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Global Travel eSIM

Stay connected in whichever country you travel to, wherever you go

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

A data-only travel eSIM gives you mobile internet abroad without a physical SIM card. It is ideal for maps, web browsing, email, social media, video calls and messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Messenger and Telegram. Data-only eSIMs do not include a usable phone number, voice calls or SMS, but they are often the best-value choice if you mainly need fast mobile data while travelling.

Most data-only eSIM plans start when the eSIM first connects to a mobile network in a covered destination, not when you buy it. This means you can purchase your travel eSIM in advance, install it before you leave, and then begin the validity period when you arrive and first use mobile data in a supported country. If your home/current country is included in the coverage list, activating the eSIM before travel will start the validity period.

Data-only eSIMs do not include traditional mobile calls or SMS. However, you can still make calls and send messages using internet-based apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime, Messenger, Telegram, Signal and Teams. If you need a real phone number with voice or SMS, choose one of our full-service travel or local eSIM plans instead.

Yes. Our data-only eSIM plans support mobile hotspot, so you can share your data connection with a laptop, tablet or another phone where your device supports tethering. This makes data-only travel eSIMs a strong choice for remote work, navigation, video calls, streaming and staying connected across multiple devices while travelling.

The best data-only eSIM depends on where you are travelling, how long you are away and how much data you expect to use. Choose a smaller short-validity plan for maps, messaging and light browsing, or a larger allowance for streaming, remote work, social media and hotspot use. Always check that your destination is included in the plan coverage before purchase.
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