# MoneroSim Reviews

> Independent review of MoneroSim (https://monerosim.com), a data-only eSIM sold without identity verification (no KYC) and paid for with Monero, Bitcoin, Lightning, USDT or card. Editorial score: 4.3/5, based on MoneroSim's published pricing, policies and documentation as of 2026-10-02. This site is not affiliated with MoneroSim.

Key facts (source: monerosim.com, retrieved 2026-10-02):
- Product: data-only eSIM, usable in 200+ countries and territories; no phone number, SMS or voice.
- Identity: no ID, email, phone number or account. A one-time recovery token is issued and only its hash is stored. Lost tokens cannot be recovered.
- Pricing: one-time $5 setup fee + prepaid USD balance ($10, $20, $50, $100). Per-megabyte billing at country rates from $1.80/GB. Balance never expires. Hotspot included.
- Effective first-purchase cost including setup fee: ~$3.00/GB ($10 tier) to ~$2.19/GB ($100 tier), using MoneroSim's own GB estimates.
- Payments: Monero, Bitcoin on-chain, Lightning, USDT (multiple chains), debit/credit card. Underpayments up to 2% accepted.
- Refunds: unused balance refundable in crypto, minus network fees, within 30 days; setup fee non-refundable.
- Devices: carrier-unlocked eSIM devices (iPhone XR+, Galaxy S20+, Pixel 3+ with regional exceptions, others).
- Contact: help@monerosim.com; Tor mirror available.

Scores: Privacy 4.8 · Payments 4.9 · Setup 4.4 · Pricing 4.2 · Coverage 4.0 · Features 3.3 · Overall 4.3/5.
Reader reviews: moderated; none published as of 2026-10-02. No aggregate user rating exists yet.

## Pages
- [Full review](https://monerosimreviews.com/): verdict, pricing table, privacy model, setup, coverage, limitations, FAQ, reader reviews
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