An eSIM is a digital SIM profile already built into your phone. Nothing to swap, just scan a QR code.
Where an eSIM wins
- Ready instantly: install at home and have data the moment you land
- Keep your number: your regular SIM stays active for calls and texts
- No shop visit: no airport queue, no passport registration
When a local SIM still helps
If you need a local phone number, for a delivery service or a local banking app, a physical SIM can be handier. For mobile internet alone that is rarely needed.
What about your own operator roaming?
Roaming is included within the EU. Outside it, rates climb to several euros per MB. A travel bundle is almost always cheaper.
In short
If you travel for internet, maps and messaging, an eSIM is the simplest choice: install ahead, pay a fixed price and know exactly what you use.