Airtel Nigeria's 10-day option is ₦10,000. A Slashtel eSIM with at least 1GB for the same trip is ₦5,181. Keep your Airtel Nigeria number for calls and texts.
Buy the Italy eSIM →Airtel Nigeria's 10-day All-in-1 Roaming option costs ₦10,000 (1GB of data). A Slashtel data eSIM for Italy with at least 1GB for 30 days costs $3.89, about ₦5,181, so ₦4,819 less. The eSIM is data only: keep your Nigerian SIM in the phone for calls and texts. Airtel Nigeria prices checked on airtel.com.ng on 16 October 2026.
| Airtel Nigeria | Includes | Slashtel eSIM (same days or more) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₦4,500 · 1 day | 0.25GB, 10 min, 10 SMS | 1GB, 7 days: $2.59 (≈₦3,450) | ₦1,050 less |
| ₦10,000 · 10 days | 1GB | 3GB, 30 days: $3.89 (≈₦5,181) | ₦4,819 less |
| ₦25,000 · 30 days | 3GB | 3GB, 30 days: $3.89 (≈₦5,181) | ₦19,819 less |
Airtel Nigeria prices from airtel.com.ng, checked 16 October 2026; Airtel Nigeria's options include calls as well as data. Where Airtel Nigeria charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. Slashtel prices are live, in US dollars, converted at 1331.71 per $1 (daily reference rate); your card is charged in your own currency at checkout. Airtel is a trademark of Bharti Airtel Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with Airtel.
For data, the eSIM. Airtel Nigeria's 10-day option is ₦10,000; a Slashtel eSIM with 3GB for 30 days is $3.89 (about ₦5,181). Airtel Nigeria's option also includes calls, which the eSIM does not.
Yes. The eSIM is added alongside your Airtel Nigeria SIM, so your number stays in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes. Set the eSIM as the line for mobile data and turn data roaming off on the Airtel Nigeria line. Whether Airtel Nigeria charges for anything you receive abroad depends on your plan, so check with Airtel Nigeria before you travel.
No. It is data only, with no phone number. You can call on WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps over the eSIM data.
Most iPhones from the XS onwards, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z and A models, provided the phone is not carrier-locked. Check under Settings for an option to add an eSIM.
Install it at home before you fly, while you have Wi-Fi, and switch mobile data to it when you land.