SimOptions: plans, prices and terms
SimOptions is an international eSIM marketplace selling its own data packages alongside established operator bundles from Bouygues Telecom and Orange. Plans include both fixed allowances from 1 to 100 GB and unlimited options, with mobile hotspot enabled on all plans.
SimOptions
This is a review of published plans and terms, not a hands-on test. Prices checked 23 Oct 2026.
Where it does well
- Full mobile hotspot / tethering supported on 100% of plans, including unlimited options.
- Partners directly with major local mobile operators, offering genuine European phone numbers and voice on select bundles.
- Extensive validity ranges from 3-day short stays up to 180-day long-term travel with transparent USD pricing.
Limitations
- Marketplace model means features and caller terms differ between SimOptions-branded plans and operator-branded bundles.
- Unlimited data plans are only available in select destinations (such as France and Thailand).
- Customer support is primarily web-form and email ticket based rather than instant in-app chat.
What SimOptions documents
- Network coverage
- Connects to tier-one national networks in each country (e.g. Orange and Bouygues in France, AT&T and T-Mobile in the US, Docomo and SoftBank in Japan). source
- Hotspot
- Mobile hotspot / tethering is fully supported across all destination plans. source
- Calls and SMS
- European operator packages from Bouygues Telecom and Orange include European phone numbers and voice calls; SimOptions brand plans are data-only. source
- Activation
- QR code is delivered instantly by email; eSIM connects automatically upon arrival and network registration. source
- Top-ups
- eSIM plans can be topped up online during travel through the SimOptions account portal. source
- Refunds
- Refunds are available for non-activated eSIMs if requested before the activation window expires. source
SimOptions prices in our destinations
For the cheapest plan lasting a week or more, SimOptions was cheaper than the next provider in 0 of 20 destinations where both offer the same duration.
| Destination | Plans | SimOptions, 7+ days | Cheapest other provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 17 | $3.50 7 days | $2.20 7 days |
| Spain | 14 | $3.50 7 days | $2.20 7 days |
| United States | 8 | $5.90 7 days | $2.50 7 days |
| Turkey | 8 | $3.50 7 days | $1.90 7 days |
| Italy | 14 | $3.50 7 days | $2.00 7 days |
| Mexico | 7 | $12.90 7 days | $2.50 7 days |
| China | 7 | $9.50 7 days | $2.50 7 days |
| United Kingdom | 14 | $3.50 7 days | $2.20 7 days |
| Germany | 14 | $3.50 7 days | $2.20 7 days |
| Japan | 7 | $10.50 7 days | $1.49 7 days |
| Greece | 14 | $3.50 7 days | $2.50 7 days |
| Thailand | 10 | $4.90 7 days | $2.50 7 days |
| Austria | 14 | $3.50 7 days | $1.99 7 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 5 | $17.90 7 days | $2.90 7 days |
| Saudi Arabia | 7 | $10.50 7 days | $2.99 7 days |
| Portugal | 14 | $3.50 7 days | $1.99 7 days |
| Malaysia | 8 | $4.90 7 days | $2.40 7 days |
| Hong Kong | 8 | $4.90 7 days | $2.20 7 days |
| Netherlands | 14 | $3.50 7 days | $2.30 7 days |
| India | 7 | $6.90 7 days | $2.50 7 days |
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Sources
Official = regulator or manufacturer. Provider = the seller's own page. Secondary = press or independent guides, used only where no official source was available.
- ProviderSimOptions — France eSIM page and FAQ (opens in a new tab)accessed 2026-10-23
- ProviderSimOptions — Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab)accessed 2026-10-23