globeSIM Review 2026 - Is globeSIM's eSIM reliable?
At a glance
Reviews & ratings
Pros & cons
👍 What we like
- ✓Installation possible before departure over Wi-Fi.
- ✓Validity triggered upon first connection in the destination.
- ✓Tethering allowed on all plans.
- ✓Reuse of the same eSIM for multiple trips.
- ✓Keeping the usual SIM card for calls, SMS and WhatsApp.
- ✓Refund available in certain defined situations.
👎 What we like less
- ✗Data-only offers, with no number, calls or SMS included.
- ✗No unlimited plan offered.
- ✗An eSIM-compatible and unlocked phone is required.
- ✗Support is provided by email and the website contact page; no hours or live chat service are announced.
- ✗The eSIM must not be deleted if it is to be reused.
- ✗Plans that have started consuming data are not refundable.
What is globeSIM?
What is globeSIM?
globeSIM is a prepaid travel eSIM provider that lets users access mobile data in 169 countries without inserting a physical SIM card. Its plans are data-only: the usual SIM card can remain active for calls, SMS and WhatsApp. The catalog includes local plans and five regional offers covering Europe and the United Kingdom, Southeast Asia, the Balkans, North America and South America. Data volumes range from 1 to 100 GB, with no unlimited plan, and validity starts upon the first connection in the destination. The eSIM can be installed before the trip over Wi-Fi. Once installed, it can be reused for other trips: new plans or additional data can be added from the account without a new QR code.
Plans overview
Destinations covered by globeSIM
Coverage broken down by region. Tap a region to see its countries.
Our verdict
globeSIM offers prepaid, data-only travel eSIMs in 169 countries. Plans from 1 to 100 GB can be installed before departure and start upon first connection in the destination.
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Frequently asked questions
No, globeSIM is not a scam: it is a reliable, well-known eSIM with a 4/5 rating in our test, coverage across 169 destinations and access to local 4G/5G networks (speed depends on local coverage). Just make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible before buying.
globeSIM covers more than 169 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 offers, with no number, calls or SMS included, No unlimited plan offered, An eSIM-compatible and unlocked phone is required, Support is provided by email and the website contact page; no hours or live chat service are announced, The eSIM must not be deleted if it is to be reused and Plans that have started consuming data are not refundable.
It depends on your destination and budget: globeSIM scores 4/5 in our test, but the best value changes by country. Compare current deals in our comparator before choosing.
globeSIM offers a Europe and United Kingdom regional plan covering 36 countries. The data volume should be chosen according to the length of the stay and expected usage.
Yes, tethering and hotspot use are allowed on all globeSIM plans.
Validity starts upon the first connection in the destination country, not when the purchase is made.
Yes. The eSIM can be installed before departure when the phone is connected to Wi-Fi, without triggering the validity period.
Yes. globeSIM plans are data-only; the usual SIM card can remain active for calls, SMS and WhatsApp, subject to your operator’s terms.
Yes. The same eSIM can be kept, and a new plan or additional data can be added from the account without a new QR code.
A full refund is available if the eSIM has not been installed within 30 days of purchase, or if it does not connect and support cannot resolve the issue. A plan that has started consuming data is not refundable.
The advertised compatibility includes iPhone XR and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer. The phone must be unlocked.
What to do if globeSIM doesn't work?
Check that the eSIM line is activated, that mobile data uses this line and that data roaming is enabled. If the problem persists, contact support by email or through the contact page.
Validity starts upon the first connection in the destination country. Install the eSIM before departure over Wi-Fi, but do not activate it as the data line before arrival.
Tethering is allowed on all plans. Check that mobile data is enabled on the globeSIM line and restart tethering.
The line may appear under the name of the Plus partner network. Check the eSIM line settings rather than searching only for the name globeSIM.