All guides
Prices last checked 4 November 2026. They change often, so each guide links to its sources.
Start here
The basics, and how to set it up.
- Start hereWhat Is an eSIM, and Does Your Phone Support One?A plain-English explanation of travel eSIMs, how they differ from SIM cards, and a step-by-step way to check whether your iPhone or Android phone can use one.
- How-toHow to Install a Travel eSIM on iPhone and Android, Step by StepClear installation steps for travel eSIMs on iPhone and Google Pixel/Android, based on Apple and Google's official help pages, plus the settings to change when you land.
- ExplainereSIM vs Pocket WiFi vs International RoamingA neutral, practical comparison of travel eSIMs, pocket WiFi rentals, home-carrier roaming and local SIM cards: cost structure, convenience and who each option suits.
Compare
Providers side by side, and the trials worth knowing about.
- ComparisonAiralo vs Nomad vs Saily vs HolaflyHow four popular travel eSIM providers compare on price, plan types, unlimited-data rules and extras, using prices taken from their official pages in November 2026.
- DealsFree eSIM Trials in 2026What the Nomad, GigSky and Yesim trial eSIMs actually include, according to their official pages in November 2026: data, validity, eligibility and the catches.
Destinations
Published prices by trip length, networks and fine print.
- DestinationBest eSIM for JapanJapan travel eSIM options from Airalo, Nomad, Saily and Holafly compared by price per trip length, networks and fair-use rules, with prices checked on official pages in November 2026.
- DestinationBest eSIM for South KoreaSouth Korea travel eSIMs from Airalo, Nomad, Holafly, Saily, Ubigi, Yesim and Maya compared: prices by trip length, SK Telecom, KT and LG U+ networks, fair-use limits, plus Google Maps limits, T-money and K-ETA. Checked on official pages in November 2026.
- DestinationBest eSIM for ChinaChina travel eSIMs from Airalo, Nomad, Holafly, Saily, Ubigi, Yesim and Maya compared: prices by trip length, networks, Hong Kong and Macau coverage, and what each provider says about reaching Google and WhatsApp. Checked on official pages in November 2026.
- DestinationBest eSIM for Hong KongHong Kong travel eSIMs from Airalo, Nomad, Holafly, Saily, Ubigi, Yesim and Maya compared: prices by trip length, HKT, csl, SmarTone and China Mobile Hong Kong networks, fair-use limits, which plans also cover mainland China and Macau, plus MTR payments and entry rules. Checked on official pages in November 2026.
- DestinationBest eSIM for Thailand and Southeast AsiaThailand travel eSIM prices from Airalo, Holafly and Saily compared, plus when a Southeast Asia or Asia regional plan makes more sense.
- DestinationBest eSIM for SingaporeSingapore travel eSIMs from Airalo, Nomad, Holafly, Saily, Ubigi, Yesim and Maya compared: prices by trip length, Singtel, StarHub and Simba networks, fair-use limits, Malaysia day trips, paying for transit with your own card, and the free SG Arrival Card. Checked on official pages in November 2026.
- DestinationBest eSIM for EuropeCompare Europe-wide travel eSIM plans from Airalo and Holafly, what 'Europe' coverage really includes, and how to avoid paying for unlimited data you won't use.
- DestinationBest eSIM for the USAUSA travel eSIMs from Airalo, Nomad, Holafly, Saily, Ubigi, Yesim and Maya compared: prices by trip length, which network each uses (T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon), unlimited fair-use limits, Alaska and Hawaii, plus the October 2026 ESTA and EVUS fees. Checked on official pages in November 2026.