“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

Yoho Mobile Malaysia

“The customer service staff of this company introduced me carefully, recommended me the most cost-effective package, and taught me how to activate it. If I go to travel next time, I will choose yoho mobile”

Dylan li

Jun 2, 2023

Yoho Mobile Malaysia

“Essential a scam. The eSim I bought from Yoho Mobile appears to install bout there is no data. The network is forever in Emergency mode and there is zero data. Absolutely nothing. I was basically scammed out of $18 I paid for this Sim.
”

David

Mar 5, 2023

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?

There are more than 140 travel eSIM brands available for use in Malaysia, and there are more than 9, 900 prepaid data plans. Because the number of plans is high, there is a wide variety of options, making it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Malaysia?

Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans for use in Malaysia. Providers such as abesteSIM, MicroEsim, Billion Connect, Roamify, Yoho Mobile, Truely, and Yesim each have unlimited data options available for validity periods that range from one to twenty days. Prices for these plans fall between $1.58 and $20.91 USD. Because the data is unlimited, the providers impose maximum speeds or trigger throttling when network traffic exceeds certain thresholds. For instance, abesteSIM caps speeds at 10 Mbps and may drop to 128 kbps during congestion, while Yoho Mobile limits speeds to 5 Mbps; other providers generally state that speeds may be reduced during heavy usage. Travelers can choose a plan that suits their data needs while being aware that speeds might change during peak periods.

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?

Travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS for Malaysia are available from providers such as GlobaleSIM, Orange Travel, Roamify, Earth Esim and TravelKon. These plans give users inbound and outbound voice calls and inbound or inbound‑and‑outbound SMS, with 7‑day to 365‑day validity periods and prices ranging from $4.00 for a 1 GB, 7‑day package to $105.00 for a 20 GB, 365‑day package. The phone numbers are not local Malaysian numbers; they are issued with foreign dialing codes (for example +1, 48 or 33) and use that foreign code for calls and messages, while still allowing you to make and receive calls and SMS on the Malaysian mobile network.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Apr 27, 2026