Providers
Nimbus
200+ countries
- Unlimited plans with up to 15 GB of full-speed data per day
- Plans from 1 day to 6 months
- Activation guaranteed or refunded
co:sim
200+ countries
- Often the lowest entry price
- Country, regional and global plans
- Several plan sizes per country
StrongeSIM
197 countries
- Mobile app for iOS and Android
- Regional plans: Europe, Asia, GCC, Africa
- Set up in about 2 minutes
BambooSIM
200+ countries
- Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and cards
- Unlimited plans in popular countries such as Japan
- Multi-country plans for Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America
Roamable
150+ countries
- Many plan sizes, from 1 GB to 20 GB+
- Data sharing (hotspot) allowed
- Regional bundles: Europe, Asia, Middle East, Caribbean
Dingo
190+ countries
- eSIM data plus cheap international calls in one app
- Country, regional and international plans
- Pay only for what you use
FAQ
What is an eSIM
A SIM built into your phone and installed from a QR code. No plastic card, and your usual SIM stays in: calls and texts to your number still arrive.
Does my phone support eSIM
iPhone XS/XR and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, and most recent flagships. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06#: if you see an EID, eSIM is supported.
When to install it
At home on good Wi-Fi: it takes a couple of minutes. Most plans start counting when the eSIM first connects in the destination.
Can I make calls
Most travel eSIMs are data only; call over messaging apps. For regular calls, Dingo offers calls in the same app.
Prices are the cheapest starter plans on each provider’s site (November 2026); data and validity differ and prices change. Links are affiliate links: buying through them costs you nothing extra and supports this site.