TashiCell review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

TashiCell suits visitors and residents in a single market who want prepaid data with a short commitment and simple per-plan pricing. The Daily plan starts at BTN 19, sim only plans are available, and support runs on phone, email and chat for anyone who needs help setting up.

Key facts

Best for
Prepaid sim only data in a single market, plus a tourist unlimited package for short stays.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
BTN 19 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Monthly 999: Nu 999 per month, 35781 MB, 30 days | Unlimited Package 1 Tourist: Nu 1100, unlimited, 7 days | Daily 19: Nu 19, 248 MB, 1 day (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
BTN 1,100 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Paid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
BT (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Tashi InfoComm Private Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Bhutan (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2007 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Email, Chat (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Prepaid, Contract
Contract length
1
Official website
tashicell.com

Apps and profiles

Get the app
App Store
Elsewhere
Xfacebook.cominstagram.comyoutube.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • The Daily plan starts at BTN 19, a low entry point for a short stay or a light month of data.
  • Sim only plans are available, so you can bring your own handset and pay for data alone.
  • A tourist unlimited package costs BTN 1,100, which suits visitors who would rather not watch their usage.
  • 5G and eSIM are both available, so a new line can run on the newest network and be activated on a compatible phone without a card in the post.
  • Billing runs on prepaid and contract, and yesss! bills on contract, rolling and prepaid, so readers who want a rolling option have a named alternative to read.

Cons

  • Roaming in Europe is paid rather than included, so a trip abroad adds cost on top of the plan price.
  • Plans are sold for 1 month at a time, which suits a short visit but leaves no long term rate to save against.
  • TashiCell operates in a single market (BT), so readers who split their time across several regions will find the footprint narrow.
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Who it suits

  • Visitors on a short stay who want unlimited tourist data at a set price.
  • Residents who prefer a prepaid top-up and a sim only plan bought straight from the network.
  • People who would rather sort a top-up by phone than write in, since help runs on phone, email and chat.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers who want billing that includes a rolling payment, since TashiCell bills on prepaid and contract while yesss! bills on contract, rolling and prepaid.
  • Readers who want roaming folded into the plan, because roaming in Europe is paid on TashiCell.
  • Readers who want a second operator's terms to read side by side, since Lonestar Cell MTN also bills on contract and prepaid.

Pricing

Pricing starts with the Daily plan at BTN 19, a small outlay for a short stretch of browsing or maps. The tourist unlimited package costs BTN 1,100, and that is the figure to weigh if you would rather have data with no cap than a measured allowance. The gap between the two numbers is wide, so the choice comes down to how much data you expect to use and how long you plan to stay. Both figures are the ones you budget, with no later step to plan around.

What it does well

Sim only plans are available, so you can bring a handset you already own and pay for data alone, which suits anyone who does not want a new phone. 5G is offered on the mobile data plans, so a compatible handset can use the newest generation of the network. eSIM is available too, which lets a line be activated on a compatible device without waiting for a physical card. Together these cover the main ways a resident or a visitor buys connectivity here: a data-only deal, the newest network, and a profile that starts on the phone already in your hand.

Who runs it

TashiCell trades as Tashi InfoComm Private Limited, is based in Bhutan, and has been operating since 2007, so there is a named business behind the brand rather than a trading name. Support runs on phone, email and chat, which means a phone call, an email or a chat is available for a top-up, a plan change or a line that is not behaving as listed. An operator that has traded this long and answers on three channels is a reasonable first stop when something needs sorting.

How TashiCell compares

Where TashiCell is available

Available
Bhutan

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to start a TashiCell line?+

The Daily plan starts at BTN 19, the smallest outlay listed for a short stretch of data. The tourist unlimited package costs BTN 1,100 if you would rather have data with no cap than a measured allowance. Both are straightforward prepaid purchases, so the entry figure is the figure you pay to begin.

Do I need to commit to a contract?+

Billing runs on prepaid and contract, so prepaid top-ups and a contract option both exist. Plans are sold for 1 month at a time, which keeps the commitment light for a visitor. Readers who want a longer fixed term or a rolling payment may prefer yesss!, which bills on contract, rolling and prepaid.

Does TashiCell sell sim only plans and eSIMs?+

Sim only plans are available, so you can use a handset you already own and pay for data alone. eSIM is available as well, which lets you activate a line on a compatible phone without waiting for a physical card. That pairing suits anyone landing with a supported handset.

Is 5G available on TashiCell?+

5G is offered on the mobile data plans, so a compatible handset can connect to the newest generation of the network. The Daily plan at BTN 19 and the tourist unlimited package at BTN 1,100 both cover data use on that network, so 5G does not depend on a separate tier.

What happens to data if I travel outside the country?+

Roaming in Europe is paid rather than included, so data use abroad is billed separately. TashiCell also runs in a single market, so read the roaming terms before buying the Daily plan at BTN 19. The tourist unlimited package at BTN 1,100 still does not carry roaming.

How do I get help from TashiCell?+

Support runs on phone, email and chat, so a call, an email or a chat covers most questions about top-ups and plans. The business behind the service is Tashi InfoComm Private Limited, based in Bhutan, and it has traded since 2007, so there is a named company to deal with.

Where does TashiCell actually operate?+

TashiCell sells in a single market (BT), and the plans listed are meant for use there. It is a network seller, and the tourist unlimited package at BTN 1,100 is built for short stays in that market. Anyone moving between regions should check coverage with their own provider first.

How does TashiCell compare with GETESA on price?+

GETESA lists its entry point at XAF 300, which gives readers a second figure to set beside the TashiCell Daily plan at BTN 19. The two are quoted in different currencies, so the side by side works as a check on how each provider presents its lowest plan rather than a like-for-like total.

Sources

Compiled from 8 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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Prepaid sim only data in a single market, plus a tourist unlimited package for short stays.

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