Using Data in Europe

One of the huge benefits that come with travelling to Europe along with not needing a passport to cross borders within the Schengen Zone is also the fact that data plans also carry over into all of the countries meaning you don’t have to go and buy a new Sim Card at every country you visit. Using data in Europe means you will lose coverage for a brief minute as you cross imaginary borders but your phone will quickly reconnect to the new local network and you’ll be able to carry on with your scrolling as usual.

Using Data in Europe - Getting an E-Sim

There are many different E-SIMs you can choose from which are super helpful, not only in Europe but also worldwide. These are a great option because it means you don’t have to continually physically swap out the Sim Card each time you leave and re enter a country. They are simply purchased via an application and can be set up within minutes. Once you’ve done it once, it is super easy to go through the same process again and even easier to top up. Probably the most helpful aspect of it all is that it notifies you when they have 20%, 10% and are almost completely out of data, prompting you to purchase more if necessary.

Here are some of our favourite Sim and E-SIM options below:

Airalo

Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store that solves the pain of high roaming bills by giving travelers access to eSIMs (digital SIM cards). More than one million people are already using Airalo's eSIMs.

With eSIMs from Airalo, travelers can download and install a digital data pack for over 200 countries/regions and get connected anywhere in the world as soon as they land.

Yesim

Yesim stands out as a premier Swiss-based eSIM provider, renowned for its comprehensive coverage across 150+ countries and its innovative approach to connectivity solutions. With a focus on affordability and flexibility, Yesim offers a diverse range of data plans tailored to individual needs, including single-country, regional, and global eSIM packages. Whether it is seamless data access or virtual numbers in key regions like North America, the EU, and the Middle East, Yesim ensures users stay connected wherever they go.

Drimsim

Drimsim is the first universal SIM card and free app for travelers. Drimsim is a real SIM card. It’s a plastic card with a chip, just like any other, which you can insert into your phone, tablet, or router.

The difference is that it is not tied to an operator. Once your plane lands in a new country, Drimsim is immediately ready to work.

Drimsim operates in 229 countries, provides stable communication, a fast Internet connection, and prices similar to those of local operators.

All options provide incredible value depending on what you are specifically looking for and tailor to anyone’s needs; covering almost every country in the world. Also another benefit that comes with these options, especially Airalo is that they offer loyalty bonuses because who only uses an E-SIM once, right? Their Airmoney loyalty programme allows travelers to work their way up a tier system, getting cash back for each and every purchase and also referral bonuses.