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iPhone: Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM. Android: Settings › Network › Add eSIM. Follow the prompts.

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eSIM Providers Compared

Six providers, six positions. Here's what sets each one apart.

Airalo

The largest eSIM marketplace

Airalo covers 200+ countries and territories with both local and regional plans. Known for competitive pricing on short trips and a clean app experience. Good first choice for most travellers.

Best for: First-time eSIM users, short trips★ Coverage breadth

Holafly

Unlimited data, fixed price

Holafly specialises in unlimited data plans priced by validity period rather than GB. Ideal for heavy users who don't want to track consumption. Slightly pricier than GB-based plans but no surprises.

Best for: Heavy data users, streamers, remote workers★ Unlimited data

Nomad

Great value regional plans

Nomad offers strong value on regional bundles, particularly for Asia and Europe. Their plans often provide more GB per dollar than single-country options. Good for multi-destination itineraries.

Best for: Multi-country trips, Asia travel★ Price per GB on regional plans

Saily

By NordVPN, budget-friendly

Saily is NordVPN's eSIM brand, launched in 2024. Consistently among the cheapest for entry-level plans (1–3 GB). Privacy-focused with a simple setup. Best for cost-conscious travellers on light usage.

Best for: Budget travel, light data use★ Lowest entry price

Ubigi

Top-up friendly, device support

Ubigi stands out for broad device compatibility including tablets, laptops, and connected cars. Their top-up feature is seamless: add data without reinstalling. Good for travellers who bring multiple devices.

Best for: Multi-device users, tablets, IoT★ Device compatibility & top-up

Yesim

Built-in VPN & flat pricing

Yesim bundles a VPN into every plan at no extra cost, a real advantage on public Wi-Fi. Pricing is straightforward with no hidden fees. Coverage skews toward Europe and North Africa.

Best for: Security-conscious travellers, Europe & Africa★ Included VPN

Best eSIM by Traveller Type

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Budget traveller

Pick a local plan with 1–3 GB. Saily and Airalo consistently offer the lowest entry prices. Disable auto-renewal and top up only if needed.

SailyAiralo

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Frequent flyer

A regional plan covers multiple countries with one purchase. Nomad's Asia and Europe bundles give the best GB-per-dollar ratio for multi-stop trips.

NomadAiralo

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Remote worker

Go unlimited to avoid mid-meeting cutoffs. Holafly's 30-day unlimited plans are built for this. Yesim adds VPN protection on untrusted networks.

HolaflyYesim

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Diaspora visit

Visiting Morocco, Senegal, or West Africa? Local plans are cheap and fast. Airalo and Yesim both cover North and West Africa with reliable 4G connections.

AiraloYesim

How to Choose Your eSIM

✓Check your phone supports eSIM (most iPhones since XS and Android since 2019 do).
✓Choose a local plan for one country, or regional if visiting multiple countries.
✓Estimate your usage: 1 GB for light use, 5 GB+ for heavy browsing or streaming.
✓Compare price per GB to find the best value.
✓Prefer a top-up enabled plan if you're unsure about your usage.
✓Check if the plan includes calls or SMS if you need them.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about travel eSIMs — from choosing to activating.

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An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM card soldered directly into your device. Instead of inserting a physical card, you activate a plan by scanning a QR code sent by your eSIM provider. The profile downloads over the internet and the plan activates as soon as you land at your destination.

Most recent smartphones support eSIM: all iPhones since the XS (2018), Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, Google Pixel 3a and later, and most 2020+ Android flagships. Check Settings > About or Settings > Cellular for a SIM card information section. If you see 'Add eSIM' or 'Add Data Plan', you're good to go.

Yes. Most phones support dual SIM: your physical SIM stays active for calls and texts on your home number, while the eSIM handles data at local rates. You can set each line's default role in your phone settings.

A rough guide: 1 GB covers about a week of maps, messaging, and light browsing. 3–5 GB suits most two-week holidays with social media. 10 GB+ is for heavy video streaming or working remotely. When in doubt, pick a plan with a top-up option rather than overpaying upfront.

A local plan works in one country only and usually gives the most data for the money. A regional plan covers a group of countries (e.g. all of Europe) under one purchase. A global plan works almost everywhere but typically offers less data per dollar. Use local for single-country trips, regional for multi-stop tours.

It depends on the destination and data amount. Saily and Airalo are often the cheapest for small plans (1–3 GB). Nomad leads on regional value. Holafly is the go-to for unlimited. Use the comparator on this page to find the current best price for your exact destination and usage.

After purchase you receive a QR code by email. On iPhone: Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM > Use QR Code. On Android: Settings > Network > SIM > Add eSIM, then scan. The process takes under two minutes. Activate the eSIM before you arrive so data is ready the moment you land.

Most travel eSIM plans are one-time use. Once the data or validity expires, the profile is deactivated. Some providers like Ubigi support top-ups on the same profile, effectively reusing it. Always check the provider's terms before assuming reuse is possible.