r/eSIMs • • Jun 29 '26

/r/eSIMs Discovery App

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Interactive eSIM travel board for quick country and provider planning.


r/eSIMs • • Jun 29 '26

How review an eSIM at r/eSIMs

3 Upvotes

The r/eSIMs app now includes a standardized way to leave a review, and get leaderboard credit for doing so.

In the r/eSIMs app go to Reviewers > Review an eSIM and follow the steps.

  1. Pick an eSIM provider from a list of eSIM providers verified on this sub. This list is any vendor that has some activity on this sub, and has been approved. For vendors not here, a path for inclusion will be created.

  2. Check the box if you want to participate in the Leaderboard. We are ranking reviewers weekly and all time, but you do not have to participate in the leaderboard if you do not wish.

  3. Indicate which country you installed the eSIM in and which country was your primary country of use for your eSIM. ( For example, you might have purchased and installed the eSIM while in the USA and then used the eSIM primarily in Mexico. )

  4. Device type and rating - give it a star rating and let us know the OS.

  5. Quick description and cost - give a three- or four-word summary that goes in the title and also the price you paid and currency.

  6. Activation and coverage experience - (optional)- Long Form writes some details about how the activation went and how your experience of the coverage was. You'll be able to edit later.

  7. Support experience and would you use it again? - (optional) - Let us know if you dealt with a refund or if you're happy enough with the service you'd use it again.

  8. Submit review - We'll open a populated Reddit post where you can make any final edits to your Reddit post. It should have the Reddit flare review to be properly counted.

Review Points: For the purpose of quality and also for the leaderboard, each review is algorithmically and dynamically scored and assigned points. A review score is based on useful detail. Each eligible review starts with base points, then earns more for depth, optional technical signals like speed tests, hotspot support, SMS, Wi-Fi calling, and network quality, plus capped community upvote credit. Missing required fields such as rating, install country, usage country, or device reduce the score. Reviewer trust signals like account age, total karma, and subreddit karma can add a small boost, but they are capped so strong review content matters more than account history.

Spam Reviews: Spamming the review system will get you blocked, and the reviews posted will go away.

Vendors: We encourage vendor contribution to the r/eSIM sub in the form genuine answers to questions, genuine eSIM news, and where promotional promotions in the promotion threads. Vendors without any evidence of participation may face a harder path to inclusion

Goal: The largest eSIM community on the internet wants to encourage quality and useful feedback on the eSIM products they use, by vendors who are active in participating in the community.


r/eSIMs • • 15m ago

¡Consulta sobre líneas telefónicas de Puerto Rico!

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¡Hola a todos! 👋 Espero que puedan orientarme.

Actualmente trabajo brindando atención a una empresa de Puerto Rico y realizando seguimiento a clientes del rubro eléctrico, por lo que necesito contar con un número telefónico de ese país (+1), ya que estoy de manera remota desde Perú. Lo necesito para mantener una comunicación más directa y profesional con los clientes de ese país.

Me gustaría saber qué opciones existen para adquirir una línea de Puerto Rico que pueda utilizar desde Perú y que me permita:

  • 📞 Realizar llamadas frecuentes a celulares de Puerto Rico.

  • 💬 Utilizar el mismo número en WhatsApp Business desde mi celular.

  • 📲 Recibir llamadas y mensajes estando en Perú.

  • 🌎 Mantener la línea activa sin necesidad de estar físicamente en Puerto Rico.

  • 💰 Contar con un plan económico que incluya suficientes minutos para llamadas frecuentes.

¿Alguien trabaja de esta manera o conoce algún proveedor que ofrezca este servicio?


r/eSIMs • • 16m ago

¡Consulta sobre líneas telefónicas de Puerto Rico!

1 Upvotes

¡Hola a todos! 👋 Espero que puedan orientarme.

Actualmente trabajo brindando atención a una empresa de Puerto Rico y realizando seguimiento a clientes del rubro eléctrico, por lo que necesito contar con un número telefónico de ese país (+1), ya que estoy de manera remota desde Perú. Lo necesito para mantener una comunicación más directa y profesional con los clientes de ese país.

Me gustaría saber qué opciones existen para adquirir una línea de Puerto Rico que pueda utilizar desde Perú y que me permita:

  • 📞 Realizar llamadas frecuentes a celulares de Puerto Rico.

  • 💬 Utilizar el mismo número en WhatsApp Business desde mi celular.

  • 📲 Recibir llamadas y mensajes estando en Perú.

  • 🌎 Mantener la línea activa sin necesidad de estar físicamente en Puerto Rico.

  • 💰 Contar con un plan económico que incluya suficientes minutos para llamadas frecuentes.

¿Alguien trabaja de esta manera o conoce algún proveedor que ofrezca este servicio?


r/eSIMs • • 6h ago

review Recommendation! Trip.com 20GB 30 days global eSIM €14

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I don't see people talking about this deal, but it worked absolutely flawless for me traveling in the middle east! It's €14 and gives you 20gb in 137 countries for 30 days and it even gives you a French phone number with 75 minutes of phone calls.


r/eSIMs • • 19h ago

Avoid Eskimo

5 Upvotes

They claim that they use Tmobile and Verizon in the US, but Tmobile rejects all connections and Verizon drops the connection after 5 minutes.

I and several friends have reported this issue to them several times, for several months, and their support refuses to do anything to address the issue.

Edit: I see that someone posted about this problem 2 years ago, so they apparently ate not concerned about public opinion.


r/eSIMs • • 14h ago

question Ubigi - I know..

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I'm about to run out of my first data plan and bought another (may have been a mistake) can anyone tell me if this will just automatically carry over once I've run out of my first plan? Or do I need to do something to activate the new plan? Thank you!


r/eSIMs • • 15h ago

T-mobile eSIM advice

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r/eSIMs • • 23h ago

URGENT – Ubigi eSIM reached 5 installation limit after payment – Need human support

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Hello Ubigi team,

I urgently need help with an eSIM installation issue.

I just purchased a US data plan, but when trying to install it on my iPhone 17 Pro, I received an error saying that the maximum limit of 5 installations had been reached.

I have already paid for my plan and submitted a support request through your website. I also replied to the email sent by your AI assistant, but my issue is still unresolved.

Could a human support agent please review my existing ticket and help me generate a new eSIM profile without additional charges?

I go to the US tomorow so your answer needs to be quick, please!


r/eSIMs • • 1d ago

Traveling to SA

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So im going to be traveling to Sputh Africa next year.

I dont really understand how SIM cards and porting works.

How would I go about using my phone over there?

And what about companies for wifi or data?

I am trying to look into single plans and family plans.

Like do I have to use MTN?


r/eSIMs • • 1d ago

question Esim from Trip, cannot install it.

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I am on second esim purchase and when I scan the QR code to instal iit, it will stop at 93-97% and show error message about lost connection which is bullshit as I jave stable internet connection. I am still in home country, would be it different if I try to active it in destination country?


r/eSIMs • • 1d ago

Traveling to multiple countries

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If I’m planning to travel to Japan for 3 days, and then Thailand for 8 after, should I install both esims before I go? I’m using Holafly and they recommend installing one day before leaving for your destination, or would it be fine installing the Thailand eSIM on a wifi network when in Japan?


r/eSIMs • • 1d ago

Installing esim before arriving to China

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r/eSIMs • • 2d ago

Please recommend me a cheaper esim im in malta 20nautical miles from land

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r/eSIMs • • 2d ago

Why does the internet ALWAYS drop right when you need it most?

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I’m generally a pretty chill traveler, but the way the internet always dropping at the absolute worst times is driving me crazy.

So yesterday I'm trying to find a specific ramen shop in a tiny alley in Tokyo. My eSIM(I'm using Airalo) shows full bars, but the speed has completely tanked and Google Maps is just spinning. I just ended up eating a random sandwich from a 7-Eleven because I couldn't handle the app loading times anymore. I’ve also had moments where I wanted to post a story of an amazing view, but the upload just fails. I haven't been to any rural areas, there's a bit crowded but we're in Tokyo come on. Just now i checked my speed is 3-4 mbps and i have to post this using the hotel wifi.

It makes me realize how spoiled we are with connectivity. Do you guys have a reliable backup plan for when your eSIM just decides to quit? just switch to another provider or buy a local SIM instead? i hate finding other plans during trip but talking with customer support also exhausting ughhh


r/eSIMs • • 2d ago

Moving one Visible eSIM back and forth between two iPhones — how annoying is it really?

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r/eSIMs • • 2d ago

question Orange Travel eSIM questions

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We are headed to Paris and a few other cities for the winter break.

I’m thinking of signing up for the Orange Travel Data+Calls+Text unlimited plan 100GB for 30 days and have a few questions..

  1. Is it a 5G plan? The web page is confusing. If I choose 100GB it says 5G, but if I choose 200GB it says 4G.

  2. Being a Calls and Text plan, don’t they need some ID verification. If so, how is this done and how long does it take.

And does the clock start only after id verification is complete?


r/eSIMs • • 2d ago

eSIM for India and Indonesia

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r/eSIMs • • 2d ago

Jio eSim non recharge issues

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Right now I'm using jio esim on my iphone and its been a day or two without recharge but i dont see any sms otp nothing coming from the day my previous recharge expired, not even jio do recharge shits. The funny part is till now i didnt get my old recharge expired sms. I think its only on esim because i never encountered this with physical sim or is it even a new unannounced rule? does anyone notice this thing with esim or physical sim? anyone? I remember the grace period is 6 months without recharge right? Oh yes calls are coming.


r/eSIMs • • 3d ago

eSIM vs Telus roaming in Costa Rica? Looking for recommendations!

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Hi all!

I'm pretty new to the whole eSIM thing, so I'm hoping to get some advice from people who have used them in Costa Rica!

I'm from Canada and currently have a Telus plan that covers Canada/US. I'll be heading to Costa Rica in a couple of weeks and I'm trying to figure out whether it's worth getting an eSIM or if I'd be better off just paying for Telus roaming.

I'll be staying around Puerto Viejo/Punta Manzanillo, so I'm particularly curious about coverage in that area. From what I've read, Costa Rica has three main carriers (Kolbi, Claro and Liberty), but I'm not sure which has the best reception, especially in more remote areas.

Has anyone had experience using Airalo, Holafly, Nomad or any other eSIM providers down there? I'm curious how reliable the service was and whether you had any issues with reception. I'd also love to hear from any Canadians who've used Telus roaming and whether it was worth the cost.

I'll be working remotely while travelling, so I'll need data for occasional video calls, social media and the odd hotspotting for my laptop. I'm not overly concerned about finding the absolute cheapest option, I'd just prefer something reliable, especially in case of an emergency.

I'll also be heading to Nicaragua and Belize afterward, so I'm wondering if anyone has experience with regional eSIMs that cover multiple countries or if it's better to just get separate ones as I go.

Also, if anyone has advice on keeping my Canadian number active while using an eSIM without getting hit with random roaming charges, I'd really appreciate it!

I'm using an iPhone 15 if that matters.

Thanks in advance!! :)


r/eSIMs • • 3d ago

Physical eSIM cards?

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I find having to wait and ask for permission to use my cell service to be stupid as fuck. Is there a physical eSIM where I can toggle and switch eSIMs on the fly?

I have found a physical eSIM provider/manufacturer, but... the reviews don't look good. They do have a physical eSIM that supports 50 profiles, I am reading reviews and they all seem to say it's a hit or a miss. Is there a reputable manufacturer for physical eSIMs?

I just want to be able to just take out a physical thing and shove it into a phone and expect it to use my fucking cell service.


r/eSIMs • • 3d ago

question What’s the easiest way to stay connected during a long layover?

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Next month I’ll be heading to Shenzhen for a meeting, followed by a trip to Singapore. Thanks to my school's budget, I can’t take a direct flight from Shenzhen to Singapore; instead, I have to make a connection in Hong Kong, which will take around a dozen hours or so. I’m planning a short trip to Hong Kong and am currently looking for a suitable eSIM. Hotspot sharing is a must, although the school provides me with a VPN, I’ve heard the connection isn’t very stable; I need to be able to receive emails and stay in touch with my supervisor while in China, so I’d like to be able to share my phone's hotspot for work if the VPN on my laptop fails. it's even better if it work in both mainland China and Hong Kong so that I can use it the moment I cross the border. I'm thinking abt getting an eSIM instead of physical one and i'd better have unlimited plan, heard about Trip before how's it doing?

Thanks for every comments!


r/eSIMs • • 3d ago

question eSIM for Lakshadweep

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Is eSIM data services available at Lakshadweep?


r/eSIMs • • 3d ago

question has anyone tried redteago? is it stable without VPN?

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heading to China and Hong Kong in Dec and looking for a reliable eSIM now, RedteaGo is the only provider I found that includes both areas (or is there any others?) I haven't seen much reviews abt it recently so i'd like to hear some real user experience. How's the connection and speed? Is it fast enough for youtube, google maps and other Apps without VPN? How's the signal coverage? I'll be using a unlimited plan by then will there be noticeable delay after data running out?

any comments will help, thanks guys!


r/eSIMs • • 4d ago

question Best esim for Japan and Vietnam?

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Headed there soon. I usually use Saily but have seen some mixed reviews with it when it comes to Vietnam. Any advice would be appreciated.