September 30, 202616 min read
Best eSIM for South Africa: which one to choose in 2026?
We compared 6 eSIMs for South Africa: price per GB, Vodacom, MTN and Telkom networks, unlimited data, Kruger and Cape Town. The 2026 ranking.
RonySkip to content
eSIMrat
eSIMratThe eSIMrat blog
Travel connected
Guides, tips and comparisons to pick the right eSIM before you go.
Welcome to the eSIMrat blog. We break down everything you need to stay connected while travelling: which eSIM to pick for your destination, how to activate it, how much data to plan for, and how to pay a fair price. Clear, tested guides with no jargon.
October 1, 202615 min read
Best eSIM for Montenegro: which one to choose in 2026?
We compared 5 eSIMs for Montenegro: price per GB, the m:tel, Telekom and One networks, unlimited plans, Kotor and Durmitor. The 2026 ranking.
- Rony
September 29, 202615 min readBest eSIM for Oman: which one to choose in 2026?
We compared 6 eSIMs for Oman: price per GB, Omantel, Ooredoo and Vodafone networks, WhatsApp calls, desert and mountain. The 2026 ranking.
Rony
September 25, 202617 min readBest eSIM for the UK (England): which one to choose in 2026?
We compared 6 eSIMs for England and the United Kingdom: price per GB, EE, O2 and Three networks, London Underground, and roaming. The ranking.
Rony
September 24, 202613 min readBest eSIM Senegal 2026: comparison of the 5 providers
We compared 5 eSIMs for Senegal: price per GB, Orange and Yas (ex-Free) networks, 5G, and TEERU SIM at Dakar airport. The ranking and the eSIM to choose.
Rony
September 24, 202614 min readBest eSIM Malaysia 2026: comparison of the 6 providers
We compared 6 eSIMs for Malaysia: price per GB, Maxis and CelcomDigi networks, 5G, Borneo, and tourist SIMs at KLIA. The ranking and the eSIM to choose.
Rony
September 23, 202615 min readAiralo vs Holafly: which eSIM to choose for traveling in 2026?
Airalo vs Holafly: unlimited pricing compared over equal durations in Japan, the USA, and Thailand, daily limits, data sharing, reviews.
Rony
September 12, 202615 min readBest Philippines eSIM 2026: comparison of the 6 providers
We compared 6 eSIMs for the Philippines: price per GB, Smart and Globe networks, the end of 3G, and tourist SIMs limited to 30 days.
Rony
September 12, 202616 min readBest eSIM India 2026: comparison of the 6 providers
We compared 6 eSIMs for India: price per GB, Airtel, Jio and Vi networks, local SIM paperwork, WhatsApp and Uber. The ranking and the eSIM to choose.
Rony
September 11, 202614 min readBest eSIM Australia 2026: comparison of the 6 providers
We compared 6 eSIMs for Australia: price per GB, Optus, Telstra and Vodafone networks, the end of 3G, and the outback. The ranking and the eSIM to choose.
Rony
September 11, 202615 min readBest eSIM Brazil 2026: comparison of the 6 providers
We compared 6 eSIMs for Brazil: price per GB, Claro, TIM and Vivo networks, the CPF trap, WhatsApp and Uber. The ranking and the eSIM to choose.
Rony
September 10, 202613 min readBest eSIM for Mauritius in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Mauritius on price per GB, the Emtel and my.t networks and unlimited plans. The ranking, and why your home plan stops at the airport.
Rony
September 10, 202614 min readBest eSIM for Saudi Arabia in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Saudi Arabia on price per GB, the STC and Mobily networks, WhatsApp calls and Umrah. The ranking and which eSIM to pick.
Rony
September 9, 202612 min readBest eSIM for Albania in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Albania on price per GB, the One Albania and Vodafone networks and unlimited plans. The ranking and which one to pick.
Rony
September 9, 202614 min readBest eSIM for Switzerland in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Switzerland on price per GB, the Sunrise and Salt networks and unlimited plans. The ranking and which one to pick.
Rony
September 8, 202612 min readBest eSIM for Dubai in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Dubai and the UAE on price per GB, network and the WhatsApp call block. The ranking and which eSIM to pick.
Rony
September 8, 202612 min readBest eSIM for Algeria in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Algeria on price per GB, the Mobilis, Ooredoo and Djezzy networks and the new 5G. The ranking and which eSIM to pick.
Rony
September 7, 202611 min readBest eSIM for Mexico in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Mexico on price per GB, network (Telcel, AT&T, Movistar), coverage outside the cities and support. The ranking and which eSIM to pick.
Rony
September 7, 202611 min readBest eSIM for Egypt in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Egypt on price per GB, network (Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat), coverage on the Nile and the Red Sea. The ranking and which eSIM to pick.
Rony
September 6, 202610 min readBest eSIM for China in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for China on price per GB, network (China Unicom, China Telecom), access to Google and WhatsApp without a VPN, and support. The ranking.
Rony
September 6, 20269 min readBest eSIM for Canada in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Canada on price per GB, network (Rogers, Bell, Telus), coverage outside the cities and support. The ranking and which eSIM to pick.
Rony
September 5, 20268 min readBest eSIM for the USA in 2026: 5 providers compared
We compared 5 eSIMs for the United States on price per GB, network (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile), coverage and support. The ranking and which eSIM to pick.
Rony
September 5, 20268 min readBest eSIM for Vietnam in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Vietnam on price per GB, network (Viettel, Vinaphone, MobiFone), coverage and support. The ranking, then the eSIM to pick for your trip.
Rony
September 4, 20267 min readBest eSIM for Japan in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Japan on price per GB, network, support and app. The eSIMrat ranking and the eSIM to pick for your trip, with live prices.
Rony
September 4, 20267 min readBest eSIM for South Korea in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for South Korea on price per GB, network, support and app. Here is our ranking and the eSIM to pick for your trip to Seoul and beyond.
Rony
September 4, 20268 min readBest eSIM for Thailand in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Thailand on price per GB, network, support and app. Here is our ranking and the eSIM to pick for your trip, islands included.
Rony
September 4, 202613 min readBest eSIM for Indonesia and Bali in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Bali and Indonesia on price per GB, network, support and app. Here is our ranking and the eSIM to pick for your trip.
Rony
September 4, 20267 min readBest eSIM for Morocco in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Morocco on price per GB, network, coverage and support. Here is the ranking, then the eSIM to pick for your trip.
Rony
September 4, 20267 min readBest eSIM for Turkey in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Turkey on price per GB, network, support and app. Here is our ranking, then the eSIM to pick for your kind of trip.
Rony
September 4, 20267 min readBest eSIM for Tunisia in 2026: 6 providers compared
We compared 6 eSIMs for Tunisia on price per GB, the network they use and support. Here is our ranking and the eSIM to pick for your trip.
Rony
September 2, 20269 min readeSIM pros and cons: the honest breakdown
The 7 advantages and 6 drawbacks of eSIM, with sources: compatibility, phone transfer, security. The honest breakdown before you switch.
Rony
September 1, 202613 min readOrange eSIM: price, eligible plans and activation (2026)
An Orange eSIM costs €10 when you convert your SIM, and nothing at all in two specific cases. Real prices, eligible plans, activation and devices.
Rony
September 1, 20267 min readHow much data does a 2-hour movie use? The full breakdown (2026)
A 2-hour movie uses 0.6 GB on low quality, 6 GB in HD and 14 GB in 4K on Netflix. The full breakdown by platform and setting, from official figures.
Rony
August 31, 202612 min readHow to Get Internet in Morocco: 4 Options Compared
Roaming, travel eSIM, local SIM card or wi-fi: the four ways to get internet in Morocco, with prices checked on 30 August 2026.
Rony
August 28, 20267 min readPrepaid eSIM: price, where to buy one and which to pick in France (2026)
A prepaid eSIM is bought online, never at a corner shop. Prices measured in France at five providers, and how to pick by the length of your stay.
Rony
August 28, 202610 min readFree eSIM: what is actually free, and what is not (2026)
Six eSIMs with real free data, as reported on September 15, 2026, from providers, their terms and conditions, and when paying €0.80 becomes the smarter choice.
Rony
August 28, 20269 min readRED by SFR eSIM: price, activation and what it is worth abroad (2026)
The RED eSIM costs €10 and activates in under an hour. The procedure, the QR code rule, and how its travel packs stack up against travel eSIMs.
Rony
August 28, 202612 min readFree Mobile eSIM: price, ordering, activation and setup (2026)
The Free Mobile eSIM costs €10 and lands in your account in 2 minutes. Price, ordering, QR-code-free activation and the included eSIM Watch option.
Rony
August 26, 20267 min readiPhone 14 eSIM compatibility: the first iPhone sold without a SIM tray in the US (2026)
Yes, every iPhone 14 supports eSIM, and the US model is even eSIM-only. Activation, dual eSIM, country variants: the complete guide.
Rony
August 26, 20269 min readDoes WhatsApp use mobile data? How much, and how to stay in control (2026)
WhatsApp eats into your data plan: from 0.01 MB per message to 20 MB per minute of video call. The numbers, the settings that save your plan, the travel case.
Rony
August 25, 202610 min readNumero eSIM review: legit or not? What the ratings don't tell you (2026)
Suspended Trustpilot rating, 3.5/5 on the App Store, disputed charges: our full Numero eSIM review, with verified prices and the alternatives.
Rony
August 24, 20268 min readIs the OnePlus 10 Pro eSIM compatible? No, and here are your options (2026)
The OnePlus 10 Pro has no eSIM in any region. Dual nano-SIM, how to check, and real solutions to stay connected abroad in 2026.
Rony
August 24, 202611 min readeSIM for iPad: compatible models, installation and plans (2026)
Which iPads take an eSIM, how to install it and which travel data plan to pick: Apple's 2026 list and hand-checked prices.
Rony
August 23, 20267 min readiPhone XR and eSIM: compatible yes, but with three limits to know (2026)
Yes, the iPhone XR handles eSIM. Three limits remain: one active eSIM, some imported models without eSIM, and an iPhone stuck on iOS 18.
Rony
August 23, 20269 min readSosh eSIM free or paid? The fees in detail, case by case (2026)
The Sosh eSIM is free in three situations and billed €10 in the others. The fees in detail, step-by-step activation and use abroad.
Rony
August 22, 20266 min readChanging your iPhone's SIM card: the method, and the tray-free alternative
Where the tray is on your model, how to open it without breaking anything, what you lose or not, and why eSIM often makes the whole operation pointless.
Rony
August 22, 20266 min readiPhone 13 eSIM compatibility: the first to run two eSIMs at once (2026)
Yes, the iPhone 13 is eSIM compatible, and it is the first iPhone to run two active eSIMs at once. Check, activation, Dual SIM, variants.
Rony
August 21, 20267 min readVodafone eSIM: is the European giant's travel offer actually worth it?
Vodafone Travel eSIM prices checked by hand against the specialists. Where the offer is unbeatable, where it gets expensive, and the European trap.
Rony
August 21, 202610 min readIs the iPhone 12 eSIM compatible? Answer, activation and Dual SIM (2026)
Yes, the iPhone 12 is eSIM compatible: the 30-second check, step-by-step QR activation, Dual SIM, mini and Pro variants, spec sheet.
Rony
August 20, 20269 min readSyma Mobile eSIM: available or not? We checked (2026)
Syma Mobile only sells physical SIM cards, verified in 2026. Which low-cost MVNOs really offer the eSIM, at what price, and how to keep your number.
Rony
August 20, 20268 min readRéglo Mobile eSIM: how to get it and activate it (2026)
Yes, Réglo Mobile does the eSIM, but on one condition its own site never highlights. The full procedure, the price, and iPhone and Android activation.
Rony
August 19, 20269 min readLa Poste Mobile eSIM: not available yet, and here is when that changes (2026)
La Poste Mobile does not offer eSIM yet, only physical SIM cards. Announced launch date, alternatives and compatible phones in 2026.
Rony
August 19, 20267 min readIs the iPhone 8 eSIM compatible? No, and here are your options (2026)
No, the iPhone 8 is not eSIM compatible: the 30-second check with screenshots, and the solutions to stay connected while travelling in 2026.
Rony
August 18, 20268 min readiPhone 11 eSIM compatibility: answer, activation and Dual SIM (2026)
Yes, the iPhone 11 is eSIM compatible: the 30-second check, QR code activation, official Apple video, Dual SIM and spec sheet.
Rony
August 18, 202614 min readFree Mobile country list: the destinations included abroad (2026)
Free 5G+ plan: 35 GB across 117 destinations. Free Max: unlimited in over 140. The full list of included countries, the limits and the plan B.
Rony
August 14, 20268 min readHow many eSIMs can an iPhone have? By model
An iPhone stores 8 or more eSIMs and uses 2 at once from the iPhone 13. The breakdown model by model (11 to 17, Air), verified on Apple's pages.
Rony
August 13, 202610 min readeSIM compatible iPhones: the full list model by model (2026)
Every eSIM compatible iPhone, from the XS to the iPhone Air: 2026 list, 30-second check and traps to avoid (China, US models).
Rony
July 28, 20267 min readSqueezie eSIM: should you use the Saily promo code?
Squeezie sponsors the Saily eSIM with a -15% promo code. We break down the offer, compare price per GB and tell you whether it is really the best deal.
Rony