eSIM in Cambodia – best eSIM options
So you are taking a trip to Cambodia?
Cambodia is a small country, but it offers a plethora of attractions to potential tourists. From history to culture, national parks to relaxing islands, Cambodia is a must-see for a traveller looking for an intriguing destination in Southeast Asia. Plus, all major local carriers support eSIMs as well, making Cambodia a country you can easily stay well-connected in!
Traveling to Cambodia? Stay connected by purchasing an eSIM online!
eSIMs are easy to activate on your device, without the need for physically interacting with SIM cards. They also allow you to use a physical SIM at the same time – namely, your local line. Travel eSIMs are especially useful as you can acquire them digitally right before you travel, thus eliminating the need for individual SIMs or phones for your travel destination. You can also easily switch phones by registering your new device with your cellular network provider!
How do eSIMs work?
The way an eSIM works is that when you purchase one from a mobile network provider, you are sent a QR code via email, which you can scan and use to install a connection onto your phone. In other words, it is simply the virtual form of a SIM card, which you can easily install on your phone!
Why purchase an eSIM?
For starters, it is a great way to stay connected to your destination country. In this case, purchasing an eSIM in Cambodia will allow you to maintain connection to communication services while you are abroad during your travels. If you were to use roaming data, you could be charged high fees. Secondly, they are very easy to acquire and you do not need to physically interact with any mobile service provider of an eSIM in Cambodia, keeping your travels as streamlined as possible!
Let’s take a look at your options for an eSIM in Cambodia
The Local Carriers
Metfone
Metfone is the current market leader in Cambodia, providing service to about 50% of all Cambodians after they acquired Beeline in 2015. They are backed by the Vietnamese Viettel group and are said to have a great coverage outside of major towns in the provinces.
This carrier supports eSIM in Cambodia.
Check out their local prices and coverage (in USD)
Smart (by Axiata)
Smart (by Axiata) is the 2nd largest telecommunication service provider in Cambodia. It provides great coverage in the country, with 98% 2G coverage and 75% 3G coverage. It was the first network to have launched 4G/LTE, in 2014. Smart’s services are available in all major cities, including Phnom Penh, Battambang, Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Takhmak, Sihanoukville and more on 1800 and 2100 MHz (bands 1 and 3).
Smart also offers the lowest IDD (international direct dialling) rates to many Western and Asian countries, at only 3 cents per min.
This carrier supports the use of an eSIM in Cambodia.
Check out their local prices and coverage (in USD)
Cellcard (Mobitel)
Cellcard (a.k.a. Mobitel) is the 3rd largest provider, also providing widespread coverage in the country. It provides good speeds in the cities, but service can be quite patchy on the countryside. In 2015, it launched 4G/LTE in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and 5 other towns on 1800 MHz (band 3), and in 2017, it expanded nationwide.
This carrier supports the use of an eSIM in Cambodia.
Check out their local prices and coverage (in USD)
eSIM2Fly Roaming SIM
So how does a roaming eSIM compare with local eSIMs?
Local SIMs charge users about $2.33 per GB. The price per GB on SIM2Fly is $3.10 per GB on the first package and then $2.50 for add-on packages. This makes the eSIM2Fly roaming SIM competitive with the local eSIMs in price per GB.
