What is an eSIM?

Learn what eSIMs are, how they work, and what to expect when using one for travel.

  • An e-Sim is a fully digital SIM built directly into modern devices.
  • Instead of inserting a physical card, your phone downloads a secure mobile profile that connects you to the network in seconds.
  • It’s seamless, remote-managed, and designed for a world that moves fast.
  • Mobile connectivity is evolving quickly, and the way we stay connected while travelling is changing with it.
  • People now expect instant setup, dependable coverage, and the freedom to switch networks without searching for a SIM card or visiting a store.
  • e-Sim technology makes this possible.

An e-Sim (embedded SIM) is a digital version of a traditional SIM card, built directly into your device.

It performs the same function — identifying your device on a mobile network — but without needing any physical card or SIM tray.

Instead of inserting or replacing a SIM, you simply download a mobile profile from your provider.

Your device then activates the plan instantly and connects to the network wherever you are.

With an e-Sim, you can:

  • Activate a data plan instantly, without visiting a store
  • Store multiple profiles on one device, ideal for travel or work
  • Benefit from improved security, since the e-Sim can’t be removed or tampered with

It’s a modern, streamlined approach to mobile connectivity suited for travellers who want flexibility, speed, and control.

  • An e-Sim holds your mobile network profiles digitally, rather than on a physical card.
  • When you activate a plan, your device downloads a secure profile that connects to a network in the cloud.

To set it up, you:

  • Scan a QR code, or
  • Enter activation details manually, depending on your device

Once the profile is installed, your device connects automatically.

It’s seamless, flexible, and built for travellers who want connectivity without the friction.

  • For travellers, an e-Sim removes one of the biggest frustrations of going abroad: hunting for a new SIM card in every country.
  • Everything you need is already built into your device, ready to activate the moment you decide to travel.

With an e-Sim, you can:

  • Buy and activate a plan before you fly
  • Connect instantly when you land
  • Avoid roaming fees by choosing local or global data plans
  • Manage all your profiles and usage from one app or dashboard

As more devices adopt e-Sim technology, it’s becoming the standard for international connectivity.

A simple, secure, and flexible way to stay online wherever you go.

Travellers choose e-Sims because they offer a faster, simpler, and more flexible way to stay connected across borders.

Everything happens digitally, so managing your mobile data becomes effortless wherever you go.

With an e-Sim, you get:

  • Instant activation — set up your plan in seconds
  • No roaming fees when using local or global data plans
  • Improved security, since the e-Sim cannot be removed or lost
  • True convenience — no stores, no paperwork, no SIM swapping
  • Reliable 4G/5G speeds through partner networks worldwide.

For frequent travellers, an e-Sim delivers the most seamless and stress-free way to stay online from the moment you leave home to the moment you return.

Setting up an e-Sim is quick and straightforward. Once you receive your QR code or activation details, your device guides you through the rest.

On iPhone:

  • Settings → Mobile / Cellular → Add e-Sim → Scan your QR code

On Android:

  • Steps vary by manufacturer, but typically:
  • Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → Add e-Sim

After installation, your plan activates automatically and you’re ready to connect — no physical cards, no extra tools, no waiting.

For more information, you can check out our guides on How to activate e-Sim on iPhone, How to activate e-Sim on Android.