SIM library
SIM and eSIM library: texts and data abroad
24 SIMs and eSIMs that receive texts or use data in at least one of the US, Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan and Japan: what each takes to keep alive, what it costs, and the day we last read the carrier's own page.
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A number that receives the codes banks and airlines text you, and what it takes to keep it when you rarely use it.
- Mint MobileeSIM or physical SIM · United States number · 4 plans · From USD 180 a year
- United States: On its own network · On its own network
- Google Fi WirelesseSIM or physical SIM · United States number
- Mainland China: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- Hong Kong & Macau: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- United States: On its own network · On its own network
- Taiwan: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- Japan: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- Ultra MobileeSIM or physical SIM · United States number · 1 plan · From USD 36 a year
- Mainland China: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Hong Kong & Macau: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- United States: On its own network · On its own network
- Taiwan: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Japan: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- T-MobileeSIM or physical SIM · United States number
- Mainland China: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- Hong Kong & Macau: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- United States: On its own network · On its own network
- Taiwan: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- Japan: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- Verizon PrepaideSIM or physical SIM · United States number
- Mainland China: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Hong Kong & Macau: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- United States: On its own network · On its own network
- Taiwan: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Japan: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- 3HK International CardPhysical SIM · Hong Kong & Macau number · 3 plans · From HKD 50 a year
- Hong Kong & Macau: On its own network · On its own network
- CMHK Prepaid CardPhysical SIM · Hong Kong & Macau number
- Hong Kong & Macau: On its own network · On its own network
- SmarTone Prepaid CardPhysical SIM · Hong Kong & Macau number · 1 plan · From HKD 100 a year
- Hong Kong & Macau: On its own network · On its own network
- HKBN MobileeSIM or physical SIM · Hong Kong & Macau number
- Mainland China: Not offered · Included in the plan
- Hong Kong & Macau: On its own network · On its own network
- China MobileeSIM or physical SIM · Mainland China number · 1 plan · From CNY 60 a year
- Mainland China: On its own network · On its own network
- Hong Kong & Macau: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- United States: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Taiwan: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Japan: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- China UnicomeSIM or physical SIM · Mainland China number
- Mainland China: On its own network · On its own network
- China TelecomeSIM or physical SIM · Mainland China number · 1 plan · From CNY 60 a year
- Mainland China: On its own network · On its own network
- Hong Kong & Macau: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- United States: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Taiwan: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Japan: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Chunghwa Prepaid CardPhysical SIM · Taiwan number
- Taiwan: On its own network · On its own network
- Taiwan Mobile PrepaidPhysical SIM · Taiwan number
- Taiwan: On its own network · On its own network
- FarEasTone PrepaidPhysical SIM · Taiwan number
- Taiwan: On its own network · On its own network
- povo 2.0eSIM or physical SIM · Japan number
- Japan: On its own network · On its own network
- Rakuten MobileeSIM or physical SIM · Japan number
- Mainland China: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- Hong Kong & Macau: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- United States: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- Taiwan: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- Japan: On its own network · On its own network
- NTT docomoeSIM or physical SIM · Japan number
- Mainland China: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- Hong Kong & Macau: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- United States: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- Taiwan: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- Japan: On its own network · On its own network
- au (KDDI)eSIM or physical SIM · Japan number
- Mainland China: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Hong Kong & Macau: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- United States: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Taiwan: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Japan: On its own network · On its own network
- SoftBankeSIM or physical SIM · Japan number
- Mainland China: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Hong Kong & Macau: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- United States: Through roaming · Included in the plan
- Taiwan: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Japan: On its own network · On its own network
- giffgaffeSIM or physical SIM · United Kingdom number
- Mainland China: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Hong Kong & Macau: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- United States: Through roaming · Paid for on top
- Japan: Through roaming · Paid for on top
Compiled from each carrier's public pages and checked on the date shown. Rules and prices change without notice, and the carrier's current terms always prevail. General information only, not advice.
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