Best eSIM by destination
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Europe
Best eSIM for Croatia
Croatia has three networks — Hrvatski Telekom, A1 and Telemach (formerly Tele2) — with good 4G and 5G along the Dalmatian coast and on the main islands. Croatia is in the EU, so it's included in most Europe plans. Coverage gets patchier inland, in the national parks and on ferry crossings.
Best eSIM for Europe
Europe is the easiest region for eSIMs — regional "Eurolink"-style plans give you seamless roaming across 30+ countries with no carrier switching hassle. The right pick depends on how long you'll stay and whether you tether.
Best eSIM for France
France has four networks — Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom and Free — and Orange has been rated the best in the regulator's annual survey for 15 years running. Paris, the TGV lines and the coast are well covered; Alpine and Pyrenean valleys and parts of rural central France are patchier, so it's worth knowing which network your eSIM uses.
Best eSIM for Germany
Germany has four networks — Telekom, Vodafone, O2 and the newer 1&1 — and Telekom has the best network overall. Cities are fast, but rural dead spots and patchy signal on trains are a well-known German problem, so the network your eSIM uses matters more here than in most of Western Europe.
Best eSIM for Greece
Greece has three networks — Telekom (formerly Cosmote), Vodafone and Nova (formerly Wind) — and Telekom has the best coverage on the islands. Athens and the big islands are well served on all three; small islands, mountain villages and ferry crossings are where the network your eSIM uses makes a difference.
Best eSIM for Iceland
Iceland has three networks — Síminn, Nova and Sýn (formerly Vodafone) — and surprisingly good coverage along the Ring Road and in towns. The Highlands, F-roads and parts of the Westfjords have little or no signal. Iceland is in the EEA, so it's included in most Europe plans.
Best eSIM for Ireland
Ireland has three networks — Vodafone, Three and Eir — with good coverage in Dublin, Cork, Galway and other towns. Coverage gets patchy on the Wild Atlantic Way, in Connemara, Kerry and Donegal. And Northern Ireland is in the UK, not the EU, which catches out a lot of travellers.
Best eSIM for Italy
Italy has four mobile networks — TIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad — and strong 4G and 5G in cities and along the main rail lines. Coverage thins in the Dolomites and on stretches of the Amalfi Coast, so the network your eSIM uses matters more than usual.
Best eSIM for the Netherlands
The Netherlands has some of the best mobile coverage in Europe. KPN, VodafoneZiggo and Odido (formerly T-Mobile) all cover the whole country, which is small and flat. Any decent travel eSIM will work well here, so pick on price and on whether you're visiting other countries too.
Best eSIM for Portugal
Portugal is one of the easiest destinations for eSIMs in Europe. MEO, Vodafone Portugal and NOS all have strong 4G/5G coverage, and the country is included in any "Eurolink"-style regional plan. For digital nomads in Lisbon, Porto or Madeira, this is set-and-forget territory.
Best eSIM for Spain
Spain has excellent eSIM coverage on Movistar, Vodafone and Orange. Cities, beaches and the AVE train network are all uniformly strong. Spain is included in every "Eurolink"-style regional plan, so for most travellers this is the easiest European destination to set up.
Best eSIM for Switzerland
Switzerland has excellent coverage on all three networks — Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt — even in many Alpine valleys and on mountain railways. The catch is that Switzerland isn't in the EU, so some "Europe" eSIM plans leave it out. Check before you buy.
Best eSIM for Turkey
Turkey has strong 4G/5G coverage on Turkcell, Vodafone Turkey and Türk Telekom. Travel eSIMs work cleanly, but the country isn't in the EU roam-like-at-home zone — verify any "Europe" plan explicitly includes Turkey before buying.
Best eSIM for the UK
The UK has excellent eSIM coverage across all major providers. Post-Brexit the catch is that a "Europe" regional plan may or may not include the UK — always verify before buying. Within the UK, EE has the best overall coverage and 5G footprint.
Asia
Best eSIM for China
China is the one destination where a travel eSIM does more than save money. Google, WhatsApp, Instagram and many Western apps are blocked on Chinese Wi-Fi and local SIMs, but travel eSIMs usually route your data out through Hong Kong or another hub, so those apps keep working without a VPN.
Best eSIM for Hong Kong
Hong Kong has some of the best mobile coverage in the world: csl, SmarTone, 3 and China Mobile Hong Kong all have fast 5G, including in MTR tunnels. Google and WhatsApp work normally. The real questions are whether you're also crossing into mainland China, and whether a Hong Kong IP address will block any apps you rely on.
Best eSIM for India
India has three main networks — Jio, Airtel and Vi (Vodafone Idea) — plus state-owned BSNL. Jio and Airtel have the widest 4G and 5G coverage. Data for locals is among the cheapest in the world, but travel eSIMs for India cost more than in most of Asia, so compare prices before you buy.
Best eSIM for Indonesia & Bali
Indonesia has surprisingly strong eSIM coverage thanks to Telkomsel's dominance. Bali specifically is well-served — coverage in Ubud, Canggu and along the beaches is reliable. Outer islands and Komodo/Flores get patchier.
Best eSIM for Japan
Japan has excellent eSIM coverage. Nearly all major providers resell either Softbank or NTT Docomo capacity, so real-world speeds are uniformly good — the decision comes down to price and unlimited vs capped data.
Best eSIM for Malaysia
Malaysia has good coverage on Maxis, CelcomDigi and U Mobile in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca and the main highways. Coverage gets patchier in Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak), in the Cameron Highlands and on the smaller islands. Pick a plan that can use more than one network if you're leaving the peninsula's cities.
Best eSIM for the Philippines
The Philippines has two big networks, Smart and Globe, plus the newer DITO. Manila, Cebu and the main tourist towns are well covered, but signal is patchy on many islands, in the mountains and on boat transfers. A plan that can use both Smart and Globe is the safest choice.
Best eSIM for Singapore
Singtel, StarHub and M1 cover the whole of Singapore, and Singtel has 5G throughout the MRT. SIMBA is a smaller fourth network. Any travel eSIM will work well, so choose on price, and on whether you're adding Malaysia, Indonesia or the rest of Southeast Asia.
Best eSIM for South Korea
South Korea has one of the world's most extensive 5G networks, and speeds in Seoul are among the fastest anywhere. Any reputable eSIM works in Seoul; the decision is about price, hotspot support, and whether you need T-Money for the subway.
Best eSIM for Taiwan
Taiwan has excellent coverage on its three networks — Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and Far EasTone — including on the high-speed rail and the Taipei MRT. Mountain areas like Taroko Gorge and Alishan are patchier. Google, WhatsApp and LINE all work normally.
Best eSIM for Thailand
Thailand is one of the easiest destinations for eSIMs — AIS, TrueMove and dtac all have strong nationwide coverage and most travel-eSIM providers resell at least one of them. Pick on price and unlimited-vs-capped, not on coverage.
Best eSIM for Vietnam
Vietnam has cheap, fast 4G in every major city and reasonable rural coverage. Viettel and Vinaphone dominate; whichever your eSIM resells, expect strong performance in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and along the coast.
Americas
Best eSIM for Brazil
Brazil has three national networks — Vivo, Claro and TIM — with good 4G and growing 5G in Rio, São Paulo and the big coastal cities. Coverage thins in the Amazon, the Pantanal and the interior. WhatsApp is essential in Brazil, so you'll want data from the moment you land.
Best eSIM for Canada
Canada's three national networks — Rogers, Bell and Telus — cover the cities and the populated south well, but the country is huge, and long stretches of highway in the Rockies, the north and the Maritimes have no signal at all. Which network your eSIM uses decides how much of your road trip you'll be connected for.
Best eSIM for Colombia
Colombia's main networks — Claro and Tigo, which took over Movistar in 2026 and is rebranding it — cover Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena and the coffee region well. Coverage thins in the Amazon, the Pacific coast and on treks like the Lost City. Travel eSIMs are expensive here compared with Europe or Asia, so compare before you buy.
Best eSIM for Costa Rica
Costa Rica's networks — Kölbi, Claro and Liberty (formerly Movistar) — cover San José, the Central Valley and the main beach towns well. Coverage thins on the Osa Peninsula, in Tortuguero and on remote roads. Travel eSIMs are expensive here, so compare before you buy.
Best eSIM for Mexico
Mexico's dominant network is Telcel, but many travel eSIMs use AT&T or Movistar instead, which are fine in cities and resort towns. The catch is remote areas (parts of Oaxaca, jungle cenotes, mountain villages), where Telcel is the only viable network.
Best eSIM for Peru
Peru's main networks — Claro, Movistar, Entel and Bitel — cover Lima, Cusco, Arequipa and the main tourist routes. Coverage drops on the Inca Trail, in the Colca Canyon and across much of the Amazon. Travel eSIMs cost more here than in Europe or Asia, so compare before you buy.
Best eSIM for the USA
US coverage is a story of three carriers — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile — and the eSIM you buy is really a choice of which one your provider resells. Coverage outside urban corridors varies sharply, so the partner network matters more here than almost anywhere else.
Middle East & Africa
Best eSIM for Egypt
Egypt has four networks — Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat (etisalat by e&) and WE — with good 4G in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan and the Red Sea resorts. Coverage holds along most of the Nile but thins in the Western Desert and around the oases. Travel eSIMs cost more here than in Europe, so compare.
Best eSIM for Morocco
Morocco has three networks — Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi — with good 4G in Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Tangier and along the coast. Coverage gets patchier in the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara. Travel eSIMs cost more than in Europe but less than in much of Africa.
Best eSIM for South Africa
South Africa has four main networks — Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom — with good 4G in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and along the Garden Route. Coverage thins in game reserves, the Karoo and rural Eastern Cape. Travel eSIMs are expensive here, so it's worth comparing.
Best eSIM for the UAE
The UAE has excellent coverage on its two networks, e& (formerly Etisalat) and du, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the highways between them. Travel eSIMs cost more here than in most countries, and voice and video calls on WhatsApp and FaceTime are restricted on local networks, so it pays to choose carefully.
Oceania
Best eSIM for Australia
Australia's three carriers — Telstra, Optus and Vodafone — have very different coverage maps. Telstra dominates the outback and regional areas by a huge margin. For city-only trips, anything works; for road trips and national parks, the partner carrier matters a lot.
Best eSIM for New Zealand
New Zealand's three carriers — Spark, One NZ (formerly Vodafone NZ) and 2degrees — have very different rural footprints. Coverage in cities and along main highways is excellent; remote South Island and parts of the West Coast are a different story. For road trips, partner network matters.