eSIM basics
How an eSIM works
An eSIM is a SIM card built into your phone. No plastic, no swap. With Silent eSIM you're online in 200+ countries in two minutes — no sign-up, no ID.
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Place your order
Choose a USD balance from $9. Pay with card, Bitcoin, Lightning or USDT. No account required.
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Get your QR code
Your activation QR code appears on the order page in seconds. We also email it to you if you provide an address.
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Scan with your phone
On iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code. On Android: Settings → Network → SIMs → Add eSIM.
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You're online
Data turns on automatically in any of 200+ countries at pay-as-you-go rates. Balance never expires.
Will my phone work?
Any eSIM-capable phone: iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, and most recent Android flagships. See the full list of compatible devices →
What happens to my old SIM?
Nothing. Your existing SIM keeps your home number. The eSIM runs alongside it for data — switch which line uses cellular data in Settings.