Asia

Yes, our Vodafone Travel eSIM works across 22 countries in Asia, including Japan, South Korea, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Philippines, and many others.

In Japan, your eSIM will typically connect to SoftBank or au (KDDI) networks with excellent 4G/5G coverage nationwide. In Thailand, it’ll be TrueMove with strong coverage in Bangkok, Phuket, and tourist areas. Singapore offers connections to Singtel, StarHub with world-class 5G coverage island-wide. In South Korea, you'll connect to KT network. India uses Vodafone Idea, or Jio networks. In each country, your device automatically selects the strongest available network to ensure reliable connectivity across Asia.

Asia is home to some of the world's most advanced mobile networks.

In Seoul and Singapore, you can expect exceptional 4G/5G speeds typically ranging from 120–300+ Mbps in business districts and urban areas, with some locations achieving even faster connections.

In Tokyo, speeds are highly reliable, typically ranging from 50–120 Mbps on the fast 4G/5G networks in central and urban areas.

Hong Kong similarly delivers impressive 5G performance with speeds typically ranging from 150-400 Mbps. Even 4G/LTE networks in these cities provide excellent speeds of 30-80 Mbps.

In Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, 4G/5G speeds typically range from 80–180 Mbps in cities, sufficient for all typical travel needs. China's major cities also offer strong 4G/5G coverage. These speeds easily support video calls, streaming, real-time translation apps, and business-related activities.

Yes, you can connect to all the apps and services you need to stream or work remotely with a Vodafone Asia eSIM. For extended stays (especially when remote working), it’s best to go for a larger plan like a 10GB or 15GB one to cover you while you’re overseas. Note: some content streaming services may have regional restrictions, so make sure to check before you travel.

Coverage in rural Asia varies significantly by country and region. Japan has excellent connectivity even in rural areas, mountains, and small towns thanks to comprehensive infrastructure. Popular Thai islands like Phuket, Koh Samui, and Krabi have good coverage, while more remote islands may have limited signal. Indonesian tourist areas like Bali, Lombok, and Gili Islands generally have decent connectivity, but remote villages may lack coverage. Rural Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos have improving but inconsistent coverage outside major tourist routes and Indian rural areas vary widely in coverage quality.

Yes. You can share your eSIM data by turning your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot in your settings. However, this can use up your data balance quickly, so it’s better to get individual plans for your friends and family so each person has the data they need. Alternatively, you can get a larger eSIM plan – like a 10GB or 15GB one – to ensure that's enough to use the hotspot.

The good news is most modern smartphones support eSIM technology (models released in certain countries and regions may not include the eSIM functionality). iPhones from XS/XR and newer (including iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 series) are all eSIM-compatible. Samsung Galaxy devices from S20 onwards, including S21, S22, S23, S24, Z Fold, and Z Flip series work with eSIM. Google Pixel 3 and all later models support eSIM. We also offer a device compatibility checker tool on our website.

Our Asia eSIM is built to keep you connected as you travel from place to place. When you hop between countries your device automatically connects to local networks within minutes of arrival. You continue using the same data allowance without additional charges, as the entire Asia region is treated as a single coverage zone. This makes the Asia eSIM perfect for multi-country itineraries like the popular Southeast Asia backpacking circuit (Thailand-Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos) or business trips covering Tokyo-Singapore-Hong Kong. Whether you're island hopping, taking trains across countries, or flying between Asian capitals, your eSIM is there to keep you connected.

Yes – you can use messaging apps like WhatsApp, Line and WeChat with a Vodafone Travel eSIM. Note that some messaging apps may be restricted in certain countries in Asia, so check before you fly.

Yes, Vodafone Asia eSIM works well for digital nomads and long-term travellers in popular Asian hubs. For example, our 15GB plan can be used to make video calls, email, access cloud services, and browse the web. Plus, with reliable coverage in places like Bali, Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll be able to move around with greater ease.