Travel eSIM guides
Everything you need to choose, install and use a travel eSIM, written for real trips.
How to install an eSIM on iPhone and Android
Step-by-step instructions for installing and activating a travel eSIM on iPhone and Android, plus the settings to check before you fly.
Does my phone support eSIM?
How to check whether your iPhone, Samsung, Pixel or other phone supports eSIM, and why a locked phone can still refuse one.
Dubai SIM at the airport vs eSIM vs roaming
Should you buy a Dubai tourist SIM at the airport, use a travel eSIM or roam? Pros, cons and live UAE eSIM prices.
eSIM for Umrah and Hajj: a practical guide
How to choose and set up a Saudi Arabia eSIM for Umrah or Hajj, how much data to get and what to prepare before you travel.
How to pay for an eSIM without a credit card (Pakistan & India)
Debit cards, virtual cards, PayPal and wallets: the practical ways to buy a travel eSIM from Pakistan or India when you do not have a credit card.
Umrah SIM card: buy in Saudi Arabia or get an eSIM?
Saudi SIM at the airport, travel eSIM or home roaming for Umrah and Hajj: prices, set-up and which one to choose.
Travel eSIM on a non-PTA iPhone: does it work?
Can a non-PTA iPhone use a travel eSIM abroad? What works, what PTA rules mean for travellers from Pakistan, and how to check your iPhone first.
Airalo alternatives: cheaper eSIMs compared
Airalo prices side by side with the cheapest eSIM for the same data and days in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkey, Thailand and more. Updated daily.
How much data do I need for Umrah?
A simple data guide for Umrah and Hajj: what WhatsApp, maps and video calls use per day, and which Saudi eSIM size fits a 10, 15 or 30-day trip.
Can I share my eSIM hotspot with family?
How to share one travel eSIM with your family or group using a hotspot, how much extra data to buy, and when separate eSIMs are better.
Travelling from Pakistan or India
Umrah eSIM from Pakistan
Compare Saudi Arabia eSIM prices in Pakistani rupees with Jazz, Zong, Ufone and Telenor Umrah roaming bundles. Updated daily.
Jazz, Zong & Ufone roaming for Saudi Arabia vs eSIM
Jazz, Zong, Ufone and Telenor Saudi Arabia roaming packages side by side with the cheapest Saudi eSIM for the same data and days, in Pakistani rupees.
Dubai eSIM from Pakistan
Compare UAE and Dubai eSIM prices in Pakistani rupees with Jazz, Zong, Ufone and Telenor UAE roaming bundles. Updated daily.
Dubai eSIM for Indian travellers
Compare UAE and Dubai eSIM prices in Indian rupees with Airtel and Jio international roaming packs. Updated daily.
UK eSIM for Pakistani students
Compare UK eSIM prices in Pakistani rupees for your first weeks as a student in the UK, before you get a UK contract or SIM-only plan.
Umrah eSIM from India
Compare Saudi Arabia eSIM prices in Indian rupees for Umrah and Hajj, with tips for Makkah and Madinah. Updated daily.
Thailand eSIM for Indian travellers
Compare Thailand eSIM prices in Indian rupees for Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Krabi. Updated daily.
Airtel & Jio international roaming for Thailand vs eSIM
Airtel and Jio international roaming packs for Thailand side by side with the cheapest Thailand eSIM for the same data and days, in Indian rupees.
Qatar eSIM from Pakistan
Compare Qatar eSIM prices in Pakistani rupees for work, family visits and Doha stopovers. Updated daily.
Turkey eSIM from Pakistan
Compare Turkey eSIM prices in Pakistani rupees for Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya. Updated daily.