Buying guides

Start with "How travel eSIMs work" if you've never used one. The "Best for" guides cut the noise by use case — find the closest match to your trip and start there.

Start here 6 min read

How travel eSIMs work

What an eSIM actually is, how QR install works, and the four-minute setup before your next flight.

Comparison 5 min read

eSIM vs physical SIM

Tray swap or QR scan? When physical SIMs still win, and the three reasons most travellers should switch.

Best for 7 min read

Best eSIMs for digital nomads

Long-term travel changes the buying maths. Picks for year-round connectivity, multi-country trips, and never rebuying again.

Best for 6 min read

Best eSIMs for families

Multiple devices, kids on tablets, and not having to set up six phones in an Airbnb. The right picks for travelling families.

Best for 6 min read

Best eSIMs for heavy data users

Streaming, video calls, hotspotting a laptop. Unlimited plans, fair-use thresholds, and which providers actually deliver.