Internet abroad,
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Stop paying roaming bills. We compare Airalo, Saily, Yesim, Holafly, Nomad and more — then tell you exactly which plan fits your trip, your data appetite and your budget.
Cheaper than roaming. Easier than a local SIM.
No shops, no contracts, no losing your home number. Everything happens on your phone before you fly.
Pick a country or trip
Use our calculator or country guides to see real price ranges for the data you actually need.
Buy & install in 2 min
Pay on the provider's site or app, scan one QR code (or tap Install) — the eSIM is on your phone, dormant until you land.
Land connected
Turn on the eSIM line when you arrive. Data works instantly over local networks — at a fraction of roaming cost.
How much data — and what will it cost?
Tell us your trip, we'll estimate data usage and show the three best-value plans. Prices are estimates — final price is always on the provider's site.
Your trip
All fields update results instantly.
Estimates based on market averages, refreshed monthly. Maps, chat and socials use ~1 GB/week; streaming and hotspots much more — see our data usage guide.
Where to start: three safe bets
Every provider below works on all eSIM phones. Full comparison with 8 providers → see the table.
The biggest catalog of local & regional plans with loyalty credits on every purchase. Great variety for multi-stop trips.
Consistently among the cheapest per GB with a dead-simple app. Our default recommendation for straightforward single-country trips.
Unlimited-data plans in 150+ countries, virtual numbers and real human support around the clock. Safe pick for first-timers.
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Country guides with real prices
Each guide covers local networks, what plans cost, and which provider we'd pick.
Four reasons travelers are switching
Up to 10× cheaper than roaming
Home-carrier roaming packages often cost $10/day. A full week of data on an eSIM can cost less than two roaming days.
Instant, before you fly
Buy at home over Wi-Fi, scan a QR code, and you're pre-connected. No airport kiosks, no haggling, no cash for SIM cards.
Keep your number
Your physical SIM (and its SMS codes, banks, WhatsApp) stays active while the eSIM handles data. Dual SIM, zero stress.
One plan, many countries
Regional plans cover 39+ European countries or all of Southeast Asia — no swapping SIMs at every border.
Quick answers
What is a travel eSIM, in one sentence?
A downloadable SIM profile that gives your phone a local data plan abroad — no physical card, activated by scanning a QR code.
Will my phone work with an eSIM?
iPhone XS/XR (2018) or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20+ or newer, Google Pixel 3+ and most recent phones support eSIM. Full list in our compatibility guide.
Do I need to remove my regular SIM?
No. Keep it in — you'll still receive SMS and calls on your home number while the eSIM handles data.
Which provider is cheapest?
For single-country trips Saily and Nomad are usually cheapest per GB; for unlimited data compare Yesim and Holafly. Run the calculator for your exact trip.
Is this site independent?
Yes — we compare 8 providers using the same criteria and earn affiliate commissions that never affect your price or our rankings. Read our methodology.
Read before you fly
eSIM vs international roaming: the real 2026 numbers
We priced one week in 6 countries on major carriers vs eSIMs. The gap is bigger than you think.
Best eSIM for Europe travel (one plan, 39 countries)
Regional plans compared by price per GB, fairness policy and speed — including the UK, Switzerland and Türkiye.
How much data do you actually need abroad?
From "maps and WhatsApp" to digital-nomad zoom marathons — a simple table to pick the right plan size.
Ready to land connected?
Run the calculator, pick a plan, install it in two minutes — and never think about roaming again.