All 2023 International eSIMs Compared!

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The definitive comparison guide for all international eSIM apps and plans in 2023 to get cell phone service when traveling internationally.
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Apps/Plans Compared:
Airalo, aloSIM, DENT, eSIM Packs, eSIM Plus, eSIMs-, Flexiroam X, GIANT, GigSky, Google Fi, Holafly, Instabridge, Truphone, Nomad, Numero, OnPhone, Redteago, SIMless, Simly, TalkU, Ubigi, UPeSIM, WeTalk, WiFi Map, Yesim
Timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
Which Plans?: 00:36
Comparison Criteria: 01:12
Requirements: 01:34
Typical Traveler: 02:02
eSIM Tips: 04:51
Data Burner: 05:06
Need a Phone Number?: 06:40
Globetrotter: 07:12
Phone Not Unlocked?: 07:50
Conclusion: 08:40

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@plgl76 11 месяцев назад

Gret video very useful thanks a lot

@MichaelVance 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@burneraccount9100 8 месяцев назад

The reason why some of these app make you complete your purchase on a webpage, is because of the attrious percentage fees Apple will charge them for in-app purchases. I don't blame them.

@jesusandinthestrippingproc500 8 месяцев назад

I love people like you who take the time out to do this. Thank you.

@happylittlenarwhale 4 месяца назад

I'm using an eSIM for the very first time in a month, and I didn't even know where to start. This is exactly what I needed. Thanks a ton!

@luckiiXls 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this video! Super informative and I love how organized each point was made. I’m new to esim and was concerned about not knowing how to set everything up correctly, but you were able to explain everything perfectly. Thank you again and I look forward to watching your other videos

@MichaelVance 9 месяцев назад

You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

@ser701 11 месяцев назад

Travelled from Kazakhstan to Turkey, Austria, Spain and France. Used Holafly as per your advice from home airport. Worked perfectly everywhere! Thank you!

@MichaelVance 11 месяцев назад

You’re welcome! I hope you had a great trip

@coacharielandersson 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic! So thankful to discover your video. We’ve traveled for decades and did old school with sim cards.. Thank you. wonderfully straight forward and all the details we needed:))). Appreciate you and the simpler reality ahead:)).

@MichaelVance 9 месяцев назад

You’re welcome! I’m glad I was able to help, safe travels!

@tripswithgreg5189 9 месяцев назад

Wow. JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. Headed over to the UK for business and YOU explained it better than anyone else that I've found on RU-vid. Bravo!!!

@MichaelVance 9 месяцев назад

Thank you, I appreciate the complement! Safe travels

@FOXMAN09 7 месяцев назад

UK has very easy sim card companies to purchase from with better deals than these apps

@RB-xd8rb 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video, Michael! Much appreciated! 🙌

@wildchild795 10 месяцев назад

I really like the simple, professional look to your video. You speak clearly, and provide good information, glad to see channels like yours

@MichaelVance 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! I really appreciate that

@Mark_Hemmings 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! I'm travelling soon and this was very helpful

@VegasTech Год назад

I just got back from a trip to Germany, France, and Switzerland -- we used Maya, it was $47 total for unlimited data and it was fantastic. over the course of 3 weeks I used 20gb of data, running CarPlay in our rental car, kids streamed RU-vid Kids without a hitch. Highly recommend for its ease of use and extremely low price point.

@MichaelVance Год назад

That’s a great deal, sounds like a great trip!

@bryanlawley 10 месяцев назад

My wife and I are also headed to those same countries, how did you do this plan?

@LaurenOliviArt 7 месяцев назад

Did you need an unlocked phone ?

@JohnMFlores 9 месяцев назад

Great video. Very informative and well produced.

@newuser0613 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! This is great

@kellyshistory306 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! I had little understanding of how to use esim's before I checked out your video. Now I'm good for my trip to Europe.

@MichaelVance 5 месяцев назад

Glad I was able to help, have a great trip!

@VishnuKamath 7 месяцев назад

Loved the Video. I should have seen this few days before traveled. Holafly is a new and great find. I think its still costlier than buying a lycamobile but say for a 5 day trip it beats a local sim.

@105.5billionthperson 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video. What a standout in terms of clear and efficient delivery of information

@MichaelVance 9 месяцев назад

Thank you, I really appreciate the complement.

@cyrilmadrid1 10 месяцев назад

Great. I had not tried Airalo or Simly. I have tried now. I am seeing that it helps greatly in some countries like Brazil where you need to activate the card with a local tax ID which is very difficult for a foreigner, and you end up paying an expensive card on landing at the airport to someone who preactivated it. However, I have found the rates not always competitive vs local rates, Morocco for example you get 1 G 7 days for 1 USD, not 8. But Canada on the contrary I found super competitive vs local

@cassetoi09 8 месяцев назад

Used Airalo in numerous countries and never had a problem.

@tarac9211 2 месяца назад

This was so helpful ❤ thank you Michael

@MichaelVance Месяц назад

You're welcome! Thanks for supporting my channel.

@Twosocks1874 9 месяцев назад

Oh you dear man you just saved me. Thank you. Subscribed.

@MichaelVance 9 месяцев назад

You’re welcome, safe travels!

@yoyuk6228 11 месяцев назад

What a great video!

@monzorella1 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!!!

@talkinghat88 8 месяцев назад

You have a Tandy computer that’s still running!!! Respect!

@jkirk1626 10 месяцев назад

Google Fi and Orange got the job done for me for 3 weeks in Europe: France, Belgium, NL, DK, Sweden, D, CZ, and Austria. Each provided voice and data.

@waleedabdulkareem2420 7 месяцев назад

very informative thank you

@user-rx4nj6pe2s 11 месяцев назад

Very carefully explained, thanks!

@MichaelVance 11 месяцев назад

Happy to help!

@user-td1lu8su8g 4 месяца назад

Thanks bro! great video.

@MichaelVance 4 месяца назад

Thank you, happy to help!

@davidp.3433 10 месяцев назад

Great video Michael!

@MichaelVance 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@roseflavour6913 6 месяцев назад

thank you so much!

@marcomontecino5161 10 месяцев назад

Excellent review!!! thanks.

@MichaelVance 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! I appreciate the positive feedback, thanks for supporting my channel!

@ItsAlex-aj 6 месяцев назад

Very informative, very useful. I can’t believe i didn’t know this existed before. I live in Dubai and i spend 30$ per day for roaming data whenever i travel!! Can’t believe how much this will help me. Really, thank you so much! I think i will be using Airalo since it has the best features I’m looking for. I usually travel for 3-4 days and use 10GB on average so i think Airalo will do it for me.

@felipea1844 9 месяцев назад

@ Michael Vance ... tell us about the eSIM and the Caribbean Islands. Thank you in advance.

@mauriciogallardo2684 11 месяцев назад

Such a good content, thank you

@MichaelVance 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@carolinel.6204 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for existing. I have bought a new iphone with esim only option and I am super confused since I am abroad and cannot use my old physical sim card from my country carrier. I appreciate your videos and helpful content. Take care.

@eileenbain5692 10 месяцев назад

Great video. Learned lots and saved using your referral code. Thank you.

@MichaelVance 10 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@RichSean1725 10 месяцев назад

Great and informative video, thank you so much. We are travelling to Albania in September for 3 weeks, including 1 night in Kosovo, and 3 nights in North Macedonia. Michael which option do you recommend? We are renting a car and driving during most of the time. Appreciate your time, Cheers!

@MarcosJPinto 7 месяцев назад

Hi Michael, Thank you so much for this useful straight to the point video. As you mentioned Chile for Airalo, maybe it will be ok in Argentina? I'm in Brazil (i live here) and will try it here before I go there next week. What do you think? Thanks a lot and safe travels.

@MrHomezee 7 месяцев назад

Great video- which is recommended to have Local number criteria. Thanks

@deevocg6692 Год назад

Nice content. Very informative

@MichaelVance Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@easy1355 10 месяцев назад

I am from the UK, and travel to South Africa every year on holiday, with the usual headaches of data. Am glad I saw this video, I didn’t realise it could be so easy! Airalo for me now! Thanks for such an informative and useful video mate.

@MichaelVance 10 месяцев назад

No problem! Thanks for watching

@stevekerr4538 Год назад

Much appreciated on this updated video. I am going to Europe for 2 months so Halofly will be my choice given the time and likely amount of data I will use

@MichaelVance Год назад

You’re welcome, safe travels!

@billbuckleytutorials 9 месяцев назад

great video and info

@MichaelVance 9 месяцев назад

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

@MemoryGray 3 месяца назад

Thanks!

@sekaf4125 10 месяцев назад

Great Video. Just arrived in Iceland. Never done esim. Suggestion for here?

@Onward1969 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for this.

@MichaelVance 5 месяцев назад

No problem!

@TheFletcher53 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Michael. We used Airlo in the Mediterranean countries last spring and it worked flawlessly. We are going to the UK and Scandinavia next year. Airlo is our first choice for esim, but I am open to other plans too. Question, can I make a WhatsApp call using my Airlo data?

@tusoboothe6107 11 месяцев назад

Superb video. Thank you

@MichaelVance 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@mjlp716 6 месяцев назад

The only thing missing is that if your home carrier supports WiFi calling, on an iPhone at least. There is a way to do WiFi calling and texting via WiFi calling via your home number/sim. So you are not stuck to 3rd party apps etc

@mazri3530 11 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot 🙏

@MichaelVance 11 месяцев назад

No problem, thanks for watching!

@sherrjo 4 месяца назад

Great video, I'm travelling into New York for 6 days and was looking for a number to make calls to restaurants etc. Or does everyone arrange bookings via opentable these days. I know in Belgium phone is still the preferred way of booking tables at more local restaurants. None of these USA data only plans really suit me.

@HMP000 10 месяцев назад

Hi Michael! Great work! would love to know more about each one, and how you would rank them. Would be great if you could share that in a google sheet

@MichaelVance 10 месяцев назад

That’s a great idea! I made some notes this past time, I’ll defiantly have to do that for next year!

@muhammedmandurah7049 6 месяцев назад

thank you for the comparison, i consider my self a data burner so my question is which one is the best regarding fast internet and quality of coverage and download

@XTreMe2k6 10 месяцев назад

What a great video, thank you very much. I have one question: Does Holafly work with this eSunFi device?

@MichaelVance 10 месяцев назад

No problem! Unfortunately, their unlimited plans don’t. That would be perfect!

@BB-zs9vh 10 месяцев назад

Brilliant vid, quick and straight to the point. 👏🏽👏🏽. I've looked through the list of which phones support esmin. I don't see my phone listed in your link. Does Samsung A32 use esim? I'm travelling to the Middle East and Rome for 3wks

@MichaelVance 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! I don’t think that the A32 does. Safe travels!

@SaadonAksah Год назад

Nice! Great to know that Airalo is still one of the top picks!

@MichaelVance Год назад

Thanks! Safe travels!

@phillai 10 месяцев назад

Fantastic video but I have a question for you... Does the Holyfly eSim support the faster 5G signal? I noticed some international eSims might have unlimited data but it's restricted to 4G speeds only!

@cestjane2260 6 месяцев назад

Just bought Airalo for upcoming trip to Italy. 20 GB for $16.50 (50%), not including additional discounts.

@hoodieninja70 10 месяцев назад

Have you ever tried Orange? I saw it being highly recommended, so I was curious why it's not included. It lets you have calls, not just data. And the price is better. I'm just trying to find the best one for my upcoming trip.

@MrWhatever9999 9 месяцев назад

Great video! It is very well made!! My problem is iMessages in US number. Once I changed sim, my iMessage failed to work … :< One tips for activating eSIM via QR code (by email)) for iPhone. Instead of reading from another device or printing QR code, just taking screenshot or photo. Once opening QR code image by photo app, iPhone still can read QR code. Please try!

@LencoTB 11 месяцев назад

Brilliant video. I only knew about Airalo which I recently purchased. Now I know about the rest. What is the model name of your cool monitor behind you?

@MichaelVance 11 месяцев назад

Thanks I appreciate the feedback! It’s the LG49WL95C. It’s definitely not made for gaming or anything like that but it’s great for video editing and remote work.

@sethery84 6 месяцев назад

Saw your settings had T-Mobile as your US provider. Have you ever tried the International Data Pass that T-Mobile offers? If so, what did you think of it?

@jadgreen2326 9 месяцев назад

This is really good I am using it in the USA now, but it does not have a local number I can use or get calls from has this feature gone??

@ConanNYC 10 месяцев назад

Hi great video! Can i activate it in the usa on the day i leave. This way i don't have to go looking for a wifi in the country of arrival.?

@aida-bk3jv 3 месяца назад

Quick question: Mikek, can you make local calls, like emergency calls, in the country where you are using these eSIM cards, meaning if I am in France, I make calls to hospitals in France?

@Trade2Travel Год назад

Video well done. One note though. Some "Digital Nomads" (maybe not who you referred to as Globetrotters) have run into problems using Google Fi internationally. Quote: Google Fi’s Terms of Service require you to activate and use Google Fi service mainly in the United States. If you try to activate Google Fi abroad or mostly use Google Fi service internationally, we might suspend your international capabilities. If you plan to stay abroad for an extended time, we recommend you use a local carrier until you can return to the US. We grant exceptions to military and State Department employees who serve abroad.

@MichaelVance Год назад

That’s good to know! Thanks

@mashiniwami Год назад

This is correct. If you are out of the USA for more than three months, Google will cut you off.

@Trade2Travel Год назад

@@K-10-limitless I have an unlocked, dual sim phone. l'll keep my Google Fi for emergency backup only. I've read that longterm travelers that are not "heavy" Google Fi users (very light to intermittent users) don't have a problem. Plus, Google sends a notification first. They won't just cut you off with no warning (from what I've gathered). My primary plan is to stay at places that have free wi-fi (I'll use it through a VPN). On travel days, download a small e-sim package. When we land, use e-sim data until a local, reloadable sim card can be purchased (as a backup to the free-wifi) at an airport kiosk, 7-11, etc. Local sim used while out and about. NOTE: I actually have 2 duel sim phones. If I had only 1 I would have to swap out the local sim card for the Google Fi sim card whenever I needed it. Google has e-sim too, but I prefer the card in order to keep my e-sim bands available for other world countries, on the fly. No local sim yet or having problems with provider? Buy an e-sim package. More expensive but worth it in a pinch. Don't have e-sim? Buy country's sim cards in advance on Amazon. Also OneSimCard Expedition is an option; available on Amazon. Data is very pricey though.

@chasinggeckos8843 8 месяцев назад

Great content. Ok crazy dumb question headed your way…… Heading to Thailand on a travel agent trip in a week. How does arelo affect my number. For example we are going to have a WhatsApp group chat. Do I have to use a new number with new sim? And how do I “top up” with arelo? I am away for 20 days. Thanks

@nikoman71326 10 месяцев назад

This is gold

@MichaelVance 10 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@bsannan99 Год назад

Thank you so much, such a great video! I have a question tho, can i connect to the hotel wifi in order to save on esim data?

@MichaelVance Год назад

Thank you, I appreciate it! Yes, I always connect to wifi when I get the chance, you won’t need nearly as much data if you do. Safe travels!

@jamoca67 3 месяца назад

@1:50 and @4:52 are super helpful!

@MichaelVance 3 месяца назад

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.

@user-qq6lr5wr4q 28 дней назад

Hey the video creator. Can you tell me which one is better for getting virtual phone number for creating a US based tiktok account if someone is not in US?!! Please help

@annekleinguerra3993 Год назад

Hi, I'm going to Switzerland next month. What do you think is the best one to use? What are your favourite travel E-sim apps? Thank you! Love the video.

@MichaelVance 11 месяцев назад

Airalo and Simly have been great for me in Europe! Thanks for your support

@absolutedaria 10 месяцев назад

Hi I am going just to Italy this year and I already have an account with Numero because I needed an American number. Do I have to use their data plan since they already are connected to my phone or can I sign up to Airlo? And if I can only use them what do you think of Numero? You didn't review it in either of you videos? Thanks.

8 месяцев назад

Does that eSim router works with Holafly, to overcome their block on hotspot sharing?

@tubeyou89119 10 месяцев назад

Great review. One question: how do they work on cruise ships when the ships are a bit far from the land? Thanks.

@Paolo1 10 месяцев назад

There won’t be any mobile signal at all when at sea so none of these options are feasible. Your only option for connectivity will be through the ship’s expensive WiFi satellite offerings

@hamiltoncommunityfoundatio9714 5 месяцев назад

Great video, Michael! I am going to New Zealand and Australia for 3 1/2 weeks. I would guess I need a regional eSim, but when I type in Australia and select regional, it takes be back to regions that do not include Australia. Am I looking at this incorrectly?

@MichaelVance 5 месяцев назад

Safe travels! It looks like there isn't a regional eSIM for Australia and New Zealand. You may need to get separate eSIMs for each place.

@jhdz.x5004 8 месяцев назад

Will I have to buy 2 separate purchases on Holafly if I’m doing multi city

@Intrepidity 8 месяцев назад

Do you have any recommendations for 'globe trotters' that isn't Google Fi? First of all it's only available to people living in the US, and even if I did, they cut you off after 3 months abroad. Planning to travel for about 6 months all over the place, and would hate to have to buy a new eSIM every few days.

@MrOREO-db6wb 10 месяцев назад

I'll be going to Ireland to studenr there for about 5 years and on the vacations I will come back to my country, I was wondering if the best option for me is to buy a sim from the carriers in Ireland or there is another way.

@orestesdd 9 месяцев назад

I will need an eSim soon, for I will be traveling to Spain and stay in Spain for a whole month. I wonder if 5G of data will be enough for a month since I will be trying to buy a home in Spain, and I'm sure I'll be using my phone in Spain a lot. I guess my only option is Holafly, but I would like to hear more about Holafly with a tutorial how to set up my iPhone SE 2022. By the way, how can my wife, who doesn't have an iphone compatible with eSim, use that small router so she can share my eSim connection while we are in Spain? Anyhow, thank you for your video. 🤔

@Nazario_97 7 месяцев назад

Could you please advice some app where I can have multiple phone #?

@unknownname7118 7 месяцев назад

Which one do you recommend for Southeast Asia?

@placesonthelist 6 месяцев назад

For the last 7 years we have been using T-Mobile in the US and traveling several months a year. A few times I have paid the upgrade to High speed and calls but mostly the base speed works fine.

@DanStroot 5 месяцев назад

Thanks - also have T-Mo and will be in Australia and NZ for six weeks. Was debating just using T-Mo as is, or pay for 15gb and unlimited voice for $50. Also was looking at eSIM providers but doesn't seem necessary with T-Mo. Your comment helped solidify that view. Cheers!

@placesonthelist 5 месяцев назад

@@DanStroot We are also spending 8 weeks in NZ & Australia. Planning on using our Tmobile. I might upgrade for the 15 gb, see how it works for maps without it or try local esim purchased there.

@DanStroot 5 месяцев назад

Safe travels! @@placesonthelist

@Exclusive-Studio 8 месяцев назад

Can the esunfi router use the data plan purchased from holafly?

@A1_Randy 9 месяцев назад

What are your thoughts on Maya E-Sim ?

@djcat7184 7 месяцев назад

Are all esims data only? Or can you recommend one for Vietnam that gives me a phone number for grab.

@bb412m 3 месяца назад

any thoughts on Nomad?

@elizabethsimms4985 9 месяцев назад

Do you need wi-fi in each European country to connect Airalo?

@BenjaminHME 6 месяцев назад

What's the best plan for someone rotating between the US, Colombia, and Thailand?

@jamesburwash5635 Год назад

Thanks for the video. From your first video I tried Airalo. From Canada to the US. Data was great. But I could not receive text messages. However if I sent a person a text first then it work. Canadian carriers have terrible data plans, like 1Gb. So my solution for now is by a monthly plan from my carrier and a data plan from Airalo. For now it’s the only solution I have at this point. I use allot of data with google maps. Anyway your videos are informative and helpful. Much appreciated cheers Vancouver Island Canada

@MichaelVance Год назад

Thank you James! Hopefully data will improve in Canada, that’s frustrating.

@EvanLeibovitch 11 месяцев назад

Hi James. I just switched from Koodo to Freedom for my everyday plan. They've made some interesting changes lately that make it a good choice. And if you call in, from or to the US a lot Freedom has an unlimited (40GB at 5G) US/Canada plan for CAD$50/month.

@jamesdininger1615 11 месяцев назад

Google maps of an area of interest can be downloaded to your phone ahead of time via Wi-Fi. So while you are away from Wi-Fi, the area map you downloaded is available on your phone without using cellular data. 😊

@ReflectionTool637 7 месяцев назад

FT globetrotter w/no permanent home. Use wifi in my airbnb's & only use around 5-7 GB/month for normal cell data use when out and about. Need no phone or sms - data only. I find Airalo less than $30/month. So, not sure why I would go with google Fi as that is $65. Also true - in developing countries the physical SIM cards from the actual telecom provider store are a MUCH better deal. Some independent shops with good reviews on google might get you a great deal on a SIM card as well. I recall getting a month with 5 GB somewhere in South America for 68 cents !!

@jamesmateik8150 Месяц назад

Great review! I will be in Europe for 18 days. I would not consider myself a "data burner" and will mostly be staying in Airbnb's (with wifi). If I were to go with Airalo, how much data would you recommend, the 3 GB or 5 GB? Thanks for your time!

@MichaelVance Месяц назад

Hi! You will get a small discount for going with 5gb over 3gb. What you’ll want to double check is the expiration date of the data. Some only last for 7 days, and you’ll probably want a plan with 30-days.

@_Tripsandtips101 9 месяцев назад

I’m guessing Google Fi is available for US residents/credit card holders only?

@elcapitan900 8 месяцев назад

Yes, but when Airalo does not work, there is no support office to contact. You will have to email them and troubleshoot, sometimes it takes days to get a solution. How does it make sense it is the best when they respond to you on day 5 of a 7 day data plan....

@rainmaker6335 6 месяцев назад

What is the advantage of using an ESIM, compared to just getting a new sim card at the airport? Is it simply a cost issue? If you cant call or SMS locals. whats the use?

@nicoeastman3075 Год назад

Czech Republic o2 works in all of the eu and costs less then the eu regional sim on Airalo and it has a phone number

@MichaelVance Год назад

That’s a fair point!

@anamikagupta7683 11 месяцев назад

Is there any esim which allows to receive text n calls. Most of them are data only.

@hamsa9042 11 месяцев назад

Great review! Its seems esim is still relatively expensive and not available to older phones. If one has to get an esim wifi router, then it is probably better to purchase a mifi hotspot (e.g from Netgear or Huawei) and use it with a local sim card. Much cheaper, versatile, and great for data burners. P.S. Holafly isn't unlimited for every country.

@ViniDSQC 11 месяцев назад

Expensive comapared to what? if i use a Canadian plan for roaming would be 2 or 3x the price. However i see that would be better to maybe purchase a SIM card in my destination. But sometimes this can be a hassle to get started

@bhsbass 8 месяцев назад

I used Maya eSim in Europe. Best part is you get unlimited data. I would turn off the automatic network selection and choose your own network and switch them out if you’re gm getting poor reception.