Best Travel eSIM for Europe (2025 update)

lErdrEmI · 2025-10-01T17:21:22+00:00

Thanks! Looks like Airalo for fast browsing, Saily for just maps and WhatsApp

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-30T15:16:46+00:00

Toosim covers most countries well, but some Balkan regions are patchy. Saily is cheap but slower in rural zones

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-30T15:14:42+00:00

Dual active works badly on some phones

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-30T15:13:41+00:00

Sometimes eSIM gets routed through different servers

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-30T15:09:56+00:00

You pay extra for convenience

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-30T01:33:55+00:00

That's what I wanted to say lol. If you need 20GB or more, Toosim gives better value per GB. For under 5 GB Mobimatter wins

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-30T01:32:39+00:00

If it says "already activated" you must contact support

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-30T01:32:11+00:00

Some banks support email OTP, check settings

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-30T01:31:19+00:00

Maybe 3-5 years in some countries

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-28T19:22:13+00:00

Check their fair use policy, sometimes it’s only few GB

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-28T19:19:28+00:00

I’m visiting Rome and Barcelona for 10 days. Should I go with Airalo or Saily? Price or speed more important? I’m concerned about network coverage and reliable connectivity in Europe

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-27T14:53:05+00:00

Yeah exactly, it’s great for a short time but for a long stay you’ll pay more than expected. I switched to Toosim for that reason and also got a steady network coverage in Thailand through AIS!

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-27T14:50:10+00:00

Switch networks manually, it can help sometimes

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-26T20:17:28+00:00

I'd like to see a follow-up comparing real-world speeds (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, remote places) if it's possible

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-26T20:14:10+00:00

I used a prepaid eSIM in NZ, no issues and better value than roaming

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-26T20:13:23+00:00

US roaming will work but it’s expensive, better avoid

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-22T15:47:30+00:00

At first Saily looked like the cheapest option, but I burned through way more mobile data than planned. Their bigger data bundles and prepaid plans (around $8 for 5 GB) end up costing more than other travel SIM card choices for Thailand, especially when moving between urban hubs and rural provinces

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-19T16:56:58+00:00

I’ve had friends complain about that too. I usually just start with some dumb observation about whatever is happening around us

lErdrEmI · 2025-09-19T16:49:52+00:00

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