Quick answers to common eSIM questions
An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM card permanently built into your device. Instead of inserting a plastic SIM card, you download carrier profiles over the internet. You can store multiple profiles and switch between them without any physical changes.
iPhone XS and later (2018+), Samsung Galaxy S20 and later (2020+), Google Pixel 3 and later (2018+). Your device must also be carrier-unlocked. See our full device list.
Yes! Keep your home SIM for calls and texts, use eSIM for data. Configure which SIM handles data in your phone settings. You get the best of both worlds.
After purchasing a plan, you get a QR code by email. iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add Cellular Plan → scan QR. Android: Settings → Network → SIM Manager → Add eSIM → scan QR. Takes about 5 minutes. Do it on home Wi-Fi before traveling.
Most plans use 4G LTE: 20–100 Mbps in cities. Sufficient for Zoom (3 Mbps), Netflix HD (5 Mbps), and general browsing. Some providers offer 5G in select cities.
Service stops or speeds throttle to very slow (128–256 kbps). You can usually top up through your provider's app without a new QR code.
More secure than physical SIM. It's soldered into your device (can't be stolen), uses hardware encryption, and profiles are cryptographically bound to your specific device.
Not directly — eSIM profiles are tied to your specific device. Contact your provider for a new activation code for your new device. Save your QR code screenshot!
Yes, you need Wi-Fi or cellular data to download the eSIM profile. Activate at home before you travel.
EU law prohibits mobile operators from charging extra roaming fees within EU/EEA. One eSIM plan covers all 27 EU countries plus Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein at no extra cost.
iPhone: 8–12 profiles. Google Pixel: up to 15. Samsung: 5–10. Only one can be active at a time on most devices. Delete old profiles to free up space.