Travel eSIMs for Singaporeans

In today’s world, staying connected while travelling is a must. Whether we’re navigating our way through foreign cities, staying in touch with folks back home, or flaunting our vacation vibes on social media, a reliable mobile data connection is our most important travel buddy.

That’s where eSIMs come into play. This nifty invention lets you switch between international network providers without fumbling with little plastic chips. With eSIMs, your smartphone can store multiple carrier profiles at once depending on which country you’re in, making it a breeze to snag new ones whenever you’re travelling to multiple destinations.

Here are the most value-for-money eSIMs to keep you connected wherever your wanderlust takes you:

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What is an eSIM?

eSIM can be used in place of a physical SIM card for cellular services, such as making phone calls, sending text messages, and receiving internet data. They’re easy to install, usually requiring just a QR code to be scanned onto your phone before being used instantly.

You can typically use eSIMs and physical SIM cards at the same time. Some devices, like the iPhone, can support up to 8 eSIMs at once, but you’ll only be able to use 2 phone numbers concurrently.

eSIMs are tied to a singular device, so if you plan on upgrading or changing your smartphone, you’ll first have to deactivate the eSIM on the old device. You’ll need your telco to provide a new eSIM activation QR code to continue cellular service on your new device.

Why is my eSIM not working?

Assuming your smartphone is eSIM-compatible, you’ll firstly want t...