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TRAVEL ATLAS

Travel eSIM guides

Country advice, price comparisons and setup walkthroughs, written from the questions our support inbox actually gets. Every price carries the day it was checked.

78guideschecked Oct 2026
01Country guides602Prices compared2803Set up & decide1004For your kind of trip605Help center32

01Country guides

Which networks you land on, where coverage thins out, how much data a week needs, and the live plans.

VOY ✈ JPeSIM guideJapanNetworksCoverageHow much dataSetup8 min read · Jul 2026Open →VOY ✈ TReSIM guideTurkeyNetworksCoverageHow much dataSetup10 min read · Oct 2026Open →VOY ✈ USeSIM guideUnited StatesNetworksCoverageHow much dataSetup10 min read · Oct 2026Open →VOY ✈ THeSIM guideThailandNetworksCoverageHow much dataSetup10 min read · Oct 2026Open →VOY ✈ AEeSIM guideUnited Arab EmiratesNetworksCoverageHow much dataSetup10 min read · Oct 2026Open →VOY ✈ GBeSIM guideUnited KingdomNetworksCoverageHow much dataSetup10 min read · Oct 2026Open →

02Prices compared, country by country

VoyaSIM next to Airalo, Nomad, Saily, Yesim and Ubigi for the same data and days: public prices, dated, with the rows we lose included.

  • AustraliaPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • BrazilPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • CanadaPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • ChinaPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • CroatiaPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • EgyptPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • FrancePrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • GermanyPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • GreecePrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • IcelandPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • IndiaPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • IndonesiaPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • ItalyPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • JapanPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • MexicoPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • MoroccoPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • PhilippinesPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • PortugalPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • SingaporePrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • South KoreaPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • SpainPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • SwitzerlandPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • ThailandPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • TurkeyPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • United Arab EmiratesPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • United KingdomPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • United StatesPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026
  • VietnamPrices comparedBest eSIM rankingOct 2026

03Set up & decide

How an eSIM works, how to pick a plan, and how VoyaSIM compares with the alternatives.

  1. 01VoyaSIM vs Airalo: Features and Real Prices, Side by SideHonest VoyaSIM vs Airalo comparison: feature matrix, real prices across Europe, single-country and Global plans. Decision tree — when to pick which.7 min
  2. 025 Best Airalo Alternatives, Ranked Honestly5 best Airalo alternatives compared honestly: VoyaSIM, Holafly, GigSky, Nomad, Saily. Real pricing, pros and cons, who each is best for (October 2026).8 min
  3. 03How to Activate and Turn On an eSIM for TravelStep-by-step eSIM setup for iPhone and Android (Pixel, Samsung): install in 2 minutes, turn it on at your destination, and fix the 5 most common errors.6 min
  4. 04eSIM vs. Physical SIM Card for TraveleSIM vs physical SIM for travel — side-by-side comparison, setup time, country coverage, pros/cons. Honest take on when each makes sense.6 min
  5. 05Nomad Alternatives: VoyaSIM vs Nomad Prices ComparedLooking for a Nomad eSIM alternative? VoyaSIM vs Nomad on public prices for the same data and days in 28 countries, including where Nomad is cheaper.4 min
  6. 06Yesim Alternatives: VoyaSIM vs Yesim Prices ComparedLooking for a Yesim eSIM alternative? VoyaSIM vs Yesim on public prices for the same data and days in 28 countries, including where Yesim is cheaper.4 min
  7. 07Saily Alternatives: VoyaSIM vs Saily Prices ComparedLooking for a Saily eSIM alternative? VoyaSIM vs Saily on public prices for the same data and days in 28 countries, including where Saily is cheaper.4 min
  8. 08Ubigi Alternatives: VoyaSIM vs Ubigi Prices ComparedLooking for a Ubigi eSIM alternative? VoyaSIM vs Ubigi on public prices for the same data and days in 28 countries, including where Ubigi is cheaper.4 min
  9. 09How to Choose the Right eSIM PlanPick the right travel eSIM plan in 5 questions — trip length, country count, data needs, hotspot, country-specific rules. Includes data calculator.6 min
  10. 10International Roaming Alternatives5 alternatives to costly international roaming, compared with real prices: travel eSIM, local SIM, pocket Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi, roaming pass. Save up to 90%.7 min

04For your kind of trip

DEALSCheapest Travel eSIM Plans by Destination

Cheapest travel eSIM plans for 200+ countries. Starter plans from $0.50, weekly from $1.60, no roaming fees. Live prices for top destinations on each load.

7 min read
TRAVELER GUIDEeSIM for Business Travelers: Reliable Data, Receipts, No Roaming Surprises

Travel eSIMs built for business: plans from $0.50, email receipts for expenses, local partner networks and no roaming fees in 200+ countries.

6 min read
REGIONAL GUIDEeSIM for the Balkans: Which Plan Covers Which Country

There is no single Balkans plan. Which VoyaSIM plan covers Albania, Bosnia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia and Croatia, with live prices.

4 min read
REGIONAL GUIDEBest and Cheapest eSIM for Europe Travel

Compare the best Europe travel eSIMs side by side. Live plans from $1.10 covering up to 41 countries. QR activation in 2 minutes, no contract, no roaming.

9 min read
TRAVELER GUIDEeSIM for Digital Nomads: Long-Stay Plans for Remote Workers

Travel eSIMs for remote workers: regional plans up to 100 GB/180 days, a Global plan for 117 countries, hotspot on every plan, email receipts for expenses.

6 min read
CASHBACKTravel eSIM with Cashback: Voyalty Gives 3% Back on Every Order

Voyalty is VoyaSIM’s cashback for travel eSIMs: 3% of every eSIM and top-up comes back as balance with a free account, to spend on your next trip.

3 min read

05VoyaSIM at a glance

Updated November 11, 2026
  • Coverage: 202 countries and territories, plus regional and global plans.
  • Prices: from $0.50, live from the catalog; fixed-data plans and daily plans.
  • Data: fixed plans from 100 MB to 100 GB for 3 to 365 days; daily plans from 300 MB to 10 GB a day, for 1 to 30 days.
  • Validity: starts at the first connection in the destination, not at purchase.
  • Data only: no phone number, calls or SMS; your own SIM keeps your number and WhatsApp.
  • Networks: local partner carriers in every country; each plan page shows whether they offer 3G, 4G or 5G.
  • Hotspot and tethering: allowed on every plan.
  • Phones: any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone (dial *#06#: an EID number means eSIM support).
  • Top-ups: most plans can be topped up from My eSIMs, and an optional auto top-up adds data before it runs out.
  • Refunds: in full within 30 days of purchase if the eSIM was never activated.
  • Support: by email at support@voyasim.io, answered within 24 hours.
  • Company: VoyaSIM (voyasim.io) is run by TOORX LTD, London, UK, company number 14077112.

06Need a quick answer?

The help center answers one question per page, in the first paragraph.

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