Tunesien eSIM

Most flagship smartphones released since 2018-2019 support eSIM, including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 series and newer. Tablets, smartwatches and an increasing number of laptops also support eSIM. The fastest way to verify your specific device is to check Settings , if you see "Add eSIM" or "Add cellular plan" as an option, you're compatible.

eSIM compatibility is now standard across the high-end smartphone market and rapidly spreading into mid-range devices. Cellesim works with any unlocked, eSIM-capable device , no special configuration needed beyond scanning the QR code we send you.

iPhones with eSIM support

• iPhone XS, XS Max, XR (2018) , first iPhones with eSIM (one physical SIM + one eSIM).
• iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max (2019).
• iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max (2020).
• iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max (2021) , supports two active eSIMs simultaneously.
• iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max (2022) , US versions are eSIM-only (no physical SIM tray).
• iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone SE 3 and later , full eSIM support.

Google Pixel with eSIM support

• Pixel 3 / 3 XL and all later models (Pixel 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, 8, 8 Pro, Pixel Fold).

Samsung Galaxy with eSIM support

• Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE (2020) , first Galaxy with eSIM.
• Galaxy S21 / S22 / S23 / S24 series (all variants except some regional versions).
• Galaxy Z Fold 2, 3, 4, 5 and Z Flip 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• Galaxy Note 20, 20 Ultra.
• Note: Some regional Samsung variants (e.g., specific Hong Kong dual-SIM physical models) may not support eSIM. Check Settings → Connections → SIM Card Manager.

Other Android devices with eSIM

• Huawei: P40, P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro and newer flagships.
• Motorola: Razr (2019+), Edge 30 series, ThinkPhone.
• Xiaomi: Mi 11 series and newer (international versions).
• OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12 (verify region).
• Sony: Xperia 1 IV, 5 IV, 10 IV and newer.
• Nokia / HMD: G60, X30 5G.

How to verify eSIM support on your device

1. iPhone: Settings → Cellular → look for "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan". You can also dial *#06# , if you see an "EID" (32-digit number), your phone has eSIM hardware.
2. Android: Settings → Connections (or Network & Internet) → SIM Cards → look for "Download a SIM instead" or "Add eSIM".
3. EID check: most eSIM-capable Android phones show EID in Settings → About Phone → Status.

Tip: Even if your phone supports eSIM hardware, it must be unlocked (not carrier-locked) to use third-party eSIMs like Cellesim. Most phones bought outright are unlocked; phones from carrier instalment plans may require unlocking after the contract is paid off.

Almost every flagship smartphone released since 2019 supports eSIM, making it ideal for international travel. Compatible models include iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, plus a growing list of mid-range devices. If your phone has Settings → Cellular → "Add eSIM", you're ready to use a Cellesim plan abroad.

Travellers benefit most from eSIM because it eliminates the airport SIM-card queue, removes the need to swap your home SIM out, and lets you keep your usual phone number active for SMS verification. A Cellesim travel eSIM activates the moment you land , no shop visit required.

Best eSIM-compatible travel phones

• iPhone (2018+): XS, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 series and SE 3rd gen , all support Dual SIM with one physical SIM + one eSIM. iPhone 14/15/16 in the US is eSIM-only.
• Google Pixel (2018+): Pixel 3 through Pixel 9 , all support eSIM. Pixel 7 Pro and newer support multiple active eSIMs.
• Samsung Galaxy (2020+): S20, S21, S22, S23, S24, S25, Note 20, Fold and Flip series.
• Motorola: Razr (2019+), Edge 30/40, ThinkPhone , most newer flagships.
• OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12 , varies by region.
• Sony: Xperia 1 IV / V, Xperia 10 IV / V.
• Xiaomi: Mi 11 international and newer flagships.
• Nokia/HMD: G60 5G, X30 5G.

What to check before buying a travel eSIM

1. eSIM hardware: dial *#06# , if an EID number appears, you're compatible.
2. Carrier unlock status: phones bought on instalment plans may be locked to your home carrier. Most outright purchases are unlocked.
3. iOS version: iOS 12.1 or newer for full eSIM support.
4. Android version: Android 9 or newer typically supports eSIM, though it depends on the manufacturer.
5. Region-specific variants: some Samsung models sold in Hong Kong or China are dual physical SIM with no eSIM , verify your specific model number.

Travel-friendly phones that don't support eSIM

• iPhones older than XS (iPhone X, 8, 7, 6 series).
• Most budget Android phones (entry-level Samsung A series before A53, Xiaomi Redmi entry models).
• Older Huawei devices without Google Services.
• Region-specific dual physical SIM variants (verify model number).

Tip: if your current phone doesn't support eSIM but you travel often, an unlocked, mid-range eSIM-capable phone (e.g., Pixel 7a, iPhone SE 3, Samsung Galaxy A55) makes an excellent secondary travel device , pair it with a Cellesim plan and you have a full mobile internet kit for any destination.

 For at sikre dækning fra Middelhavets strande til Saharas klitter forbinder vores eSIM til Tunesiens top-tier udbydere, typisk Ooredoo Tunisie eller Orange Tunisie. Disse operatører tilbyder den mest omfattende 4G/LTE-infrastruktur, der sikrer pålidelig forbindelse, uanset om du solbader i Hammamet, udforsker medinaen i Tunis eller besøger øen Djerba. 

Ja, på de fleste turiststeder. At besøge Star Wars-filmene i Tataouine og Matmata er et højdepunkt. Selvom signalet kan gå tabt i den dybt åbne ørken under lange 4x4-overførsler, vil du typisk have 4G-dækning på filmsteder, ørkenlejre (som Ksar Ghilane) og hovedbyer. Det giver dig mulighed for at uploade dine "Luke Skywalker home"-billeder med det samme. 

Nej. På trods af de tætte historiske og geografiske bånd er Tunesien ikke en del af EU. Derfor gælder politikken "Roam Like at Home" ikke. De fleste franske, italienske og tyske transportører opkræver høje internationale takster for dataforbrug her. Et Cellesim Tunesien eSIM er den mest omkostningseffektive måde at holde forbindelsen på uden at bekymre dig om en chokregning, når du vender tilbage. 

Ja, i høj grad. Mens mange feriesteder i Djerba, Sousse og Monastir annoncerer for gratis Wi-Fi, er det ofte langsomt, upålideligt og begrænset til lobbyområdet. Et personligt eSIM giver dig højhastigheds privatliv og frihed, så du kan streame musik ved poolen eller videoopkalde din familie fra dit værelse uden at kæmpe om båndbredde med hundredvis af andre gæster. 

Nej. At købe et fysisk SIM-kort i Tunis-Carthage Lufthavn kræver normalt fremvisning af dit pas og udfyldelse af registreringsformularer i en kiosk. Cellesim eSIM'er giver dig mulighed for at springe dette bureaukrati over. Du kan købe online og installere din plan med det samme, og sikre, at du er forbundet i det øjeblik, du lander, klar til at bestille en taxa eller møde din transferchauffør. 

 Det gør de fleste moderne telefoner, men du skal tjekke vores specifikke liste her: eSIM-kompatible enheder for at være 100 % sikker, før du køber. 

Ja. Bolt er den mest populære og pålidelige ride-hailing-app i Tunesien (Uber er ikke tilgængelig). Pålidelige data er afgørende for at reservere ture sikkert og undgå at betale for meget for gadetaxaer i Tunis eller Sousse. 

Ja. Dækningen er fremragende i den berømte blå-hvide landsby Sidi Bou Said, hvilket giver dig mulighed for øjeblikkeligt at uploade billeder af høj kvalitet til Instagram, mens du nyder myntete på Café des Délices. 

Ja. Du vil generelt have et stærkt 4G-signal ved El Jem Amphitheatre, et UNESCOs verdensarvssted, så du kan slå historiske fakta op eller dele videoer, mens du udforsker de massive romerske ruiner. 

Absolut. Medinaen i Tunis er en labyrint af smalle gyder og souks; at have realtidsdata til Google Maps er afgørende for at finde tilbage til Zitouna-moskeen eller dit dar (gæstehus) uden at fare vild.