Travel eSIM vs roaming: which is better abroad?
An eSIM is a digital SIM you install by scanning a code. Travel eSIMs sell data plans for a country or region.
When an eSIM makes sense
Trips outside your home region, longer stays, or when your operator charges high roaming fees.
When roaming is fine
Short trips within regions where your plan includes roaming, such as inside the EU.
Before you buy
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked, compare plan size to your trip length, and install the eSIM before you leave.
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