ConnectedYou Review 2026 - Is ConnectedYou's eSIM reliable?
At a glance
Reviews & ratings
Pros & cons
👍 What we like
- ✓Competitive prices starting at €4.5 for 1GB Europe.
- ✓No app required, all via web and email.
- ✓Top-up possible and hotspot supported.
- ✓Instant QR code delivery, activation on site.
- ✓Extended coverage on fast 4G/LTE.
👎 What we like less
- ✗Data-only, no calls or SMS.
- ✗Fixed 30-day duration per plan.
- ✗No 24/7 support or chat found.
- ✗No unlimited plans.
- ✗Depends on device eSIM compatibility.
What is ConnectedYou?
What is ConnectedYou?
ConnectedYou is a travel eSIM provider offering high-speed mobile data access without calls or SMS, in 133 countries via regional plans (Europe, Asia, Americas, Middle East, Africa, Oceania) and global plans. The plans are data-only, from 1GB to 20GB valid for 30 days, with top-up option.
The eSIM activates digitally by scanning a QR code received by email after purchase on the website, with no need for a dedicated app. It only connects upon arrival in the destination country once data roaming is enabled, making the service simple and without wasted validity.
Plans overview
Destinations covered by ConnectedYou
Coverage broken down by region. Tap a region to see its countries.
Our verdict
ConnectedYou offers data-only eSIMs for affordable connectivity in 133 countries, with simple activation via QR code email and no mandatory app. Ideal for travelers seeking simplicity and easy top-up.
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Frequently asked questions
No, ConnectedYou is not a scam: it is a reliable, well-known eSIM with a 4.1/5 rating in our test, coverage across 133 destinations and access to local 4G/5G networks (speed depends on local coverage). Just make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible before buying.
ConnectedYou covers more than 133 destinations. Availability and network quality depend on the destination and the local partner operator: check that your travel country is covered before buying.
The main downsides we found in our test: Data-only, no calls or SMS, Fixed 30-day duration per plan, No 24/7 support or chat found, No unlimited plans and Depends on device eSIM compatibility.
It depends on your destination and budget: ConnectedYou scores 4.1/5 in our test, but the best value changes by country. Compare current deals in our comparator before choosing.
Choose Europe 5GB or 10GB 30 days (€13-€23), suitable for browsing, GPS and light streaming for 1-2 weeks.
Yes, mobile hotspot sharing is allowed and supported on the plans.
Yes if eSIM supported: iPhone XS+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+; check via settings > Add eSIM.
Check policy on website; contact support by email for technical issues before activation.
Yes, use physical SIM for calls/SMS and ConnectedYou eSIM for data in dual-SIM.
Buy a top-up on the website with the same or new QR, valid 12 months from last purchase.
No, installation before, but activation and data consumption start only upon arrival in the country.