Looking for a Nomad eSIM alternative?

If you're comparing Nomad with other eSIM providers, it's usually because a trip covers more than one country or runs longer than planned. Those are the two things worth checking in any alternative: whether one plan covers your whole route, and whether you can add data without starting over.

SoloSim has regional bundles that cover several countries on one data balance, and you can top up an existing eSIM from the app, so running low halfway through a trip doesn't mean installing a new one.

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

Can one eSIM cover several countries?

Yes. A regional bundle gives you one data balance across every country it covers. Check the bundle's country list before you buy, so every stop on your trip is included.

Can I add more data without buying a new eSIM?

Yes, where the plan supports top-ups. Open the eSIM in the SoloSim app and choose a top-up; the data is added to the eSIM you already have installed.

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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