Hungary eSIM

It depends. Hungary is in the EU, so "Roam Like at Home" applies only to EU citizens.

• If you are from the UK (Post-Brexit): Most UK carriers (like O2, Vodafone, Three) have reintroduced daily roaming fees (e.g., £2-£6 per day).
• If you are from the USA/Canada/Asia: Your home carrier will charge expensive international rates (e.g., $10-$14 per day).

A Cellesim eSIM is a one-time prepaid fee that is significantly cheaper than these roaming charges.

Planning the trip? See our Hungary eSIM plans, install in one tap before you fly, and land online. Free VPN included.

 This specific plan is valid only within Hungary (and the EU). This is the most important question for "Euro-trip" travelers. If you take a train from Budapest to Belgrade (Serbia) or Ukraine, your connection will stop at the border as they are not in the EU. For this multi-country trip, we highly recommend our Europe Regional eSIM, which covers both EU and non-EU Balkan countries. 

Yes, 100%. Buying a physical local SIM card (like Magyar Telekom or Yettel) at Budapest Airport requires you to find the kiosk, wait in line, and go through a mandatory passport registration process as required by EU law. Our eSIM is 100% digital, requires no ID registration, and can be installed before you fly, so you are connected the moment you land. 

Planning the trip? See our Budapest eSIM plans, install in one tap before you fly, and land online. Free VPN included.

 To give you the best speed and coverage, our eSIM connects to Hungary’s premium Tier-1 networks, typically Magyar Telekom (T-Mobile) or Yettel (formerly Telenor). This ensures you get the fastest available 4G/LTE (and 5G) speeds, whether you are in Budapest or at Lake Balaton. 

Planning the trip? See our Hungary eSIM plans, install in one tap before you fly, and land online. Free VPN included.

Yes, absolutely. Bolt and Uber are essential apps for getting around Budapest. Our eSIM provides high-speed, low-latency data, which is crucial for ordering a car from the airport (BUD), tracking your ride, and using Google Maps to navigate the city's public transport system. 

 Yes. Reliable data is essential to buy and validate digital tickets on the BudapestGO app for trams and metros in Budapest to avoid fines. 

 Yes. Coverage is excellent around the resorts and beaches of Lake Balaton (the "Hungarian Sea"), allowing you to share summer holiday photos instantly. 

 Generally yes. You will have signal in the outdoor pools of Széchenyi or Gellért baths, though thick walls may block connection in deep indoor steam rooms. 

 Yes. Our eSIM connects to strong local networks ensuring reliable coverage while touring vineyards and cellars in the Tokaj or Eger countryside. 

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.