Choosing the Right eSIM Plan

The Three Types of Plans

Every simZILLA plan falls into one of three buckets. The right choice depends on where you're going and how long you'll be there.

• Local plans cover a single country. Cheapest per GB. Best when you're staying in one place.
• Regional plans cover multiple countries in one area (Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas, Oceania). One eSIM, several countries. Best for multi-country trips.
• Global plans work worldwide. Most expensive per GB, but you don't have to think about borders. Best for long-haul travelers hitting multiple regions.

When to Buy Local

If you're going to one country for a week, buy a local plan. You'll get the best price per GB and a Local IP, which means local search results and local websites work the way they should.

Local plans are also the best option if you care about which country your traffic exits through. Regional and global plans route your traffic through whatever carrier network is available, so the IP may not match your destination.

When to Buy Regional

If you're visiting 3 or more countries in the same region, a regional plan is usually cheaper than buying individual country plans. One eSIM, one QR code, no swapping.

Check the country list before you buy. Not all "Europe" plans cover the same countries. Some cover 30, others cover 51. The plan description shows exactly which countries are included.

Regional plans show an "IP varies by network" badge. That means your traffic exits through whichever carrier network handles your connection. The IP country may not match where you physically are. For most travelers this doesn't matter. If it does, buy local.

When to Buy Global

If you're crossing continents (say, London to Tokyo to Sydney), a global plan saves you from buying three separate regional plans. The per-GB cost is higher, but you don't have to think about borders at all.

Global plans are also the best fallback if you're not sure where you'll end up. One eSIM, every destination we cover. Just don't expect a Local IP.

How Much Data Do You Need?

For most travelers, 3-5GB per week covers maps, messaging, email, and light browsing. If you plan to stream, buy more or look for a Reloadable plan so you can top up if you run out.

Reloadable vs One-Time

Reloadable plans let you add more data without buying a new eSIM. You keep the same QR code, the same profile, the same everything. Just pay for a top-up and your data refills. Look for the Reloadable badge.

One-time plans are single-use. When the data or duration runs out, the eSIM is done. You'd need to buy a new plan and scan a new QR code.

If you're not sure how much data you'll use, start with a Reloadable plan. You can always top up. You can't get a refund on unused data from a one-time plan.

The Quick Decision

• One country, one week: Local plan, 3-5GB.
• One country, one month: Local plan, 10-20GB, Reloadable.
• 3+ countries, same region: Regional plan.
• Multiple regions: Global plan.
• Not sure how much data: Start small, Reloadable.