Airalo
Data packs for more than 200 countries and regions, with hotspot use allowed on most plans.
Best for: travellers who can estimate their data needs and want a low price per gigabyte.
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eSIM guide 7 October 2026
Best eSIM for the Balkans 2026: Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia and more without bill shock
Balkan eSIMs for Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia and more: the double roaming trap, which eSIMs really work there and prices compared (as of October 2026).
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eSIM guide 7 October 2026
Best eSIM for Dubai & the UAE 2026 – and why WhatsApp calls don't work
Dubai and UAE eSIMs compared: Airalo, Holafly and more – plus the truth about blocked WhatsApp calls and the legal alternative (as of October 2026).
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eSIM guide 7 October 2026
Best eSIM for Japan 2026: 5 providers compared
Airalo, Ubigi, Saily, Holafly and Nomad compared for Japan: current prices, network coverage and tips. Our pick by type of trip (as of October 2026).
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eSIM guide 7 October 2026
Best eSIM for Thailand 2026: local beats global
Thailand eSIM: local tourist eSIM from $9.99 vs Airalo and Holafly. All prices and networks compared (as of October 2026).
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eSIM guide 7 October 2026
Best eSIM for Turkey 2026: prices, networks & our pick
Turkey eSIMs compared: Airalo, Saily, Holafly & Yesim with current prices. No EU roaming, provider websites blocked in Turkey (as of October 2026).
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eSIM guide 7 October 2026
Best eSIM for the USA 2026: prices & providers compared
USA eSIMs compared: Saily, Airalo and Holafly with current prices. Our budget tip and our pick for unlimited data (as of October 2026).
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eSIM guide 7 October 2026
Turkey eSIM for long stays: mobile data for 4–8 weeks visiting family
Visiting family in Turkey for 4–8 weeks? Avoid the 120-day phone block, install your eSIM before you fly and compare prices (as of October 2026).
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eSIM guide 7 October 2026
Holafly discount code 2026: save 5% with HERMESINVEST
Holafly discount code for October 2026: HERMESINVEST takes 5% off all eSIMs (checked on 16 July 2026). Plus all current Holafly offers at a glance.
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eSIM guide 7 October 2026
Holafly Europe eSIM 2026: is unlimited worth it?
Holafly Europe eSIM: prices, fair use, hotspot rules and who unlimited data really pays off for – with honest sums (as of October 2026).
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eSIM guide 7 October 2026
How to set up an eSIM: step-by-step guide for iPhone & Android
Install and activate an eSIM in minutes: step-by-step guide for iPhone and Android, plus compatibility, dual SIM and common problems (as of October 2026).
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eSIM guide 7 October 2026
EU roaming from Switzerland 2026: how to avoid the cost trap
A Swiss mobile plan still means paying for roaming in the EU: Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt vs travel eSIMs, with concrete figures (as of October 2026).
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Providers at a glance
The four providers that appear most often in our guides.
Holafly
Unlimited data plans priced by the day, with 24/7 chat support. Hotspot use is capped on many plans.
Best for: heavy users who do not want to count gigabytes.
5% off with the code HERMESINVEST – last checked on 16 July 2026.
Saily
The travel eSIM from Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN. Low prices and a tidy app.
Best for: short trips and mid-sized data packs on a budget.
Nomad
Transparent pricing and strong regional bundles.
Best for: trips through several countries in one region.
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