Somalia: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
Somalia's mobile market is served by three major carriers: Hormuud, Somtel, and Telesom. These operators commercially offer 3G and 4G/LTE services across the country. The primary LTE bands available are Band 3 (1800 MHz) and Band 8 (900 MHz), which roaming eSIMs are likely to utilize when connecting to local networks.
Regarding eSIM availability, the current status of local eSIM issuance by Somali carriers is being verified and should be confirmed before planning to use an eSIM in the country. Given the limited information available, travelers and users should contact carriers directly to determine their current eSIM capabilities and support options.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Hormuud, Somtel, Telesom |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B8(900) |
| Local eSIM support | We are verifying local eSIM availability |
| Region | Africa |
| Capital | Mogadishu |
| Calling code | +252 |
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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.