Hi,

I will be visiting Malaysia for about 3 weeks in September so I am looking into getting an eSIM. I am used to getting sim cards, but I realized I may be much better off to just having a working connection upon arrival, instead of having to go to a shop first like I used to.

I have been looking into the many different eSIM providers...it is not easy for me to make a decision.

I was thinking of getting a 30 day validity one. Unlimited data often means you get throttled, which I don't want. So I would need at least 15GB or more I guess. Having a proper connection in Sabah as well would be nice...but I do not expect wonders when I am visiting nature parks and such.

I will stay in Singapore as well for a few days, but besides that no need for many other countries...also no need after the 30 days.

Which eSIM would you recommend?

This post has been edited by DikkieD: Jun 17 2024, 10:37 PM

Dunno if I should have a preference. I mostly visit Malaysia and only occasionally one of the neighboring countries. Perhaps I should consider a cross-border type, as I may also visit Thailand next year.

Let's say I go for a cross-border version....I see so many choices. How to make a final decision? I simply don't know where to start, accept for the fact that I don't want 'Unlimited' as that usually means being throttled all the way. Rather buy as I go as I am not backpacking through Asia, just yearly holiday trips.....within the EU I can simply use my Dutch sim card, so no need for an eSIM in that sense.

This time around I will visit Malaysia (incl. Sabah) and a few days in Singapore....next year most likely Thailand and Malaysia....