Every plan and provider on eSIM Critic gets a score out of 10. Here is what goes into it.
Price per GB (40%)
We read every provider's public prices each night and compare each plan's price per gigabyte with the median for the same country. Unlimited plans are compared per day. A plan's score is its provider's score, moved up or down by how its price compares.
Network (30%)
Which local operators the eSIM connects to and whether 5G is included. We're adding our own speed tests country by country.
Setup and support (20%)
How long it takes from payment to working data, whether there's a one-tap install link on iPhone, and how fast support replies.
Fair terms (10%)
Refunds for unused plans, a clear start date for validity, top-ups without installing a new eSIM, and no hidden speed limits.
What the score is not
Providers can't pay to change a score or their position in a list. Commission rates play no part in rankings.