eSim guide

 Many eSims providers, prices change often and there are always promotions around, so check esims.io to determine which eSim provider offers the best deal.

Airalo - Major player, prices are good most of the time - Despite what everyone can say, this is the most reliable provider, but it's true the customer service is not great. You can get package with calls and sms - check out the global packages for 180 or 365 days ! - 3$ off with code BENJAM350

RedteaGO - they often have promotions, discounted prices - 3$ off with code BENJ0004

Ubigi - Reliable and performance is quite good + good prices for Europe, you have recurring plans that are advantageous if you need a long-term data package - don't delete your eSim limitation

Wifi MAP - quite useful to find any wifi password, if you contribute your earn cash and can use it to buy eSim. They recently added toilets and fountains on the map and you can contribute with those too. So you can add a public fountain, earn points and buy eSim with it! - 10% off with code 896GEJR

Jetpac - prices are good - perk : get free access to airport lounge if flight is delayed. You now have data subscriptions with a minimum of 3 months commitment, the prices are very good. App is slow, a bit annoying - 5$ off with code 9BKR2I3n

MobiMatter - This is more like a marketplace where you select the countries where you want to use an eSim and you'll be offered different options from different providers. This simplify the research and allows you to easily strike a good deal. 50% cashback up to 5$ with code : TBD

GigSky - expensive but they have packages for cruise and in-flight. Nice perk for owners of Visa Classic®, Visa Gold®, Visa Platinum®, Visa Infinite®, Visa Infinite Business®, Visa Infinite Privilege®, you get 2 free eSim per year (1gb, 15 days, 180 countries) + 30% off on everything. Don't delete the eSim limitation - 3$ off with code BENJ225

Nomad - it's good

RoamFlux - you can granularly choose the amount of gb, duration and countries - 3$ off with code -contact me for the code-

Instabridge - It's okay. Very good explanations when you install the eSim. Sometimes the app give 1gb free for 24h. The mobile app show you annoying ads. The coins system is a joke.

Monty eSim - prices are quite good - 3$ off with code 9BKR2I3n

Yesim - expensive, good to get a phone number - 10€ off with code GBKR350

BNE eSim - Prices are getting more competitive, For a few dollars more you can a package without expiration date. - 5€ off with code 29KMBUKA

Bondio - *Nov-2024: the app doesn't work anymore.* Good prices for unlimited validity period

AloSIM - Interesting for business when using AloSim+, you can create a pool for credit and invite others persons ; https://plus.alosim.com/login

Saily - They are getting more competitive. No regional plans. 3$ off with code BENJAM1234

Roamless - Expensive, no package, pay as you go with credit + you can make phone call. Once you install the app, you have 4.25$ credit and you can install the eSim right away; don't need to purchase anything. Use referral code : WUNW2

Airhub - Not a good reputation, they have been hacked May-2024; all users info leaked.

eSim Plus - I haven't tried their eSim yet, but their virtual phone number work very well, especially to get OTP confirmation number, works with everything so far. Use code 1J56KRIT; not sure what it gives you.

For Mexico :

Diri - https://diri.mx/

For Canada :
Fizz - No eSim available, only physical Sim, but it's the only provider that offers a pay-as-you-go service. For 7$ CAD a month you have 0 minutes, a few gb of data depending of your status (unused data accumulate for 2 months), can receive unlimited sms anywhere in the world. You can pay as you go for the rest or buy add on or pre-pay for bigger packages for your next bill cycle. 25$ (35$ as of Septembre 2024) off with code : S79VC