Nomad
Competitive eSIM pricing with regional plans across continents.
What Nomad is
Nomad is a travel eSIM app that sells data plans for individual countries and broader regions, letting you get online abroad without swapping your physical SIM. Travelers use it to activate mobile data on arrival, often at lower prices than roaming, with plans covering many countries and multi-country regions.
What it does for travelers
- ✓Country and regional data plans you can buy and activate in the app
- ✓eSIM install over Wi-Fi before you depart, ready to use on landing
- ✓Competitive pricing with frequent regional and multi-country options
- ✓Keep your home number active for calls and texts while using Nomad for data
- ✓Top-up and plan management directly in the app
Good to know
- Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked to use Nomad.
- Most plans are data-only, so you won't get a local phone number for calls or SMS; use internet-based calling instead.
- Coverage and speeds depend on the local partner networks, which vary by country.
- You generally need an internet connection to purchase and install the eSIM, so set it up before you leave or on airport Wi-Fi.
Tips from the road
- Install and configure the eSIM while still on Wi-Fi at home so you only need to enable data roaming when you land.
- For trips spanning several countries, a regional plan is usually cheaper and simpler than buying separate country plans.
- Label the eSIM in your phone settings so you can easily switch your data line on and off.
- Keep your primary line set to data-off to avoid accidental home-carrier roaming charges.
When to reach for it
Nomad is a good pick when you want affordable mobile data abroad without hunting for a local SIM, especially on multi-country trips where one regional plan covers your whole route. It's most convenient on eSIM-capable, unlocked phones.
Nomad — frequently asked
Will Nomad give me a local phone number?
Generally no. Nomad plans are data-only, so for calls and texts you'd use internet-based services like WhatsApp while keeping your home number on your main line.
Does my phone need to support eSIM?
Yes. Your device must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked to install and use a Nomad plan.
Should I set up the eSIM before traveling?
Yes. Purchasing and installing it over Wi-Fi before departure means you can simply switch on the data line when you arrive.