Best eSIM for Asia (7 areas): fixed vs unlimited
This comparison uses the live catalog and your selected currency. Prices and availability change when provider plans change.
Fixed-data plans
A fixed allowance for the plan validity. Choose this when you know roughly how much data you need.
| Plan | Price | Network and terms |
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1 GB · 30 days
Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. |
$4 |
Optus 5G, Telstra 4G, Metfone 4G, China Unicom 5G, csl 4G, Jio 4G +24 more
Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. Check the plan instructions for data roaming. Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms. |
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3 GB · 30 days
Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. |
$8 |
Optus 5G, Telstra 4G, Metfone 4G, China Unicom 5G, csl 4G, Jio 4G +24 more
Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. Check the plan instructions for data roaming. Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms. |
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5 GB · 30 days
Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. |
$12 |
Optus 5G, Telstra 4G, Metfone 4G, China Unicom 5G, csl 4G, Jio 4G +24 more
Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. Check the plan instructions for data roaming. Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms. |
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10 GB · 30 days
Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. |
$20 |
Optus 5G, Telstra 4G, Metfone 4G, China Unicom 5G, csl 4G, Jio 4G +24 more
Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. Check the plan instructions for data roaming. Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms. |
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20 GB · 90 days
Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. |
$36 |
Optus 5G, Telstra 4G, Metfone 4G, China Unicom 5G, csl 4G, Jio 4G +24 more
Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. Check the plan instructions for data roaming. Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms. |
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50 GB · 180 days
Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. |
$75 |
Optus 5G, Telstra 4G, Metfone 4G, China Unicom 5G, csl 4G, Jio 4G +24 more
Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. Check the plan instructions for data roaming. Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms. |
Unlimited or daily plans
Daily or unlimited-style plans. Read the fair-use note and duration before choosing.
| Plan | Price | Network and terms |
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1 GB/day · 7 days
Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. |
$13 |
Metfone 4G, Telkomsel 5G, Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G, U Mobile 5G, Globe 5G +7 more
Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. Check the plan instructions for data roaming. Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms. Full speed up to 1 GB/day, then 128 Kbps. |
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2 GB/day · 7 days
Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. |
$23 |
Metfone 4G, Telkomsel 5G, Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G, U Mobile 5G, Globe 5G +7 more
Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. Check the plan instructions for data roaming. Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms. Full speed up to 2 GB/day, then 128 Kbps. |
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5 GB/day · 7 days
Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. |
$46 |
Metfone 4G, Telkomsel 5G, Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G, U Mobile 5G, Globe 5G +7 more
Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase. Check the plan instructions for data roaming. Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms. Full speed up to 5 GB/day, then 384 Kbps. |
Catalog comparison rendered 13 November 2026