Background
I am a developer and digital nomad. I lived between Canada and the United States before continuing to explore the world. After struggling with internet connectivity abroad one too many times, I created eSIM Comparator.
The idea is simple: gather the travel eSIM plans on the market, compare them on one scale, and help every traveller find the right fit without a sales script. As a developer, I put technical skills behind a live catalog and content that stays clear, practical and transparent.
How I work on this site
Every article, comparison and recommendation starts from the normalized catalog — price, data, validity, network, 5G and hotspot — then from checks on the ground. I maintain the destination pages, provider reviews and promo codes with the editorial team.
Staying connected matters whether you work from a café in Montreal, navigate New York, or plan the next stop from halfway across the planet. Paid placements are labelled Sponsored and never decide rankings.
Contact
Questions, corrections or partnership notes: valentin@esimcomparator.com. LinkedIn and X are the fastest public channels.
Areas of expertise
News
Articles
Sep 20, 2026
Canada eSIM vs local SIM: queue, ID and the callCompatible phone: Canada eSIM plan. Local number, long stay or a locked handset: Rogers, Bell or Telus plastic with ID.Read the article
Sep 20, 2026
China eSIM vs local SIM: queue, passport and the callCompatible phone: China eSIM installed at home. Local number, long stay or a locked handset: prepaid with passport, no Google.Read the article
Sep 19, 2026
Which network to use in Canada with a travel eSIMThree local radios, not an app logo. Match the mast to the itinerary, then buy.Read the article
Sep 19, 2026
Which network to use in China with a travel eSIMThree local radios, not an app logo. Match the mast to the itinerary, then buy a travel eSIM that names it.Read the article
Sep 18, 2026
Switzerland roaming: what does it cost, and what are the alternatives in 2026?If Switzerland is in Europe on your UK plan, stay on that SIM. If not, a day pass or a Switzerland eSIM. Legal EU roam-like-at-home does not cover Switzerland.Read the article
Sep 17, 2026
Internet in Switzerland: how do you stay online in 2026?Switzerland eSIM if the phone takes one. Local physical SIM or Pocket WiFi otherwise. UK roaming only if Switzerland is truly listed as Europe on your line.Read the article
Sep 16, 2026
Switzerland eSIM vs Pocket WiFi: price, coverage and the callUnlocked phone that takes eSIM: Switzerland data plan. Tablets or a locked phone: Pocket WiFi rental at the hotel or Zurich Airport.Read the article
Sep 15, 2026
Switzerland eSIM vs local SIM: queue, passport and the callCompatible phone: Switzerland eSIM plan. Local number, long stay or a locked handset: Swisscom, Sunrise or Salt prepaid with a passport.Read the article
Sep 14, 2026
Which network to use in Switzerland with a travel eSIMThree local radios, not an app logo. Match the mast to the itinerary, then buy.Read the article
Sep 13, 2026
United States roaming: what does it cost, and what are the alternatives in 2026?Without a pass, UK roaming in the USA is a daily charge or PAYG. A USA eSIM almost always cuts the bill. Operator passes only for an afternoon or a locked phone.Read the article
Sep 12, 2026
Internet in the United States: how do you stay online in 2026?USA eSIM if the phone takes one. Local physical SIM or Pocket WiFi otherwise. EE, O2, Vodafone or Three roaming stays the last-minute fare.Read the article
Sep 11, 2026
United States eSIM vs Pocket WiFi: price, coverage and the callUnlocked phone that takes eSIM: USA data plan. Tablets or a locked phone: Pocket WiFi rental to the hotel, rarely an airport counter.Read the article
Sep 10, 2026
United States eSIM vs local SIM: queue, ID and the callCompatible phone: USA eSIM plan. Local number, long stay or a locked handset: AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon plastic with ID.Read the article
Sep 9, 2026
Which network to use in the United States with a travel eSIMThree local radios, not an app logo. Match the mast to the itinerary, then buy.Read the article
Sep 8, 2026
Thailand roaming: what does it cost, and what are the alternatives in 2026?Without a pass, UK roaming in Thailand is a daily charge or PAYG. A Thailand eSIM almost always cuts the bill. Operator passes only for an afternoon or a locked phone.Read the article
Sep 7, 2026
Internet in Thailand: how do you stay online in 2026?Thailand eSIM if the phone takes one. Local physical SIM or Pocket WiFi otherwise. EE, O2, Vodafone or Three roaming stays the last-minute fare.Read the article
Sep 6, 2026
Thailand eSIM vs Pocket WiFi: price, coverage and the callUnlocked phone that takes eSIM: Thailand data plan. Tablets or a locked phone: Pocket WiFi rental at the hotel or airport.Read the article
Sep 5, 2026
Thailand eSIM vs local SIM: queue, passport and the callCompatible phone: Thailand eSIM plan. Local number, long stay or a locked handset: AIS, TrueMove H or dtac plastic with a passport.Read the article
Sep 4, 2026
Which network to use in Thailand with a travel eSIMThree local radios, not an app logo. Match the mast to the itinerary, then buy.Read the article
Sep 3, 2026
Morocco roaming: what does it cost, and what are the alternatives in 2026?Without a pass, UK roaming in Morocco is a daily charge or PAYG. A Morocco eSIM almost always cuts the bill. Operator passes only for an afternoon or a locked phone.Read the article
Sep 2, 2026
Internet in Morocco: how do you stay online in 2026?Morocco eSIM if the phone takes one. Local physical SIM or Pocket WiFi otherwise. EE, O2, Vodafone or Three roaming stays the last-minute fare.Read the article
Sep 1, 2026
Morocco eSIM vs Pocket WiFi: price, coverage and the callUnlocked phone that takes eSIM: Morocco data plan. Tablets or a locked phone: Pocket WiFi rental at the hotel or airport.Read the article
Aug 31, 2026
Morocco eSIM vs local SIM: queue, passport and the callCompatible phone: Morocco eSIM plan. Local number, long stay or a locked handset: IAM, Orange Maroc or inwi plastic with a passport.Read the article
Aug 30, 2026
Which network to use in Morocco with a travel eSIMThree local networks, not an app logo. Match the radio to the itinerary, then buy.Read the article
Aug 29, 2026
Japan roaming: what does it cost, and what are the alternatives in 2026?Without a pass, UK roaming in Japan is a daily charge or PAYG. A Japan eSIM almost always cuts the bill. Operator passes only for an afternoon or a locked phone.Read the article
Aug 28, 2026
Internet in Japan: how do you stay online in 2026?Japan eSIM if the phone takes one. Local physical SIM or Pocket WiFi otherwise. EE, O2, Vodafone or Three roaming stays the last-minute fare.Read the article
Aug 27, 2026
Japan eSIM vs Pocket WiFi: price, coverage and the callUnlocked phone that takes eSIM: Japan data plan. Tablets or a locked phone: airport Pocket WiFi rental.Read the article
Aug 26, 2026
Which network to use in Japan with a travel eSIMFour local networks, not an app logo. Match the radio to the itinerary, then buy.Read the articleThis website uses affiliate links as a source of revenue so the catalog can stay free. Using those links helps us avoid relying on intrusive advertising. Sponsored placements are labelled and do not change the comparison data.