6 MIN DI LETTURA
Open a destination page and you will see many plans with different data sizes, days and prices. This guide explains how to read a plan name, choose between plan types and compare the price per GB. The price examples come from the ChoEsim catalogue on 6 November 2026 for India, Nepal, Canada and Europe. Prices and the list of plans can change, so the plan page is always the reference. ChoEsim sells prepaid travel eSIM data plans issued by a third-party provider.
How to read a plan name
A plan name usually combines three parts: where the plan applies, the data size and the number of days. For example:
- India 5GB 30Days: a plan for India, 5 GB of data, 30 days of validity.
- Canada 1GB 7Days: a plan for Canada, 1 GB of data, 7 days of validity.
- Europe (35 areas) 3GB 15Days: a regional plan for Europe, 3 GB of data, 15 days of validity. The part in brackets is part of the plan name; do not read it as a count of countries. The destinations a plan applies to are on the plan page, so check there.
- The Premium suffix (for example India 5GB 30Days Premium): in the 6 November 2026 catalogue, a Premium plan costs more than the standard plan with the same data and validity, and in the India and Canada tables it also shows a different Internet IP location from the standard plans. We do not explain the difference here because it depends on the plan; the plan page shows the details, so read them before you choose.
Prices are in US dollars, and the price at order time applies. A Vietnamese dong amount, where shown, is indicative only.
Fixed-data plans and per-day plans
A fixed-data plan gives you one data amount to use during its validity period. A per-day plan is priced per day: you choose the number of days, and it carries data for each of those days. The plan page shows the total for your trip length.
Which type is sold depends on the time and on the destination. In the 6 November 2026 catalogue, the India, Nepal, Canada and Europe pages had fixed-data plans only. We do not say that one type costs less than the other; the right choice depends on your trip and how you use data. If you choose a per-day plan, the number of days you choose is the number of days you pay for.
Choosing validity
Choose a validity that covers the whole trip. Also check when validity starts: it depends on the plan, and the plan page shows it. You can install the eSIM on Wi-Fi before you go, but read the plan details before you install.
The validity periods in the 6 November 2026 catalogue: 7, 15 and 30 days for India, Nepal and Canada; 3, 7, 15, 30, 31, 90 and 180 days for Europe.
Comparing price per GB
The price per GB is the plan price divided by the data size. It is a quick way to compare two plans for the same destination and the same Internet IP location. Plans with the same data size can cost differently because their Internet IP location differs; each plan page shows it. So when you compare prices, check the Internet IP location column (or the same information on the plan page) first. Examples from the 6 November 2026 catalogue (prices on 6 November 2026):
| Plan | Price | Price per GB | Internet IP location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada 1GB 7Days | $3.39 | $3.39 | US |
| Canada 3GB 15Days | $8.40 | $2.80 | US |
| Canada 20GB 30Days | $38.64 | $1.93 | US |
| Canada 75GB 30Days | $66.70 | $0.89 | CA |
| India 3GB 15Days | $7.36 | $2.45 | SG |
| India 3GB 30Days | $7.82 | $2.61 | SG |
| Nepal 1GB 7Days | $4.47 | $4.47 | SG |
| Nepal 20GB 30Days | $74.32 | $3.72 | SG |
| Europe (35 areas) 3GB 15Days | $3.78 | $1.26 | FR/NL/UK |
What these numbers show:
- Within the same destination and the same Internet IP location, larger plans tend to have a lower price per GB. For Canada plans with Internet IP location US, it falls from $3.39 (1 GB) to $2.80 (3 GB) and $1.93 (20 GB). The Canada 75 GB plan shows a different Internet IP location (CA), so we do not put it in that comparison.
- A low price per GB only helps if you use the data. The total for the 20 GB plan ($38.64) is much higher than for the 1 GB plan ($3.39), both US.
- A longer validity can also cost more. In India the 3 GB plan for 30 days ($7.82) costs more than the 3 GB plan for 15 days ($7.36); both show SG.
- Compare the destinations a plan applies to, not only the price. We do not make any judgement about which country is "cheaper" than another.
How far a size goes depends on how you use your phone. Destination pages have a data estimator; it is a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
A simple order of steps for comparing
- Pick the destination and a validity that covers your whole trip.
- Check the Internet IP location column when comparing prices, and compare only plans in the same group.
- Within that group, compare the price per GB and the total, and choose a size that fits how you use your phone.
- Open the plan page and read the details, especially for a Premium plan.
Installing your eSIM
Installation needs stable Wi-Fi. You can install on Wi-Fi before you go, but whether to install early depends on when validity starts for your plan, so check the plan details first. After you order, the QR code and activation details are shown in My eSIMs and are emailed to you. Keep them private and do not share them. The steps are in our articles on installing an eSIM on iPhone and installing an eSIM on Android.
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. See also does my phone support eSIM.
Data-only plans
Our plans are data plans. Use internet apps for calls and messages; regular calls depend on your primary SIM and carrier. Our article on keeping your number with travel data explains more.
Checklist before you buy
- Your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked.
- You have read the plan name: destination, data, days, and whether it has the Premium suffix.
- The validity covers every day of your trip, and you know when validity starts for that plan.
- The destinations on your trip are within the plan's scope, according to the plan page.
- You have checked the Internet IP location column when comparing prices, and you compared the price per GB only between plans in the same group.
- The data size fits how you use your phone.
- You understand the plan is data only.
For refunds, see the refund policy. If you need to ask something, go to the contact page.
Ready to choose? See plans by destination on the India, Nepal, Canada or Europe page.