Plan type: Data only
Coverage areas: UAE
Supported network: Etisalat
Local phone number: No
Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Installation: Scan the QR code or import confirmation code manually to install the eSIM
Activation policy: The plan will be activated after installation. It’s recommended to install eSIM 1 day before departure
30 days to activate: Please activate your data plan before expiry date. Once it expires, Cancellation, Refund or Changes are not allowed
Identity verification: Not required
Max Internet speed: Expected to have 4G/LTE/5G speed. Speed caps will be 128kbps after data usage exceeds max data limitation
Delivery: Instantly to your email within 5-10 minutes after payment
Strengths of eSIM
Receive eSIM information by e-mail
As soon as your order is placed, you will receive UAE eSIM details via email.
A QR code
User’s Guide
Notes:
- You should install eSIM before departure to stay connected right after landing.
- If having trouble during installation, DON’T DELETE the eSIM and contact us right away.
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Frequently asked questions
If you still have questions about this service? We are here to help
It is not necessary to show your passport when buying eSIMs at uaeesim.com.
Your data plan will start as soon as you install it on your phone. It is recommended for you to scan and activate your eSIM right before your departure date so you will be connected after landing.
When you install your eSIM, the number of the days will start to count down. If you are not in the country that the eSIM covers, you cannot access the data and will not lose any data in the plan.
For your travels, we recommend using an eSIM if your device supports them.
You can expect to receive the eSIM details including the QR code and activation instructions via email within 5-10 minutes of completing your purchase. Our automated system delivers the eSIM details very quickly.
Install the eSIM with a QR code sent to your email. You can follow the instructions attached in the email. Contact us if you need more information. Read full detailed installation guides.
Yes, the eSIM will allow you to share your mobile data with other devices.
The UAE 7-day eSIM plan is only valid for data coverage within the United Arab Emirates. The eSIM will not work in any other countries outside of the UAE.
eSIM will give you amount of data at Max speed based on your plan options. After that, the speed capacity will be throttled to 128kbps – 384kbps, you can still browse the web with light use.
Currently, there is no data top-up option. We will announce soon after top-up features done.
Unlike physical SIM cards, eSIMs do not explicitly expire if not activated. However, we do enforce a 30-day activation period from purchase – so you must scan and activate the eSIM within 30 days, otherwise it becomes invalid for use.
After you place your order, we will send an email with your eSIM information, including QR code, confirmation code and activation guide within a few minutes. Just scan the QR code and follow the user guide.
eSIM can only be scanned once. After being activated, it will be ready for you to use until the expired date or the day when data runs out. If you remove eSIM from your phone, you will not be able to use it once again.
The QR code can be scanned once which means that if you remove the eSIM from your phone, you cannot install it again. And eSIM can only be installed on one device.