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Going to Europe and want mobile data on your phone? This guide helps you read regional plan names, compare data sizes and days, and know what to check so a plan includes where you are going. ChoEsim sells prepaid travel eSIM data plans issued by a third-party provider. The sizes, validity and prices below come from the Europe plans listed on 6 November 2026. Prices and the list of plans can change, so the plan page is always the reference.
How a regional plan differs from a single-country plan
For many destinations a plan is sold for one country. For Europe the catalogue has regional plans, with names such as "Europe (35 areas)", "Europe (33 areas)", "Europe (30+ areas)", two-place plans such as "Ireland & UK" or "Ireland & Slovenia", and "Balkans (5+ areas)". We do not list here which countries each plan includes, and the number in a plan name should not be read as a count of countries. The destinations a plan applies to are shown on the plan page.
How to check that a plan includes where you are going
- Open the Europe page and choose the plan you are considering.
- Read the information on the plan page about the countries or areas it applies to.
- Buy only when every destination on your trip is clearly stated. If you cannot see a specific destination (for example the UK or Switzerland), do not assume it is included; check the details on the plan page or choose another plan.
Two plans with different numbers in their names (for example 35 and 33) may apply to different destinations. We have no information beyond each plan page to say how they differ.
Plans and validity
On 6 November 2026 the Europe page listed 57 fixed-data plans, with 3, 7, 15, 30, 31, 90 and 180 days of validity. The cheapest are Europe (35 areas) 1 GB and Europe (33 areas) 1 GB for 7 days, both at $1.49; the most expensive is Europe 50 GB for 180 days at $161.46. The table below shows 12 of these plans. Prices are in US dollars (price on 6 November 2026), and the price at order time applies. The price per GB is the price divided by the data size, rounded to the cent.
Plans with the same data size can cost differently because their Internet IP location differs; each plan page shows it. The table has a column for it. Compare price per GB only between plans with the same Internet IP location, and do not read a price gap between two plans as a difference in size alone.
| Plan | Data | Validity | Price (on 6 Nov 2026) | Price per GB | Internet IP location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe (35 areas) 1GB 7Days | 1 GB | 7 days | $1.49 | $1.49 | FR/NL/UK |
| Europe (33 areas) 1GB 7Days | 1 GB | 7 days | $1.49 | $1.49 | BE |
| Ireland & Slovenia 1GB 30Days | 1 GB | 30 days | $1.98 | $1.98 | UK/NO |
| Ireland & UK 1GB 3Days | 1 GB | 3 days | $2.07 | $2.07 | UK/NO |
| Europe (30+ areas) 1GB 7Days | 1 GB | 7 days | $2.30 | $2.30 | UK/NO |
| Europe (30+ areas) 1GB 30Days | 1 GB | 30 days | $3.45 | $3.45 | UK/NO |
| Europe (35 areas) 3GB 15Days | 3 GB | 15 days | $3.78 | $1.26 | FR/NL/UK |
| Europe (33 areas) 3GB 15Days | 3 GB | 15 days | $3.89 | $1.30 | BE |
| Europe (35 areas) 3GB 30Days | 3 GB | 30 days | $4.01 | $1.34 | FR/NL/UK |
| Europe (33 areas) 3GB 30Days | 3 GB | 30 days | $4.14 | $1.38 | BE |
| Balkans (5+ areas) 1GB 7Days | 1 GB | 7 days | $5.34 | $5.34 | UK/NO |
| Ireland & Slovenia 3GB 30Days | 3 GB | 30 days | $5.92 | $1.97 | UK/NO |
How to read the table:
- About a week, light use: the 1 GB 7-day plans in the table are Europe (35 areas) at $1.49 (FR/NL/UK), Europe (33 areas) at $1.49 (BE), Europe (30+ areas) at $2.30 (UK/NO) and Balkans (5+ areas) at $5.34 (UK/NO). Compare each plan's destinations as well as its price.
- Two weeks to a month: Europe (35 areas), with Internet IP location FR/NL/UK, has 3 GB for 15 days at $3.78 ($1.26 per GB) and for 30 days at $4.01 ($1.34 per GB). Europe (33 areas), with Internet IP location BE, has 3 GB for 15 days at $3.89 ($1.30 per GB) and for 30 days at $4.14 ($1.38 per GB). We do not rank the two groups against each other.
- A very short trip: the table has a 3-day plan (Ireland & UK 1 GB, $2.07, UK/NO).
- A long stay: the catalogue also has 31, 90 and 180 day plans, for example the Europe 50 GB 180-day plan at the highest price. These are not in the table; see the Europe page for current sizes, prices and Internet IP location.
How far a size goes depends on how you use your phone, so treat the table as a starting point. On the Europe page you can also try the data estimator. It is a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Check your phone before you buy
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Dialling *#06# and looking for an EID helps identify eSIM capability, but it is not a guarantee. The device check lists examples of eSIM-capable phones; the manufacturer and your carrier have the final word.
Installing the eSIM
After you order, the QR code and activation details are shown in My eSIMs and are emailed to you.
- Connect to stable Wi-Fi. You can install before you go; check when validity starts for your plan first, because it depends on the plan and the plan page shows it.
- Open your phone's eSIM settings and scan the QR code. On iPhone the path is Settings, Cellular, Add eSIM, Use QR Code. Menu names can vary by iOS version and by phone.
- If you cannot scan: manual installation uses the SM-DP+ address and the activation code.
The detailed steps are in our articles on installing an eSIM on iPhone and installing an eSIM on Android, and in the installation guide. Keep your QR code and activation details private and do not share them.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries does a plan include?
The destinations a plan applies to are shown on each plan page. This guide does not list them, because each plan has its own scope. Open the plan and check before you buy.
How do the "35 areas" and "33 areas" plans differ?
The plan page is the accurate source. We have no other information about the difference, and the number in a plan name should not be read as a count of countries.
Are the UK or Switzerland included in a plan?
This guide does not say either way. Check the destination information on the plan page you plan to buy.
How many GB should I choose?
It depends on how you use your phone. Start from the table above and try the data estimator on the Europe page. The estimator is a rule of thumb.
The plan is data only. Can I make calls?
Our plans are data plans. Use internet apps for calls and messages; regular calls depend on your primary SIM and carrier.
Can I install the eSIM before my trip?
You can install on Wi-Fi before you go. When validity starts depends on the plan, so check the plan details before you install.
Which phones can use an eSIM?
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. The device check lists example phone families that are listed as eSIM-capable. They are examples, not a guarantee.
What to check before you buy
- Every destination on your trip is clearly stated on the plan page you choose.
- Your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked.
- The validity covers every day of your trip, and you know when validity starts for that plan.
- The data amount fits how you plan to use your phone.
- You compare prices between plans with the same Internet IP location.
- You understand the plan is data only.
If the eSIM is installed but there is no data, see eSIM installed but no data. To understand how an eSIM differs from a physical SIM, see eSIM vs physical SIM for travellers.
Ready to compare? Open the Europe page.