I used it in Armenia. In Yerevan the internet was fast, and outside the city everything was mostly fine too. We went to Garni and Lake Sevan, and the connection never disappeared for long. The main thing for me was that maps, taxis, and messengers worked, and there were no problems with that at all.
Internet while traveling without a local SIM
- Choose a country, buy a suitable package, and install the eSIM using a QR code.
- Your internet will be ready for your trip even before departure.
- 200+ countries and regions
- A few minutes to install
- No roaming surcharges to your operator
- 24/7 support in Russian and English
Where people travel most often
Choose a country and immediately view available packages, durations, and prices.
- Network
- 4G / 5G
- Data amount
- 1–20 ГБ
- Wi-Fi sharing
- Available
- SMS and calls
- No
- Activation
- By QR code
- Network
- 4G / 5G
- Data amount
- 1–50 ГБ
- Wi-Fi sharing
- Available
- SMS and calls
- No
- Activation
- By QR code
- Network
- 4G / 5G
- Data amount
- 1–20 ГБ
- Wi-Fi sharing
- Available
- SMS and calls
- No
- Activation
- By QR code
- Network
- 4G / 5G
- Data amount
- 1–50 ГБ
- Wi-Fi sharing
- Available
- SMS and calls
- No
- Activation
- By QR code
- Network
- 4G / 5G
- Data amount
- 1–50 ГБ
- Wi-Fi sharing
- Available
- SMS and calls
- No
- Activation
- By QR code
- Network
- 4G / 5G
- Data amount
- 1–50 ГБ
- Wi-Fi sharing
- Available
- SMS and calls
- No
- Activation
- By QR code
- Network
- 4G / 5G
- Data amount
- 1–50 ГБ
- Wi-Fi sharing
- Available
- SMS and calls
- No
- Activation
- By QR code
- Network
- 4G / 5G
- Data amount
- 1–20 ГБ
- Wi-Fi sharing
- Available
- SMS and calls
- No
- Activation
- By QR code
What is an eSIM?
An eSIM is a digital SIM card built into your smartphone. Instead of a plastic card, you receive a profile that is installed through your phone settings using a QR code. The eSIM24 profile provides mobile internet in the selected country, while your regular SIM stays in place.
Three steps to mobile internet
No mobile stores or plastic SIM cards. Everything can be done in advance from your phone.
- 01
Choose a plan
Select a country and choose a package based on data allowance and trip duration.
Buy eSIM ↗ - 02
Pay
After payment, the eSIM details and QR code will appear in your personal account and be sent to your email.
- 03
Install the eSIM
Add the eSIM through your phone settings using the QR code. We’ll show you which settings to enable during your trip.
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Internet without extra steps
You can buy an eSIM in advance and avoid spending time looking for a SIM card after arrival.
Everything on your phone
There’s nothing to collect, swap, or insert. The eSIM is installed digitally.
Can be installed in advance
Set up your eSIM at home and connect to the mobile network once you’re on your trip.
Your main SIM stays in your phone
Use the eSIM for internet, while keeping your usual number for calls and SMS.
eSIM or regular roaming?
Unable to connect? We’ll help
If you have any difficulties with installation or connection, contact support. We’ll check the settings and help you get your eSIM working.
If the service cannot be used for a technical reason, a refund is processed in accordance with the service terms.
Internet that has already been tested on trips
I got it for a week in Turkey. The connection was available almost everywhere I went: Istanbul, Antalya, and the road between the cities. The speed varied sometimes, but it was easily enough for navigation, Telegram, videos, and work. Roaming with my operator would have been noticeably more expensive.
We got internet for a two-week trip to Thailand. Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi. Overall, the connection was very good. Once I had to restart my phone after a flight, and after that everything connected again. Much more convenient than looking for a SIM card at the airport.
Kazakhstan, Almaty. I installed the eSIM the evening before departure and activated it when I arrived. The network appeared almost immediately. For several days I also shared the internet with my laptop. Everything was OK.
At first I selected the wrong SIM for mobile internet and thought nothing was working. I wrote to support, and they told me where to go in the settings. After that it connected right away. Everything else was excellent.
I got a package for several European countries at once. I crossed borders and didn’t have to turn anything else on. The phone connected to the local network by itself. Very convenient for this kind of trip.
I connected it before the trip and thought it would be more complicated. In reality, it took about five minutes including installation. At the airport I just turned on the eSIM and everything started working. The internet was fine; maps and videos loaded without any problems.
It was my first time using an eSIM, and I was a bit worried I might set something up wrong :) But the instructions are clear. I connected it while still at home, and on the trip I just switched mobile data. Very convenient.
Honestly, I chose it simply because I didn’t want to pay for roaming. The setup turned out to be very simple. QR code, a few settings, and done. The internet worked normally throughout the trip.
I liked that you can buy everything in advance. I usually land and call a taxi right away, so being without internet even for half an hour is inconvenient. Here I turned on my phone after landing and was online within a minute.
I used it in Turkey for 10 days. Istanbul and the coast. The speed was enough for Google Maps, WhatsApp, YouTube, and internet calls. No unexpected charges, and the package was displayed correctly.
In Kazakhstan, I set up internet for my mom, who isn’t very comfortable with phone settings. We installed it at home, and I configured everything in advance. In Almaty, she simply turned on mobile data and used it. For me, that’s the biggest advantage.
Armenia. In Yerevan, there were no issues at all, and the speed was excellent. Outside the city, the network was weaker in some places, but that was rare. I worked from my laptop via Hotspot, and calls went fine.
Thailand, 15 days. I connected right after landing. There was internet both in the city and on the islands. Sometimes in the evening the speed dropped, but not critically. Photos, maps, social media — everything worked.
This is already the second time I’ve chosen eSIM instead of roaming. The most convenient thing is that I don’t need to take out my SIM card, so my main number remains available for messages and banking codes. Internet, meanwhile, goes through the eSIM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an eSIM and how can I check whether my phone supports it?
An eSIM is a digital SIM card built into your smartphone. Instead of a plastic card, you receive a profile that is installed through your phone settings using a QR code. The eSIM24 profile provides mobile internet in the selected country, while your regular SIM stays in place.
The easiest way to check support is to dial *#06#. If there is an EID line on the screen, your phone works with eSIM. Another sign is the “Add eSIM” option in the cellular settings.
The phone also must not be tied to an operator (SIM-locked). This can happen with devices bought on contract abroad. If you are unsure, contact support before purchasing — we will check your model.
When is the best time to install the eSIM?
It’s best to do it in advance, at home: installation requires a stable internet connection, and the QR code is easier to scan from another screen. After installation, you can leave the eSIM line switched off until your trip.
The package validity period starts not at the time of purchase and not during installation, but when it first connects to the network in the destination country. So it is safe to install the eSIM several days before departure.
Upon arrival, turn on the eSIM line, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming for it — the internet will appear within a couple of minutes.
Can I leave my regular SIM enabled?
Yes. The eSIM works as a second line: your main SIM stays in the phone, the number remains active, and calls and SMS arrive on it as usual, including bank codes.
To avoid paying your operator for roaming, select the eSIM for mobile data and disable data roaming on your main SIM. Calls and SMS to your main number while traveling are charged according to your operator’s terms.
eSIM24 plans are internet-only: they do not include a phone number, calls, or SMS. You can make calls through messengers using the eSIM internet.
Do I need to enable data roaming?
For the eSIM line — yes. The profile works on local operators’ networks, and without data roaming enabled on this line, the internet will not appear. This does not add any extra charge: the package is already paid for.
For your main SIM, it is better to disable data roaming; otherwise, the phone may use internet from it, and your operator will bill you.
On Android, in some countries you need to manually enter the access point (APN) once. We send the exact value in the instructions by email — it takes 30 seconds.
Can I share the internet?
Yes, Wi-Fi sharing (Hotspot mode) is available on all eSIM24 packages. You can connect a laptop, tablet, or your travel companion’s phone to your phone.
Shared traffic is used from the same package. If you plan to work from a laptop or make video calls, choose extra data: video and system updates consume gigabytes quickly.
If Hotspot does not turn on, check that the eSIM line is selected for mobile data: sharing uses the line that is transmitting data.
What should I do if the eSIM does not connect?
First, check three settings: the eSIM line is enabled, it is selected for mobile data, and data roaming is enabled for it. Then restart your phone — after a flight, this often solves the problem.
If the network does not appear, try selecting the operator manually in the cellular network settings, and on Android, check the APN from the instructions in the email.
If that does not help, write to support@esim24.pro or to the Telegram bot @esim24pro_bot; support is available 24/7. Send your phone model and a screenshot of the settings, and we will sort it out faster. If the service cannot be used for a technical reason, a refund is processed in accordance with the service terms.
Can I top up the package?
Yes. If you are running out of data or time, the package can be topped up in the “My eSIMs” section — you do not need to buy and install a new eSIM.
When the data in the package has run out, mobile internet on the eSIM line is disabled until you top up. The main SIM and its number continue to work as usual.
Top-up may be unavailable for some plans — this is stated in the plan terms on the country page.