Travel eSIM guides
Straight answers about staying online abroad — coverage, data amounts, setup and costs.
Setup
How to install a travel eSIM on iPhone and Android
Step-by-step setup, when validity starts and how to avoid roaming charges.
Sultanahmet · Karaköy · Kadıköy · the ferry to Asia
Istanbul eSIM guide: from IST arrivals to the ferry, already online
How to get mobile data in Istanbul with an eSIM: our Vodafone plans from $2.50, the transfer from IST into the city, and what a day on the metro, the tram and the ferry really uses.
DXB · Downtown · Marina · the old creek
Dubai eSIM guide: land at DXB and cross the city already online
How to get mobile data in Dubai with an eSIM: our Du plans from $4.00, the ride from DXB into the city, what a day around Downtown and the Marina really uses, and where free Wi-Fi is honestly enough.
Sukhumvit · Yaowarat · Chao Phraya · Chatuchak
Bangkok eSIM guide: out of Suvarnabhumi baggage claim and already online
How to get mobile data in Bangkok with an eSIM: the networks you land on, what a week of Skytrain hops, ride-hailing and night-market uploads costs from $2.50, and how to switch on in a minute.
Shibuya · Tsukiji · Asakusa · the Yamanote line
Tokyo eSIM guide: land at Haneda or Narita already online
How to get mobile data in Tokyo with an eSIM: which networks carry it, what a week of train hops, queue screens and photo uploads costs from $2.50, and how to be online before you leave the airport.
Denpasar · Kuta · Seminyak · Ubud
Bali eSIM guide: land at Ngurah Rai already online
How to get mobile data in Bali with an eSIM: plans from $2.50 on Smartfren, Telkomsel and XL, how much a week in the south of the island really uses, and where signal outside Denpasar gets thin.
Old Muscat · Muttrah · Qurum · Ruwi
Muscat eSIM guide: get from MCT to the corniche without a SIM desk
Mobile data in Muscat with a travel eSIM: Omantel plans from $5.50, what a coast-to-coast city day really uses, and an honest comparison with a local SIM and hotel Wi-Fi.
Istanbul · Cappadocia · Antalya
Turkey eSIM guide: land in Istanbul already online
How to get mobile data in Turkey with an eSIM: which plan size to pick, how activation works, and how to avoid roaming charges in Istanbul, Cappadocia and the coast.
Lisbon → Helsinki, one eSIM
Europe eSIM guide: one plan, many borders
How a regional Europe eSIM works, which countries each zone covers, and when a single-country plan is the better deal.
Tokyo · Kyoto · Osaka · everywhere the train goes
Japan eSIM guide: stay online from Tokyo to Kyoto
Everything you need to know about mobile data in Japan: eSIM vs pocket Wi-Fi, NTT docomo coverage, data amounts and setup.
Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah
UAE & Dubai eSIM guide: data for layovers and long weekends
How to get mobile data in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with an eSIM, which network it uses, and what to know about internet calls in the UAE.
Bangkok · Chiang Mai · the islands
Thailand eSIM guide: Bangkok, islands and everything between
Mobile data in Thailand with a travel eSIM: networks, coverage on the islands, data needs and setup before you land at Suvarnabhumi.
New York · the national parks · Route 66
USA eSIM guide: Verizon and AT&T for your road trip
How to stay online in the United States with a travel eSIM: networks, coverage outside cities, data amounts and setup.
Makkah · Madinah · Riyadh · AlUla
Saudi Arabia eSIM guide for Umrah, business and AlUla
Mobile data in Saudi Arabia with a travel eSIM: STC coverage in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and Jeddah, data needs and setup.
London · Edinburgh · the Cotswolds
UK eSIM guide: data from Heathrow to the Highlands
Travel eSIM for the United Kingdom: O2, EE and Three coverage, how much data you need and why EU roaming may not cover the UK.
The honest data calculator
How much mobile data do I need when travelling?
A practical guide to estimating travel data: what maps, messaging, social media, video calls and streaming really use per day.
Three ways to get data abroad
eSIM vs roaming vs local SIM: which one wins?
Comparing travel eSIMs, your home network's roaming and buying a local SIM card abroad: cost, convenience and when each one makes sense.
Jeddah · Makkah · Madinah
eSIM for Umrah: staying connected in Makkah and Madinah
eSIM for Umrah: STC data for Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah, how much data pilgrims need, setup before you fly, and crowd tips.
Muscat · Nizwa · Wahiba Sands · Salalah
eSIM Oman for tourists: Omantel data, plans and honest prices
eSIM Oman for tourists: Omantel data plans from 1GB/7 days to 20GB/30 days, honest prices, coverage notes and setup tips.
Tbilisi · Kazbegi · Batumi
Georgia eSIM guide: from Tbilisi's old town to the Caucasus, already online
How to get mobile data in Georgia with an eSIM: which networks carry it, how much data a Tbilisi week really needs, and what to expect on the mountain roads to Kazbegi and Svaneti.
Baku · Sheki · Gabala
Azerbaijan eSIM guide: walk out of Baku airport already connected
How to get mobile data in Azerbaijan with an eSIM: which networks carry it, what plan size fits a Baku city break or a road trip to Sheki and Gabala, and how activation works.
Amman · Petra · Wadi Rum
Jordan eSIM guide: from Amman to Petra and the Dead Sea, connected
How to get mobile data in Jordan with an eSIM: the network behind it, what plan size suits a Petra and Wadi Rum loop, and where signal gets thin in the desert.
Marrakech · Fes · Chefchaouen
Morocco eSIM guide: find your riad in Marrakech without the guesswork
How to get mobile data in Morocco with an eSIM: the network behind it, what plan size fits Marrakech, Fes and the Sahara, and what to expect in the Atlas and the desert.
Kuala Lumpur · Penang · Langkawi
Malaysia eSIM guide: from KLIA to the street stalls, already connected
How to get mobile data in Malaysia with an eSIM: which networks you ride on, how much data a week in Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Langkawi really takes, and how to switch on in 60 seconds.
Malé · Atolls · Seaplane transfers
Maldives eSIM guide: an honest look at data between the atolls
How to get mobile data in the Maldives with an eSIM: what it costs, when resort Wi-Fi is enough, and when a small plan for transfers and excursions makes sense.
Colombo · Kandy · Ella · Galle
Sri Lanka eSIM guide: tea hills, tuk-tuks and a signal that keeps up
How to get mobile data in Sri Lanka with an eSIM: which network you use, how much data a round-the-island trip takes, and a simple trick to pay less for a longer stay.
Delhi · Kerala · Mumbai · Hyderabad
India eSIM guide: flying home or exploring, be online from the jet bridge
How to get mobile data in India with an eSIM: which network you ride on, how much data a family visit or a Golden Triangle trip needs, and how to keep your Gulf number active for calls.
Lahore · Karachi · Islamabad · Peshawar
Pakistan eSIM guide: home for the holidays and online from touchdown
How to get mobile data in Pakistan with an eSIM: which network you use, how much data a family visit really needs, and how to keep your Gulf number on for calls while you are home.
Marina Bay · Chinatown · Sentosa
Singapore eSIM guide: step off at Changi already online
How to get mobile data in Singapore with an eSIM: which networks you'll use, how much data a stopover or a week needs, and how activation works.
Seoul · Busan · Jeju
South Korea eSIM guide: land in Seoul already online
How to get mobile data in South Korea with an eSIM: which networks you'll use, how much data Seoul, Busan and Jeju need, and how to avoid roaming charges.
Shanghai · Beijing · Chengdu
China eSIM guide: land in Shanghai with a plan for staying connected
How to get mobile data in China with an eSIM: the network you'll use, how the data is routed, what to prepare before you fly, and how much data a trip to Shanghai or Beijing needs.
Vienna · Salzburg · Zell am See
Austria eSIM guide: arrive in Vienna already online
How to get mobile data in Austria with an eSIM: which networks you'll use, how much data a summer in Vienna and the Alps needs, and how activation works.
Sarajevo · Mostar · Kravice
Bosnia and Herzegovina eSIM guide: Sarajevo to Mostar, connected from the runway
How to get mobile data in Bosnia and Herzegovina with an eSIM: the HT-ERONET network behind it, what plan size fits a Sarajevo and Mostar trip, and what to expect in the mountains.
Ho Chi Minh City · Hoi An · Hanoi
Vietnam eSIM guide: land in Saigon already online
How to get mobile data in Vietnam with an eSIM: which networks you'll use, how much data a trip from Saigon to Hanoi needs, and how activation works.
Fair use · real limits · no surprises
Unlimited eSIM data: what unlimited really means
Unlimited eSIM data usually hides a fair-use limit. What that really means, why we sell fixed data instead, and the largest plans we offer.
A checklist, not a sales pitch
How to choose the best eSIM for Turkey (an honest checklist)
How to choose the best eSIM for Turkey: what to check before buying, our Vodafone plans from $2.50, and the mistakes that cost travellers data.
Arrivals · Taxi rank · First hour in Istanbul
How to activate an eSIM in Turkey: from landing to first connection
Step-by-step: install your travel eSIM on Wi-Fi before you fly, switch it on after landing in Turkey, and what to check if it does not connect.
Bangkok · Phuket · Tokyo · Osaka
eSIM vs roaming in Thailand and Japan: which is cheaper for your trip?
Compare a travel eSIM with home-network roaming for Thailand and Japan: real eSIM prices by trip length, the networks behind them, and when roaming still makes sense.
Bangkok · Chiang Mai · Phuket · Krabi
Thailand eSIM: which plan for 7, 15 or 30 days?
Thailand eSIM for 7, 15 or 30 days: real plan sizes and prices, what each gigabyte covers on a typical trip, and the TrueMove H and DTAC networks behind them.
Dubai · Marina · Downtown · Old Dubai
Dubai eSIM prices: how to pay less for data in the UAE
Dubai eSIM prices explained: every UAE plan we sell on the Du network with its real price, how to choose a size for your days, and when roaming costs add up.
Doha · Msheireb · the Corniche · the desert
Qatar eSIM guide: get connected in Doha before you leave the airport
How to get mobile data in Qatar with a travel eSIM: real plan sizes and prices, the Ooredoo network, activation tips and how to choose between 7, 15 and 30 days.
Cairo · Luxor · Aswan · Dahab
Egypt eSIM guide: mobile data for Cairo, Luxor and the Red Sea
How to get mobile data in Egypt with a travel eSIM: plan sizes and prices, the Orange, Etisalat and Vodafone networks, and how to choose between 7, 15 and 30 days.
Baghdad · Erbil · Najaf · Karbala
Iraq eSIM guide: mobile data for Baghdad, Erbil, Najaf and Karbala
How to get mobile data in Iraq with a travel eSIM: Asia Cell plans from $5.00, how much data you need for a week, and when the plan starts.
Kathmandu · Pokhara · Chitwan · Annapurna
Nepal eSIM guide: mobile data for Kathmandu, Pokhara and the trails
How to get mobile data in Nepal with a travel eSIM: Ncell and NT Mobile plans from $7.00, how much data a trip needs, and when the plan starts.
Accra · Kumasi · Cape Coast · Takoradi
Ghana eSIM guide: mobile data for Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast
How to get mobile data in Ghana with a travel eSIM: Vodafone plans from $4.50, how much data you need for a week, and when the plan starts.
Buenos Aires · Mendoza · Bariloche · Patagonia
Argentina eSIM guide: mobile data for Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Patagonia
How to get mobile data in Argentina with a travel eSIM: Claro and Movistar plans from $6.50, how much data a trip needs, and when the plan starts.
Kabul · Herat · Mazar-i-Sharif · Kandahar
Afghanistan eSIM guide: mobile data for Kabul, Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif
How to get mobile data in Afghanistan with a travel eSIM: Roshan plans from $5.00, how much data you need for a week, and when the plan starts.
Bridgetown · Holetown · Oistins · Bathsheba
Barbados eSIM guide: mobile data for Bridgetown and the west coast
How to get mobile data in Barbados with a travel eSIM: FLOW plans from $14.50, how much data you need for a week, and when the plan starts.
Siem Reap · Phnom Penh · Sihanoukville · Kampot
Cambodia eSIM guide: mobile data for Siem Reap and Phnom Penh
How to get mobile data in Cambodia with a travel eSIM: Metfone and Cellcard plans from $3.00, how much data you need for a week, and when the plan starts.
Bucharest · Cluj-Napoca · Brasov · Sibiu
Romania eSIM guide: mobile data for Bucharest, Brasov and Transylvania
How to get mobile data in Romania with a travel eSIM: Vodafone and Orange plans from $2.50, how much data you need for a week, and when the plan starts.