“Worked great 95% of the time. Speeds were 100+mbps in most areas in all the countries I visited. Ping was around 60-200ms.
Two downsides:
1. ChatGPT or apps blocked in Hongkong do not work anymore without VPN
2. In very crowded places internet would slow down a lot”

Anji

May 21, 2025

TravelGator eSIM Malaysia

“Always seamlessly effective! I always love using Travelgator eSIM simply becux it works like a charm every single trip! No need to swap out physical eSIM card and my internet connection is always strong.”

CT

May 12, 2025

EscapeSIM Malaysia

“Easy to buy and use. Great reception in Kuala Lumpur.”

Tom

Dec 3, 2024

Ubigi Malaysia

“Bought their 10GB plan for Malaysia. It worked way better than my expectation in Kuala Lumpur. The speeds were sufficient and the latency was around 40ms.

At least in cities, this seems to be one of the best options in terms of both price and performance.”

Zuri

Nov 20, 2024

MobiMatter Malaysia

“So far all the esims I've got with mobimatter worked flawless, in Taiwan I had to adjust the connection network manually once, but it was a minor issue.”

sk4rt

Jul 6, 2024

EZsim Malaysia

“Paid and never received and never got a response from support”

Chad

May 11, 2024

SimOptions Malaysia

“Tried their Smart Traveller eSIM and it worked great! It connects to Digi in Malaysia, and XL in Indonesia. Both 4G. It roams via Thailand but decent speed, no trouble at all. Tethering worked too. No fancy app or anything but it just works.”

sk

Jun 13, 2022

eSIM2Fly Malaysia

“good”

hiba

Nov 12, 2019

Malaysia Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Malaysia

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Malaysia, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Approximately 160 travel eSIM providers and roughly 13, 200 prepaid data plans are available in Malaysia, giving travelers a wide choice when selecting an eSIM that suits their usage.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Malaysia?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Malaysia are offered by several providers, including abesteSIM, MicroEsim, Roamify, Truely, Yesim, Giga.Tel, Orange Travel, and FairPlay. All of these plans allow unlimited data use during their validity periods, though most include a clause about possible speed throttling, and the abesteSIM and Giga.Tel plans explicitly limit speeds to 10 Mbps. The price range for these unlimited options spans from roughly $1.56 to $34.99 USD, depending on the provider and the chosen validity duration.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Malaysia?

CelcomDigi: Formed from the merger of Celcom and Digi, CelcomDigi is one of Malaysia's largest mobile network operators, offering extensive coverage and a wide range of services.
Maxis: A leading telecommunications provider in Malaysia, Maxis offers comprehensive mobile services with a strong focus on innovation and customer experience.
U Mobile: Established in 2006, U Mobile is Malaysia's youngest telecom company, known for its competitive offerings and expanding network infrastructure.
Unifi Mobile: Operated by Telekom Malaysia, Unifi Mobile provides mobile services with a focus on seamless connectivity and integration with other Telekom Malaysia services.

In Malaysia, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offer mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. Examples include Tune Talk and XOX Mobile, which provide alternative options for consumers. However, most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Malaysia?

Yes, travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS service for Malaysia are available from several providers. Common options come from GlobaleSIM, EtravelSIM, Orange Travel, RedEx eSIM, JamboSim, Airhub, ESIM.DOG, FlyEsim.me, Roamify, and eSIMX. These offerings come in a wide range of data caps—from 1 GB to 100 GB—validity periods from 7 days to 365 days, and prices that start around a few dollars and rise to about $100, depending on the data volume and duration. Each plan provides inbound call and SMS capabilities, and most support outbound calls and SMS as well, giving users full telephony functionality while traveling.

The dialing code used by each plan varies. Only Airhub’s Malaysia packages use the local Malaysian code +60, giving customers a genuine local phone number. All other providers issue foreign numbers, such as +1, +44, +48, +33, or +376. These foreign numbers can still be used for voice and SMS in Malaysia, but they are not local Malaysian numbers.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Jun 29, 2026