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Stay connected overseas with eSIMs
Planning a vacation and looking for the best eSIM? This guide covers everything you need to know about eSIMs, explaining why they’re essential for international travel, and introduces a range of country and regional eSIMs provided by Klook!
What is an eSIM?
An eSIM functions similarly to a traditional SIM card — but without the physical form. This technology enables our devices like smartphones and tablets to connect to cellular networks without the need to swap out your physical SIM card!
For travelers, this means seamless access to local networks without the hassle of hunting down and inserting new SIM cards in each destination.
What are the benefits of using an eSIM for travel?
Enhanced Convenience
Travelers can activate cellular plans directly from their devices, eliminating the need for physical SIM cards. This means you don’t have to waste time looking for SIM card shops upon landing in a new country or deal with physical SIM card swaps — so there’s no risk of losing your original SIM card!
Unmatched Flexibility
eSIM allows travelers to switch between different plans and carriers effortlessly. Whether you're exploring multiple destinations on a single trip or traveling with varying data needs, the ability to customize your connectivity on the fly ensures uninterrupted communication throughout your journey.
Cost Savings
By bypassing traditional roaming charges, eSIMs offer significant cost savings for travelers. Local eSIM plans tailored to specific destinations often come at a fraction of the cost compared to standard international roaming fees.
Global Coverage
eSIMs provide access to a wide range of cellular networks worldwide, ensuring connectivity in remote areas and across international borders. Additionally, the availability of regional plans allows for seamless connectivity across multiple countries, offering travelers the convenience of staying connected without the hassle of changing SIM cards or purchasing new plans.
Instant Activation
With eSIMs, activation is instantaneous, allowing travelers to access cellular services immediately upon arrival at a new destination. This eliminates the need for lengthy setup processes or visits to local stores.
Enhanced Security
eSIM technology enhances security by storing credentials directly within the device's embedded chip. This reduces the risk of physical SIM card theft or tampering, providing peace of mind for travelers concerned about safeguarding sensitive information during their journeys.
Eco-Friendly
eSIMs contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing the need for physical SIM cards, which often come packaged in plastic and require frequent replacements. By opting for eSIMs, travelers can minimize their carbon footprint and support eco-conscious practices in the telecommunications industry.
Why Klook is one of the best eSIM providers
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In case you didn’t know — you can buy eSIMs on Klook!
There are a couple of reasons why Klook is one of the best eSIM providers for international travel. Unlike other eSIM providers, Klook partners with various network providers, offering competitive advantages such as comprehensive country and regional plans, pay-as-you-go options, and exclusive collaborations with local telco companies.
This ensures travelers enjoy access to flexible and affordable plans, essential security features, and superior connectivity and performance, without the limitations of voice minutes or inflated costs based on location and data usage.
One-stop service
Besides eSIMs, you can book transport, hotels, attraction tickets, and experiences on Klook. All your travel needs will be consolidated on a single app!
Fuss-free in-app experience
Gone are the days of hunting down local SIM cards or queuing up in stores to activate your mobile plan. Klook simplifies the entire process by allowing you to activate your eSIM seamlessly within our user-friendly app.
With just a few taps on your smartphone, you can choose your desired plan, activate your eSIM, and stay connected instantly. This unparalleled convenience ensures that you can focus on enjoying your travels without the hassle of dealing with a physical SIM card.
Compatible with iOS and Android devices
Our eSIM plans are designed to cater to a wide variety of smartphones, including various models of the iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, Huawei, Oppo, Sony Xperia, Xiaomi, Motorola, Sharp, Nokia, Vivo and Honor.
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Best price guaranteed
Whether you're a budget-conscious backpacker or a savvy business traveler, Klook ensures you can access reliable connectivity without worrying about exorbitant costs. eSIMs start from just USD$0.59.
24-hour support
Travel hiccups can happen at any time. That's why Klook's dedicated customer service team is available round-the-clock to assist whenever you need it!
How to choose the best eSIM for your trip
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There are a few factors to consider when choosing the right eSIM plan for your trip — destination, trip duration, and data needs.
1. Destination
When traveling internationally, it’s essential to select an eSIM plan that offers comprehensive coverage in your destination countries or regions. Regional plans are particularly beneficial as they provide data coverage in multiple countries, allowing you to avoid the hassle of purchasing new eSIM cards for each country you visit.
If you plan to visit only one country, a local eSIM plan is sufficient. If you plan to visit a region that includes multiple countries, regional eSIM plans are a better choice.
2. Trip duration
The length of your trip also influences the type of data plan you need. Various data plans are available, ranging from short-term options for quick trips to unlimited data plans ideal for longer stays. These data plans offer the convenience of not worrying about data caps, making them perfect for extended travel periods.
- Short trips: 1/3/5 Days with daily data plans or total data plans
- Longer trips: 7/14/30 Days with daily data plans or total data plans
3. Data needs
Lastly, how much mobile data do you need? Whether you’re planning to stream videos, work remotely, or simply use maps and social media, selecting a plan from limited to unlimited data that meets your data needs is crucial to avoid extra charges and ensure a seamless experience.
A rough guide for how much data you’ll need:
300MB/500MB per day:
- Sufficient for basic daily communications
- Check and send messages using WhatsApp
- Not enough for social media or navigation
1GB/2GB per day:
- Basic communications using WhatsApp
- Regular use of social media and navigation
3GB per day:
- Heavy social media usage including watching videos on TikTok
- Receive or send large files
- Share hotspot to other devices
Unlimited data:
- No need to worry about data usage
You can choose from two types of data package types — data in total or data per day.
Data in total plans means that the total mobile data will be provided upfront, and it’s up to you to control your daily usage during your trip.
Alternatively, select a daily plan where you’ll receive your data each day. This ensures that you don’t use up all your available data at once, leaving you with little to no data toward the end of your trip.
The Best eSIM Plans for International Travel
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Country eSIM Plans
If you plan to visit only one country, local eSIMs are sufficient:
- Singapore (from USD$0.79)
- Malaysia (from USD$0.59)
- Thailand (from USD$0.85)
- Indonesia (from USD$1.09)
- India (from USD$3.79)
- South Korea (from USD$1.15)
- Japan (from USD$1.50)
- Australia (from USD$1.49)
- New Zealand (from USD$1.99)
- United States (from USD$2.19)
- Canada (from USD$5.89)
Regional eSIM Plans
If you plan to visit multiple countries, these regional eSIM plans are a better choice:
- Europe: Covers 36 countries, including Turkey (from USD$2.49)
- United Kingdom: Covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (from USD$2.49)
- North America: Covers USA, Canada, and Mexico (from USD$5.80)
With a wide range of affordable plans, seamless activation, and round-the-clock support, our eSIM services ensure you stay connected wherever your wanderlust takes you.
Unlock the world with eSIMs now — your passport to hassle-free connectivity on the go!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do eSIMs work?
Unlike removable SIM cards, an eSIM is integrated directly into newer smartphones during manufacturing, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card.
Is my device compatible with eSIM?
Before purchasing an eSIM for your trip, it’s important to check whether your device is eSIM compatible.
If you check the eSIM package directly on the Klook app, you’ll be able to see if your device is compatible.
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Where can I buy the best eSIM?
Klook offers a wide range of affordable high-speed 4G/5G eSIMs that cover multiple destinations starting from just USD$0.59. Choose between 1 to 30 days of validity (depending on the duration of your trip) and the amount of data required.
How do I activate my eSIM?
After purchasing your eSIM on Klook, it only takes a few steps to install and activate it.
- Find your purchased eSIM order under “My Orders”
- Before your trip, install the eSIM by scanning a QR code provided in the booking details OR activate it directly on the Klook app
- When you arrive at your destination, head to your phone settings and switch to your eSIM. The eSIM is only activated after you connect to the local network.
The eSIM is valid for your selected duration after activation on a 24-hour basis. For example, if you purchased a 3-day eSIM and activated it on 1 Oct at 9PM, it will be valid until 4 Oct 9PM.
How many eSIMs can I have on my device?
You can store 8 or more eSIMs on most iOS devices.
The iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max to iPhone 14 series can support one eSIM and one physical SIM, which means you can use an eSIM and a physical SIM at the same time. iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series produced by US can use 2 eSIMs at the same time.
Generally, Android devices permit 5-7 eSIM profiles, but only one can be active simultaneously.
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