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  "publisher": { "name": "MoneroSim Reviews", "url": "https://monerosimreviews.com/", "affiliated_with_subject": false },
  "subject": { "name": "MoneroSim", "url": "https://monerosim.com", "category": "Data-only eSIM (no KYC)" },
  "last_reviewed": "2026-10-02",
  "basis": "Published pricing, FAQ, setup guide, device list and refund terms from monerosim.com retrieved 2026-10-02; not hands-on testing.",
  "editorial_score": {
    "overall": 4.3,
    "scale": 5,
    "method": "unweighted mean of criteria",
    "criteria": {
      "privacy_anonymity": 4.8,
      "payment_options": 4.9,
      "setup_ease_of_use": 4.4,
      "pricing_value": 4.2,
      "coverage": 4.0,
      "features_flexibility": 3.3
    }
  },
  "facts": {
    "kyc_required": false,
    "email_required": false,
    "account": "none; one-time recovery token, only a hash stored",
    "phone_number": false,
    "sms_voice": false,
    "countries": "200+",
    "setup_fee_usd": 5,
    "starting_balances_usd": [10, 20, 50, 100],
    "approx_gb_per_balance": { "10": 5, "20": 10, "50": 24, "100": 48 },
    "data_rate_from_usd_per_gb": 1.8,
    "billing": "per megabyte at country rate",
    "balance_expires": false,
    "hotspot_included": true,
    "payment_methods": ["Monero", "Bitcoin", "Lightning", "USDT", "Card"],
    "underpayment_tolerance_percent": 2,
    "refund_policy": "Unused balance refundable in crypto minus network fees within 30 days; setup fee non-refundable once profile issued",
    "lost_token_recoverable": false,
    "device_requirement": "carrier-unlocked eSIM-capable device",
    "contact": "help@monerosim.com",
    "tor_mirror": true
  },
  "pros": [
    "No passport, email, phone number or password",
    "Monero, Bitcoin, Lightning, USDT and card payments",
    "Balance never expires; no plans or monthly fees",
    "One eSIM for 200+ countries, per-megabyte billing",
    "Hotspot and tethering included",
    "Tor mirror and 30-day refund window for unused balance"
  ],
  "cons": [
    "Data only: no phone number, SMS or voice",
    "Lost recovery token means lost balance",
    "$5 setup fee raises cost of small first purchases",
    "No published speeds or named partner networks",
    "Requires carrier-unlocked eSIM device",
    "Few independent user reports so far"
  ],
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}