TravelSim eSIM Review: international roaming savings

Travelsim is a brand that provides cellular internet roaming services, based in Estonia, but anyone can access its products online. The roaming data SIM card and eSIM are the two leading options in more than 190 countries around the world. In addition, the company is interested in collaborating with voice services for its users, it has a domestic callback service for voice, data, messaging and voicemail communication.

This article aims to introduce Travelsim’s products and services, especially eSIM. We will cover product definitions, operational features, the countries where you can avoid roaming with Travelsim, the devices supported by the SIM card and eSIM and data related to the corporate aspect. The characterisation will help you to make appropriate decisions on pricing and usability advantages. Join us!

Positive reviews of Travelsim

I have not been able to travel much this year, but somehow I had my flight to Cyprus and spent 3 weeks there. I bought esim and installed it on my Samsung 20 phone. It was very simple and fast. It worked absolutely everywhere on the island and even in the Troodos mountains and on Mount Olympos.

Felis on Trustpilot from Spain

I got this sim a year ago for my trip to Russia. At first I didn’t know how to use it, as I am a basket case when it comes to technology. I contacted the customer service and the girl explained everything to me (very kind and patient). The calls worked perfectly, I was able to contact my family and use the SIM card to get around Moscow. A bit of luck for Travelsim.

Billy Herrington on Trustpilot

Negative reviews of Travelsim

I have just returned from a month in Spain and the travel SIM was useless, I could only make one call to a couple of contacts, no local calls, no text messages and no internet. So don’t bother with this so called service. Several times someone from Travel SIM said they would call me back to help but they never did, terrible customer service. A complete waste of money. I travelled with a friend who also used Travel SIM and hers worked half the time.

Linda Drew on Trustpilot

Do not use. Travelling in the US, app doesn’t work, website doesn’t update. Incoming and outgoing calls don’t work. I travelled a lot and thought about trying the TravelSim AP, but never again. Just buy a sim at Walmart or wherever. Travelsim is completely useless.

Steve at Trustpilot

Travelsim product line and services

TravelSim offers virtual cards or eSIM cards to connect to the Internet abroad. Similarly, this company has traditional physical SIM cards with a limited amount of data and calls. Unlike Truphone or GigSky, TravelSim is not focused on the internet of things.

TravelSim eSIM

TravelSim’s eSIM is the embedded version of the traditional data SIM card with which you connect abroad, it is directly integrated into the device, usually in the most recent ones, Google and Apple have been pioneers along with Samsung and other brands. The eSIM technology will allow you to get rid of physical waste and increase efficiency in shipments, it is expected that by 2022 the vast majority of mobiles will be manufactured under this new concept.

Learn about the operational features and services offered by eSIM from the European brand Travelsim.

Feature operational eSIM	FAQ	Answer
Accessibility	Where and how can I buy it, is it expensive?	Buy this product from the official website
Top Up	Can I top up my credit at my destination?	From Travelsim’s web, includes additional voice, SMS and data plans.
Installation guide eSIM	How do I install it on my device?	Follow the activation instructions for IOS and Android that we will show you on the next pages of the article.
eSIM Profiles	How many eSIM profiles can I have installed at the same time?	Several profiles but only one activated at a time, if you delete the profile you will not be able to recover it.
Compatibility	How do I know if it is compatible with my mobile device?	Check the list you will find in the next pages of this article.
Hotspot	Can I share my data with others?	Yes, by configuring the device settings.

Configure your Travelsim eSIM data plan

In this section we will show you which regional, country and promotional data plans, choose the call and text credit you think you might need on your trip along with your preferred per GB data plan.

Call and SMS credits

From the Travelsim website, for $10, $25, $50, $100 you can add incoming calls and SMS along with the data plan you choose later on, these are the options that allow you to communicate via calls and SMS. If you prefer, you can choose not to add any voice and SMS data plan.

Data plan

Choose which plan you prefer according to your needs, Travelsim has seven different data plans per GB that include individual destinations such as Vietnam and regional destinations such as Asia where you can find several destinations included. Let’s see what that’s all about.

Turkey

Useful-Life eSIM	Amount GB	Price
14 days	1 GB	17 USD

Europe

Useful-Life eSIM	Amount GB	Price	Voice-minutes	SMS
14 days	5GB	29 USD
14 days	5GB	37 USD	60 min	25 SMS
14 days	10 GB	59 USD
14 days	10 GB	74 USD	120 min	50 SMS

Europe Plus

Useful-Life eSIM	Amount	Price
30 days	2GB	20 USD
30 days	5GB	45 USD
30 days	10 GB	87 USD

Promotional

Useful-Life eSIM	Amount GB	Price
30 days	5GB	29 USD

Zone A

Useful-Life eSIM	Amount	Price
30 days	500 MB	13 USD
30 days	1 GB	19 USD
30 days	2 GB	35 USD
30 days	3 GB	53 USD
30 days	5 GB	87 USD

Zona B

Useful-Life eSIM	Amount	Precio
14  days	250 MB	25 USD
30 days	500 MB	45 USD
30 days	1 GB	69 USD
30 days	2 GB	99 USD
30 days	3 GB	150 USD
30 days	5 GB	175 USD

Alternatives to TravelSIM’s eSIM in Spain

Depending on how you are going to use your connection, whether for data or calls, there is a very good alternative in Spain. This option is called Holafly, which also offers service through eSIM cards and physical SIM cards with international connectivity for your trips abroad and avoids paying roaming charges.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a traveler looking for new adventures, or maybe on a business trip building up your pitch, or even if you represent a company that’s looking for international connectivity options, Holafly can also work for you. This company offers a wide variety of rates and destinations, in some cases with unlimited data plans, for example in the United States, Japan, Mexico and Canada. Here are the links to take a look at Holafly’s international data SIM cards and data eSIMs.

Travelsim eSIM Card Installation Guide

Follow the instructions for installing and activating a Travelsim eSIM profile for IOS and later android operating systems, the processes for both iPhone and iPad are similar due to the organisation of the interfaces.

On the other hand, it is important to keep in mind that once an eSIM profile has been installed it should not be removed, this means that the profile is completely set up and it is no longer possible to install it again, you can transfer it to another device but do not remove it and install it again.

TravelSim eSIM installation instructions on iOS for iPhone and iPad

Your new eSIM is now installed. However, there are a few more things you need to do to make sure you don’t accidentally use the wrong SIM card for calls or data. Read on.

Label your eSIM

We recommend that you add a label to your TravelSim eSIM to ensure that you do not confuse it with your main SIM card.

To change the labels

1. Go to Settings
2. Tap on Cellular or Mobile Data
3. Tap the number whose label you want to change.

To label your new eSIM number

1. Click on Secondary.
2. Choose a suggested label (Personal, Business or Travel) or create your own.

Set a default number

1. From the home screen, tap Settings.
2. Tap Cellular
3. Tap Default line.

In this screen, choose the TravelSim number that will be your default number.

TravelSim eSIM installation instructions for Android phones

Install and activate your Travelsim eSIM profile in three steps, described step by step.

Install the eSIM profile

1. Open Settings, then tap Network & Internet and select Mobile Network.
2. Expand Advanced, then select Carrier and Add Carrier.
3. Scan the QR code you received by email (you can also find it in My Account).
4. Tap Start to add your new eSIM.

Your new eSIM is now installed. However, there are a few more things you need to do to make sure you don’t accidentally use the wrong SIM card for calls or data. Read on.

Change the name of your eSIM

We recommend that you rename your TravelSim eSIM to ensure that you do not confuse it with your main SIM card.

To change the name of your eSIM

1. Go to Mobile Network.
2. Select the eSIM you want to rename.
3. Click edit in the upper right corner.

Set your SIM preferences

In this screen, choose the TravelSim number that will be your default.

To change the number to use

1. Tap the call preference or SMS preference.
2. Tap the number you want to use.

Roaming data card and voice services

One of the particularities of this SIM card is the calling service means that when users dial an international number using this SIM Travelsim the company returns the call connecting the two users who wanted to communicate.

TravelSim SIM Card Data Plans

TravelSim has seven different per GB data plans that include individual destinations such as Vietnam and regional destinations such as Asia where you can find several destinations included. Let’s take a look at what they are all about.

Vietnam

Useful-life Card	Amount	Price
30 days	3GB	10 USD

Asia

Useful-life Card	Amount	Price
30 days	3GB	39 USD

Europe

Useful-life Card	Amount	Price	Voice service	SMS
14 days	5GB	29 USD
14 days	5GB	37 USD	60 min	25 SMS
14 days	10 GB	59 USD
14 days	10 GB	74 USD	120 min	50 SMS

Europe Plus

Useful-life Card	Amount	Price
30 days	2GB	20 USD
30 days	5GB	45 USD
30 days	10 GB	87 USD

Promotional

Useful-life Card	Amount	Price
30 days	5GB	29 USD

Zona A

Useful-life Card	Amount	Price
30 days	500 MB	13 USD
30 days	1 GB	19 USD
30 days	2 GB	35 USD
30 days	3 GB	53 USD
30 days	5 GB	87 USD

Zona B

Useful-life card	Amount	Price
14  days	250 MB	25 USD
30 days	500 MB	45 USD
30 days	1 GB	69 USD
30 days	2 GB	99 USD
30 days	3 GB	150 USD
30 days	5 GB	175 USD

Global coverage with eSIM and SIM from TravelSim

Depending on the area you travel to, TravelSim offers similar pricing. In countries where roaming service is more expensive with your carrier, you will have more expensive data rates with TravelSIM.

Travelsim Africa

Travelsim Asia.

Travelsim Oceania

Travelsim Caribbean

Travelsim Europe

Travelsim Medio oriente

Travelsim Northamerica

Travelsim South América

Travelsim eSIM compatible mobile devices

IOS devices compatible with eSIM

• iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone XS / XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPad Air (3rd Gen)
• iPad Pro (3rd Gen)
• iPad Mini (5th Gen)

Android devices compatible with eSIM

• Google Pixel 3 / 3 XL / 4 / 4 XL/4a
• Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / Z Flip
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
• Samsung Note 20+
• Samsung Galaxy Fold
• Microsoft Surface Pro
• PCs con Windows 10
• Lenovo Yoga 630

How do I create my Travelsim account with the card?

Before creating the account you must have the card number, which comes on the back of the packaging or card, it’s below the barcodes and is usually 11 digits long.

1. Insert the card number

Insert the Travelsim card number that comes with the SIM card or on the packaging, it’s 11 digits long.

1. Insert SMS verification code

Wait for a moment, an SMS verification code will be sent to your Travelsim number. Be sure to verify that the cell phone you are using the SIM is unlocked, otherwise you will not receive any SMS.

1. Create your account

The fields you must fill in are the email address, which you must confirm together with your password, with this account you will also be able to install your Travelsim eSIM.

1. You must have specific information such as the card number that comes with the backing to create an account.
2. Login to the website and go to Create account
3. Register your personal data
4. The first step is to put your SIM card number in the field

History and current activity of TravelSim

TravelSim is part of Top Connect, founded in 1995, the company operates in different areas: IoT/M2M technologies, SIM and eSIM cards, travel accessories, portable Wifi among other products. Since 2013 it has 3.5 million subscribers and distributes in more than 60 countries around the world. The main service is the roaming SIM card that includes data plans and extra credits for voice consumption such as SMS and call answering.

Travelsim cofounders

Max Rivshin is a board member and shareholder in Top connect and CSC Telecom, has been a board member and shareholder since 2020, and has been CEO of Top connect since 2007.

He studied at the Ivey School of Business at Western University organizational leadership during 2015, he also studied economics and accounting at New York University.

Vladislav Sobolev: is the General Manager of Top Connect Estonia, owner of the TravelSim brand for Europe, as experience can be counted as his short stay as General Manager at Top Connect since the beginning of February 2020 and as Software Engineer at Eesti Telefon AS for at least 1 year, between 1995 and 1996. Undoubtedly the longest experience he has had under the role of CTO director at Top Connect for more than 23.5 years. He is a graduate of TalTech, Tallinn University of Technology, Telecommunications from 1992 to 1998.

TravelSim Headquarters

TravelSim is a company of European origin, its main offices are located in the city of Tallinn in Estonia.

Väike-Paala 1, 11415 Tallinn, Estonia

Regions in which TravelSim operates

TravelSim operates from the central region with headquarters in Estonia, its services are targeted internationally and are expected to cross 140 countries in the coming years. TravelSim has agreements with around 300 international networks operating on five continents.

Contact Addresses

• Mobile: 372 6868 000
• Contact e-mail: gethelp@travelsim.com
• Legal address: Väike-Paala 1, 11415 Tallinn. Estonia

Social media Travelsim

• Instagram
• Twitter

FAQ Frequently asked questions about Travelsim