Yesim
$10.20 5 GB · 30 days
See planSet up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
Russia eSIM: plans compared for 2026
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| Network | 5G | Hotspot | CTA | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $10.20 | $2.04 |
Tele2, Beeline | No | Not specified | See plan |
All checked plans (35)
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 | $2.76 | $2.76 |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $10.20 | $2.04 |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 | $16.80 | $1.68 |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 | $22.80 | $1.14 |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 | $28.80 | $0.96 |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 | $3.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 | $7.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 | $10.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 4 | $14.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 | $18.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 6 | $21.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 | $25.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 8 | $27.24 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 9 | $29.28 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 | $31.32 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 11 | $33.36 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 12 | $35.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 13 | $37.44 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 | $39.48 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 | $41.52 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 16 | $42.52 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 17 | $43.50 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 18 | $44.50 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 19 | $45.49 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 20 | $46.48 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 21 | $47.47 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 22 | $48.47 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 23 | $49.45 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 24 | $50.45 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 25 | $51.44 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 26 | $52.43 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 27 | $53.42 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 28 | $54.42 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 29 | $55.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 | $56.40 | — |
Full ranking
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8.9out of 10
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest eSIM for Russia?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Yesim, at $10.20. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.
Is my phone eSIM-compatible?
Most iPhones from the XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy phones and Google Pixels from the Pixel 3 onward are compatible. The phone also has to be unlocked. On iPhone: Settings > General > About, look for the "EID" line.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, but turn on the data line when you arrive. Most plans only start at the first connection to the local network.
Do I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. Your main SIM can stay active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM only handles data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your main line.
Can I top up an eSIM in Russia?
Most providers let you add data from their app. Terms vary, so check the plan page before you buy.