Why Choose TALKSIM eSIM？

  • Affordable & Flexible Plans

  • ​One eSIM for Global Connectivity

  • TOPSIM APP Makes Managing Your Plan Easy

Check eSIM Compatibility

Before you bring your phone to TalkSIM, we have to make sure it works with eSIM

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How to Manage Your eSIM?

Get the QR Code:

Purchase an eSIM on the TALKSIM website. After completing the purchase, receive the QR code and ICCID via email. Before purchasing, make sure to check your phone's compatibility.

Install & Activate eSIM Plan:

Please refer to the "How does a TALKSIM eSIM work" step-by-step diagram. Use your phone's camera to scan the QR code received via email to install the eSIM plan. Then, set up the APN and enable data roaming to successfully activate your eSIM plan.

Download TOPSIM APP:

Download the TOPSIM APP, open it, register your account, and then manually enter the ICCID code received via email.

Manage and Recharge:

Once the eSIM is installed, you can monitor your data usage and choose to recharge with different data packages based on size and duration, all within the app for flexible usage.

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Get the QR Code: Install & Activate eSIM Plan: Download TOPSIM APP: Manage and Recharge:

TALKSIM eSIM vs. other eSIM: what's the difference?

Feature TALKSIM Other eSIM Brands
IoT Support Designed for IoT devices Limited IoT support
Plan Duration Long-term plans (e.g., 365 days) Shorter plans or no long-term options
Continual Use Long-term use with recharging May require card replacement
Auto Recharge Supports auto-recharge and auto-renewal Manual recharge or renewal needed
No Speed Limit Unlimited speed Speed limits
Hotspot Support Supports hotspot May not support or limit hotspot usage

Data Usage Help & Tips

Learn more about data usage and consumption

1. What is 1GB of data?

GB stands for Gigabyte (equal to 1024 Megabytes or 1,048,576 Kilobytes).

As a rough reference, 1GB of data allows you to:

  • Watch 1 hour and 20 minutes of standard definition video
  • Stream about 8 hours of high-quality music (320kbps)
  • Send or receive about 1000 emails
  • Send over 1.5 million WhatsApp messages (excluding photos/videos)

2. How much data does movie streaming use?

Video streaming data usage depends on the video quality:

  • Standard Definition (SD): About 1GB/hour
  • High Definition (HD): About 2-3GB/hour
  • Ultra High Definition (4K): About 7GB/hour

3. How much data does music streaming use?

Music streaming data usage depends on audio quality:

  • Normal quality: About 40-70MB/hour
  • High quality: About 120-150MB/hour
  • Very high quality: About 320MB/hour

4. What if my app isn't in the calculator?

Our calculator includes most common apps and activities. If your app isn't listed:

  • Check the app's official data usage guidelines
  • Choose a similar app as reference
  • Allow for extra data buffer to be safe

5. What if I'm staying longer than 30 days but no suggestions are shown?

For trips longer than 30 days, we recommend:

  • Consider purchasing multiple 30-day plans
  • Contact customer service for long-term plans
  • Consider local carrier monthly plans