Anonymous eSIM: questions answered

Twenty of the questions we actually get asked - about anonymity, legality, payment, install, and what an anonymous eSIM cannot do.

Do I need to create an account to buy an Anon eSIM?+

No. There is no signup form. Pay $5 minimum by card or crypto, scan the QR code we generate, and you're online. We identify your eSIM by a random recovery token stored on your device - not by an email, name, or password.

Is an anonymous eSIM legal?+

Yes, for personal use in virtually every country. The eSIM is issued from a jurisdiction that allows ID-free prepaid SIMs, and you use it abroad on a legitimate roaming profile - the same legal footing as any travel SIM. Reselling anonymous SIMs commercially in a country with mandatory registration is a different matter and not what personal buyers do.

Can an eSIM be traced?+

The eSIM account we hold cannot be traced back to you - we don't have your name, email, or payment identity when you use crypto. Your device is a separate question: any active SIM (physical or embedded) exchanges signaling with nearby cell towers, so the network sees an approximate location. That's how cellular works, and no eSIM provider changes it. For traffic-level privacy, use TLS, encrypted DNS, and a VPN.

Can I get an eSIM without an email address?+

Yes - that's the entire point of Anon eSIM. There is no email field anywhere in checkout. You get a recovery token instead; save it and you can recover your eSIM on a new device. Attaching an email as a backup is optional and never required.

Can I pay for an eSIM with Bitcoin or Monero?+

Bitcoin (on-chain), Bitcoin Lightning, and USDT (TRC-20 / ERC-20) are supported directly at checkout via our payment processor. Monero is not natively supported today, but you can swap XMR to BTC/Lightning via an instant-swap service like FixedFloat or Trocador and pay the resulting Lightning invoice - a common workflow for buyers who start in XMR.

What does the eSIM cost?+

Pay-as-you-go per MB from a prepaid USD balance. Per-GB rates range from about $0.70 in Southeast Asia to $2.80 in the Gulf. A one-time $5 setup fee covers issuing the eSIM itself; top-ups after that carry no fee.

Does the balance expire?+

Never. Whatever you don't use stays on the eSIM - next month, next country, next year. That's the structural advantage over expiring bundles for anyone who travels more than once.

Which countries are covered?+

200+ countries on a single eSIM. Cross a border and the profile re-attaches to a local partner network automatically - no new QR code, no new plan. Per-GB pricing switches to the destination country's rate.

How do I install on iPhone?+

Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code, and point it at the QR we show you. On the iPhone you're installing to, you can also tap Install on this iPhone for a one-tap LPA install. Works on iPhone XS and newer, iOS 12.1+.

How do I install on Android (Pixel / Samsung)?+

Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → + → Download a SIM instead → scan the QR. Works on Pixel 3 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, and most eSIM-capable Android 10+ devices.

Can I use hotspot / tethering?+

Yes - hotspot is included at full speed on every plan, with no extra fee and no separate tethering cap. Laptops, tablets, and consoles all work.

Can I keep my home SIM active?+

Yes. Dual SIM is the standard setup: your home SIM stays active for calls, texts, and SMS 2FA (with its data roaming off), and the Anon eSIM carries data. Nothing about your number or plan changes.

What happens if I run out of credit?+

You stop using data - no surprise bills. Top up any amount from $5 in about a minute and you're back online on the same eSIM.

Can I recover my eSIM if I lose my phone?+

Yes, as long as you saved the recovery token generated at checkout. Load the token into /account on any device and re-install the eSIM. Anyone with the token can access the eSIM and nobody without it can - including us.

Do you log my browsing?+

No. We only see aggregate data volume per eSIM - the number that meters your balance. No domains, no destination IPs, no DPI, no location logs on our side.

Does an anonymous eSIM hide my location?+

No, and any provider claiming otherwise is lying. Every active SIM exchanges signaling with nearby cell towers - that's how cellular works. An anonymous eSIM removes your identity from the account, not your device from the network. Anonymity here is about who is holding the SIM, not where the SIM is.

Will my device's IMEI still be broadcast?+

Yes. IMEI (the device serial) is broadcast by the modem regardless of SIM type or provider. If you need to obscure the device layer, use a burner handset - that's a hardware problem no eSIM can solve.

Can I use Anon eSIM as my primary line?+

You can, but it's data-only - no voice number, no inbound SMS. That works well for a full-time VoIP setup (calls over WhatsApp / Signal / your own SIP number). If you need a phone number to receive calls or SMS, keep a second SIM for that.

Is Anon eSIM cheaper than local prepaid SIMs?+

Roughly equal per GB in Southeast Asia, cheaper than local tourist packs in Western Europe and Japan, more expensive than local prepaid in India. The value is: no store visit, no passport photocopied, one profile that works across borders, and prepaid balance that never expires.

Do you support Apple Pay and Google Pay?+

Yes. Both surface in checkout on supported devices (Safari/iOS for Apple Pay, Chrome/Android for Google Pay) with no extra setup. Native Apple Pay sheets open on iPhone the moment you tap the button.