Comparing eSIM Plans in Europe

For Europeans, traveling in Europe has become significantly easier thanks to the regulations of the European Union. Since 2017, it has been possible to use your mobile plan throughout the EU, as well as in Liechtenstein, Norway, and Iceland, without having to worry about roaming charges.However, it's worth noting that not all European countries are covered by this regulation. Therefore, when traveling across Europe, it can be advantageous to find a suitable eSIM plan, especially if you're visiting multiple European countries.

The eSIM, a digital revolution, replaces the physical SIM card. It's ideal for travelers, easy to purchase and activate online. On the internet, many providers offer prepaid eSIM plans with a defined duration and data volume. Once it expires, there are no additional fees or subscriptions required. Not all smartphones support eSIM, but iPhones 11/12/13 and some Android smartphones like Google Pixel 2/3/4/5/6 or Samsung Galaxy S20/S21/Note 20 are compatible. If your phone isn't compatible, eSIM.me provides a physical SIM card alternative. Most eSIM plans offer data but not free minutes. However, with certain smartphones, like iPhones, you can still receive calls through your regular SIM card.

The obvious choice for the most cost-effective provider lies with Monty eSIM for our selection of plans catering to varying data volume needs. Following that, we find Manet and Mobimatter in the list of financially competitive options. It's worth noting that, in general, data eSIMs for Europe are incredibly affordable, to the extent that even plans offering a generous 10 GB data allocation remain reasonably priced.

Unlimited data plans are still a rarity, even within the EU. Holafly is the sole provider offering such plans in selected European countries, but they are only worthwhile if you have a high data consumption.

Among our choices, MTX Connect charges 1.2 euro cents per MB (12 euros per GB), while Yesim offers variable rates, typically at 0.45 euros per MB (12 euros per GB) in many European countries.