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Purchasing Your First eSIM Data Plan

A complete walkthrough for browsing, selecting, and purchasing an eSIM data plan from Roambit for your next trip.

Updated Jan 30, 2026
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Purchasing Your First eSIM Data Plan

Ready to stay connected on your next trip? Here's how to purchase your first Roambit eSIM data plan.

Step 1: Choose Your Destination

  1. Visit esim.roambit.io
  2. Enter your destination country or region in the search bar
  3. You can also browse by region (Europe, Asia, Global, etc.) or view popular destinations like Turkey, Japan, USA, and more

Step 2: Select a Data Plan

Each destination offers multiple plan options ranging from 3 GB to 100 GB, all with 30-day validity. Consider these factors when choosing:

  • Data amount - Choose based on your usage (3 GB for light use, 10-20 GB for moderate, 50-100 GB for heavy use)
  • All plans are 30 days - Validity starts on first data use, not on purchase
  • Network speed - 3G/4G/LTE/5G depending on destination

Recommended data usage guide:

Activity Data per hour
Email and messaging ~10 MB
Social media browsing ~150 MB
Video calls (Zoom/FaceTime) ~800 MB
HD video streaming ~3 GB
Maps and navigation ~50 MB

Example pricing:

Destination 3 GB 10 GB 50 GB 100 GB
Turkey $3.99 $9.99 $24.99 $39.99
Japan $3.99 $9.99 $34.99 $59.99
USA $4.99 $9.99 $24.99 $39.99
Europe (regional) $4.99 $14.99 $49.99 -
Global $14.99 $34.99 $99.99 -

All prices in USD. Your bank handles currency conversion automatically if you pay in another currency.

Step 3: Complete Your Purchase

  1. Tap Buy Now on your selected plan
  2. Review your order summary
  3. Choose your payment method (credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
  4. Complete the payment

Step 4: Receive Your eSIM

After purchase, you'll receive your eSIM details instantly:

  • QR code - Displayed on screen and sent via email and WhatsApp
  • Manual activation code - As a backup if QR scanning fails
  • Installation instructions - Device-specific setup guide

Step 5: Install Your eSIM

Follow our device-specific installation guides:

Pro tip: Install your eSIM before your trip while connected to Wi-Fi. Your plan only starts when you first connect to a mobile network at your destination - so there is no wasted time.

After Purchase

  • Your eSIM profile is linked to your Roambit account
  • View all your purchased eSIMs in My eSIMs section
  • Track your data usage in real time
  • Top up with more data at any time if you run low

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