For travelers from the United States
eSIM for Europe: stay online in 30+ countries the minute you land
Skip the roaming bill and the airport SIM counter. Buy a data plan before you fly, scan the QR code, and your phone connects to a local 5G network as soon as you switch on in Paris, Rome, Lisbon or London.
- No bill shock
- You pay once, up front. There is no per-megabyte charge and nothing renews automatically.
- Local 5G, not a reseller signal
- Your phone attaches to the same premium networks locals use, with 5G where it is available.
- Keep your US number
- The travel plan runs beside your normal line, so iMessage, WhatsApp and two factor codes keep working.
Popular European data plans
Going to one country? Pick that country. Hopping between several? The Europe regional plan keeps working across borders, so you install nothing twice.
Set up in three steps
- Step 1
Pick your plan
Choose a single country or the Europe regional plan, and the amount of data you expect to use.
- Step 2
Scan the QR code
You get the QR code by email within a minute. Install it at home over Wi-Fi, before your flight.
- Step 3
Land and go
Turn data roaming on for the travel line when you arrive. Your US number stays available for calls and texts.
Travel eSIM versus US carrier roaming
| What matters | Netcom Travel eSIM | US carrier roaming |
|---|---|---|
| Price for a two week trip | Typically the cost of one restaurant meal, paid once | Daily pass fees that add up fast per line |
| Setup | QR code by email, installed before you fly | Add on to activate per line |
| Speed | Local 5G where available | Often throttled after a small allowance |
| Multiple countries | One regional plan covers the trip | Charges can differ per country |
| Top up | Add data from your order page in a minute | Another pass or overage rate |
Frequently asked questions
Will an eSIM work on my iPhone or Android?
Yes on any eSIM capable phone that is carrier unlocked. That covers iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy S and Z models. You can check your exact model on our device page.
Do I keep my US phone number?
Yes. The travel eSIM is a second line for data. Your regular line stays active for calls and texts, so bank codes and iMessage keep arriving.
When should I install it?
Install at home over Wi-Fi, ideally the day before you fly. The plan only starts counting when it connects to a network in Europe.
One country or the Europe plan?
One country is cheaper if you stay put. If your trip crosses borders, for example Amsterdam, Paris and Rome, the Europe plan is simpler and usually costs less than three separate plans.
What if I run out of data?
You top up from your order page in about a minute. The same eSIM keeps working, so there is nothing to reinstall.
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Land in Europe already online
Pick your plan now, install the QR code tonight, and arrive with working maps, rideshare and messaging without a single roaming charge.