An eSIM, short for embedded SIM, is a digital SIM built into your phone. It works like a physical SIM card and gives you internet access, but there’s no card to insert, remove, or replace.
Think about what you normally do when you need mobile data abroad. You might arrive at the airport, find a SIM card kiosk, buy a physical SIM, remove your regular SIM, and insert the new one. With an eSIM, you can skip those steps.
Instead, you download an eSIM provider’s app, choose a mobile data plan, and get connected on a compatible device. You can use an eSIM when travelling to another country or continent, and even on supported cruises and ferries.
Why use an eSIM when travelling?
An eSIM makes it easy to get international mobile data without removing your regular SIM or buying a new physical SIM when you arrive.
You can:
Keep your regular SIM for calls and texts
Add a travel data plan to your device
Switch between SIMs without physically changing a SIM card
Avoid carrying or swapping physical SIM cards while travelling
Get connected in another country or on supported cruises and ferries