How Do eSIM Plans Work?
Step 1: Purchase Your eSIM Data Pack
You'll receive an email with your eSIM after purchase, no matter where you are in the world.
Step 2: Receive Activation Details
You'll get a QR code or manual installation instructions via email and WhatsApp to activate your eSIM.
Step 3: Install And Activate Your New eSIM
Set up your eSIM before your trip, and once you reach your destination, enable the data plan to start using the internet.
Is My Mobile Phone eSIM Compatible?
- iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 15 and 16 (inc. Plus, Pro and Pro Max versions)
- iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS, XS Max, XR
- iPhone SE (2020, 2022)
- Apple watch SE
- Apple watch series 3, 4, 5 and 6
- iPad Pro 11" (model A2068, from 2020)
- iPad Pro 12.9" (model A2069, from 2020)
- iPad Air (model A2123, from 2019)
- iPad (model A2198, from 2019)
- iPad Mini (model A2124, from 2019)
- iPad 10th generation (2022)
*On iPhone 13, 14 & 15 models, you can have two eSIMs activated at the same time. *iPhones from mainland China and iPhone devices from Hong Kong and Macao (except for iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone SE 2020, and iPhone XS) don't have eSIM capability. *iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max are not compatible with physical SIM cards in the USA.
Explore Kenya
A Kenya eSIM for the safari, the coast and everything between
Kenya trips are built around distance: Nairobi to the Mara by light aircraft, the Mara to Amboseli, then a flight down to Diani or Watamu for the beach. The phone has to work at every stop without a queue at a SIM counter in between, which is exactly what an eSIM4 Kenya eSIM is for. It runs on the Safaricom network, the biggest 4G network in the country, it is data only, it needs no ID registration, and it costs from USD 6.98.
In the parks. The lodges and tented camps in the Maasai Mara, Amboseli and Tsavo generally sit within reach of a tower, and the game drives in between mostly do not. The workable routine is to load the offline map and your tickets over breakfast, leave the phone alone in the vehicle, and upload the leopard when you are back at camp. Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, the coast from Diani to Watamu and the highways linking them are all solid 4G.
Choosing a size. A one-week safari with maps, WhatsApp and a few photos a day fits inside 1 GB, USD 6.98. Two weeks that add the coast wants 2 GB over 15 days (USD 12.98) or 3 GB over 30 days (USD 17.98). Working from the hotel or video-calling home every night, go to 5 GB or 10 GB over 30 days, USD 30.98 and 46.98. There is no unlimited plan for Kenya, but any plan can be topped up online in under a minute, so buying small and adding later costs you nothing in hassle.
Timing. Nothing starts counting until the eSIM first connects in Kenya. Buy it now, install it on home Wi-Fi tonight, switch the line off, and the validity days begin at Jomo Kenyatta, not before.
Crossing into Tanzania, Uganda or Rwanda. The Kenya plan stops at the border. For a Serengeti, Zanzibar or gorilla extension, the Africa eSIM covers Kenya and 35 other African countries on one plan from USD 4.98 for 1 GB over 7 days. Note the network: in Kenya the Africa plan connects to Airtel, not Safaricom. Kenya only, the Kenya plan above is the better fit; multi-country, take the Africa plan.
Choose a plan from the list above and pay by card in USD; the QR code arrives by email in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM card built into your device. Unlike physical SIM cards, eSIMs are programmable, allowing you to activate cellular plans digitally without needing to insert or swap physical cards. This technology offers greater flexibility for managing multiple mobile plans and switching between carriers.
Perfect for globetrotters, remote workers, and professionals needing reliable internet abroad. Avoid roaming fees, physical SIM swaps, and unstable Wi-Fi by using eSIMs to stay connected on local networks.
eSIMs offer convenience, cost savings, and adaptability. Enjoy hassle-free travel with instant access to maps, apps, and bookings.
• Light usage (navigation, messaging): 1–10GB/month
• Moderate usage (social media, browsing): 10GB+/month
• Heavy usage (streaming, downloads): 20GB+/month
Try our data calculator to get specific data numbers based on your specific online activities.
Alternatively, you can purchase a low data pack and recharge if you run out of data.
Regional eSIMs (e.g., "Asia " or "Europe") cover multiple destinations. For complex itineraries, combine regional and country-specific plans. Confirm coverage details on the product page.
No—setup is straightforward with step-by-step guides.
If you're using iOS 17 or higher you can click the link in the setup email that we send you and that will set up your eSIM - no need to scan the QR code.
Support teams are available for assistance, and a refund guarantee ensures peace of mind if issues arise.
Setup for iPhone
Setup for Android
We recommend purchasing your eSIM before you leave and activating just before you leave also. You can activate once you arrvie at your destination but you will need an internet connection to complete the activation.
You can purchase your eSIM and it will not expire. Once you activate your eSIM that's when your expiration date begins.
This excludes eSIM's for Israel. The expiration begins as soon as you purchase.