“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?

There are more than 140 travel eSIM providers and more than 10, 100 prepaid data plans available for use in Malaysia, offering a wide variety of options that make it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their specific needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Malaysia?

Unlimited data eSIM options are available for travelers heading to Malaysia. Providers such as abesteSIM, MicroEsim, Billion Connect, Roamify, Yoho Mobile, Yesim and Truely all offer plans that do not cap data usage, although the speed may be throttled during periods of high demand. In the case of abesteSIM and Yoho Mobile, a nominal speed limit of about 5 Mbps is indicated, and abesteSIM may also reduce speeds further to as low as 128 kbps if network congestion occurs. The overall price range of available unlimited plans varies from roughly $1.60 to $19.05 USD, giving a wide spectrum of options depending on how long the stay is and how much data is required.

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 eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS capability are available for Malaysia. Providers that offer such plans include GlobaleSIM, Orange Travel, and Roamify. Prices start as low as $4.00 for a 1 GB data package and can go up to around $75.99 for a 100 GB package, with validity ranging from 7 days to 365 days depending on the product.

All of the listed plans provide voice calls inbound and outbound. GlobaleSIM uses the dialing code +1, which means the phone number is not a local Malaysian number but a United States number. Orange Travel plans use dialing code 48, and Roamify plans use dialing code +33, so these too are foreign numbers. In each case SMS is supported inbound, and in the Orange Travel and Roamify plans SMS is also outbound.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 14, 2026