Reader Reviews & Experiences

"I was sceptical about eSIMs before this trip — I'd always used a local SIM from the airport. But the Airalo process was genuinely straightforward. I bought a 5 GB Japan plan two days before departure, scanned the QR code at home, and it connected the moment I landed at Narita. The speed was excellent — I was streaming maps and video calls without issue. The only thing I'd flag is that you need to make sure data roaming is enabled on the eSIM line specifically, not just globally. Took me 20 minutes to figure that out."

Plan: Japan 5 GB / 15 days | Device: iPhone 14 Pro

"Used the Europe regional plan for a trip covering France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Worked perfectly in all four countries — no switching, no fuss. I gave it four stars rather than five because the data ran out faster than expected (I was using Google Maps constantly), and the top-up process required purchasing a whole new plan rather than just adding data. That said, the second plan was easy to install alongside the first. Would definitely use again."

Plan: Europe 10 GB / 30 days | Device: Samsung Galaxy S23

"Bought separate local plans for Thailand and Vietnam rather than a regional plan — worked out cheaper per GB. Both activated instantly. Vietnam coverage was slightly patchy in rural areas north of Hanoi, but in cities it was 4G throughout. The Airalo app is well designed and makes managing multiple eSIMs easy. I've now used Airalo on five trips and it's become my default approach for international data."

Plans: Thailand 10 GB + Vietnam 5 GB | Device: Google Pixel 7

"The US plan worked well in New York and Chicago. I deducted a star because the plan I chose didn't support hotspot, which I only discovered after purchasing — I needed to tether my laptop for a client presentation. Lesson learned: always check tethering permissions before buying. The data itself was fast and reliable, and the price was about a third of what my O2 roaming add-on would have cost."

Plan: USA 5 GB / 15 days | Device: iPhone 13

"Mixed experience. The eSIM activated fine and coverage in Sydney and Melbourne was good. However, in regional Queensland the signal was very weak — I later found out the plan used a network with limited rural coverage. The Airalo support team were helpful when I contacted them, but couldn't do anything about the coverage gap. If you're travelling outside major Australian cities, research which network the plan uses before buying."

Plan: Australia 10 GB / 30 days | Device: OnePlus 11

"Excellent experience using Airalo for India. I was worried about compatibility with my older Pixel 4a, but it worked perfectly. The India plan gave me fast 4G in Delhi, Mumbai, and Jaipur. I used about 8 GB over three weeks — mostly maps, messaging, and occasional video calls. The price was unbeatable compared to roaming. I've recommended AiralSim's guide to several friends who are now regular Airalo users."

Plan: India 10 GB / 30 days | Device: Google Pixel 4a