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Prepaid eSIM data plans, delivered in minutes

An eSIM is a SIM card that lives in software instead of plastic. Buy a plan here, scan the QR code we email you, and your phone has a second line with its own data allowance — no store visit, no shipping, and no need to take out the SIM you already use.

Every plan on this page is prepaid and capped. You pay once, you get the allowance you bought, and when it runs out nothing further is charged. There is no contract, no credit check and no automatic renewal. That makes an eSIM the simplest way to stay connected on a trip, to give a spare device its own data, or to keep work and personal traffic on separate lines.

Plans are delivered the moment your payment clears. Install the eSIM before you travel while you still have Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land.

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How to choose the right esim data plans

How to pick the right plan

Start with the destination. A USA plan works inside the United States; a Europe plan works across the countries listed on the product page. Buying a plan for the wrong region is the single most common mistake, and it is not something we can fix after the eSIM has been installed.

Then size the allowance. Messaging, email and maps are cheap — a fortnight of that is comfortably under 5 GB. Social feeds, music and the occasional video call put most travellers between 5 GB and 20 GB a month. If you stream video, tether a laptop, or upload photos and clips at full resolution, buy unlimited and stop thinking about it.

Check the validity window next. Validity is counted in whole days from first connection, not from purchase, so you can buy weeks ahead of a trip. A 30-day plan bought today and installed today still starts its clock when it first registers on the network abroad.

Finally, check your phone. Your device must support eSIM and it must be carrier-unlocked. A locked handset will download the profile and then refuse to connect, which looks like a faulty eSIM but is not one. Our compatibility guide walks through the check for iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel and other Android phones in under a minute.

What these plans do not include

These are data-only plans unless the product page says otherwise. You will not get a local phone number and you cannot receive SMS verification codes on them — keep your home line installed for that, with data switched off. Calls and messages over WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal and similar apps work normally, because they travel over data.

What every order includes

  • Delivered by email in minutes — no shipping, no waiting
  • Keep your home number active on the same phone
  • Prepaid and capped: no contract, no bill shock, no auto-renewal
  • Install before you fly, activate when you land
  • Hotspot included on every plan that says so on its page
  • Step-by-step setup guides for iPhone, Samsung and Pixel

eSIM Data Plans questions, answered

How quickly will I get my eSIM?

As soon as your payment is confirmed — usually well under a minute. The QR code and activation details appear on your order page straight away and are emailed to you at the same time. If the email is slow to arrive, use the order link or the order lookup page; the details are always there.

Will an eSIM replace my normal SIM?

No. An eSIM is added alongside whatever you already have, so your usual number stays active for calls and texts while the eSIM handles data. You choose which line does what in your phone's settings, and you can turn either one off at any time.

When does my plan start counting down?

Validity begins when the eSIM first connects to a network, not when you buy it and not when you install it. You can safely buy and install days or weeks before you travel.

Can I use the eSIM on more than one phone?

No. An eSIM profile can be downloaded once. Once it has been installed on a device it cannot be moved to another one, so install it on the phone you actually intend to travel with.

Still unsure? The help center goes deeper, or send us a question.

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