Install an eSIM before or during your trip?
5 min readThe difference between installing and activating, plus a clear timeline so your eSIM works at exactly the right moment and you never waste days of your plan.
Read the articleWhy travellers choose this
Everything you need on the road
Land with data on your phone: scan, connect and choose what fits your trip in advance.
No expensive roaming
Pay upfront and avoid unexpected roaming charges.
Countrywide coverage
Connect in cities, tourist areas and along many routes in Slovakia. Coverage varies by location.
Flexible on your device
Keep your own SIM for calls and use the eSIM for data.
Activation per plan
Before installation, check when validity starts for your selected plan.
Will this eSIM work for your trip?
Four things determine the answer. We already know three for you, only your phone still needs a check.
Your trip check for Slovakia
3 of 4 confirmedCoverage where you're going
Cities, coastal areas and many key routes. On islands, reach depends on your plan's network partner.
Ready before you leave
Install your eSIM at home, so you can connect right after you land.
No surprises about your connection
You see upfront which local networks and 4G or 5G support come with each plan.
Your phone
eSIM-ready and unlocked? Look up your model in 10 seconds.
Which eSIM for Slovakia?
Set your trip length and daily usage. You instantly see which plan fits Slovakia, including a 20% buffer.
Trip length7 days7
Instagram, WhatsApp, Google Maps
2 hours per day · ≈ 0.7 GB per day
YouTube, Netflix, TikTok
1 hours per day · ≈ 0.7 GB per day
Video calls, laptop via hotspot
Not set
What can you do with your eSIM in Slovakia?
A travel eSIM handles your internet. See upfront what simply keeps working and what runs differently than on your normal SIM card.
This simply works
Use mobile data
Your Slovakia eSIM handles all internet on your phone.
Use WhatsApp
Your existing WhatsApp account and number keep working.
Call via WhatsApp or FaceTime
These calls run over mobile data, so your Slovakia eSIM is enough.
Keep your own phone number
Your regular SIM card stays active alongside the eSIM.
This works differently
Standard calls and SMS: Via your own SIM
Most travel eSIMs are data-only.
Use as personal hotspot: Depends on bundle
Hotspot support varies per bundle and provider. Check the details of the bundle you choose.
- 7 current data plans: 1 GB, 2 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB, 20 GB, 200 GB.
- Current prices range from €3.47 to €79.99.
Installing and activating your Slovakia eSIM
You do not need to swap a physical SIM card. After your order, you receive clear instructions to install your eSIM.
Before departure
At home, at ease
Choose your data bundle
Select how many GB and how many days you need for your trip to Slovakia.
Receive your eSIM by email
After payment, your QR code and installation instructions go straight to your inbox.
Follow the activation instructions
Before installation, check when validity starts and then follow the steps in your email.
On arrival
Landed? Two taps.
Enable the eSIM line
Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line. Your regular SIM is managed separately.
The network connects automatically
Your device automatically picks a supported network in Slovakia.
You are online
Navigation, WhatsApp and apps work right away, without swapping SIM cards.
Get ready for Slovakia
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Everything about compatibility, installation, using your eSIM and adding more data abroad.
The best eSIM for Slovakia depends on your trip length and data usage. The configurator shows which bundle fits your trip.
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