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PuraSIM's global eSIM gives you 4G/5G internet in over 100 countries with a single plan: no roaming, no changing cards, and data working as soon as you land.

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Why do you need an eSIM for global plans?

If you're traveling through several countries on one trip — a round-the-world trip, a tour of Asia and America, or working between continents — your Spanish rate will stop working as soon as you leave the European Union. Outside the "roam like home" zone, a call, a map, or a WhatsApp message is charged at a premium price, and simply checking your email at the airport can lead to a nasty surprise on your bill.

You have three inconvenient options: activate international roaming and pay extremely high rates, search for a local SIM at each airport (queues, language barriers, changing numbers in each country), or carry a pocket WiFi that needs to be plugged in, returned, and shared. A global eSIM solves it in one fell swoop: you buy the plan, scan a QR code, and arrive at any destination with data already working, no physical cards or surprises.

How much does roaming cost on global plans?

Outside the EU, roaming from Spanish operators skyrockets. Many "travel bundles" cost between €6 and €15 per day for a few hundred MB, and if you don't activate any bundle, individual data can cost between €2 and €12 per MB: a video or a few WhatsApp photos can turn into tens of euros. On a two-week trip through three or four countries, it's easy to exceed €100-200 just for data. With a global eSIM, you pay a fraction of that and know the price upfront.

How much does an eSIM for global plans cost?

A PuraSIM global eSIM starts, and you choose the GB based on the number of days you travel and the countries you'll visit. No commitment, no contract, and no monthly fee: you pay once, use the data, and you're done. If you need more, you can top up in seconds from your mobile. See all eSIM plans for global plans and pick the one that fits your itinerary.

How many GB do I need for global plans?

It depends on how much you use your mobile outside of hotel WiFi. For maps, messaging, and some social media, estimate about 300-500 MB per day; if you stream video, watch a lot, or upload many stories, it goes up to 1 GB daily or more. This table gives you an idea based on the trip duration:

Duration Light use Normal use Intense use
3-4 days 1 GB 3 GB 5 GB
1 week 3 GB 5 GB 10 GB
2 weeks 5 GB 10 GB 20 GB

What is the best eSIM for global plans?

The best one is the one that connects to the leading local networks in each country, not a secondary operator with poor coverage. A good global eSIM connects with Movistar, Vodafone, or Orange in Spain; EE, Vodafone, and O2 in the UK; Orange and SFR in France; NTT Docomo, SoftBank, and KDDI au in Japan; T-Mobile and AT&T in the United States; Telstra and Optus in Australia; AIS and TrueMove in Thailand; or Etisalat and du in the Emirates. With that, you get real 4G/5G wherever you go.

  • Top-tier local network in over 100 countries, with 4G/5G where available.
  • Activation in 1 minute by scanning a QR code, without visiting any store.
  • Share data via hotspot with your laptop, tablet, or travel companions.
  • No commitment and with guarantee: if anything fails, 24/7 support in Spanish.

Coverage in global plans: city by city

  • New York and Los Angeles: Plenty of 4G/5G at JFK and LAX airports, on the subway, in Manhattan, and in tourist areas.
  • Tokyo: Dense coverage in Shibuya, Shinjuku, the subway, and the bullet train, as well as in Narita and Haneda.
  • London: Strong signal at Heathrow, on the Tube (with data in many stations), the City, and surrounding areas.
  • Paris: 4G/5G at Charles de Gaulle, on the metro, at the Eiffel Tower, and in the main neighborhoods.
  • Bangkok and Dubai: Excellent coverage at Suvarnabhumi, DXB, shopping centers, and urban transport.
  • Sydney and Bali: Good signal in the city and coastal areas; in rural or mountainous areas, it may occasionally drop to 3G.

eSIM, local SIM, or pocket WiFi

A local SIM is usually cheap within a country, but it forces you to buy a new one at each border, change your number, and waste time at the airport. A pocket WiFi provides shared data, but it needs to be charged, carried around, and returned, and it only covers one country or region. A global eSIM wins out on a multi-country trip: a single plan, a single data number, and continuous coverage when crossing from one country to another without doing anything.

How do you activate the eSIM for global plans?

  • Buy the plan from PuraSIM and receive the QR code instantly in your email.
  • Install it at home with WiFi: scan the QR code and add the data profile (it doesn't use anything yet).
  • Activate it upon arrival: set the eSIM as your data line and turn on data roaming for that line.
  • Connect: in a minute, you'll have 4G/5G for maps, messaging, and everything else.

Tips to avoid overspending

  • Download offline maps (Google Maps or Maps. Me) before you leave to use less data.
  • Keep automatic photo and video backups only for WiFi; they consume the most data.
  • Choose GBs according to your actual route: it's better to top up on the go than to overpay "just in case. "
  • Disable background app refresh for apps you won't use during the trip.

Traveling to more destinations?

A global plan covers America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania with a single eSIM, so it's worth it when your trip touches several continents or when you're not yet clear on all your stops. If, on the other hand, you focus on one region, a specific plan sometimes works better: take a look at the eSIM for Europe, the Asia plans, or the eSIM for Latin America. And if you want to see the best sellers, check out our popular destinations.

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Your eSIM for International eSIM, no doubt

PuraSIM the price goes up depending on the GB and days you choose. There's no monthly fee and no contract: you pay once and, if you fall short, you top up in seconds from your phone.
The best is the one that connects to each country's leading local networks (like EE in the UK, NTT Docomo in Japan, T-Mobile in the US, Telstra in Australia). That way you get real 4G/5G in over 100 countries with a single eSIM and 24/7 support.
For normal use, count on about 500 MB a day: 3 GB for a long weekend, 5 GB for a week, and 10 GB for two weeks. If you lean heavily on video or share data via hotspot, bump it up to 1 GB or more a day.
Yes. In Tokyo it gives you 4G/5G in Shibuya, Shinjuku, the metro and the bullet train, plus Narita and Haneda. In New York it covers JFK, the subway, Manhattan and the tourist areas, connecting to each city's local networks.
Most phones from 2019 on are: iPhone XR/XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and up, and the Samsung Galaxy S20/Note20 onward and recent models. Check in Settings that you can 'Add eSIM' and that the device is carrier-unlocked.
Install it at home on WiFi before you travel: you scan the QR code and add the profile, but your data doesn't start counting yet. Once you reach your destination, you just switch on the data line and turn on roaming for that eSIM.
Yes, as long as the city and local network have 5G and your phone supports it; otherwise you connect to 4G/LTE. In big cities like Tokyo, London, Dubai or New York, 5G is common downtown and on transit.
Yes, the PuraSIM global eSIM lets you share internet via hotspot with your laptop, tablet, or another person. Keep in mind that sharing data uses it up faster, so choose a plan with enough GB.
No. The global eSIM is a data-only plan, so it doesn't include a number for traditional calls or texts. You can call and message through WhatsApp, Telegram, FaceTime or any voice-over-data app.
You won't pay any surprise overage: when your GB runs out, you simply lose connection until you top up. You can extend your plan at any time from your phone in a few seconds and keep browsing.
A global plan covers more than 100 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania with a single eSIM. It's ideal when your trip spans several continents or you haven't locked in all your stops yet.
It's a data plan, so it doesn't include calls or SMS over the mobile network, but with that data you can talk and text through WhatsApp, Telegram or FaceTime with no problem. If you need a local number, you'd have to combine it with another option.
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