TIPInstall before you fly. Your plan only starts when it first connects at your destination.

COMPATIBILITY

Will my phone work?

Your phone needs to support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Most phones from 2019 onwards do.

Check your model

TIPStart typing your model. Carrier-locked phones, and some sold in certain countries, may differ.

The 10-second test

Works on any phone, any brand.

  1. Open your phone's dialler.
  2. Type *#06#.
  3. If you see a number labelled EID, your phone supports eSIM.
  4. Check it's carrier-unlocked. Your carrier can confirm.

Apple iPhone

Supports eSIM

No eSIM

iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE (2016)

Most iPhones sold in Hong Kong and Macao have two physical SIM slots instead of eSIM. One-tap install needs iOS 17.4 or later; older versions scan the QR code.

Samsung Galaxy

Supports eSIM

No eSIM

Galaxy S10, Galaxy S9, Galaxy A14, Galaxy A13

Some Galaxy models sold in certain countries or by certain carriers ship without eSIM. Check with the *#06# test.

Google Pixel

Supports eSIM

No eSIM

Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel

Some Pixel 3 and 3a phones sold in certain countries or by certain carriers don't support eSIM. Check with the *#06# test.

Other brands

Many recent phones from Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi, Sony and others support eSIM, but it varies by model and the country it was sold in. Use the *#06# test above. This list is a guide, not a guarantee.