eSIM plans for Europe

Why do you need an eSIM for Europe?

Traveling through Europe with your carrier's data can be very expensive. Although European lines browse for free within the EU thanks to the "roam like at home" regulation, that rate disappears as soon as you leave the Union: the United Kingdom after Brexit, Switzerland, Turkey, or the Balkans charge roaming again, and if you come from outside Europe, every megabyte is paid at a premium. Added to this are fair use limits, which leave your phone almost without data halfway through your trip.

Until now, you had three uncomfortable options: put up with roaming, queue to buy a local SIM at the airport (with paperwork and in a language you don't master), or rent a pocket WiFi that you have to charge and return. An eSIM solves everything: you buy the plan, receive a QR by email, and install it at home before leaving. Upon landing in Europe, you already have internet, without changing cards or stepping into a store.

How much does roaming cost in Europe?

Outside the EU umbrella, roaming is a drain on your wallet. In non-EU European destinations, operators charge between €6 and €15 per day for "daily roaming", and those traveling from outside Europe can pay from €2 to €12 for each MB: a couple of videos and an open map are enough for a three-digit bill. With a Europe eSIM, you pay a fixed rate and know exactly how much you spend before leaving home. The savings compared to classic roaming exceed 90% on a week-long trip.

How much does an eSIM for Europe cost?

You choose the GB according to the number of days you're staying and how you use your phone. There are no permanence clauses, no monthly fees, and no surprises: you pay once, activate, and that's it. If you run short, you can add more data from the app in seconds. Check out all eSIM plans for Europe and pick the one that fits your itinerary and budget.

How many GB do I need for Europe?

It depends on whether you only use maps and messaging or if you rely on social media, video, and GPS navigation all day. This table gives you an idea based on the duration of your trip to Europe:

What is the best eSIM for Europe?

The best eSIM is one that connects to the leading mobile networks in each country as soon as you land. Our Europe eSIM connects to top-tier operators such as Orange and SFR in France, TIM, Vodafone and WindTre in Italy, Deutsche Telekom and O2 in Germany, Movistar and Orange in Spain, or EE and Vodafone in the United Kingdom. This way, you browse with the same coverage as a local, without strange settings.

• Real local network: you connect to the best available antenna in each country, with 4G and 5G.
• Activation in 1 minute: install the QR before leaving, and the line starts automatically upon arrival.
• Share data (hotspot): power your laptop or tablet from your phone at no extra cost.
• No permanence and with guarantee: pay once and get 24/7 support in Spanish.

Coverage in Europe: city by city

• Paris: 5G in the city center and good signal throughout the metro; coverage at Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports as soon as you land.
• Rome: Stable 4G/5G in the historic center, at Fiumicino airport, and on metro lines A and B.
• Amsterdam: strong signal at Schiphol, on trams, and along the canals, with 5G in much of the city.
• Berlin: full coverage at BER airport and on the U-Bahn and S-Bahn network.
• Lisbon: 4G/5G at Humberto Delgado airport, on tram 28, and throughout Baixa.
• Rural areas: good connection in Tuscany, the Alps, or the Scottish Highlands, with 4G on most roads and villages.

eSIM, local SIM, or pocket WiFi

A local SIM is cheap, but it requires queuing at the airport, showing your passport, and changing the physical card, and it only works for the country where you buy it. A pocket WiFi provides internet to several devices, but it's another device to carry, keep track of, and return, and if you lose it, you pay for it. The eSIM keeps the best of both: it covers all of Europe, is installed via QR without touching anything physical, and always travels with you inside your phone. For a multi-country European trip, it's the most convenient and cost-effective option.

How to activate your eSIM for Europe?

• Purchase and receive the QR: choose your plan, and the code will arrive by email in a few minutes.
• Install at home with WiFi: scan the QR from your phone's settings before traveling.
• Activate upon arrival: select the eSIM as your data line as soon as you land in Europe.
• Connect: your phone will connect to the local network, and you'll have internet, no further steps needed.

Tips for not overspending

• Deactivate roaming on your physical SIM so it doesn't accidentally activate or charge you.
• Install the QR at home with WiFi: if anything goes wrong, you can resolve it before you travel.
• Download offline maps of the cities you'll visit to save data.
• Activate consumption alerts in the app and only add more GB if you truly run short.

Are you traveling to more destinations?

The Europe eSIM covers dozens of countries on the continent with a single plan, so you don't buy a card for every border you cross: that's why it's more cost-effective than an eSIM per country when your itinerary includes several capitals. If, however, your trip focuses on a single destination, you might prefer an eSIM for Italy, an eSIM for Spain, or an eSIM for Portugal. And if you continue hopping continents, check out the global plans with worldwide coverage.