“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?

In Russia, eSIMDB lists about 120 travel eSIM providers and roughly 3 200 prepaid data plans. The large number of plans gives travelers a wide variety of options to suit their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Russia?

Unlimited data plans are available from several eSIM providers for travel in Russia. Providers such as abesteSIM, Roamify, Yesim and FairPlay offer plans that do not cap data usage, although they often allow speed throttling. AbesteSIM specifically caps the maximum speed at 5 Mbps. The cheapest unlimited option starts around $3.30, while the most expensive can be over $230, with most plans falling between low single‑digit dollars and around $120. Plan validity ranges from 1 to 80 days depending on the provider, offering flexibility for short or longer stays. The plans also support tethering, which is useful for sharing the connection with other devices.

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, travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS support are available for Russia. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Orange Travel, Earth Esim, Roamify, Airhub and TravelKon offer these plans. The telephony specifications vary, but most plans provide both inbound and outbound voice calls and inbound SMS, with some also allowing outbound SMS.

The dialing code supplied by the eSIMs is not Russia’s local code (+7); instead, it is typically +1 (United States), +33 (France) or +44 (United Kingdom). Because of this, the phone numbers are foreign to Russia, so they will appear as international numbers when you are inside the country. Prices start around $6.00 USD for a 7‑day 1 GB option and go up to over $100 USD for larger data packages with longer validity periods.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 23, 2026