TravelNet eSIM: prepaid travel data for 190+ destinations

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone that replaces the physical plastic card. You install it by scanning a QR code, then connect to a mobile network in seconds. For travel, it activates automatically at your destination on local partner networks, giving you affordable data with no roaming charges, no card to lose, and nothing to collect at the airport.

After purchase you receive a QR code by email within two minutes. Install it on Wi-Fi before you leave: on iPhone go to Settings > Cellular > Add Cellular Plan; on Android go to Settings > Connections > SIM Manager > Add eSIM. Scan the code, follow the prompts, and the profile stays dormant until it connects at your destination.

Most modern smartphones are eSIM-compatible. This includes iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, plus recent Huawei, Oppo, and Motorola models. To check yours instantly, dial *#06# — if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Make sure your device is also carrier-unlocked before buying a plan.

Yes. Modern phones support Dual SIM Dual Standby, which keeps both SIMs active at once. Set your physical SIM as the default line for calls and texts on your usual number, and the TravelNet eSIM as the default for data. You then receive calls and SMS as normal while browsing on affordable local data abroad.

Start with the length of your trip, then how you use data. Fixed-data plans include a set amount of GB valid for a set number of days; unlimited plans include a daily high-speed quota, then a reduced speed. Each destination page lists every available plan with its data, validity, network and price, so you can compare before you buy.

A travel eSIM is bought online before you leave and installed by QR code, so you are connected as soon as you land, with no shop to find and no card to swap. A local SIM card is bought on site, usually requires a passport and a free SIM slot, and replaces your home SIM while it is inserted. The eSIM lets you keep your usual SIM active for calls and texts at the same time.

A travel eSIM is bought as prepaid local data, so the price is fixed before you leave: no daily rate, no overage and no bill to settle when you get home. Roaming stays with your operator and is billed at its own international rate, which depends on your plan and your destination. With TravelNet you choose the plan and the duration upfront, pay once, and connect on local 4G/5G when you land.

Unlimited plans on TravelNet are prepaid plans with a daily high-speed quota, then a reduced speed. Unlimited Standard includes 1 GB per day at full speed, then a reduced speed (512 kbps on most plans). Unlimited Plus includes 2 GB per day at full speed, then 2 Mbps. The exact quota and speed for each destination are shown on its destination page — we never display an unlimited plan without its throttling details.

It depends on the plan you choose, typically 7, 15, or 30 days. The validity period does not start at purchase — it begins the first time your eSIM connects to a network at your destination. That means you can install and set everything up in advance without losing any days, then start the countdown when you actually arrive.

5G is available in many destinations when both the plan and the local network support it; elsewhere, your eSIM connects over 4G/LTE, which is plenty for browsing, maps and video calls. Network details are shown on each destination page, and switching to the best available network happens automatically, without any manual configuration.

Yes, TravelNet offers regional and global eSIM plans specifically designed for multi-country travel. For example, a single Europe eSIM provides data coverage across 40+ European countries with one combined data allowance, eliminating the need to purchase separate plans for each border crossed. Similar regional plans cover Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. This makes TravelNet ideal for backpackers, interrailers, and business travelers visiting multiple destinations on a single trip.

Buying a travel eSIM online takes less than two minutes from start to finish. First, choose your destination country or region on the TravelNet website. Next, select a data plan that matches your trip duration and data needs. Finally, complete the secure checkout by credit card (Visa, Mastercard), and your QR code plus installation instructions arrive in your email inbox within minutes. No physical delivery, no waiting period, no paperwork required.

If your eSIM does not connect upon arrival, start by confirming that mobile data and data roaming are both enabled for the TravelNet eSIM line in your phone settings. A simple phone restart often resolves temporary network registration issues. If the problem continues, our customer support team answers emails 7 days a week at support@travelnet-esim.com to help troubleshoot. In addition, an eSIM that has never been activated is refunded in full; a faulty eSIM is replaced first and refunded only if the replacement is impossible.

Our support team answers 7 days a week at support@travelnet-esim.com, with an average reply time of 12 hours. Most connection issues are solved by restarting the phone or selecting the network manually, both of which are covered in our installation guides.

TravelNet eSIM offers reliable 4G/5G connectivity in over 190 destinations with prepaid plans. What sets TravelNet apart is instant email delivery of your QR code, no subscription commitment, a full refund if the eSIM is not activated, and human support that replies within 12 hours on average. Whether you are traveling for a weekend or a month, TravelNet provides prepaid data plans that activate automatically upon arrival and work with your existing phone number.