Senegal: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
Senegal's mobile market is served by three main operators: Orange (operating as Sonatel), Free, and Expresso. These carriers have commercially launched 3G and 4G/LTE services across the country. 5G has also been commercially launched, though deployment details remain limited. Roaming eSIM users in Senegal are likely to connect via LTE bands B3 (1800 MHz) and B8 (900 MHz), with 5G connectivity available on band n78 (3.5 GHz) where coverage exists.
Some local carriers in Senegal issue eSIMs, providing an alternative to traditional SIM cards for compatible devices. However, confidence in the completeness and current status of eSIM availability across all operators is low, and prospective users should verify directly with their chosen carrier regarding eSIM support and compatibility before travel or subscription.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Orange (Sonatel), Free, Expresso |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B8(900), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Africa |
| Capital | Dakar |
| Calling code | +221 |
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. This country's connectivity row is currently low-confidence (small / island / single-operator / fast-changing market), so treat the carrier, band and 5G details as a starting point we are still verifying. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.