Key takeaways
- MoneroSim's rates page lists 30 countries, from $1.70/GB in Poland to $3.60/GB in the UAE, with named partner networks for each.
- Many countries require ID to buy a local prepaid SIM. A roaming eSIM from a foreign provider is a different product, so those registration checks generally don't come into play.
- You are still bound by local law wherever you use a SIM. This page is a summary, not legal advice.
Rates and networks by country
Prices per gigabyte as listed on MoneroSim's rates page, retrieved 3 October 2026. The last column shows roughly what a 5 GB trip costs including the one-time $5 setup fee on a new eSIM; top-ups have no setup fee.
| Country | Per GB | Partner networks | Network | 5 GB first trip ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $2.60 | Personal, Claro AR | 4G | 18.00 |
| Australia | $2.70 | Telstra, Optus | 5G | 18.50 |
| Brazil | $2.50 | Vivo, Claro BR | 5G | 17.50 |
| Canada | $3.10 | Rogers, Bell | 5G | 20.50 |
| Chile | $2.40 | Entel, Movistar CL | 5G | 17.00 |
| Colombia | $2.40 | Claro CO, Movistar CO | 4G | 17.00 |
| Egypt | $3.30 | Vodafone EG, Orange EG | 4G | 21.50 |
| France | $1.90 | Orange, SFR, Bouygues | 5G | 14.50 |
| Germany | $1.90 | Telekom, Vodafone DE, O2 | 5G | 14.50 |
| Greece | $2.20 | Cosmote, Vodafone GR, Nova | 5G | 16.00 |
| Israel | $2.80 | Partner, Cellcom | 5G | 19.00 |
| Italy | $1.90 | TIM, Vodafone IT, WINDTRE | 5G | 14.50 |
| Japan | $2.80 | NTT Docomo, SoftBank | 5G | 19.00 |
| Kenya | $3.00 | Safaricom, Airtel KE | 4G | 20.00 |
| Mexico | $2.40 | Telcel, AT&T Mexico | 4G | 17.00 |
| Morocco | $3.10 | Maroc Telecom, Orange MA | 4G | 20.50 |
| Netherlands | $1.90 | KPN, Vodafone NL, Odido | 5G | 14.50 |
| New Zealand | $3.00 | Spark, One NZ | 5G | 20.00 |
| Poland | $1.70 | Orange PL, Play, T-Mobile PL | 5G | 13.50 |
| Portugal | $1.90 | MEO, NOS, Vodafone PT | 5G | 14.50 |
| Singapore | $2.30 | Singtel, StarHub | 5G | 16.50 |
| South Africa | $3.20 | Vodacom, MTN SA | 5G | 21.00 |
| South Korea | $2.70 | SK Telecom, KT | 5G | 18.50 |
| Spain | $1.80 | Movistar, Orange ES, Vodafone ES | 5G | 14.00 |
| Switzerland | $3.40 | Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt | 5G | 22.00 |
| Thailand | $2.00 | AIS, True Move | 5G | 15.00 |
| Turkey | $2.90 | Turkcell, Vodafone TR | 4G | 19.50 |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.60 | Etisalat, du | 5G | 23.00 |
| United Kingdom | $2.10 | EE, Vodafone UK, O2 | 5G | 15.50 |
| United States | $2.60 | T-Mobile US, AT&T | 5G | 18.00 |
MoneroSim says it works in 200+ countries; the 30 above are the ones it itemises with named networks. Check the official page before you travel, as rates can change.
How SIM registration rules affect a roaming eSIM
SIM registration laws make local operators verify the identity of people buying their SIMs. When you use a roaming eSIM from a foreign provider, you're a visiting roamer on the local network, the same as a tourist using their home SIM. The registration step happens (or doesn't) with the provider that issued the eSIM, which is why no-KYC eSIMs exist. Local laws on how you use the connection still apply.
Country notes
Summaries of local SIM registration rules for popular destinations, as we understand them in October 2026. Laws change, so check official sources if it matters to you.
United Kingdom
No law requires ID to buy a pay-as-you-go SIM. Roaming eSIMs work on EE, Vodafone and O2 through MoneroSim at $2.10/GB.
United States
No federal requirement to show ID for a prepaid SIM, though some retailers ask. MoneroSim lists T-Mobile and AT&T at $2.60/GB.
Canada
No national SIM registration law for prepaid lines, but carriers often ask for details. Canada is one of the pricier listed countries at $3.10/GB on Rogers and Bell.
Australia
Prepaid mobile services must have the buyer's identity verified before activation. A foreign roaming eSIM avoids buying a local prepaid SIM; MoneroSim lists Telstra and Optus at $2.70/GB.
Germany
ID verification has been mandatory for prepaid SIMs since 2017. MoneroSim lists Telekom, Vodafone and O2 at $1.90/GB.
France, Spain and Italy
All three require ID to buy a local prepaid SIM (Italy also asks for a tax code). MoneroSim lists Spain at $1.80/GB and France and Italy at $1.90/GB.
Poland
Prepaid SIMs must be registered with ID since 2016. Poland is MoneroSim's cheapest listed country at $1.70/GB.
Switzerland
ID is required for prepaid SIMs. Switzerland is among the most expensive listed countries at $3.40/GB.
Japan
Voice SIMs require ID and residency checks; tourist data-only SIMs are easier to buy but still often ask for a passport. MoneroSim lists NTT Docomo and SoftBank at $2.80/GB.
Thailand and Singapore
Both require a passport or ID to register a local SIM. MoneroSim lists Thailand at $2.00/GB and Singapore at $2.30/GB.
United Arab Emirates
Local SIMs must be registered with a passport or Emirates ID, and some internet calling services have historically been restricted. The UAE is MoneroSim's most expensive listed country at $3.60/GB.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get an anonymous eSIM in the UK?
Yes. No-KYC roaming eSIMs work on UK networks. MoneroSim lists EE, Vodafone and O2 at $2.10/GB. The UK also doesn't require ID to buy a pay-as-you-go SIM.
Can I get an anonymous eSIM in Australia?
Australia requires ID checks for local prepaid SIMs, but a foreign no-KYC roaming eSIM is a different product. MoneroSim lists Telstra and Optus at $2.70/GB.
Can I get an anonymous eSIM in Canada?
Yes. MoneroSim lists Rogers and Bell at $3.10/GB, one of its more expensive countries.
Which country is cheapest for MoneroSim?
Poland, at $1.70/GB, followed by Spain at $1.80/GB and most of Western Europe at $1.90/GB.
Is it legal to use a no-KYC eSIM abroad?
Using a foreign roaming eSIM is generally legal, and registration laws usually apply to SIMs issued by local operators. You must still follow local law. This is not legal advice.