What is eSIM? Everything you need to know

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In this guide:

What is eSIM?
Phones that support eSIM
Mobile providers that support eSIM
How to activate an eSIM
eSIM FAQs

Ever since the mobile phone was first invented, we’ve relied on physical SIM cards to connect to our chosen telecom network. Fast forward to now, and most mobile phones, cellular-connected laptops, tablets and smartwatches support eSIM, which means no more physical cards are necessary. It also means switching mobile providers is easier than ever. However, eSIM is still relatively new, and it can be confusing to those who are used to SIM cards.

In this guide, we break down everything you need to know about eSIM.

What is eSIM?

eSIM stands for embedded SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). Like a regular SIM card, an eSIM allows you to connect to your mobile provider’s network and your plan. The only difference is that it’s built into your phone (or other device) and is not tied to any one provider, meaning you can switch at any time without needing to get a new SIM.

On the downside, this means switching phones can be a little trickier, as it’s not as simple as removing a SIM card from one device and inserting it into another.

What devices support eSIM?

All flagship (and some budget) smartphones and other cellular devices released in the last few years support eSIM. Some cheaper devices may still require a physical SIM, but eSIM has been available on iPhone since 2018, Google Pixel since 2019, Samsung Galaxy devices since 2020, and OPPO phones since 2021. Some devices even allow you to have multiple eSIMs, ideal for those who frequently travel internationally.

Here’s a full list of phones that support eSIM.

iPhones with eSIM support

iPhone 16e
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14
iPhone SE (2022)
iPhone 13 Pro Max

iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Mini
iPhone 13
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 12
iPhone SE (2020)
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XR

Here are some of the most popular iPhone 16 series plans.

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced XS 5G+ 80GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $815 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $62/mth + $472.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,960.70 Go	$62/mth + $472.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,960.70	Go
#2	M1	M1 50GB Bespoke Contract 50GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups $62.95/mth + $191 Upfront Min. cost $1,701.80 Go	$62.95/mth + $191 Upfront Min. cost $1,701.80	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced S 5G+ 200GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $815 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $78/mth + $337.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,209.70 Go	$78/mth + $337.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,209.70	Go
#4	M1	M1 200GB Bespoke Contract 200GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: M1 Exclusive Christmas Gifts worth $598 + $200 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups $79.95/mth + $32 Upfront Min. cost $1,950.80 Go	$79.95/mth + $32 Upfront Min. cost $1,950.80	Go
#5	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 350GB 350GB data M1 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 500 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $100 off this device on new Bespoke Flexi + M1 Exclusive Christmas Gifts worth $598 + $100 off iPhone 16 on Bespoke Flexi $83.95 Min. cost $1,095.95 Go	$83.95 (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,095.95	Go
#6	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 500GB 500GB data M1 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 500 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $100 off this device on new Bespoke Flexi + M1 Exclusive Christmas Gifts worth $598 + $100 off iPhone 16 on Bespoke Flexi $93.95 Min. cost $1,105.95 Go	$93.95 (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,105.95	Go

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced XS 5G+ 80GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $815 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $62/mth + $472.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,960.70 Go	$62/mth + $472.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,960.70	Go
#2	M1	M1 50GB Bespoke Contract 50GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups $62.95/mth + $282 Upfront Min. cost $1,792.80 Go	$62.95/mth + $282 Upfront Min. cost $1,792.80	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced S 5G+ 200GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $815 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $78/mth + $387.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,259.70 Go	$78/mth + $387.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,259.70	Go
#4	M1	M1 200GB Bespoke Contract 200GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: M1 Exclusive Christmas Gifts worth $598 + $200 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups $79.95/mth + $123 Upfront Min. cost $2,041.80 Go	$79.95/mth + $123 Upfront Min. cost $2,041.80	Go
#5	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 350GB 350GB data M1 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 500 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $100 off this device on new Bespoke Flexi + M1 Exclusive Christmas Gifts worth $598 + $100 off iPhone 16 on Bespoke Flexi $88.95 Min. cost $1,215.95 Go	$88.95 (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,215.95	Go
#6	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced M 5G+ 250GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 600 Minutes 600 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $815 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $98/mth + $207.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,559.70 Go	$98/mth + $207.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,559.70	Go

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced XS 5G+ 80GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $815 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $62/mth + $1,067.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,555.70 Go	$62/mth + $1,067.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,555.70	Go
#2	M1	M1 50GB Bespoke Contract 50GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups $62.95/mth + $601 Upfront Min. cost $2,111.80 Go	$62.95/mth + $601 Upfront Min. cost $2,111.80	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced S 5G+ 200GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $815 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $78/mth + $922.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,794.70 Go	$78/mth + $922.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,794.70	Go
#4	M1	M1 200GB Bespoke Contract 200GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: M1 Exclusive Christmas Gifts worth $598 + $200 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups $79.95/mth + $258 Upfront Min. cost $2,176.80 Go	$79.95/mth + $258 Upfront Min. cost $2,176.80	Go
#5	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced M 5G+ 250GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 600 Minutes 600 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $815 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $98/mth + $747.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,099.70 Go	$98/mth + $747.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,099.70	Go
#6	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 350GB 350GB data M1 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 500 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $100 off this device on new Bespoke Flexi + M1 Exclusive Christmas Gifts worth $598 + $200 off iPhone 16 on Bespoke Flexi $103.95 Min. cost $1,575.95 Go	$103.95 (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,575.95	Go

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced XS 5G+ 80GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $815 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $62/mth + $982.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,470.70 Go	$62/mth + $982.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,470.70	Go
#2	M1	M1 50GB Bespoke Contract 50GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups $62.95/mth + $737 Upfront Min. cost $2,247.80 Go	$62.95/mth + $737 Upfront Min. cost $2,247.80	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced S 5G+ 200GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $815 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $78/mth + $832.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,704.70 Go	$78/mth + $832.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,704.70	Go
#4	M1	M1 200GB Bespoke Contract 200GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: M1 Exclusive Christmas Gifts worth $598 + $200 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups $79.95/mth + $578 Upfront Min. cost $2,496.80 Go	$79.95/mth + $578 Upfront Min. cost $2,496.80	Go
#5	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced M 5G+ 250GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 600 Minutes 600 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $815 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $98/mth + $682.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,034.70 Go	$98/mth + $682.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,034.70	Go
#6	M1	M1 300GB Bespoke Contract 300GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 650 Minutes 650 Messages Deal: M1 Exclusive Christmas Gifts worth $598 + $200 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups $104.95/mth + $394 Upfront Min. cost $2,912.80 Go	$104.95/mth + $394 Upfront Min. cost $2,912.80	Go

Samsung phones with eSIM support

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung Galaxy A56
Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S25
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Samsung Galaxy A55
Samsung Galaxy A35
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S24
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S22
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S20
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung Galaxy Fold

Here are some of the most popular Samsung Galaxy S25 series plans.

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced XS 5G+ 80GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $1015 OFF this device including device discount, $300 trade-in bonus, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $62/mth + $882.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,370.70 Go	$62/mth + $882.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,370.70	Go
#2	M1	M1 50GB Bespoke Contract 50GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Free Gifts worth $173.94 + Trade in & get $200 cashback + $150 off S 25 on new Bespoke Contract + $100 off any device on new this plan $62.95/mth + $542 Upfront Min. cost $2,052.80 Go	$62.95/mth + $542 Upfront Min. cost $2,052.80	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced S 5G+ 200GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $1015 OFF this device including device discount, $300 trade-in bonus, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $78/mth + $682.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,554.70 Go	$78/mth + $682.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,554.70	Go
#4	M1	M1 200GB Bespoke Contract 200GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: Free Gifts worth $173.94 + Trade in & get $200 cashback + $150 off S 25 on new Bespoke Contract + $200 off any device on new this plan $79.95/mth + $296 Upfront Min. cost $2,214.80 Go	$79.95/mth + $296 Upfront Min. cost $2,214.80	Go
#5	M1 Editor's Pick	M1 Editor's Pick Bespoke Flexi 5G 350GB 350GB data M1 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 500 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $150 off S 25 on new Bespoke Flexi + $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + M1 Exclusive Christmas Gifts worth $598 $83.95 Min. cost $1,095.95 Go	$83.95 (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,095.95	Go
#6	M1	M1 Bespoke Flexi 5G 500GB 500GB data M1 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 500 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $150 off S 25 on new Bespoke Flexi + $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + M1 Exclusive Christmas Gifts worth $598 $93.95 Min. cost $1,105.95 Go	$93.95 (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,105.95	Go

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced XS 5G+ 80GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $1015 OFF this device including device discount, $300 trade-in bonus, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $62/mth + $1,032.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,520.70 Go	$62/mth + $1,032.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,520.70	Go
#2	M1	M1 50GB Bespoke Contract 50GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $150 off S 25 on new Bespoke Contract + $100 off any device on new this plan $62.95/mth + $713 Upfront Min. cost $2,223.80 Go	$62.95/mth + $713 Upfront Min. cost $2,223.80	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced S 5G+ 200GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $1015 OFF this device including device discount, $300 trade-in bonus, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $78/mth + $892.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,764.70 Go	$78/mth + $892.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,764.70	Go
#4	M1	M1 200GB Bespoke Contract 200GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: $150 off S 25 on new Bespoke Contract + $200 off any device on new this plan + M1 Exclusive Christmas Gifts worth $598 $79.95/mth + $461 Upfront Min. cost $2,379.80 Go	$79.95/mth + $461 Upfront Min. cost $2,379.80	Go
#5	M1 Editor's Pick	M1 Editor's Pick Bespoke Flexi 5G 350GB 350GB data M1 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 500 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $150 off S 25 on new Bespoke Flexi + $100 off any device on new Bespoke Flexi + M1 Exclusive Christmas Gifts worth $598 $91.95 Min. cost $1,287.95 Go	$91.95 (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,287.95	Go
#6	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced M 5G+ 250GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 600 Minutes 600 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $1015 OFF this device including device discount, $300 trade-in bonus, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $98/mth + $632.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,984.70 Go	$98/mth + $632.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,984.70	Go

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced XS 5G+ 80GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $1015 OFF this device including device discount, $300 trade-in bonus, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $62/mth + $1,352.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,840.70 Go	$62/mth + $1,352.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,840.70	Go
#2	M1	M1 50GB Bespoke Contract 50GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $300 off this Samsung phone on new Bespoke Contract + $100 off any device on new this plan $62.95/mth + $867 Upfront Min. cost $2,377.80 Go	$62.95/mth + $867 Upfront Min. cost $2,377.80	Go
#3	StarHub	StarHub 5G Lite Mobile Plan 150GB data StarHub 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 1000 Minutes 750 Messages Deal: $700 off when you buy now, pay later + Trade in for extra $300 bonus cashback + $360 off for new lines/port-ins $76.50 Min. cost $1,330 Go	$76.50 (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,330	Go
#4	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced S 5G+ 200GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $1015 OFF this device including device discount, $300 trade-in bonus, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $78/mth + $1,212.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,084.70 Go	$78/mth + $1,212.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,084.70	Go
#5	M1	M1 200GB Bespoke Contract 200GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: $300 off this Samsung phone on new Bespoke Contract + $200 off any device on new this plan $79.95/mth + $610 Upfront Min. cost $2,528.80 Go	$79.95/mth + $610 Upfront Min. cost $2,528.80	Go
#6	StarHub	StarHub Unlimited+ Core Mobile Plan Unlimited data StarHub 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) Unlimited National Calls & SMS Deal: $700 off when you buy now, pay later + Trade in for extra $300 bonus cashback + $360 off for new lines/port-ins $92.50 Min. cost $1,346 Go	$92.50 (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,346	Go

Prefer a foldable phone? Here are the most popular Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Fold7 plans.

Galaxy Z Flip7
Galaxy Z Fold7

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced XS 5G+ 80GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Free 6 months Google AI Pro worth $173.94 + Enjoy up to $1015 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $62/mth + $952.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,440.70 Go	$62/mth + $952.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,440.70	Go
#2	M1	M1 50GB Bespoke Contract 50GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $250 off Samsung Flip 7 on new Bespoke Contract + $100 off any device on new this plan $62.95/mth + $533 Upfront Min. cost $2,043.80 Go	$62.95/mth + $533 Upfront Min. cost $2,043.80	Go
#3	StarHub	StarHub 5G Lite Mobile Plan 150GB data StarHub 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 1000 Minutes 750 Messages Deal: $350 off when you buy now, pay later + 6-mth Google AI Pro worth $173.94 + Trade in for extra $300 bonus cashback + Up to $360 off for new lines/port-ins and more $76.08 Min. cost $1,319.92 Go	$76.08 (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,319.92	Go
#4	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced S 5G+ 200GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Free 6 months Google AI Pro worth $173.94 + Enjoy up to $1015 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $78/mth + $812.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,684.70 Go	$78/mth + $812.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,684.70	Go
#5	M1	M1 200GB Bespoke Contract 200GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: $250 off Samsung Flip 7 on new Bespoke Contract + $200 off any device on new this plan + M1 Exclusive Christmas Gifts worth $598 $79.95/mth + $275 Upfront Min. cost $2,193.80 Go	$79.95/mth + $275 Upfront Min. cost $2,193.80	Go
#6	StarHub	StarHub Unlimited+ Core Mobile Plan Unlimited data StarHub 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) Unlimited National Calls & SMS Deal: $350 off when you buy now, pay later + 6-mth Google AI Pro worth $173.94 + Trade in for extra $300 bonus cashback + Up to $360 off for new lines/port-ins and more $92.08 Min. cost $1,335.92 Go	$92.08 (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,335.92	Go

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced XS 5G+ 80GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Free 6 months Google AI Pro worth $173.94 + Enjoy up to $1015 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $62/mth + $2,012.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,500.70 Go	$62/mth + $2,012.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,500.70	Go
#2	M1	M1 50GB Bespoke Contract 50GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $300 off this Samsung phone on new Bespoke Contract + $100 off any device on new this plan $62.95/mth + $1,567 Upfront Min. cost $3,077.80 Go	$62.95/mth + $1,567 Upfront Min. cost $3,077.80	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced S 5G+ 200GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Free 6 months Google AI Pro worth $173.94 + Enjoy up to $1015 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $78/mth + $1,882.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,754.70 Go	$78/mth + $1,882.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,754.70	Go
#4	M1	M1 200GB Bespoke Contract 200GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: $300 off this Samsung phone on new Bespoke Contract + $200 off any device on new this plan $79.95/mth + $1,309 Upfront Min. cost $3,227.80 Go	$79.95/mth + $1,309 Upfront Min. cost $3,227.80	Go
#5	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced M 5G+ 250GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 600 Minutes 600 Messages Deal: Free 6 months Google AI Pro worth $173.94 + Enjoy up to $1015 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $98/mth + $1,632.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,984.70 Go	$98/mth + $1,632.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,984.70	Go
#6	M1	M1 300GB Bespoke Contract 300GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 650 Minutes 650 Messages Deal: $300 off this Samsung phone on new Bespoke Contract + $200 off any device on new this plan $104.95/mth + $1,150 Upfront Min. cost $3,668.80 Go	$104.95/mth + $1,150 Upfront Min. cost $3,668.80	Go

Google Pixel phones with eSIM support

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Google Pixel 10
Google Pixel 9a
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 8a
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel Fold

Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 5a
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 4 XL
Google Pixel 4
Google Pixel 3a XL
Google Pixel 3a

Here are some of the most popular plans for the Google Pixel 9 range.

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced XS 5G+ 80GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $300 upgrade vouchers + Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $62/mth + $577.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,065.70 Go	$62/mth + $577.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,065.70	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced S 5G+ 200GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $300 upgrade vouchers + Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $78/mth + $427.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,299.70 Go	$78/mth + $427.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,299.70	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced Core 5G+ SIM Only Unlimited data Singtel 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 700 Minutes 700 Messages Deal: $500 cashback with this device + $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $89.95 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,271.50 Go	$89.95 (plan + phone) + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,271.50	Go
#4	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced M 5G+ 250GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 600 Minutes 600 Messages Deal: $300 upgrade vouchers + Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $98/mth + $177.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,529.70 Go	$98/mth + $177.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,529.70	Go
#5	Singtel	Singtel Priority Plus SIM Only 5G+ Unlimited data Singtel 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages Deal: $500 cashback with this device + $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $104.95 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,286.50 Go	$104.95 (plan + phone) + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,286.50	Go
#6	Singtel	Singtel Priority L 5G+ 500GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 800 Minutes 800 Messages Deal: $300 upgrade vouchers + Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $128/mth + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,104.70 Go	$128/mth + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,104.70	Go

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced XS 5G+ 80GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $62/mth + $757.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,245.70 Go	$62/mth + $757.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,245.70	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced S 5G+ 200GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $78/mth + $607.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,479.70 Go	$78/mth + $607.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,479.70	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced M 5G+ 250GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 600 Minutes 600 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $98/mth + $327.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,679.70 Go	$98/mth + $327.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,679.70	Go
#4	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced Core 5G+ SIM Only Unlimited data Singtel 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 700 Minutes 700 Messages Deal: $500 cashback with this device + $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $106.62 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,671.58 Go	$106.62 (plan + phone) + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,671.58	Go
#5	Singtel	Singtel Priority Plus SIM Only 5G+ Unlimited data Singtel 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages Deal: $500 cashback with this device + $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $121.62 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,686.58 Go	$121.62 (plan + phone) + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,686.58	Go
#6	Singtel	Singtel Priority L 5G+ 500GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 800 Minutes 800 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $128/mth + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,104.70 Go	$128/mth + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,104.70	Go

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced XS 5G+ 80GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $62/mth + $997.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,485.70 Go	$62/mth + $997.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,485.70	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced S 5G+ 200GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $78/mth + $867.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,739.70 Go	$78/mth + $867.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,739.70	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced M 5G+ 250GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 600 Minutes 600 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $98/mth + $577.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,929.70 Go	$98/mth + $577.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,929.70	Go
#4	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced Core 5G+ SIM Only Unlimited data Singtel 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 700 Minutes 700 Messages Deal: $550 cashback with this device + $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $112.45 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,811.50 Go	$112.45 (plan + phone) + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,811.50	Go
#5	Singtel	Singtel Priority Plus SIM Only 5G+ Unlimited data Singtel 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages Deal: $550 cashback with this device + $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $127.45 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,826.50 Go	$127.45 (plan + phone) + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,826.50	Go
#6	Singtel	Singtel Priority L 5G+ 500GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 800 Minutes 800 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount, $30 off exclusively online and other special offers $128/mth + $217.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,289.70 Go	$128/mth + $217.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,289.70	Go

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced XS 5G+ 80GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount & other special offers $62/mth + $1,527.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,015.70 Go	$62/mth + $1,527.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,015.70	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced S 5G+ 200GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount & other special offers $78/mth + $1,327.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,199.70 Go	$78/mth + $1,327.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,199.70	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced M 5G+ 250GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 600 Minutes 600 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount & other special offers $98/mth + $1,027.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,379.70 Go	$98/mth + $1,027.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,379.70	Go
#4	Singtel	Singtel Priority L 5G+ 500GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 800 Minutes 800 Messages Deal: Enjoy up to $715 OFF this device including device discount & other special offers $128/mth + $727.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,799.70 Go	$128/mth + $727.70 Upfront Min. cost $3,799.70	Go
#5	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced Core 5G+ SIM Only Unlimited data Singtel 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 700 Minutes 700 Messages Deal: $650 cashback with this device and other special offers $139.95 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,471.50 Go	$139.95 (plan + phone) + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,471.50	Go
#6	Singtel	Singtel Priority Plus SIM Only 5G+ Unlimited data Singtel 5G network Device Payments (24 mths) 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages Deal: $650 cashback with this device and other special offers $154.95 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,486.50 Go	$154.95 (plan + phone) + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $2,486.50	Go

Motorola phones with eSIM support

Motorola Moto G56 5G
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
Motorola Razr 60
Motorola Razr Edge 60 Pro
Motorola Razr Edge 60 Fusion
Motorola Moto G55 5G
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
Motorola Razr 50
Motorola Moto G54 5G
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
Motorola Razr 40
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Motorola Edge Plus
Motorola Razr 5G
Motorola Razr (2019)

OPPO phones with eSIM support

OPPO Find X8 Pro
OPPO Find X8
OPPO Find N3 Flip
OPPO Find N3
OPPO Find N2 Flip
OPPO Find X5 Pro
OPPO Find X5
OPPO Find X3 Pro

What providers offer eSIM in Singapore?

Currently, 15 mobile providers in Singapore offer eSIM plans. Here’s a full list of eSIM-compatible providers.

Changi Mobile
Circles.Life
CMLink
eight
Giga
GOMO
M1
Maxx

MyRepublic
redONE
SIMBA
Singtel
StarHub
VIVIFI
Zero1

Interested in switching to eSIM? Here are the cheapest SIM-only plans from the above providers.

#1	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Flex 150GB data on M1 4G network 100 Minutes 50 Messages $6/mth Min. cost $6 Go	$6/mth Min. cost $6	Go
#2	Zero1	Zero1 Starter Prime 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Roam Malaysia 100GB for 365 days $7.06 Min. cost $7.06 Go	$7.06 Min. cost $7.06	Go
#3	CMLink	CMLink 200GB 4G SIM Only 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: 100GB Malaysia roaming for 365 days + enjoy a 5G trial when you port in. $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#4	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Value 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#5	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages Deal: Online Exclusive: $7.90 promotional price for the first 12 cycles for new sign-ups and number port-ins $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Go
#6	Eight Editor's Pick	Eight Editor's Pick Double Eight 4G SIM Only 388GB data on StarHub 4G network 588 Minutes 88 Messages $8 Min. cost $8 Go	$8 Min. cost $8	Go

eSIMs are also widely available outside of Singapore, making it easier than ever to stay connected while travelling internationally without paying exorbitant roaming fees. Some popular travel eSIM retailers include Airalo, GigSky, and SimDirect. For those travelling to Singapore, check out our guide to the best tourist SIMs.

How do you activate an eSIM?

Purchasing and activating an eSIM is simple, fast, and can be done just about anywhere at any time. Most of the providers who offer eSIM will give you the option of an eSIM or a physical SIM at checkout, but some telcos also allow you to buy an eSIM through their mobile app. Your provider will do all the hard work for you, but you might be given a set of instructions to set your eSIM up properly.

eSIM FAQs

Does eSIM cost extra?

No, an eSIM doesn’t cost any more than a regular SIM card.

Does eSIM offer the same network coverage as a physical SIM?

Yes. Functionally, eSIM and physical SIM cards are identical, so your coverage will be the same regardless of which type you choose.

Can I convert my physical SIM to an eSIM and vice versa?

It depends on your provider, but in most cases, yes. This can be helpful if you’re switching to a device that does (or doesn’t) offer eSIM capabilities.

How do I move my eSIM from one phone to another?

Perhaps the only major downside of eSIM is that switching to a new device isn’t as simple as inserting your old SIM into the new phone. To do so, you’ll need to contact your provider. They’ll likely give you a new QR code to scan, which will install the eSIM onto the new phone. Some telcos may make it easier by allowing you to self-manage your eSIM from their app.