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Industry Standard: Direct access connects you straight to local carrier networks (Vodafone, T-Mobile, Orange, etc.) with a local IP address - just like a regular SIM card.

Benefits: Lowest latency (10-40ms), all services work (banking, streaming, ride-sharing), accurate geolocation, maximum speeds.

This is the professional standard used by major carriers worldwide.

Budget Alternative: VPN breakout routes your traffic through a VPN server in another country. Your IP appears to be from that country (e.g., UK, Singapore) instead of your actual location.

Trade-offs: Higher latency (100-200ms), some services blocked (banking apps, Netflix), wrong geolocation. Used by budget providers to reduce costs.

Identification: SimRapid clearly marks VPN plans with a 🔒 badge showing the IP exit country.

Choose Direct Access if: You need banking apps, streaming, ride-sharing, or work VPNs to work properly. Best for most travelers.

Choose VPN if: You want lower prices and don't mind some services being blocked. Good for basic browsing.

Quick decision: When in doubt, choose Direct Access - it works with everything.

Quick test: Visit whatismyip.com

• Direct Access: Shows your actual country
• VPN Breakout: Shows a different country

Also check: Try your banking app - if it works, you have Direct Access. If blocked, it's VPN.

We offer both types, clearly labeled:

🌍 Direct Access (majority of plans) - No badge
🔒 VPN Breakout - Marked with VPN 🔒 badge + IP exit country

Check plan listings and details pages to see which type each plan uses.

1. Purchase your eSIM plan and receive your QR code via email
2. Go to Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add Cellular Plan
3. Scan the QR code or enter details manually
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup

eSIM is supported on iPhone XS/XR and newer, iPad Pro (3rd gen) and newer, iPad Air (3rd gen) and newer, iPad (7th gen) and newer, iPad mini (5th gen) and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many other Android devices. Check your device settings to confirm eSIM support.

Your eSIM activates instantly! You'll receive your QR code within minutes of purchase, and the setup process takes less than 2 minutes.

Go to Settings > General > About > Carrier Lock. If it says "No SIM restrictions", your phone is unlocked. If your phone is locked, contact your carrier to unlock it before buying an eSIM. See our How to check & unlock for step-by-step instructions.

We offer high-capacity data plans up to 20GB. While we don't offer truly unlimited plans, our generous data allowances are designed to cover most travelers' needs without excessive costs.

You can easily top up your data through your account dashboard or purchase a new plan.

Yes! Our regional and global plans work across multiple countries. Check the plan details to see which countries are included in your chosen plan.

We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) via PayPal, and PIX for secure and convenient payments.

We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee if you haven't activated your eSIM. Once activated, refunds are available in exceptional circumstances. Please contact our support team to discuss your situation.

Log into your account dashboard to view your active plans, data usage, purchase history, and manage your eSIM profiles. You can also download QR codes and access support from your dashboard.