What is the difference among eSIM, physical SIM card and Mobile WiFi Hotspot?

Feature Mobile Hotspot Data SIM eSIM
Work with locked devices Yes No (works strictly with unlocked devices) No (works strictly with unlocked and eSIM compatible devices)
Requires to change APN and roaming* settings on your device No Yes Yes
Requires to replace SIM on your device No Yes No
Tethering (data sharing) compatibility Yes Yes** Yes**
Keep your phone number abroad Yes No No
Number of devices that can be connected via tethering  Up to 15 N/A N/A
WiFi signal range Approx. 10m/32ft N/A N/A
Battery life 7 hours of usage
13 hours standby time with WIFI on
N/A N/A

*You will not be charged with any extra payments by us with Data Roaming option On

**Tethering works in most countries with most mobile device models. Because it depends on
the local provider and the specific device model we cannot guarantee it will
work everywhere

Mar 28, 2023

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