Land, scan a QR code, get data. No SIM tray, no language gap, no airport kiosk markup. Compare Airalo (cheapest in most countries), Yesim (best for Europe + Schengen), and Drimsim (best for global travelers hopping countries).
If you are overseas for 4+ weeks, travel insurance that renews monthly is cheaper and more flexible than per-trip policies. SafetyWing runs on a subscription like Netflix - pause, cancel, or let it auto-renew. $250k medical, $180+ countries, no exit date required at signup.
One country trip? โ Airalo. Single-country plans are usually 30-50% cheaper than regional plans.
Eurotrip across multiple Schengen countries? โ Yesim Europe. One plan, 33 countries, no roaming surprises.
Round-the-world / nomad? โ Drimsim. Pay-as-you-go data that never expires, works in 200+ countries on a single eSIM.
Phone compatibility: All iPhones from XS+ (2018), all Pixels from 3+, most Samsung S20+ and newer. Check the eSIM compatibility list before buying.