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Understanding the Different eSIM Types

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At Nesa Mobile, we offer two different types of eSIMs tailored to your data needs, depending on your travel style and usage requirements:

1. Reloadable eSIMs (Standard / Nesa+) These eSIMs give you flexibility, allowing you to add more data whenever you need it. They're perfect for longer trips or when your data needs might change. However, due to this convenience, reloadable eSIMs come with a slightly higher cost. If you're unsure of how much data you'll need, or if your plans change often, a reloadable eSIM is a great choice.

2. Unlimited eSIMs (Daily Plans) Unlimited eSIMs are ideal for heavy data users. These plans offer unlimited data for a set number of days, which you select in advance. Once the plan expires, it cannot be topped up. You'll need to purchase and install a new eSIM if you need more high-speed data or additional days.

Important: If you choose an Unlimited eSIM, you won't be able to top it up. Once the plan runs out, you will need to purchase a new eSIM and go through the installation process again.

Difference between Standard vs Nesa+

Our Standard eSIMs are routed through the most cost-effective data breakout points for optimal pricing. The Standard eSIMs are usually completely adequate for most data users, and you do not need to upgrade to a Nesa+ eSIM.

Our Nesa+ eSIMs are routed through premium data centers. For example, if you have a China or Indonesia eSIM on a Standard plan, you may be routed through Hong Kong, but with Nesa+ you'll be routed through Singapore or another premium breakout point (please check the plan details before purchase).

What does this do? Sometimes it can help remove content blocks and restrictions, but this is not a 100% guarantee. This eSIM is provided on a best-effort basis, as mobile devices can still detect the cell towers you're connected to and apps may still block you. Please remember that Nesa+ eSIMs are not replacements for VPNs and do not claim to be. They may help remove some content restrictions and have been proven to work better on iOS devices, but results are still not guaranteed.

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