Looking for a GigSky alternative?

Whichever travel eSIM you choose, the setup is the same: an eSIM-compatible phone that isn't locked to your carrier, and a plan for the place you're going.

SoloSim covers 190+ countries with single-country plans and regional and global bundles. Buy online or in the app, install the eSIM over Wi-Fi, and switch your data to it when you arrive.

Find a plan for your trip

SoloSim at a glance

  • Single-country plans for 202 countries, plus regional and global bundles.
  • Data from $0.01 per GB.
  • Fixed-data plans, plus unlimited or day-pass plans where a destination offers them.
  • Buy on the website or in the app for iPhone and Android.
  • Live data balance, expiry and top-ups in the app.

What to compare before you choose

  1. Price for your exact trip. Compare the same data and the same number of days for your destination, not headline prices.
  2. Coverage for every stop. For multi-country trips, check the regional bundle includes every country on your route.
  3. What happens when data runs out. Check whether you can top up the same eSIM, and whether unlimited plans slow down after heavy use.
  4. Network and speed. Look at which networks and speeds (4G/5G) the plan uses in your destination.
  5. Your phone supports eSIM. Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and not carrier-locked before you buy.

Questions

Does my phone need to be unlocked?

Yes. A phone locked to one carrier usually won't accept another provider's eSIM. Your carrier can tell you whether your phone is unlocked.

Do I need to turn on data roaming?

Yes, for the travel eSIM only. Travel eSIMs connect through partner networks abroad, so roaming must be on for that line. Leave it off on your home SIM to avoid charges from your carrier.

Can I keep my old eSIM and add SoloSim?

Yes. Most eSIM phones store several eSIMs at once. Install SoloSim alongside your other eSIMs and choose which one to use for mobile data in your phone's settings — nothing needs deleting.

Can I switch to SoloSim in the middle of a trip?

Yes. Buy a plan, install the eSIM over Wi-Fi or your current data, then set SoloSim as the line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Any data left on your old eSIM stays there until it expires.

Will my phone number change?

No. SoloSim plans are for mobile data. Your usual SIM keeps your number for calls and texts, and WhatsApp and iMessage keep working with your normal number.

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