Roshan is one of Afghanistan's largest mobile networks, and you can buy a Roshan data package online and send it straight to a Roshan number from anywhere in the world. Enter the number, pick an internet bundle, pay by card, and the data activates on the phone in seconds — perfect for keeping family on WhatsApp, video calls and the web.
This guide covers how to buy Roshan data bundles online, how to tell a Roshan number, and when a data package beats plain airtime. For airtime (calls and texts) rather than data, see the Roshan top-up guide.
How do I buy a Roshan data package online?
- Enter the Roshan number. Type the number in Afghanistan — the network is detected automatically, so a Roshan number is recognised for you.
- Choose a data bundle. Switch to data plans and pick the package that fits — by the amount of gigabytes and the number of days.
- Pay and it activates. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The data is added to the Roshan number in seconds.
The person receiving it does not need an app or a code — the bundle activates on their line automatically.
How do I know a number is Roshan?
Roshan numbers start with 072 or 079 (after the leading 0). So 0791 234 567 is a Roshan number. You do not actually need to check — the system reads the prefix for you — but our guide to Afghan mobile prefixes has the full list if you are curious.
Roshan data package or airtime — which should I send?
If your family mainly uses the internet — WhatsApp, video calls, social media — a data package almost always gives far more value than spending the same amount of airtime on pay-as-you-go data. If they mostly make calls and texts, send airtime instead. Our guide on airtime vs data bundle explains when each wins, and afghanistan data bundles covers packages for every network.
How much do Roshan data packages cost?
You pay in your own currency, converted from Afghanis at the live exchange rate with a small service fee, and the full total is shown before you pay. Because the conversion uses the real market rate rather than a marked-up one, it is usually the cheapest way to send data to Afghanistan. See how the price is built for the details.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a Roshan data package from abroad?
Yes. You can buy a Roshan internet bundle online from any country and send it to a Roshan number in Afghanistan, paying by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
How fast does a Roshan data bundle activate?
Usually within seconds of payment, automatically, at any time of day.
What prefixes does Roshan use?
Roshan numbers use 072 and 079. Enter the full number and it is recognised as Roshan for you.
Do I need a Roshan account or app?
No. Neither you nor the recipient needs an app or account — just the phone number.
Is it cheaper to send Roshan data or airtime?
For internet use, a data package gives more gigabytes for your money than airtime. For calls and texts, airtime is the direct choice.
Send a Roshan data bundle now
Keep a Roshan number online in a minute: enter the number, pick a data plan, and pay securely — activated in seconds. You can also send data to AWCC, Etisalat, Salaam and ATOMA the same way.