Pakistan eSIM

No! This is the single biggest advantage of our eSIM. Due to Pakistan's strict laws, buying a physical local SIM card at Lahore (LHE) or Islamabad (ISB) airport requires a mandatory, slow, and complicated biometric (fingerprint) and passport registration process. Cellesim eSIMs are roaming-based, which means you are exempt from all this bureaucracy. You can buy online, install instantly, and skip the registration queues. 

It is very limited. You must set expectations correctly. You will have reliable 4G/LTE coverage in major cities (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad). However, in the high mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan (Hunza, Skardu), only a special local provider (SCOM) works. Our eSIM (which uses national roamers like Jazz/Zong) will have little to no signal on the Karakoram Highway or in those remote valleys. This eSIM is for cities and main towns, not for deep northern treks. 

Planning the trip? See our Pakistan 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 Pakistan’s premium Tier-1 networks, typically Jazz or Zong. These are widely regarded as the #1 and #2 providers with the fastest speeds and the most extensive 4G coverage in the populated areas and along the main highways. 

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

No (but with a warning). Unlike China, Pakistan does not have a "Great Firewall." You can freely use WhatsApp (including calls), Google Maps, and Facebook. However, the government can (and does) temporarily shut down all mobile data nationwide during times of political unrest or protest. Our eSIM will also go down during these shutdowns, just like a local SIM. 

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

Yes, absolutely. Careem and Uber are essential apps for navigating the chaotic traffic of Lahore and Karachi. Our eSIM provides fast, low-latency 4G data, which is crucial for ordering a ride from the airport, tracking your driver in real-time, and using Google Maps without lag. 

 Yes. Coverage is generally uninterrupted on the M2 Motorway between Lahore and Islamabad, allowing you to track your journey safely via Google Maps. 

 Yes. Pakistan faces frequent power outages where hotel WiFi often stops working, but our eSIM connects to towers with backup generators, keeping you online. 

 Yes. Foodpanda is the most popular food delivery app in Pakistan, and reliable data is essential to order meals to your hotel or guest house safely. 

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

 Yes. You will have excellent coverage at Faisal Mosque and while hiking the trails of Margalla Hills in Islamabad to share views instantly. 

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.