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World eSIM Сarriers: List of iPhone and Android Support Carriers

Max Pankratov
Max PankratovUpdated 28 Sep 2024
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In this article, we will tell you which carriers support eSIM in different parts of the world. We will also list the main providers in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the USA and share information regarding the eSIM features of carriers in these parts of the world.

Which carriers support eSIM

eSIM technology support is provided by the world's leading mobile carriers on all continents. The list of countries and providers that offer assistance when activating eSIM worldwide is constantly growing.

European eSIM carriers

eSIM technology is available in the latest smartphones from all leading manufacturers. Let's take a closer look at carriers supporting eSIM in European countries:

  • Austria: Magenta
  • Albania: Vodafone, Telekom Albania SH.
  • Andorra: Andorra Telecom S
  • Belarus: Life
  • Belgium: Orange, Base
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina: HT Eronet
  • Bulgaria: Vivacom, Mobiltel EAD, Telenor
  • Hungary: Telekom HU
  • UK: Vodafone Ltd, O2 Ltd, Hutchison 3G UK Limited, EE Limited
  • Germany: O2
  • Greece: Cosmote
  • Denmark: Telenor A/S
  • Georgia: Cellfie
  • Gibraltar: Gibtelecom Limited
  • Ireland: Three Ireland, Meteor
  • Iceland: TALLtd.(Vodafone) Iceland, Nova
  • Italy: Wind Tre, Vodafone Italia, Iliad
  • Cyprus: MTN Cyprus Limited, PrimeTel PLC, MTN Cyprus Limited
  • Latvia: Bite
  • Lithuania: Bite
  • Luxembourg: Orange
  • Liechtenstein: Telecom Liechtenstein AG
  • Macedonia: VIPMobile
  • Malta: GO
  • Moldova: Orange Moldova
  • Netherlands: NLKPN
  • Norway: Telenor Norway
  • Poland: Play
  • Portugal: Sonaecom-Optimus
  • Romania: Vodafone Romania
  • Russian Federation: MTS, Beeline
  • Slovakia: O2 Slovakia
  • Slovenia: A1 Slovenija, Telekom Slovenije
  • Spain: Movistar, Vodafone España, France Telecom
  • Sweden: Telenor (Vodafone)-SWEEP
  • Switzerland: Sunrise, Salt
  • Ukraine: Kyivstar
  • Faroe Islands: VODAFONE FO
  • Finland: Elisa, DNA
  • France: Bouygues, Free Mobile
  • Czech Republic: TMobile, O2
  • Montenegro: One, MTEL
  • Croatia: Tele2doozatelekomunikacijskeusluge, VIPnetdoo, Hrvatski Telekom
  • Estonia: Elisa, Tele2

The eSIM can be activated remotely in almost all European countries without visiting a cell phone shop. The virtual card can be used simultaneously with several cellular carriers. This solution allows you to use several of the most favorable tariffs from different companies at the same time.

Read also: Mobile Internet in Europe: How to Choose and Connect the Best Option

Asia: carriers that support eSIM

In Asia, eSIM is supported by most major mobile carriers and even some regional providers in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Here is information about carriers that support eSIM in Asian countries:

  • Afghanistan: Etisalat
  • Armenia: Team
  • Azerbaijan: Azercell
  • Bangladesh: Grameenphone
  • Vietnam: VietnaMobile
  • Hong Kong: H3G/Hutchinson
  • India: Bharti Airtel Limited (Delhi)
  • Indonesia: IDNEX
  • Israel: Pelephone
  • Jordan: Orange Jordan
  • Qatar: Ooredoo Qatar
  • Kazakhstan: Beeline
  • Cambodia: Smart Axiata
  • China: CMCC
  • Kuwait: Mobile Telecommunications Company
  • Kyrgyzstan: Beeline KG
  • Laos: LaoTel
  • Macau: Hutchison Telephone Macau Company Limited
  • Malaysia: Digi
  • Mongolia: Unitel
  • Myanmar: Telenor Myanmar
  • Nepal: Ncell
  • Oman: Oman Telecommunications Company SAOG
  • United Arab Emirates: Etisalat
  • Pakistan: Jazz
  • Saudi Arabia: Zain, Etihad Etisalat ET
  • Singapore: Singtel Mobile
  • Sri Lanka: Hutch
  • Taiwan: Chunghwa Telecom
  • Thailand: DTAC
  • Tajikistan: ZET-MOBILE
  • Turkey: Avea/Aria, Turkcell
  • Philippines: Smart Communications, Globe Telecom
  • Uzbekistan: Beeline
  • South Korea: KT Corporation
  • Japan: SoftBank Corp

eSIM technology helps you stay connected without buying a physical SIM card in every new country you visit. With an eSIM, your smartphone works with different carriers, allowing you to switch between them, so you can use mobile Internet at the most competitive rates. Most modern Asian smartphones are made with eSIM technology by default. The most convenient way to use eSIM technology on any continent is to download the Yesim app. It offers several advantages at once: excellent global coverage, affordable prices, and the choice of data plan by traffic volume or duration of stay abroad. All you need to do is install the app on your smartphone, choose a suitable data plan, and pay online. Activation of the service will take only a few minutes.

Carriers that support eSIM in the US

In the US, you can activate your eSIM online. Activation is usually done by scanning a QR code. You will be interested to know the carriers that support eSIM in the USA:

  • AT&T;
  • T-Mobile;

Local carriers offer a wide range of data plans, including calls, SMS, and often unlimited mobile Internet. Most local smartphones support not only eSIM technology but also simultaneous operation with several carriers.

Read also: Mobile Internet in the USA for Tourists: How to Connect

Latin America: which carriers support eSim

In recent years, eSIM technology has been rapidly gaining popularity on the continent. This service is offered by many mobile carriers in almost all countries of the continent. Here is the list of the main carriers in Latin America that support eSIM:

  • Argentina: Telecom Personal S.A.
  • Barbados: C & W BET Ltd.
  • Bolivia: Telefonica Celularde Bolivia SA
  • Guatemala: TIGO/COMCEL
  • Honduras: Telefonica/CELTEL/Tigo
  • Dominican Republic: Orange Dominicana S A
  • Colombia: TIGO/Colombia Movil
  • Costa Rica: Claro
  • Mexico: AT&T
  • Nicaragua: ENITELEN
  • Panama: Telefonica
  • Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico Telephone Company
  • Reunion: Orange
  • St. Kitts and Nevis: Cable & Wireless
  • St. Lucia: Digicel
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines: C & W
  • Uruguay: AM Wireless Uruguay SA
  • Chile: Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S A
  • Ecuador: Conecel SA Consorcio Ecuatoriano de Telecomunicaciones SA

Roaming in Latin America is one of the most expensive, especially for Europeans. Therefore, the savings from using an eSIM will be very tangible. You can connect to the service through a local or international provider. By installing the Yesim app, you can always stay connected and enjoy high-speed internet anywhere in Latin America.

Which carriers provide eSim in Africa

As in other continents, many major carriers support eSIM in Africa. Here's the list of the carriers supporting eSIM in Africa:

  • Algeria: Oreedo/Wataniya/Nedjma
  • Benin: MTN/Spacetel
  • Botswana: Mascom Wireless (Pty)Ltd.
  • Burkina Faso: AIRTE LBURKINA FASO S.A.
  • Egypt: EMS Mobinil (Orange)
  • Cameroon: Orange Cameroun SA
  • Kenya: Airtel
  • Congo: AirtelSA
  • Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo: Vodacom Congo RDC S A
  • Côte d'Ivoire: MTN
  • Gabon: ZAIN/CeltelGabon S.A.
  • Ghana: Vodafone
  • Guinea: Orange/Sonatel/Spacetel
  • Lesotho: Vodacom Lesotho
  • Liberia: Lonestar Communications Corporation
  • Mauritius: Cellplus Mobile Communications Ltd
  • Madagascar: Airtel
  • Malawi: Airtel Malawi Limited
  • Mali: Orange/IKATEL
  • Morocco: Itissalat Al Maghrib S A
  • Mozambique: VMSA
  • Niger: ZAIN/CeltelGabonS.A.
  • Rwanda: Airtel Rwanda, Tigo Rwanda
  • Swaziland: Swazi MTN Limited
  • Seychelles: Airtel
  • Senegal: Orange/Sonatel
  • South Africa: Vodacom
  • Tanzania: Vodacom Tanzania Limited
  • Tunisia: Ooredoo Tunisie SA
  • Zambia: Airtel/Zain/Celtel
  • Zimbabwe: Telecel Zimbabwe PVT Ltd

In Africa, eSIM technology is considered safer than standard services from local companies. Virtual cards can operate with multiple carriers and different data plans. You can use high-speed mobile Internet in any country in Africa after installing the Yesim application. You will no longer need to use roaming, buy local SIM cards, or search for free Wi-Fi networks.

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FAQ

Which carriers support eSIM in Saudi Arabia?

In Saudi Arabia, Yesim is working with such carriers as Zain and Etihad Etisalat ET.

Can I get eSIM technology on my iPhone from two carriers?

It is possible to use the services of two eSIM carriers on an iPhone if the gadget is not tied to certain carriers.

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