the domestic rate or still apply surcharges. For specifics about the new regulation check European Union chapter and every provider below.


A1 Bulgaria, formerly Mtel (Мтел)

A1

new logo of A1 Bulgaria

A1 Bulgaria is owned by Telecom Austria and was rebranded in 2018 from Mtel (Мтел), and before that Mobitel (Мобилтел).

Their prepaid line was called "Prima" (Прима) before and is now called A1 Prepaid. Mtel Coverage Map Mtel has the best 3G coverage in the country with 99.7% of the population in 2015. In 2016 4G/LTE was commercially launched on 1800 MHz (B3) and and covers already 99% of the population in 2020.

Availability

The regular voice and data A1 prepaid card can bought for 6 BGN in A1 stores (locator in Bulgarian) and partner shops in different varieties:

  • А1 Ваканция Плюс (A1 Vacation Plus): 6 BGN loaded with 1.5 GB data and 30 mins to 50 countries
  • А1 Комфорт Макс (A1 Comfort Max): 8 BGN loaded with 200 domestic mins and 4 GB data for 14 days
  • А1 Комфорт Giga (A1 Comfort Giga): 10 BGN with 300 domesitc mins and 6 GB data for 14 days

The SIM card expires 396 days after the last top-up with credit expiring after 90 days. Top-up vouchers are available from 6 to 60 BGN in many stores. They often run different recharge promotions. More information about top-ups is available here.

Data feature packs

Data standard rate is 0.28 BGN per MB.

The A1 Vacation Plus SIM only can be loaded with these add-ons:

Data Voice Time Price Activation
50 mins to 50 countries 10 days 9.99 BGN VS1
150 mins to 50 countries 30 days 29.99 BGN VS2
2 GB 10 days 9.99 BGN DS1
5 GB 30 days 29.99 BGN DS2
2 GB 50 mins to 50 countries 30 days 24.99 BGN CS 1

To activate, text code to 789 or type *123# and choose a bundle. They don't renew automatically.

All plans can by added by these packages

Data Voice (mins) Time Price Activation
300 MB 30 days 2.99 BGN D2
1.5 GB 30 days 9.99 BGN D3
1 GB 100 onnet, 100 offnet 15 days 5.99 BGN C3
2 GB 300 onnet, 150 offnet 30 days 14.99 BGN C4

To activate, text code to 789 or type *123# and choose a bundle.

They also offer three different top-up schemes offer called A1, P1 and P2:

  • P2 gives you for a top-up from 6 to 9 BGN 50 dom. mins, 100 mtel mins and 550 MB, and for every top-up of 10 BGN and more 100 dom. mins, 200 mtel mins and 2 GB, all valid for 30 days at a price of 5 BGN. To activate this scheme text P2 to to 789, to stop text 'Stop P2' to 789.
  • P1 gives you for a top-up from 6 to 9 BGN 80 mtel mins and 100 MB, and for every top-up of 10 BGN and more 150 mtel mins and 500 MB, all valid for 30 days at a price of 3.50 BGN. To activate you need first change to Plus tariff by texting P to 789 and then P1 to 789.
  • A1 gives you for a top-up from 6 to 9 BGN 100 dom. mins and 1 GB, and for every top-up of 10 BGN or more 200 dom. mins and 2 GB. This offer is for 5 BGN, to activate text A1 to 789

Data SIM

Their new data-only SIM is called A1 Prepaid Mobile Internet. Starters come in three sizes:

  • 15 BGN: 15 GB for 30 days
  • 25 BGN: 30 GB for 30 days
  • 40 BGN: 50 GB for 30 days

Standard rate for overuse is 1.54 BGN per MB.

You can add more data by doing the following top-ups valid for 30 days:

  • top-up 6-9 BGN: 2 GB
  • top-up 10-29 BGN: 5 GB
  • top-up 30 BGN or more: 20 GB

Alternatively, you can activate one of these packages:

Data Validity Price
1 GB 10 days 5.99 BGN
2.5 GB 20 days 9.99 BGN
9 GB 30 days 29.99 BGN

For activation pf the packages dial *123#, to check data balance text "Balans" to 1796.

EU roaming

Data is given out in EU roaming at the domestic price. In packages up to 228 MB per every BGN is given out at the "Roam like at home" rate. Beyond this FUP a price of 0.0105 BGN per MB applies. When roaming you will receive a SMS with your exact data allowances.

More info

Telenor (Теленор, formerly GloBul)

Telenor

In 2013 Telenor (now part of PPF) from Norway acquired Globul from Cosmote in Greece. In 2014 they changed their logo and name from Globul to Telenor. In 2018 Telenor sold its Bulgarian network to the Czech-based PPF Group.

They started 4G/LTE in 2015 on 1800 MHz (band 3) covering already 75% of population in 2016, open for prepaid: Coverage map. Umlaut awarded them the best network label in 2019 ans 2020.

Availability

Their new prepaid starter pack is sold in their or in Germanos stores: Telenor.store locator . Mini SIM, micro and nano SIM are available. It comes in three different varieties. The first two here include data valid in EU roaming:

  • for 8 BGN: including 3 BGN credit, 100 mins to all networks, 200 mins to Telenor, 4 GB data
  • for 10 BGN: including 3 BGN credit, 100 mins to all networks, 300 mins to Telenor, 6 GB data

The SIM card expires 12 months after a top-up of BGN 10 or more, 2 months after a top-up of BGN 6, and 1 month after a top-up of BGN 5. More information about top-ups is available here. Check balance by texting 'GC' to 125 free of charge.

Data feature packs

These data packs are available for prepaid plans. Out of bundle use or overuse is billed with high 2.40 BGN per MB.

Data Time Price Activation
150 MB 1 day 2.49 BGN *123*3*1#
1.5 GB 7 days 4.99 BGN *123*3*8#
3.5 GB 30 days 9.99 BGN *123*3*3#
7 GB 30 days 14.99 BGN *123*3*4#
15 GB 30 days 19.99 BGN *123*3*7#

To check remaining data on pack, type *123#. Their smartphone app "My Telenor" can be used to check balance and for adding additional credits.

Data-only SIM

Their new data-only SIM card comes in two starter packs:

  • Mobile Internet 15: 15 BGN with 15 GB valid for 15 days
  • Mobile Internet 30: 30 BGN with 30 GB valid for 30 days

There may be older packs at different sizes. It's aimed at tablets and modems, but has voice and text too. Mobile data is only available inside Bulgaria, thus not usable when roaming outside the territory.

As a top-up promotion Telenor gives 3 GB for 14 days when you top-up 9 BGN or more. Overuse is throttled to 64 kbps.

Tourist SIM

For visitors Telenor sells their Prepaid Starter Pack Telenor Tourist for 6 BGN. It contains 30 mins to all EU destinations, Belarus, Bosnia, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Turkey, Russia and Ukraine and 1.5 GB data valid only in Bulgaria, for 7 days. Out of bundle use is 0.19 BGN per MB.

These packages can be added for more data or any of those mentioned above:

  • 2 GB for 7 days: 9.90 BGN - activation: text 'VG7' to 125
  • 3 GB for 30 days: 19.90 BGN - activation: text 'VG30' to 125
  • 10 GB for 30 days: 49.99 BGN - activation: text 'DT10' to 125

EU roaming (except data-only SIM)

Data roaming according to Roam like home in the EU applies to all data add-ons on call and data SIM cards such as the Tourist SIM. On the data-only SIM international roaming is blocked.

More info

Vivacom (Виваком, formerly VivaTel)

Vivacom

Vivacom (vivatel or BTC, BTK) is the 3rd provider in the country, but still has a good coverage in 3G in Bulgaria: Vivacom Coverage Map. In 2015 they were sold to Russian-backed Spas Roussev. The company was then sold to United Group in 2020.

4G/LTE started in 2016 on 1800 MHz (B3) in the towns of Sofia, Pernik and Vratsa. The 4G network was extended to Varna, Burgas, Ruse and Plovdiv. The operator has the country’s largest towns within its LTE footprint and 2100 MHz (B1) band is added. All allowances are valid for roaming too, but large packages may be capped.

Availablility

In the store you can buy a starter pack in different plans, among others:

  • Opa: Plan with 5 BGN airtime: 8 BGN
  • Get free, Call yo: with 3 BGN airtime and a bonus program for recharges: 6 BGN
  • Viva: Standard prepaid plan with 10 BGN included: 12.99 BGN
  • Viva International: with 300 mins to Bulgaria, EU, Russia and Turkey and 6 GB data: 6 BGN
  • Viva Bonus: 3 BGN credit, 6 GB data and 300 mins included: 8 BGN. On this plan you get a bouns of 2 GB for10 BGN every top-up of 10 BGN or more

The SIM card expires 12 months after the last top-up of BGN 4 or more (with incoming calls only during the 12th month). Top-ups of less than BGN 4 do not extend validity. More information about top-ups is available here (in Bulgarian).

Recharge vouchers are available for 10, 20 and 50 BGN

All these plans don't make a difference for data. Furthermore they offer these combo packs called Bravo valid for 20 days:

  • Bravo: 300 Vivacom mins, 300 Vivacom SMS and 4 domestic GB: starter pack 6 BGN including 3 BGN credit. Recharge 6 BGN to get 300 mins. 300 SMS and 600 MB or 15 BGN to get 600 mins and 3 GB.
  • Bravo+: 100 domestic mins and 4 domestic GB: starter pack 10 BGN including 5 BGN credit. Recharge 6 BGN to get 300 mins. 300 SMS and 600 MB or 15 BGN to get 600 mins and 3 GB.

Default rate on Bravo is 0.30 BGN/MB. Note that there is no international roaming on Bravo plans.

Data feature packs

For all these SIMs default data rate is 1.80 BGN per MB outside of bundles and 0.30 BGN / MB for overuse. The following packages are on offer to all plans (except Bravo) above:

Package Validity Data on-net off-net Price Activation
+Talk 7 days 200 MB 900 mins 20 mins 3.99 BGN M2
+Talk Super 25 days 1 GB 1500 mins 50 mins 6.99 BGN M3
+Net 7 days 400 MB 450 mins 10 mins 3.99 BGN D1
+Net Super 25 days 1.5 GB 900 mins 20 mins 6.99 BGN D2

To activate send code to 1236 or type *123#.

Data-only SIM

Their data-only SIM is called "Easy Traffic": It has no voice nor text, comes with 15 GB included, valid for 30 days at the price of 15 BGN. The following top-up packages valid for 20 days are offered:

  • 2.5 GB: 10 BGN
  • 6 GB: 20 BGN
  • 8.5 GB: 30 BGN
  • 12 GB: 40 BGN
  • 14.5 GB: 50 BGN
  • 18 GB: 60 BGN
  • 20.5 GB: 70 BGN
  • 24 GB: 80 BGN
  • 26.5 GB: 90 BGN
  • 30 GB: 100 BGN

SIM card stays activated for 12 months after the last top-up. Validating the remaining MB can be initiated by sending USSD code *104#. Data packages are valid only inside the territory of Bulgaria, thus not possible to use in roaming.

EU roaming (except data-only Easy Traffic)

Roam like at home is applied to all voice and data SIM packs. Note that on data-only Easy Traffic all international roaming is blocked.

More info

T.com (formerly Max Telecom)

Thumb 140x140 лого

new T.com logo

T.com (formerly Max Telecom, also MAX) launched the first 4G/LTE network in Bulgaria in 2014 on 1800 MHz and was rebranded to T.com in 2018. It has only a limited coverage in the 20 biggest cities and the resorts along the Black Sea coast in 4G: Coverage Map

MAX

old Max logo

Their SIM cards of all sizes and some rental equipment are available at their stores (shop locator) . Note that there is no international roaming on Max SIM cards at all. You can't use them out of the country and their coverage is quite restricted. No calls can be made except of VoLTE oder through OTT apps. Max. speed is 110 Kbit/s for download and 35 Mbit/s for uploads.

Data packages

For mobile internet they sell a prepaid starter pack for 5 BGN with the same balance and 1 GB for 10 weeks.

After having used FUP data volume, speed will be reduced to 256/128 kbps.

They can be topped up by these add-ons:

  • 35 GB for 30 days: 20 BGN
  • 55 GB for 30 days: 30 BGN
  • 100 GB for 30 days: 50 BGN
  • 150 GB for 60 days: 70 BGN

More info

Bulsatcom (Булсатком)

Bulsatcom

Bulsatcom is a local fibre company thay focuses on triple play products. It was awarded an 4G/LTE license in 2014 and has so far reached a very limited coverage, mostly in major towns and resorts (coverage map: scroll to Мобилният интернет).

No roaming for 2G or 3G is proviced. So make a network scan before you buy a package. Their SIM card is available in their stores (locator), but it's not recommened for travelling, but rather than stationary use and it includes no internatl. roaming. All calls need to be made through VoLTE oder OTT apps.

4G/LTE data offer

These monthly packages for mobile internet via 4G/LTE SIM card are offered with following parameters:

Package Data max. Speed DL/UL Price
Start 20 GB 25 / 8 Mbps 9 BGN
Standart 40 GB 50 / 16 Mbps 11 BGN
Premium 60 GB 75 / 25 Mbps 13 BGN
Max 80 GB 100 / 50 Mbps 16 BGN
Extreme 100 GB 100 / 50 Mbps 19 BGN

Speed will be throttled to 256 kbits download and 128 kbits upload according to their FUP policy. Bulsatcom keeps the right to limit bandwidth during any periods of peak usage of mobile internet services for any user who excess network resources at the expense of other users. There is no international roaming on these plans available.

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