Firsty eSIM – Review & Full Test 2026

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Countries covered

120 countries

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Starting at

1,00 €

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Network

5G

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Data

Starting at 5 GB

✅

Calls/SMS

Yes

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App

iOS & Android

Freemium model with free data in 120+ countries.

One eSIM for the whole world, no swaps.

Flexible daily/monthly plans, data pause possible.

Auto-connect to fastest local 4G/5G networks.

24/7 support in 80+ languages via app.

Official ratings

Destinations & coverage

Firsty covers 120+ countries with a unique eSIM, multi-country monthly plans for continuous travel.

By region

Key points

✅

Advantages

  • ✓ Basic free data everywhere, ideal backup.
  • ✓ Transparent pricing from €1/day, no hidden fees.
  • ✓ Ultra-simple installation in minutes via app.
  • ✓ Hotspot and international calls available.
  • ✓ Works with physical SIM for calls/SMS.
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Disadvantages

  • ✗ Limited free speed (512kbps max).
  • ✗ Support sometimes slow (>24h per reviews).
  • ✗ Occasional activation failure.
  • ✗ No voice/SMS on free data.
  • ✗ Variable coverage in rural areas.

Customer reviews

Trustpilot

4/5

“

Super easy to set up, fast and works everywhere! Used 10 days in South Africa without issues.

November 1, 2025

App Store

4/5

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Best eSIM app: easy global data, excellent support. Recommended for travel.

October 1, 2025

Google Play

4/5

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Reliable multi-country connection, top speed after upgrade. Perfect for remote work.

September 1, 2025

Description

Firsty is the world’s first free mobile network, offering a unique eSIM for 120+ countries with basic free data (reduced speed) and flexible paid plans (daily from €1 or monthly from €4.50). Ideal for budget travelers, digital nomads, and expats, it automatically connects to the best 4G/5G networks, allows data pause/resume, hotspot on premium plans, and international calls. Installation via iOS/Android app in minutes, keeps your physical number for calls/SMS.

How it works

Install from App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) on a compatible eSIM device.

Sign up via email, Google, or phone number, no contract.

Follow app instructions for QR code or direct activation (1-2 min).

Select Free, Daily (€1+), or Monthly (€4.50+), activate data.

App auto-switches networks; enable data roaming if needed.

Monitor usage in app, upgrade/pause anytime.

⚠️ If it fails

✅ Toggle airplane mode, check eSIM selected and restart. Contact app support.

✅ Watch ads to boost or upgrade Daily for high speed.

✅ Check device compatibility, stable WiFi; retry or contact support.

Alternatives

FAQ

For city trips, choose Daily at €1/day with high speed; Free for basic free.

Yes on First Class and Daily plans; not on Free/Economy.

Yes if eSIM (iPhone XS+, Pixel 3+, Galaxy S20+); check on firsty.app/compatibility.

Flexible plans, cancel before use; contact support for technical cases.

Yes basic (512kbps) with ads; upgrade for unlimited high speed.

Mainly data-only, but top-up credits for calls in 200+ countries; keep physical SIM.

Yes, pause unused days/data, reactivate later without loss.

Company info

Founders: Vince Vissers, Gauthier Thierens

Address: Fred Roeskestraat 100, 1076EE Amsterdam, Netherlands

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.firsty.app

Support

24/7

chat, email, in-app

Accepted payments

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Google Pay

Platforms

iOS app, Android app

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