A travel eSIM is a digital plan, so you buy it from a travel eSIM provider’s app or website and nothing ships. Maya sells its Global eSIM in the Maya app and at maya.net, from USD 9.99 for 3 days.
Miss the install and you’re hunting for airport Wi-Fi at baggage claim.
Buy a Maya travel eSIM in the app or at maya.net, with nothing to ship
You buy a travel eSIM from a travel eSIM provider in its app or on its website, or add a line through your home carrier. Maya’s Global eSIM covers 165+ countries on plans of 3, 7, 14 or 30 days, one flat price for each length.
Airalo, Sim Local and Saily sell digital data plans through their apps and sites. Your home carrier is the other route. Log in to its app or visit a store to switch a physical SIM to an eSIM or add a new line, as you can with Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile.
We sell in the Maya app and at maya.net. Each plan is a prepaid, time-based data pass: USD 9.99 for 3 days, USD 19.99 for 7, USD 27.99 for 14 and USD 49.99 for 30. Pick your days, pay, and there’s nothing to collect.
How fast does a Maya travel eSIM reach your phone after checkout?
A travel eSIM arrives digitally, with no courier: after checkout you install it in the app or by QR code. After purchase, you usually get our QR code by email within 5 minutes.
The Maya Mobile app confirms when the eSIM is ready. Many other providers offer a single-tap install inside their own apps.
Your days don’t start at checkout. Your days are counted from the moment you enable the Maya eSIM in phone settings. On landing, turn it on and select it for Cellular Data.
Install at home, switch on when you land, and get on with the trip.
Which phones can install a Maya travel eSIM?
iPhones from the XR/XS series through the iPhone 17 series are on our compatible devices list, including iPhone Air, SE 2 (2020) and SE 3 (2022). The full list is at maya.net/esim-compatible-devices.
Samsung Galaxy devices on it include the S20, S21, S22, S23, S24 and S25 series, Z Flip and Z Fold models, A34, A54, A55 and A56 5G, Fold and Note20 models. Google Pixel models range from the Pixel 3 up to the Pixel 10 Pro. Motorola devices include various Razr, Edge and Moto G models. Oppo, Huawei, Nokia, Honor, Microsoft and Xiaomi devices are listed too.
Apple Watches from Series 3 to 10 (GPS + Cellular), Ultra 1 & 2 and SE (all generations) are on the list. Tablets and laptops sit in a separate complete list.
Google’s Pixel Phone Help says some phones can use eSIM, depending on the phone and mobile carrier. Its Pixel Phone Guidebook says: “Before setting up an eSIM, check with your carrier to make sure it’s supported.”
How do you install a Maya eSIM on your phone before you fly?
You install it once: buy a plan, then add the eSIM in the app or by QR code under Settings > Cellular or Mobile Service > Add eSIM. The eSIM stays on the phone, so a later trip needs a new plan and no new setup.
Do it on Wi-Fi before you fly. A working Wi-Fi or cellular connection is required, because it verifies and activates the eSIM. Need the code again? Log in to your Maya Mobile account, go to the related eSIM (via the eSIM, the Settings icon > Manage eSIM, or Manage eSIM), and open the Installation tab for the QR code and manual activation code.
Apple’s iPhone procedure begins with a QR code from your carrier.
- Contact your carrier to get a QR code.
- Open the Camera app and scan your QR code. Tap the Cellular Plan Detected notification once it shows up.
- On iOS 17.4 or later, if your carrier’s QR code arrives in a default email app or browser, tap and hold it. Then, tap Add eSIM.
- Tap Continue at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap Add Cellular Plan.
- Should a confirmation code be requested to activate your eSIM, type in the number your carrier gave you.
Samsung’s UK page gives the QR code method for Galaxy.
- Contact your network carrier to receive a QR code.
- Go to Settings > Connections > SIM manager.
- Tap Add eSIM then tap Scan QR code.
- Scan the QR code from Network Carrier.
- The Galaxy device then downloads and activates the eSIM automatically.
Samsung’s US page gives the Carrier Discovery Server method.
- Open Settings, tap Connections, tap SIM manager, then tap Add eSIM.
- The device will search for a carrier plan. Once it’s found, the eSIM profile will download. Note: You may need to select your carrier depending on the software version and device.
- Restart the device to apply the eSIM profile.
When should you buy and install a Maya travel eSIM for a trip?
Buy and install before you leave, because the plan clock starts only when you enable the Maya eSIM in phone settings. Installing needs an internet connection, so you must be on Wi-Fi or cellular data before you start.
GigSky’s website gives the same advice for its own eSIMs: “Install your eSIM before departure while connected to reliable Wi-Fi on land.”
When the days end, nothing more is charged unless Auto Top-Up is on. It’s opt-in and off by default. Land with the plan sorted and the trip stays the trip.
What should you check before you buy a travel eSIM from any provider?
Before you pay, check that your phone supports eSIM and that the plan covers every country on your route. Then check whether it’s priced per country, by the gigabyte or flat by days, and what happens when the days end. Where a plan says unlimited, find the daily high-speed allowance in its terms.
Our price is the same in every country, one flat rate across 165+ countries. Roaming is the old way to pay for data abroad. Among the UK’s four largest providers, the highest out-of-contract charge for 1GB in South Korea is £120 per GB (Traveldailynews, 2026).
Install trouble is the other hazard. On Ubigi’s Trustpilot page, a one-star review dated October 6, 2026 reads: “Could not get connectivity, even after repeating every step many, many MANY times over 2 hours. I suspect the problem was iOS27, but really have no idea — and neither did Ubigi. Ultimately had to delete the eSIM and install a rival’s.”
Atlas has watched continents drift for 4.5 billion years and still winces at that one.
Which travel eSIM do you buy: per country, by the gigabyte or one global plan?
Each company’s own published plan types and prices sit side by side, so you can weigh how each one sells a trip’s data. Maya sells one Global eSIM priced flat by trip length (3, 7, 14 or 30 days, from USD 9.99). Its row ends with a daily high-speed allowance, the Daily Quota, and standard speed after it.
| Travel eSIM | How plans are sold | Unlimited plan allowance, as published |
|---|---|---|
| Maya Mobile | One Global eSIM for 165+ countries, unlimited data at a flat price by trip length: USD 9.99 for 3 days, USD 19.99 for 7 days, USD 27.99 for 14 days, USD 49.99 for 30 days | A daily high-speed data allowance (the Daily Quota) at up to 4G LTE or 5G where local networks offer it, reset every 24 hours; unlimited data at standard speed once the Daily Quota is used |
| Airalo | Per country, per region, or one global plan; priced in USD | Our unlimited data packages don’t have a fixed total data cap. However, to keep the network running fairly for everyone, when you use more than 3GB in a day, we’ll slow down (or “throttle”) your internet speed to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day. Your full high-speed connection will automatically be restored when your daily allowance next resets. Your daily allowance resets every 24 hours, counted from the time you activated your eSIM. |
| Holafly | Per country, per region (Europe, Latin America, Cruise plans), and monthly global plans: Light, 25GB of data, $ 49.90USD/month; Unlimited, $ 64.90USD/month; Ultra, $ 90.95USD/month | Unlimited data plans are subject to a fair use policy, which may temporarily reduce speed in cases of unusually high usage to maintain network quality for all users. |
| Saily | Per country and per region, plus one global plan; by the gigabyte, unlimited, or both | The Unlimited plan gives you 5 GB per day at full 4G/5G speed, then keeps you online at 1 Mbps for the rest of the day — fast enough for navigation, messaging, and standard browsing. |
| Nomad | Per country, per region and global plans; by the gigabyte and unlimited | Once the daily allowance of 2 GB is used, data speeds are reduced (throttled) for the rest of the day. Depending on the specific plan, this reduced speed is approximately 1 Mbps or 2 Mbps. |
The rival cells quote each company’s published wording or briefly summarize it, while the Maya Mobile cells come from maya.net.
How Maya turns one eSIM install into every trip’s connection
We install once, and the eSIM stays on your phone permanently, with no reinstalling. For each trip you only buy a new plan, and if you need more days, you can buy another plan from the Maya app. One eSIM, 165+ countries, one flat price for the 3, 7, 14 or 30 day plan.
All plans include a daily high-speed data allowance, the Daily Quota, at up to 4G LTE or 5G where available on local networks. After it’s used, data continues at standard speed for the rest of the day.
Auto Top-Up is yours to switch on. Switching it off takes effect immediately from My eSIM in the app or at maya.net. Install once, then go.
FAQ
Can you keep your home number while using a travel eSIM?
Yes. Maya runs alongside your existing SIM, so there’s no SIM to remove, and your home number and carrier plan stay unchanged. After activating a Maya Mobile eSIM, you can keep using your existing number to send and receive calls and texts (SMS).
What if your travel eSIM won’t install or connect?
Start with the connection. An internet connection is required to install the eSIM, and a common cause of failure is Mobile Data switched off or no Wi-Fi; test it by opening a website in Chrome or Safari. On iOS, open the Maya Mobile app, go to Home, select the eSIM, choose Installation Instructions, tap Install eSIM Now and follow the prompts. Still not connected after 15 minutes? The eSIM Connection Troubleshooting Guide is the next step. When the steps are done and the eSIM still verifies as not installed, Maya support will help, so contact them.
Can you buy a travel eSIM for cruise ships?
Yes, with the Global + Cruise plan, which is a separate purchase priced on its own. It covers 20+ cruise lines and 165+ countries, including Royal Caribbean International and Carnival Cruise Line. Our cruise eSIMs come with unlimited data at sea.
What happens when your travel eSIM plan ends?
A plan ends when its days end, and nothing more is charged unless Auto Top-Up is on. Auto Top-Up is opt-in and off by default. If you switch it on, you can turn it off any time from My eSIM in the app or at maya.net, with immediate effect.
How do refunds work for an unused travel eSIM?
You get a full refund, less any applicable payment processing fees, if no data has been used and you ask within 30 days of purchase. Consumers can also withdraw within 14 days of buying, or until the eSIM is activated, whichever comes first. Email [email protected] or use the in-app chat to ask. The Terms of Service hold the complete refund terms.
Which plan length fits a 10-day trip?
Take the 14-day plan. Our plans run 3, 7, 14 and 30 days, and the 7-day plan is built for week-long trips and city breaks at USD 19.99 (USD 2.86/day). The 14-day plan costs USD 27.99 (USD 2.00/day), suits holidays and two-week trips, and is marked Most Popular.
Is unlimited travel eSIM data really unlimited?
Yes, with a daily high-speed allowance. All plans include the Daily Quota at up to 4G LTE or 5G where local networks offer it, and after it’s used, data continues at standard speed for the rest of the day. We market the plans as truly unlimited data, and data is never cut off entirely on them. We may apply network management, such as deprioritization during congestion, to usage patterns inconsistent with normal individual mobile use, and no speed is guaranteed.
Do you need Wi-Fi to install a travel eSIM?
Yes. You need a working Wi-Fi or cellular connection before you start installing, because the connection verifies and activates the eSIM. If activation doesn’t complete after several minutes, confirm your device has a working connection and retry, or contact support.
Maya gives you one Global eSIM for 165+ countries, bought in the Maya app or at maya.net and installed once on your phone.
