An eSIM is a digital SIM that allows you to activate a mobile data plan from your network provider without having to use a physical nano-SIM. Find out which wireless carriers in your country or region offer cellular plans on an eSIM, either activated by eSIM Carrier Activation, eSIM Quick Transfer, or other activation methods. Many carriers also support eSIM activation on prepaid plans, if you want to use a local line while traveling internationally. Worldwide service providers also offer eSIM plans in over 190 countries and regions to use while at home or when you travel. If your iPhone is unlocked, you can also use eSIM plans offered by other carriers.
Learn about eSIM on iPhone and how to Use eSIM while traveling internationally with your iPhone.
Wireless carriers that support eSIM Carrier Activation
With eSIM Carrier Activation, your carrier can assign an eSIM to your iPhone digitally at the time of purchase, or if you call your carrier for an eSIM after setup.
Australia
Austria
Canada
Czechia
France
Germany
Hungary
India
Japan
New Zealand
Poland
Puerto Rico
Romania
Senegal
South Korea
Spain
Switzerland
Taiwan
United Kingdom
United States
Wireless carriers that support eSIM Quick Transfer
With eSIM Quick Transfer, you can transfer your phone number from your previous iPhone to your new iPhone without contacting your carrier. You can also convert your physical SIM to an eSIM.
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Brazil
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
India
Japan
Kuwait
stc
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Puerto Rico
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Wireless carriers that support other eSIM activation methods
In addition to eSIM Carrier Activation and eSIM Quick Transfer, these carriers support other ways of activating eSIM on iPhone, like scanning a QR code or using a carrier app.
Albania
Angola
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Banglalink
Robi
Belarus
Belize
Belgium
Bhutan
Bhutan Telecom
TashiCell
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Metfone
Smart
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Dominican Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Estonia
Finland
France
French West Indies
Georgia
Germany
1&1
Ghana
MTN
Greece
Guam
Docomo Pacific
GTA
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Orange
Umniah
Zain
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kuwait
stc
Laos
LaoTel
StarTel
Latvia
Lebanon
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Airtel
Mali
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Nigeria
9mobile
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestine
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Mobily
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Telkom
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tunisia
Türkiye
Uganda
Airtel
MTN
Ukraine
Uruguay
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Vietnam
Zimbabwe
Wireless carriers that support eSIM activation on prepaid plans for international travelers
When traveling, you can stay connected through an international roaming plan from your existing carrier. Alternatively, these carriers offer prepaid plans if you would like a local line while traveling internationally.
Afghanistan
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bangladesh
Banglalink
Robi
Bhutan
TashiCell
Brazil
Vivo
Cambodia
Smart
Canada
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guam
Docomo Pacific
IT&E
Guatemala
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Siminn
Indonesia
India
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Safaricom
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Lithuania
Bite
Tele2
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Ooredoo
Mali
Mauritius
Mexico
Mongolia
Morocco
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Nigeria
9mobile
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Seychelles
Cable and Wireless
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Switzerland
Taiwan
FarEasTone
Thailand
Türkiye
UAE
UK
Ukraine
United States
Uruguay
Vietnam
Mobifone
Worldwide service providers
Worldwide service providers allow you to stay connected with prepaid data plans that you can use at home or when you travel in over 190 countries and regions. You can also purchase a plan before traveling, making staying connected even easier.
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