Now Travel eSIM: Mobile Data in 200+ Destinations

When you land in a new country, you need maps, a ride, your hotel booking and a way to message home, often before you leave the airport. That’s hard with no signal. Now Travel eSIM is a digital SIM you install on your phone before you fly, so you have mobile data as soon as you land in any of more than 200 destinations.

Tip: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land, you only have to switch it on.

What is Now Travel eSIM?

Now Travel eSIM is a prepaid data plan from NOW eSIM. It lives on your phone as an eSIM, which is a digital version of the plastic SIM card, so you don’t have to collect a card or find a shop. You pick a destination and a plan, we email you a QR code, and you scan it to add the eSIM to your phone.

Your regular SIM stays in your phone. You keep your number for calls and texts from home and use Now Travel eSIM for mobile data while you’re away. Most eSIM phones can run two lines at once, and Apple explains how in its guide to using Dual SIM with an eSIM.

Why travelers choose Now Travel eSIM

• You pay one price up front, so no roaming charges show up on your bill when you get home.
• You install it before the trip and switch it on when you arrive.
• Your home SIM stays active, so you keep your number for calls and texts.
• Hotspot is included, so your laptop or tablet can use your data too.
• On most plans you can add data to the same eSIM instead of buying a new one.

Where you can use Now Travel eSIM

NOW eSIM covers more than 200 destinations. You can choose a plan for a single country, like Japan, Thailand or the United States, or a regional plan that covers several countries, such as Europe, Asia or the Caribbean. For longer trips that cross continents, there are global plans.

Each plan connects to local partner networks, using 5G where it’s available and 4G elsewhere. Every destination page lists the networks, speeds and features of its plans. Browse all destinations.

How to get started with Now Travel eSIM

1. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06#, and if you see an EID number, your phone supports eSIM. Here’s how to check if your phone supports eSIM.
2. Choose your destination, the amount of data and the number of days.
3. After checkout, we email you a QR code. Scan it at home on Wi-Fi to install the eSIM. Until you arrive, the new line may show “No Service”, which is normal.
4. When you land, switch on the eSIM line and turn on data roaming for that line.

Our guide on how to install an eSIM on iPhone and Android goes through every screen, one step at a time.

Who is Now Travel eSIM for?

• Vacations and city breaks: maps, ride apps and messages work from the airport, so you don’t have to look for Wi-Fi.
• Trips across several countries: one regional plan covers the whole route, so you don’t need a new SIM at every border.
• Business travel: you stay reachable on email and video calls, and your laptop can share the connection.
• Families and groups: each phone gets its own eSIM, so nobody has to stay near one shared hotspot.

Traveling to more than one country?

A regional plan is often the simplest choice. You install one eSIM before you leave, and it connects to local networks in every country the plan covers. Each plan’s page lists its countries, so you can check your whole route before you buy.

How much data do you need?

It depends on how you use your phone. As a rough guide:

• Light use (maps, messages, email): 1 to 3 GB is enough for a short trip.
• Everyday use (social media, photos, some video calls): 5 to 10 GB for two to four weeks.
• Heavy use (streaming, remote work, a laptop on hotspot): 20 GB or more.

If you can’t decide, pick the Now Travel eSIM plan closest to your trip length. If you run low and your plan allows top-ups, you can add data to the same eSIM.

Tips for a smooth trip

• Install your Now Travel eSIM at home on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly.
• Keep the QR code email until your trip is over.
• Download offline maps before you leave, so navigation still works in places with no signal.
• Turn off data roaming on your home SIM to avoid charges from your regular carrier.
• Give the new line a clear name, like “NOW eSIM”, so it’s easy to find in your settings.
• You have 180 days from purchase to start using your plan, so you can buy early.

Frequently asked questions

Does Now Travel eSIM include a phone number?

No, it’s data only. You can call and text through apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime and Messenger, and your home SIM can stay on for regular calls and texts.

Can I share my data with other devices?

Yes. Hotspot is included, so a laptop, a tablet or a friend’s phone can use your data.

When should I buy my Now Travel eSIM?

Any time before you travel. You have 180 days from purchase to start using the plan, so you can buy early and install it when you’re ready.

Will Now Travel eSIM work on my phone?

It works on eSIM phones that are carrier-unlocked, which covers most phones released since 2019. See the list of supported devices.

Ready for your next trip?

Pick your destination and how much data you need. Plans start at $1.15, and you can be online as soon as you land.