“Switched to Roamify unlimited (with discountcode working) for a few days in Russia and had very good speed and service. I think to remember that there was a 10GB calendar day limit of high speed data after which the speed was throttled but still at a very useful 5-6mbit/s. Experience from aug 2025, so before the 24h block when entering the country limitation.”

User

Jul 25, 2026

thirr.com Russia

“I have bought 20 GB İnternet.
But not coming e mail to connect
”

Taşdemir

Feb 6, 2026

Roamify Russia

“Awful. I don't know the reason but in 2 days the SIM just refused to connect to the network. After a week it connected again and worked fine for another 3 days but now it won't connect again. Awful experience, never experienced it with any other SIM card. Support is useless, and keeps asking the same questions over and over. I've purchased a SIM from another provider, and it's working fine.”

John

Nov 26, 2025

abesteSIM Russia

“They took my money and I didn't get the SIM card or the code.”

Raghad Saad

Aug 8, 2025

GoMoWorld Russia

“Very stupid support who don't want to help and their sim is not worked.”

You

Nov 8, 2024

GigSky Russia

“jaiajaje”

flendyyy

Apr 29, 2024

GlobaleSIM Russia

“I took it on a trip from two different operators. From 3h did not work in Georgia. Globalesim worked without problems in Russia, Armenia, Turkey, Georgia.”

V

Nov 12, 2021

Russia Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Russia

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

There are more than 170 travel eSIM providers and more than 6, 100 prepaid data plans available for Russia, offering a wide variety of options that make it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Russia?

Unlimited data eSIM options for Russia are offered by several providers. Providers such as ASIMGO, Yesim, Roamify, EtravelSIM, eSIMX and FairPlay all list unlimited data plans that are valid for 1 to 30 days, with price ranges from roughly $2.48 to $84.75 USD. Speed on these plans may be throttled; for example, ASIMGO’s unlimited offer limits throughput to 5 Mbps, while the others note that speed may be reduced without specifying a hard cap. Travelers may want to compare these price ranges and any stated speed limitations when choosing a plan that fits their expected data usage, especially for high‑bandwidth activities.

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

In Russia, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are:

MTS (Mobile TeleSystems): One of the largest mobile operators in Russia, offering extensive coverage and a wide range of services.
MegaFon: A major telecommunications provider known for its comprehensive network and diverse service offerings.
Beeline (PJSC VimpelCom): A significant player in the Russian mobile market, providing various mobile services across the country.
Tele2 Russia (Rostelecom): A competitive operator offering mobile services with a growing customer base.

In addition to these MNOs, Russia hosts several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). MVNOs provide mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. Notable examples include Yota, SberMobile, and Tinkoff Mobile. However, most travel eSIMs rely on MNO infrastructure rather than MVNOs.

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

Yes, there are travel eSIM plans that provide a phone number and SMS capability for use in Russia, but the numbers are not local Russian numbers; they come from other countries such as the United States (+1), the United Kingdom (+44), France (+33), Albania (+355), and San Marino (+376). Providers that offer such plans include GlobaleSIM, EtravelSIM, Roamify, RedEx eSIM, Simbye, eSIMX, and others. These plans support inbound and outbound voice calls and SMS, with prices starting around $6.00 for a 7‑day 1 GB plan from GlobaleSIM and rising to $120.00 for larger data packages, while validity periods range from 1 day to 30 days.

Travelers who need a local Russian number for calls or SMS will not find one in the current dataset; the available numbers use foreign dialing codes. If a local number is required, alternative solutions such as a local SIM card or VoIP services may be considered. For most travelers, the foreign‑number eSIMs provide sufficient voice and SMS capability while in Russia.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Oct 6, 2026