Need an eSIM?
What is an eSIM?
An eSIM is a downloadable SIM card. With the free aloSIM app, you can purchase prepaid data in 175+ countries and never pay roaming charges.
Can my phone use eSIM?
Most newer phones already support eSIMs (downloadable SIM cards). Your device must be unlocked, and free to join new networks.
Not sure if your phone can use eSIM? Use our free eSIM compatibility checker to answer a few questions, and we’ll tell you.
How do I use an eSIM?
Downloadable SIM cards make it easy to get prepaid data in countries all over the world, without roaming charges.
1
Buy a data package
Choose where you’ll be travelling, how much data you’d like, and how long you need it to last.
2
Install your eSIM
It takes about two minutes to install your eSIM on a compatible phone or tablet. You’ll need a strong Wi-Fi or data connection for this step.
3
Activate your package
When you arrive at your destination (or right before you arrive), activate your prepaid data package so your phone can connect to a supported network as soon as it’s available.
Travel the world, skip the roaming charges
Get prepaid data starting at $4.50/week
How much eSIM data do I need?
Everyone’s data usage is different, especially when you’re on vacation. Try our travel data calculator to estimate how much data you’ll want, based on your usual online activities.
What if I run out of eSIM data?
It’s no problem if you run out of data! You can top up your eSIM with a new data package anytime, but wi-Fi or data will be required to complete the purchase.
Get prepaid data for 175+ countries
Packages starting at $4.50/week
What our happy customers say about aloSIM
Can I call and text with eSIM?
Yes! You have plenty of options when it comes to calling and texting with eSIM. Depending on your carrier, you may be able to use your regular phone number, but many aloSIM users find it cheaper to pair their eSIM with an internet phone number from our partner app, Hushed.
How do I avoid roaming charges with a travel eSIM?
Anytime you’re travelling internationally, it’s important to understand how to prevent your phone carrier back home from adding roaming charges to your next bill. We’ll walk you through how to make sure this doesn’t happen.
How do I switch between different SIMs?
Depending on your device, you might be able to have a travel eSIM active alongside your primary SIM. We’ll show you how to switch between different SIMs so you can stay in control over which SIMs are active on vacation.
