Jordan eSIM

 This specific plan is valid only within Jordan. This is the most important question for "Holy Land" pilgrims. If you are crossing the Allenby Bridge (to the West Bank) or the Wadi Araba border (to Eilat, Israel), your connection will stop. For this, we highly recommend our Middle East Regional eSIM which covers both Jordan and Israel/Palestine. 

Yes, surprisingly! This is the #1 coverage question.

• Wadi Rum: You will have strong 4G/LTE coverage at most of the main Bedouin tourist camps in the desert. You will lose signal in the deep, remote valleys, but you will be connected at your camp.
• Petra: You will have a strong signal at the entrance, through the Siq, and at The Treasury. The signal can be intermittent as you hike to The Monastery (Ad-Deir), but it works in most key areas.

No, they are NOT blocked! This is a common misconception. Unlike some Gulf states, Jordan allows you to make calls on WhatsApp, FaceTime, Messenger, and other VoIP apps. Our eSIM provides high-speed data so you can easily make video calls from your desert camp. 

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

Yes, 100%. Buying a physical local SIM card (like Zain or Orange) at Queen Alia Airport (AMM) requires you to find the kiosk, wait in long lines, and go through a mandatory passport registration process. Our eSIM is 100% digital, requires no ID registration, and can be installed before you fly, so you are connected the moment you land. 

 To give you the best speed and coverage, our eSIM connects to Jordan’s premium Tier-1 networks, typically Zain Jordan or Orange. Zain is widely regarded as having the best and most extensive 4G network, especially in the southern desert areas (Wadi Rum, Petra, Aqaba). 

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

 Yes. Coverage is excellent at the hotels and beaches along the Dead Sea, allowing you to share photos of floating in the salt water instantly. 

 Generally yes. Data is reliable for navigation on the King's Highway and Desert Highway, though you should download offline maps for remote stretches between Karak and Petra. 

 You will have strong 4G coverage on the beaches and boats near Aqaba. However, signal will naturally be lost while you are underwater diving in the Red Sea. 

 Yes. Careem and Uber are the main transport apps in Amman, and reliable data is essential to book rides safely without negotiating prices. 

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.