Price per GB
$0.94
Median mid-tier catalogue price.
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Orange offers the widest network with strong rural reach and fast data.
Moldova has dependable 4G across Chisinau, Balti and the main towns, and is known for fast, inexpensive mobile data. Orange and Moldcell carry the widest coverage, and the flat terrain keeps signal consistent across most of the country, including the wine regions. The realistic weak spots are the most remote rural villages and the breakaway Transnistria region, which operates separate networks. For Chisinau and the main routes, connectivity is reliable.
Typical local SIM: $8-18. Usually sold at operator stores in Chisinau and the main towns, plus kiosks; airport counters at Chisinau. Moldova is not in the EU, so carrier coverage area do not apply and an EU SIM can incur charges here. A travel eSIM that explicitly includes Moldova avoids surprise fees. Note that Transnistria runs separate networks not covered by standard Moldovan plans.
Because Moldova sits outside EU carrier terms, a travel eSIM that covers it is the cleaner choice for a short trip. For a long stay Moldova's cheap local packs win on price.
the widest network with strong rural reach and fast data, a safe single choice across the country.
strong city and regional coverage, very reliable in populated areas.
competitive pricing and decent coverage, a value option in the towns.
you want to land connected without a local SIM, or you are touring the region where an EU plan would charge extra in Moldova.
you are staying a month or more in Moldova and want the rock bottom price per gigabyte from a local Orange or Moldcell pack.
No first-hand measurement has been published for Moldova yet. This page will update automatically when a validated field test is added to the shared dataset.
Use this page to compare the current price per GB, network indicator, transparency signal and local-operator reference for Moldova. It also links to a destination calculator and plan page.
It is the median price per GB of mid-tier plans in the live Moldova catalogue. Small 1 GB teasers and 50 GB or larger bulk plans are excluded so the figure reflects a typical traveller choice.
The page shows the current 5G coverage indicator, a transparency score and the main local operator. These are destination-level signals, not a guarantee for every street or device.
The decision section compares the practical trade-offs. A travel eSIM is usually simpler for a short visit; a local SIM can make sense when you need a local number, longer service or local pricing. Check the current conditions before deciding.
Price per GB is the median of mid-tier plans from the live Moldova catalogue. Network and transparency indicators come from the shared Drift dataset and are refreshed monthly.
Field measurements are published only after validation. Open dataset: data-europe.json.
Figures updated September 2026. Dataset license: CC BY 4.0.