Short guides to using a travel eSIM in popular destinations: which networks operate, what visitors should know about SIM registration, and what to check before you fly.
JPJapanEast Asia, 4 main networksJapan has four main mobile networks, and for most visitors a data-only travel eSIM is all they need.KRSouth KoreaEast Asia, 3 main networksSouth Korea has three national networks and carrier counters in the arrival halls of its main airport.THThailandSoutheast Asia, 3 main networksThailand has three well-known networks and a clear registration rule for local SIMs.VNVietnamSoutheast Asia, 3 main networksVietnam has three main networks and requires passport registration for local SIMs.IDIndonesiaSoutheast Asia, 3 main networksIndonesia is a country of islands, so the network behind your eSIM matters more than the brand name on it.INIndiaSouth Asia, 4 main networksIndia has some of the strictest SIM registration for visitors: a local SIM needs passport, visa, photo and address checks in person.TRTurkeyMiddle East, 3 main networksTurkey has three main networks and a phone-registration rule that matters mostly for long stays.AEUnited Arab EmiratesMiddle East, 2 main networksThe UAE has two national operators, and the point to know before you fly is about calls: voice and video calls through internet apps are restricted on local networks, while messaging generally works..USUnited StatesNorth America, 3 main networksThe United States has three big networks, and which one your travel eSIM uses decides how good coverage is outside the cities.MXMexicoNorth America, 3 main networksMexico has a few national networks and has been rolling out a requirement to link mobile lines to a person's identity in 2026.ITItalyEurope, 4 main networksItaly is in the EU, so visitors from other EU countries can usually use their home plan at home rates.CNChinaEast Asia, 3 main networksChina is the destination where the choice of eSIM changes what you can reach online.
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How to use these guides
Each guide covers the same ground so you can compare destinations quickly: the main mobile networks, what visitors need to know about registering a SIM, practical points for a travel eSIM and a short checklist for the days before departure.
One country
Local plan
Best when the whole trip stays inside one country. Usually the lowest price per gigabyte.
One region
Regional plan
Covers a group of countries on one eSIM. Check that every country on your route is on the list.
Several continents
Global plan
One install for a long route, at a higher price per gigabyte and with some countries excluded.
These pages describe what operators and travel guidance publish and are not a substitute for the current rules of each country. For provider comparisons, see the ranking, and for the full buying process the buying guide.
