Global – Light eSIM

Best Global – Light eSIM for International Travel in 2026

Global Light offers a fixed data allowance for a longer journey: choose 20 GB for 60 days or 50 GB for 90 days, then check every stop against its destination list. It currently lists 59 destinations—not every country, and not the same list as our separate Global product.

We provide mobile data, not a local phone number, standard voice calls or carrier SMS. Use internet apps on a compatible, unlocked phone. Global Light can suit a multi-stop itinerary when its countries, total allowance and validity match the whole journey.

View Supported Countries & Networks for Global - Light eSIM
Country Flag of Aland IslandsAland Islands
Aalands Telekommunikation Ab5G
Telia Finland Oyj5G
Country Flag of AlbaniaAlbania
Vodafone-Albania4G
One Albania3G
Country Flag of AustraliaAustralia
Optus Mobile5G
Telstra Corporation Limited4G
Country Flag of AustriaAustria
Hutchison Drei Austria GmbH5G
A1 Telekom5G
Country Flag of BulgariaBulgaria
Telenor Bulgaria EAD5G
Bulgarian Telecommunications Company EAD5G
A1 Bulgaria EAD5G
Country Flag of CanadaCanada
Videotron Ltd4G
Bell Mobility Inc.5G
Rogers Communications Canada Inc.5G
TELUS Communications Inc.5G
Country Flag of Canary IslandsCanary Islands
Orange Espagne, S.A., sociedadunipersonal5G
Country Flag of CroatiaCroatia
A1 Hrvatska5G
A1 Hrvatskad.o.o5G
Tele2d.o.ozatelekomunikacijskeusluge5G
Country Flag of CyprusCyprus
Cyprus Telecommunications Authority5G
Prime Tel PLC4G
MTN Cyprus Limited5G
Country Flag of Czech RepublicCzech Republic
Vodafone Czech Republica.s.5G
O2 Czech Republica.s.5G
T-Mobile Czech Republic a.s.5G
Country Flag of DenmarkDenmark
HI3G Denmark ApS5G
TDCA/S5G
Telia Nattjanster Norden AB5G
Country Flag of EgyptEgypt
Orange Egypt5G
Country Flag of FinlandFinland
Aalands Telekommunikation Ab5G
Elisa Corporation5G
Telia Finland Oyj5G
Country Flag of FranceFrance
Orange5G
Societe Francaisedu Radiotelephone S.A.5G
Bouygues5G
Free Mobile5G
Country Flag of GermanyGermany
Telefonica Germany GmbH&Co.OHG5G
Vodafone GmbH5G
Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG5G
Country Flag of GreeceGreece
COSMOTE5G
NOVA5G
Vodafone-Panafon Hellenic Telecommunications Company S.A.5G
Wind Hellas Telecommunications S.A.5G
Country Flag of Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China)Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China)
China Mobile Hong Kong Company Ltd.5G
Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited5G
Smartone4G
HongKong Telecommunications (HKT) Limited5G
Country Flag of HungaryHungary
Telenor Magyarorszag Zartkoruen Mukodo Reszvenytarsasag5G
Magyar Telekom Plc5G
Vodafone Hungary Mobile Telecommunications Company Limited5G
Country Flag of IcelandIceland
Vodafone5G
Siminnh.f.5G
Novaehf.5G
Country Flag of IndonesiaIndonesia
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison5G
PT. Hutchison 3 Indonesia5G
PT Telekomunikasi Selular5G
Country Flag of IrelandIreland
3 Ireland5G
Meteor5G
Three Ireland (Hutchison) Limited5G
Vodafone Ireland Limited5G
Country Flag of Isle Of ManIsle Of Man
Manx Telecom4G
Country Flag of IsraelIsrael
Hot Mobile Ltd.5G
Pelephone Communication Ltd.5G
Partner Communications Company Ltd.5G
Country Flag of ItalyItaly
Vodafone Italia S.p.A5G
Wind Tre S.p.A. (ITAWI)5G
ILIAD Italia S.p.A.5G
Country Flag of JerseyJersey
JT (Jersey) Limited5G
Country Flag of KazakhstanKazakhstan
Kcell5G
KaR-Te lLLP4G
Mobile Telecom-Service LLP5G
Country Flag of LatviaLatvia
SIA Bite Mobile4G
Tele 2 SIA5G
Latvijas Mobilais Telefons5G
Country Flag of LiechtensteinLiechtenstein
Orange5G
Telecom Liechtenstein AG5G
Country Flag of LithuaniaLithuania
UAB Bite Lietuva4G
Telia Lietuva AB5G
UAB Tele 25G
Country Flag of LuxembourgLuxembourg
Tango5G
POST Luxembourg5G
Orange Communications Luxembourg S.A.5G
Country Flag of Macau (Special Administrative Region of China)Macau (Special Administrative Region of China)
CTM4G
Hutchison Telephone (Macau) Company Limited4G
Country Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia
Celcom Axiata Berhad4G
DiGi5G
U Mobile Sdn. Bhd.5G
Maxis Communications Berhad4G
Country Flag of MaltaMalta
Vodafone5G
Melita Ltd.5G
GO p.l.c.5G
Country Flag of Moldova (Republic of)Moldova (Republic of)
MoldCell4G
OrangeMoldova S.A.4G
Moldtelecom S.A.4G
Country Flag of MonacoMonaco
Monaco Telecom S.A.M.5G
Country Flag of NetherlandsNetherlands
KPNB.V.5G
Vodafone Libertel B.V.5G
Country Flag of New ZealandNew Zealand
One New Zealand5G
Spark New Zealand5G
Country Flag of NorwayNorway
ICE4G
Telia Norge AS5G
Country Flag of PakistanPakistan
Jazz3G
Telenor4G
Pakistan Mobile Company Limited (PMCL)4G
Country Flag of PolandPoland
P4S p.zo.o.5G
Orange Polska S.A.5G
Polkomtel Sp.zo.o.5G
Country Flag of PortugalPortugal
NOS Comunicacoes S.A.5G
Vodafone Portugal Comunicacoes Pessoais S.A.5G
MEO-Servicosde Comunicacoese Multimedia SA5G
Country Flag of Republic of KoreaRepublic of Korea
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.5G
Country Flag of RomaniaRomania
Vodafone Romania4G
S.C.Orange Romania S.A.5G
S.C.RCS&RDSS.A.5G
S.C.Vodafone Romania S.A.5G
Country Flag of SingaporeSingapore
SIMBA4G
Sing Tel Mobile Singapore Pte.Ltd.5G
Star Hub Mobile Pte Ltd5G
Country Flag of SlovakiaSlovakia
O2 Slovakia s.r.o.5G
Orange Slovensko a.s.5G
Country Flag of SloveniaSlovenia
A1 Slovenija,d.d.5G
Telekom Slovenijed.d.5G
Telemachd.o.o.5G
Country Flag of SpainSpain
Orange Espagne, S.A., sociedadunipersonal5G
Telefonica Moviles Espana S.A.5G
Vodafone Espana, S.A.U.5G
Xfera Moviles, S.A.4G
Country Flag of Sri LankaSri Lanka
Dialog Axiata Plc4G
ETISALAT Lanka (Private) Limited4G
Mobitel (Pvt) Limited5G
Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Pvt) Ltd4G
Country Flag of SwedenSweden
Hi3G Access AB5G
Tele 2 AB5G
Telia Company AB5G
Country Flag of SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Swisscom AG Swisscom5G
Salt Mobile SA5G
Sunrise Communications AG5G
Country Flag of TaiwanTaiwan
Chunghwa Telecom5G
Taiwan Mobile Co.Ltd5G
Country Flag of ThailandThailand
TrueMove H5G
DTAC TriNet5G
Advanced Wireless Network Company Limited5G
Country Flag of TurkeyTurkey
AveaIletisim Hizmetleri A.S.5G
TurkcellIletisim Hizmetleri A.S.5G
Country Flag of UkraineUkraine
lifecell LLC4G
Kyivstar, Private Joint Stock Company4G
Country Flag of United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
Du5G
Emirates Telecom Corp - ETISALAT5G
Country Flag of United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Hutchison 3GUK Limited5G
Telefonica UK Limited5G
Vodafone Ltd5G
Country Flag of United StatesUnited States
Verizon Wireless5G
AT&T Mobility5G
T-Mobile5G
Country Flag of UzbekistanUzbekistan
Ucell5G
Unitel LLC4G
Country Flag of VietnamVietnam
Vietnam Telecom Services Company5G
Mobifone4G
Viettel5G
Vietnamobile Telecommunications Joint Stock Company4G
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View eSIM PlansHow to Activate
20 GB or 50 GB Fixed data60- or 90-day optionsCheck every destinationCompatible unlocked phones
Global Light data plans

Two Fixed Allowances for Longer Travel

Compare the total data you expect to use with the number of valid days. The 50 GB option gives you more data and a longer validity period, but neither package creates a fresh allowance at each border. Read what starts validity before installing or enabling the eSIM.

60 days

20 GB € 55.05

90 days

50 GB € 129.34

There are no data plans found.

Global Light currently has Fixed plans only. There are no available Unlimited options for this product. If the Unlimited tab shows no plans, compare the two Fixed packages or a different product rather than assuming an Unlimited package is included.

Estimate data across the complete journey →

Other product options

A Destination Card Is Not a Coverage Confirmation

Use these links to compare separate offers. For Global Light coverage, use its own country and network panel above; neither a nearby product nor the word Global establishes inclusion.

United Arab Emirates eSIM

United Arab Emirates

Albania eSIM

Albania

Austria eSIM

Austria

Australia eSIM

Australia

See all destinations →
Where Light fits

Choose It for the Actual Route, Not the Name

Several Included Stops

A single data package can cover use across listed destinations without arranging a new purchase for each one.

More Than a Short Break

The 60- and 90-day options can fit a longer journey, provided the package’s start rule and expiry cover your dates.

A Shared Data Budget

Plan the allowance for the whole itinerary, including transfers and any permitted laptop sharing.

App-Based Communication

Keep using existing internet messaging accounts while managing telephone services on another line if needed.

Coverage differences

Light Is Not Simply a Smaller Copy of Global

59 Listed Destinations

Examples include the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Thailand and Australia. Check your complete itinerary in the current panel rather than relying on examples.

Important Missing Stops

Japan, India, mainland China, Brazil and Mexico are not in the checked Global Light list. A route through one of them needs another coverage arrangement.

Some Different Territory Entries

Canary Islands, Macau and Monaco are explicitly listed for Light but not as separate entries in the checked Global panel. Confirm Global’s exact territorial coverage rather than inferring it from a neighbouring country.

No Automatic Speed Trade-Off

The 56 common destination entries show matching partner networks and technologies. Light should not be described as slower solely because its overall list is shorter.

eSIM installation process showing QR code scan and activation on smartphone
How it works

Prepare One Data Line for the Included Journey

01

List Every Stop

Include places where you need data during a stopover, not just the main holiday destinations.

02

Match Data and Validity

Choose 20 GB or 50 GB only after checking the duration and the selected plan’s validity-start rule.

03

Install with Reliable Internet

Follow the supplied installation details on your compatible, carrier-unlocked phone.

04

Select It for Mobile Data

At an included destination, enable the travel data line and apply the roaming settings in your instructions.

Read how NoveSIM works →
Using the travel line

Check the Settings at Each Arrival

01

Recognise the Profile

Label the eSIM clearly so it is easy to distinguish from your home SIM or another destination plan.

02

Choose the Intended Data Line

Select Global Light when using its allowance and follow its instructions for data roaming.

03

Review Home-SIM Fallback

Disable automatic data switching and home-line data roaming if you do not intend to use home-carrier data. Calls and SMS retain that carrier’s terms.

04

Allow Network Registration

The phone needs to register on a supported local partner after a border crossing. One profile does not mean an uninterrupted connection during the transition.

05

Test Before Leaving Wi-Fi

Load a small page over mobile data. Keep the installed profile if troubleshooting is needed; do not delete it unless support instructs you to.

Two distinct products

Compare Global Light with Global Carefully

There is no identical allowance-and-validity pair between these checked offers. The 20 GB comparison has equal data but different duration and territorial coverage, so price alone does not make the products interchangeable.

ProductFixed DataValidityPrice
Global Light20 GB60 days€54.87
Global Light50 GB90 days€128.93
Global10 GB30 days€94.58
Global20 GB30 days€169.52

EUR prices and lists checked on 16 October 2026; current offers may change. Our separate Global eSIM lists 104 destinations, including Japan, India, China, Brazil and Mexico. It also has smaller Fixed options and Unlimited periods of 1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 days. Consider it when its coverage or package size meets a need that Light does not.

For a journey staying within one region or country, also compare the relevant destination and regional plans. A longer valid period is useful only if you need it; it does not make a large bundle necessary for a short visit.

Budget the full allowance

Make 20 GB or 50 GB Work Across the Dates

  • Count the data-dependent days across all included stops.
  • Separate messages and navigation from video, cloud backup and large uploads.
  • Confirm hotspot permission before adding laptop use to the plan.
  • Use reliable Wi-Fi for entertainment downloads and system updates when practical.
  • Review remaining data during the trip instead of treating 60 or 90 days as unlimited usage.
What inclusion means

A Listed Destination Is Not Continuous Coverage

  • Local reception and speed depend on the selected plan, partner network, device and exact location.
  • A 5G entry is not a promise that every session uses 5G.
  • A country listing does not establish reception along every road, mountain route or remote excursion.
  • Do not treat a mobile eSIM as ship Wi-Fi or assume maritime cellular coverage.
  • Save essential tickets, directions and contact details offline before a journey with uncertain reception.
Decide before ordering

Which Requirement Should Drive the Choice?

Longer Route, All Stops Included

Compare Light’s total data with your expected use over 60 or 90 days. Its lower checked 20 GB price matters only when the destination list fits.

A Missing Country

Choose another product or a separate arrangement for that stop. Buying more Global Light data does not add countries.

Existing Roaming or a Local Number

Check whether home roaming already meets the need. If ordinary local telephone services matter, compare a local offer; Global Light remains data-only.

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Help with Compatibility and Setup

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FAQ

Global Light eSIM FAQs

What packages does Global Light currently offer?
The checked Fixed options are 20 GB for 60 days and 50 GB for 90 days. There are no available Unlimited packages for this product.
Does Global Light cover every country?
No. Its current panel lists 59 destinations. Check each stop explicitly, including any transit location where you need mobile data.
Is its destination list simply a subset of Global?
No. There are 56 common destination entries. Light separately lists Canary Islands, Macau and Monaco, which do not appear as separate entries in the checked Global panel. Confirm exact territorial inclusion rather than assuming the two lists nest perfectly.
Can I use Light in Japan, India or Brazil?
Those destinations are not in the checked Global Light list. The separate Global product lists them, but you should confirm the selected package’s current coverage before purchasing.
Are the local networks different from Global?
The displayed partner networks and technologies match across all 56 common destination entries. Actual service still depends on the plan, device and local conditions; matching lists do not guarantee a particular speed.
Do I receive 20 GB again in each country?
No. The purchased Fixed allowance is shared across use in the included destinations. Plan it for the whole journey rather than resetting your estimate at every border.
Does Global Light include a telephone number?
We provide mobile data, not a local phone number, standard voice calls or carrier SMS. Internet messaging and calling apps can use the connection.
When does validity begin, and can I share data?
Check the selected package’s validity trigger and hotspot permission before purchase. Installation and the start of validity are not necessarily the same event, and tethering should not be assumed from another product’s terms.
Longer validity, specific coverage

Check the Route Before Choosing Global Light

Choose between 20 GB for 60 days and 50 GB for 90 days only after confirming the destinations and your expected data use. If a stop is missing, compare another package before departure rather than relying on the Global name.

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Traveler using smartphone with global eSIM connection while traveling abroad
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