eSIM for Families Travelling Together
Travelling with children or as a large family group means more devices, more data needs, and more opportunities for something to go wrong. eSIMs simplify family connectivity by letting each person have their own data plan installed before departure — no queuing at airport SIM kiosks with tired kids in tow.
Each family member gets their own eSIM
Unlike a single shared SIM card, each smartphone in your family can have its own eSIM plan active simultaneously. This means parents and teenagers can all have independent data access — no fighting over who's using the family hotspot, and no one is left offline because someone else is streaming Netflix.
Benefits for family travel
- No SIM card swapping or queuing at foreign phone shops
- Each device is connected from the moment you land
- Children's devices stay connected for maps, games, and entertainment
- Parents keep their home numbers active for work or bank calls
- One purchase per person, all sorted from home
Sharing data via hotspot
If you'd rather manage one plan for the whole family, the adult with the eSIM can share their data connection as a Wi-Fi hotspot. Other devices — including tablets without SIM slots — can then connect through that shared connection. This works well for younger children's tablets or for short trips.
How much data per person?
For a holiday where you'll mostly use Wi-Fi at the hotel or restaurant, 3–5 GB per person is usually sufficient. If the kids will be streaming videos in the car or on trains, budget 10 GB or more per device. Regional plans covering multiple countries are available for European or multi-destination holidays.
Devices that support eSIM
Most modern iPhones (iPhone XS and later), Samsung Galaxy S and A series phones, and Google Pixel devices support eSIM. Check your specific model on the manufacturer's website before purchasing a plan. Tablets like the iPad Pro also support eSIM on certain models.