Glowi Review 2026 - Is Glowi's eSIM reliable?
At a glance
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Pros & cons
👍 What we like
- ✓Coverage announced in over 200 destinations.
- ✓Instant delivery of the QR code by email.
- ✓Installation possible before departure.
- ✓Local operators and 4G or 5G technology are indicated depending on the destination.
- ✓Volume plans can be recharged from the My eSIM area.
- ✓Tethering is indicated as available for the US offer.
👎 What we like less
- ✗Plans include no calls or SMS.
- ✗Unlimited offers apply a limit of 2GB per day at full speed, then a maximum speed of 1 Mbps.
- ✗Manual APN configuration may be required on some Android devices.
- ✗Available information does not confirm the existence of a dedicated Glowi mobile app.
What is Glowi?
What is Glowi?
Glowi is a travel eSIM provider that allows access to mobile Internet abroad without a physical SIM card. Its plans are data-only and the landing pages indicate, when available, the local network and 4G or 5G technology. Glowi offers volume-based data plans and so-called unlimited offers, some of which limit speed after a daily quota. The eSIM is sent by email as a QR code, can be installed before departure, and starts counting on first connection in the destination country. The usual SIM card can remain active for calls and SMS.
Plans overview
Destinations covered by Glowi
Coverage broken down by region. Tap a region to see its countries.
Our verdict
Glowi offers data eSIMs in over 200 destinations, with instant delivery by email and activation upon first connection in the visited country. Plans include volume offers and unlimited options with reduced speed after a daily quota.
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Frequently asked questions
No, Glowi is not a scam: it is a reliable, well-known eSIM with a 3.7/5 rating in our test, coverage across 200 destinations and access to local 4G/5G networks (speed depends on local coverage). Just make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible before buying.
Glowi covers more than 200 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: Plans include no calls or SMS, Unlimited offers apply a limit of 2GB per day at full speed, then a maximum speed of 1 Mbps, Manual APN configuration may be required on some Android devices and Available information does not confirm the existence of a dedicated Glowi mobile app.
It depends on your destination and budget: Glowi scores 3.7/5 in our test, but the best value changes by country. Compare current deals in our comparator before choosing.
Glowi offers plans starting at €2.95. The exact price depends on the destination and chosen plan.
No. Glowi plans are exclusively dedicated to mobile data and do not include calls or SMS. The usual SIM card can remain active for these uses.
Yes. You can install the eSIM before departure with the QR code received by email. Installation requires an Internet connection, preferably Wi-Fi.
The plan starts counting on the first eSIM connection to a network in the destination, not at purchase or installation.
Network technology depends on the destination. Glowi indicates 4G or 5G and local operators on the pages of the relevant offers.
Yes. WhatsApp continues to work with the eSIM data, while your usual number remains linked to your main SIM card.
Yes. The usual SIM card can remain installed to keep your number and manage calls and SMS, while Glowi provides mobile data.
Volume offers can be recharged from the My eSIM area, according to information shown on the landing page. Tethering is indicated as available for the US offer.
What to do if Glowi doesn't work?
Check that the phone is compatible, unlocked, and has a Wi-Fi connection. If the problem persists, contact Glowi by email.
Check that Glowi is selected for mobile data and that data roaming is enabled on this line. On some Android devices, configure the APN bicsapn.
Select the usual SIM card as the default line for calls and SMS, and Glowi as the line dedicated to mobile data.