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eSIM for kids: safe internet on iPad or smartphone
Give your child internet on holiday without fearing the bill. A prepaid eSIM is a data pack at a fixed price: no subscription, no call minutes, no texts and above all no invoice afterwards.
An eSIM for kids is a prepaid data pack you pay for upfront. It includes no call minutes or texts, so your child can only use the internet. When the data runs out, it simply stops. Not a single euro can be added. You top up yourself from your customer account whenever needed, or activate a bundle with 180 days of validity for the whole season.
Why parents choose a data pack
- Data only: no calls and no texts, so no premium numbers or unwanted charges
- Fixed price upfront: you know exactly what it costs before you pay
- Out of data means out of data: the connection stops, no bill ever follows
- No subscription and no monthly renewal, you are never locked in
- Works on iPad and smartphone with eSIM, the regular SIM stays untouched
How it works for your family
You order the data pack to your own email address and install the eSIM at home on your child's device, with a QR code or with one tap via Quick Install. During the trip the device connects to the local network automatically. You manage everything from your own customer account, even while the device stays with your child.
- Pick a small bundle for the occasional video and some games
- Pick a bigger bundle if your child streams or video calls every day
- Several children? Each device gets its own eSIM and bundle
Out of data? You decide what happens next
When the bundle is used up, the internet on the device simply stops. Nothing else happens and nothing is charged. Want more data? You top up the same eSIM from your customer account. The profile stays on the device, nothing needs to be installed again.
- Top up whenever you want, from your own account
- Or activate a bundle with 180 days of validity upfront and cover the whole season
- Remaining data stays usable until the end of the validity period
How you stay in control
- Follow usage live on your order page
- Combine with the screen time or parental controls of iOS or Android
- Turn off mobile data on the regular SIM so only the eSIM is used
- Choose per trip or per season how much data your child gets
Which bundle fits your child
| Usage | Recommended bundle | Validity | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occasional games and chat | 3 to 5 GB | 15 to 30 days | Short holiday, limited screen time |
| Daily videos and social media | 10 GB | 30 days | Teenager travelling with a smartphone |
| Heavy streaming or video calls | 20 GB or more | 30 days | iPad in the back seat, long trip |
| Carefree whole season | Large bundle | 180 days | Multiple trips or a long stay |
FAQ
Can my child call or text with this eSIM?
No. It is a pure data pack without call minutes and without texts. Your child can only go online through apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime or Messenger.
What happens when the data runs out?
The connection stops and nothing extra is charged. You can then top up yourself from your customer account if you want to.
Can I top up without having my child's device?
Yes. The eSIM is linked to your order and your account. You top up from your own phone or computer and the extra data appears automatically on your child's eSIM.
Does this work on an iPad?
Yes, on any iPad with eSIM support (most models from 2018 onwards). Check the list on our devices page.
Can I get a bundle for a longer period?
Yes. Besides short bundles there are options with 180 days of validity, ideal for a whole summer season or several trips.
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Choose the data pack for your child
Fixed price, no subscription and never a surprise afterwards.