Airtel Nigeria's 10-day option is ₦10,000. A Slashtel eSIM with at least 1GB for the same trip is ₦8,503. Keep your Airtel Nigeria number for calls and texts.
Buy the Qatar eSIM →Airtel Nigeria's 10-day All-in-1 Roaming option costs ₦10,000 (1GB of data). A Slashtel data eSIM for Qatar with at least 1GB for 15 days costs $6.39, about ₦8,503, so ₦1,497 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: $3.99 (≈₦5,310) | Airtel Nigeria cheaper by ₦810 |
| ₦10,000 · 10 days | 1GB | 2GB, 15 days: $6.39 (≈₦8,503) | ₦1,497 less |
| ₦25,000 · 30 days | 3GB | 3GB, 30 days: $9.89 (≈₦13,160) | ₦11,840 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 1330.59 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.
Yes, Airtel Nigeria roams in Qatar, at ₦10,000 for 10 days on its All-in-1 Roaming option (checked 16 October 2026). A travel eSIM gives you local data there instead, while your Airtel Nigeria number stays active for calls and texts.
For data, the eSIM. Airtel Nigeria's 10-day option is ₦10,000; a Slashtel eSIM with 2GB for 15 days is $6.39 (about ₦8,503). 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.