Stay online in Jordan from the moment you land in Amman. Install a data eSIM before you fly, skip the SIM counter in arrivals, and keep your usual number for calls and texts while you use maps, ride-hailing apps and WhatsApp from Petra to the Dead Sea.
Jordan eSIM
Jordan eSIM plans
Every plan is data only, priced in US dollars, with no contract and nothing to return.
Our picks
Three plans we would buy ourselves, by the trip you are taking. Every plan we sell is listed below.
Short trip
10.5 GB
1.5 GB a day
7 days
A week or so away: maps, messages, rides and the odd video call.
Part of the Global (170 countries) bundle
$17.99
Buy this planLong trip
22.5 GB
1.5 GB a day
15 days
Two weeks or more, with room for photos, streaming and work email.
Part of the Global (170 countries) bundle
$29.99
Buy this plan
Also covered by Global (170 countries)
One eSIM that also works in the other countries of the bundle, for a trip that crosses borders.
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Which plan fits your trip
Jordan is sold on our global plans, which cover it together with more than 160 other countries in one install. They suit a trip in Jordan alone as well as one that goes on to Egypt or Israel. The plan cards above show the days and data on sale:
- Daily data suits steady use: maps, messages and photos every day. A loop from Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea is steady from day to day, so this is the usual pick.
- Fixed data suits a longer, lighter trip, where you use your hotel's Wi-Fi and mobile data only when you are out.
See fixed, daily or unlimited for how each type behaves.
Landing in Amman
International flights arrive at Queen Alia International, south of Amman, with some flights into Aqaba on the Red Sea. Install the eSIM at home while you are on your own Wi-Fi, then turn on data roaming for the eSIM line once you are off the plane. You can then book a ride or message your driver before you reach the exit. Careem and Uber both run in Amman.
Petra and Wadi Rum
Wadi Musa, the town at the entrance to Petra, has good coverage, and the signal reaches some of the main trail through the site. It fades in the side valleys and on the climbs to the Monastery and the High Place of Sacrifice. In Wadi Rum, many desert camps have little or no signal, so expect a night offline. Download your tickets, offline maps and your camp's directions before you go.
Coverage
Coverage is strong in Amman, Aqaba, Madaba and Jerash, at the Dead Sea resorts and along the Desert Highway and the King's Highway near towns. It thins out on long stretches of the King's Highway between towns, in the Dana reserve and the Wadi Mujib canyon, and across the eastern desert. Download offline maps before a road trip.
How much data do you need?
A typical traveler using maps, messaging and photos uses about 1 GB a day. Video calls, uploading Petra videos and working from a laptop push that up, so pick the larger daily allowance if you stream or work.
Networks in Jordan
Jordan's mobile networks are Zain, Orange and Umniah. A travel eSIM connects to one of them as a roaming partner, which is why data roaming must be on for the eSIM line. The partner network can differ from plan to plan, so check the plan details, or ask us at support@esimlounge.com before you buy.
How to install your eSIM
Install it at home before you fly, then switch it on when you land.
Check your phone
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier unlocked. Most phones from the last few years do.
Scan the QR code
Scan the code from your email while you still have Wi-Fi at home. It takes about two minutes.
Switch on when you land
Turn on the eSIM line and data roaming for it. Keep your usual SIM for calls and texts if you like.
Jordan eSIM questions
Is an eSIM cheaper than my own carrier's roaming in Jordan?
Usually, by a wide margin. UK, US and Australian carriers typically charge a daily pass for each day you use your phone in Jordan, and over a week those passes cost several times more than a plan here. Check your own plan's roaming terms to compare.
Is there signal at Petra?
In Wadi Musa and on parts of the main trail, yes. It fades in the side valleys and on the climbs to the Monastery, so download your ticket and a map first.
Does it work in Wadi Rum?
Patchily. Some spots have signal, but many desert camps have little or none. Expect to be offline overnight and save your camp's directions before you go.
Can I use the same eSIM in Egypt or Israel?
Yes, if the countries are on the plan's list. Jordan is sold on our global plans, so one install keeps you online across the countries the plan covers. Check the list on the plan before you buy.
Will I keep my phone number?
Yes. Your usual SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts, and the eSIM carries your mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your usual SIM to avoid roaming fees from home.
When does the plan start counting days?
On most plans the days start when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, not when you install it. The plan details say how yours works.