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Best eSIM for Czechia in October 2026, compared

33 brands, the same data side by side. For 5 GB lasting a month the lowest price today is SimBalkan at $3.24. Among the 15 brands whose rules we checked, the lowest with no app or account is ours at $4.90. Rival prices read 30 Oct to 31 Oct 2026.

Czechia · 5 GB · 30 daysPRG
SimBalkanLowest
$3.2430 days
MegaEsim
$3.3330 days
Alpine SIM
$3.4530 days
Touchdown eSIM
$3.9930 days
Airplans
$4.2930 days
Telcomia
$4.3530 days
Inbox eSIM
$4.9030 days

Rival prices read 30 Oct to 31 Oct 2026. Ours live.

Czechia · 5 GB · 30 daysPRG
SimBalkanLowest
$3.2430 days
MegaEsim
$3.3330 days
Alpine SIM
$3.4530 days
Touchdown eSIM
$3.9930 days
Airplans
$4.2930 days
Telcomia
$4.3530 days
Inbox eSIM
$4.9030 days

Rival prices read 30 Oct to 31 Oct 2026. Ours live.

31 Oct 2026: 5 GB lasting 30 days in Czechia costs from $3.24 (SimBalkan, read 30 Oct 2026) among the 28 of 33 brands that sell it; the middle price is $6.09. Ours: $4.90.

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Czechia eSIM prices

Picks for 10 days · normal use

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How long
How much data

Plus photos and some video calls, about 1 GB a day

227 plans cover 10 days of normal use (about 10 GB)

  1. SimBalkan10 GB30 days$0.55/GB$5.47read 30 Oct
  2. MicroEsim1 GB a day10 days1 GB/day capTop-upsAccount neededRefund less a fee$0.59/day$5.95read 30 Oct
  3. MegaEsim10 GB30 days$0.60/GB$5.99read 31 Oct
  4. Alpine SIM10 GB30 days$0.62/GB$6.21read 30 Oct
  5. Airplans10 GB30 days$0.62/GB$6.23read 31 Oct
  6. MicroEsim10 GB15 daysTop-upsAccount neededRefund less a fee$0.63/GB$6.25read 30 Oct
  7. Telcomia10 GB15 days$0.63/GB$6.25read 30 Oct
  8. Telcomia10 GB30 days$0.65/GB$6.47read 30 Oct
  9. SimBalkan20 GB30 days$0.33/GB$6.59read 30 Oct
  10. MicroEsim10 GB30 daysTop-upsAccount neededRefund less a fee$0.68/GB$6.79read 30 Oct
  11. Alpine SIM1 GB a day10 days1 GB/day cap$0.69/day$6.93read 30 Oct
  12. Touchdown eSIM10 GB30 days$0.70/GB$6.99read 31 Oct
311 more plans do not cover this trip (too short or too little data)

    Tap a plan for its details, or tick two or three to compare. Inbox eSIM prices are live; the other 32 brands’ were read on their own sites (30 Oct to 31 Oct 2026) and may have changed: each plan links to its page and date, and every brand’s read date is under How we compare.

    Cheaper than ours today, for 30 days: 3 GB at MegaEsim, $2.24 (ours $3.90); 5 GB at SimBalkan, $3.24 (ours $4.90); 10 GB at SimBalkan, $5.47 (ours $8.90); 20 GB at SimBalkan, $6.59 (ours $17.90).

    How each one works

    The price is half of it. Here is what you install, what you can share and what happens if plans change. Every feature, brand by brand, is on the one-brand pages.

    App, delivery, hotspot, top-ups and refunds for 6 brands
    How the Czechia eSIM brands work
    FeatureInbox eSIMHolaflyUbigiNomadJetpacYesim
    App or accountNone: no app and no accountNo app needed to buy: checkout on the website with an email; the app is optional (log in with that email).sourceNo app for a first website purchase. An account (app or ubigi.me) is needed to top up and manage.sourceAccount needed (the QR goes to your registered email); buy in the Nomad app or on the website.sourceAccount needed to check out; after buying on web or app you log in to the Jetpac Global app to set up.sourceAccount required: you log in to a Yesim account to buy, in the app or on yesim.app.source
    How you get itQR code and a one-tap Add eSIM link by email, about a minute after payingQR code sent by email right after payment; also shown in your Holafly account and the app.sourceWebsite orders: QR code by email (first purchase only). App orders: install from the app dashboard.sourceQR code and manual details by email, plus one-tap install and instructions in the app.sourceYou are prompted to download the eSIM right after purchase; setup is guided in the app.sourceQR code by email to the account's address after payment, or installed from the app.source
    HotspotAllowed, from the plan's GB; we never block it (a local network rarely limits it)Limited per destination: for example 1 GB of shareable data per day in Japan (7 GB on a 7-day plan).sourceTethering is supported (setup steps given); unlimited plan pages say data sharing is allowed.sourceSupported, though Nomad says stability depends on the device and local network.sourceAllowed; Jetpac says hotspot sharing has no restrictions.sourceAllowed on most plans at no extra charge; hotspot data counts against the plan, and a local network may restrict it.source
    Top-upsYes, on the same eSIM, from the order pageNo top-ups: for more days you buy and install a new eSIM.sourceYes: recharge the same eSIM from your account; the profile is kept unless unused for 18 months.sourceAdd-ons on the same eSIM for many plans; not buyable while you are in China, the UAE or India.sourceYes: keep the same eSIM and buy a new pack for each trip.sourceYes: extra data at any time in the app or on the website; optional auto-renewal with 20% off each renewal.source
    RefundsUnused and never installed: refund to the card within 30 days, less the card fee (no card fee within 14 days in the EU and UK)Not activated, within 6 months: full refund to the original payment method. Used: partial, USD 3.50 fee.sourceWebsite eSIM: only if the QR code was never scanned, asked within 14 business days; to the original payment method.sourceNot installed or not activated, within 30 days: to the card or as Nomad Points. Unlimited plans: no refund.sourceInstalled counts as used. Refunds for install failures, no compatible phone or no network; to the original payment.sourceWithin 30 days if not installed, connected or used, to the original payment method; refunds of EUR 10 or less only as Ycoins (in-app balance); app faults must be reported within 1 hour.source

    App or account

    Inbox eSIM
    None: no app and no account
    Holafly
    No app needed to buy: checkout on the website with an email; the app is optional (log in with that email).
    Ubigi
    No app for a first website purchase. An account (app or ubigi.me) is needed to top up and manage.
    Nomad
    Account needed (the QR goes to your registered email); buy in the Nomad app or on the website.
    Jetpac
    Account needed to check out; after buying on web or app you log in to the Jetpac Global app to set up.
    Yesim
    Account required: you log in to a Yesim account to buy, in the app or on yesim.app.

    How you get it

    Inbox eSIM
    QR code and a one-tap Add eSIM link by email, about a minute after paying
    Holafly
    QR code sent by email right after payment; also shown in your Holafly account and the app.
    Ubigi
    Website orders: QR code by email (first purchase only). App orders: install from the app dashboard.
    Nomad
    QR code and manual details by email, plus one-tap install and instructions in the app.
    Jetpac
    You are prompted to download the eSIM right after purchase; setup is guided in the app.
    Yesim
    QR code by email to the account's address after payment, or installed from the app.

    Hotspot

    Inbox eSIM
    Allowed, from the plan's GB; we never block it (a local network rarely limits it)
    Holafly
    Limited per destination: for example 1 GB of shareable data per day in Japan (7 GB on a 7-day plan).
    Ubigi
    Tethering is supported (setup steps given); unlimited plan pages say data sharing is allowed.
    Nomad
    Supported, though Nomad says stability depends on the device and local network.
    Jetpac
    Allowed; Jetpac says hotspot sharing has no restrictions.
    Yesim
    Allowed on most plans at no extra charge; hotspot data counts against the plan, and a local network may restrict it.

    Top-ups

    Inbox eSIM
    Yes, on the same eSIM, from the order page
    Holafly
    No top-ups: for more days you buy and install a new eSIM.
    Ubigi
    Yes: recharge the same eSIM from your account; the profile is kept unless unused for 18 months.
    Nomad
    Add-ons on the same eSIM for many plans; not buyable while you are in China, the UAE or India.
    Jetpac
    Yes: keep the same eSIM and buy a new pack for each trip.
    Yesim
    Yes: extra data at any time in the app or on the website; optional auto-renewal with 20% off each renewal.

    Refunds

    Inbox eSIM
    Unused and never installed: refund to the card within 30 days, less the card fee (no card fee within 14 days in the EU and UK)
    Holafly
    Not activated, within 6 months: full refund to the original payment method. Used: partial, USD 3.50 fee.
    Ubigi
    Website eSIM: only if the QR code was never scanned, asked within 14 business days; to the original payment method.
    Nomad
    Not installed or not activated, within 30 days: to the card or as Nomad Points. Unlimited plans: no refund.
    Jetpac
    Installed counts as used. Refunds for install failures, no compatible phone or no network; to the original payment.
    Yesim
    Within 30 days if not installed, connected or used, to the original payment method; refunds of EUR 10 or less only as Ycoins (in-app balance); app faults must be reported within 1 hour.

    Which network each one uses

    As each brand names them on its own Czechia page. Your phone joins the strongest of its brand’s networks by itself; a brand with two networks has a fallback where one is weak.

    Mobile networks each brand uses in Czechia
    BrandNetworks in Czechia5G
    Inbox eSIMO2, VodafoneYes
    NomadO2, VodafoneYes

    Which one to pick

    Each of these is the better buy for someone. Ours included, honestly.

    Who each of the 6 is best for
    Inbox eSIM

    Pick Inbox eSIM if

    • You want no app and no account: the QR and a one-tap install link come by email.
    • You want a fixed price you can see before you fly (5 GB for 30 days: $4.90).
    • You may cancel: unused and never installed, the money goes back to your card.
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    Holafly

    Pick Holafly if

    • You stream or work heavily on your phone for a set number of days and do not want to track GB at all.
    • You book far ahead: an unactivated Holafly eSIM can be refunded up to 6 months after purchase (ours: 30 days).
    • You travel every month and want one subscription that renews, with a local number for incoming SMS.
    Ubigi

    Pick Ubigi if

    • You want data on a Windows laptop or tablet: Ubigi supports Windows 10 and 11 and ships inside some laptops.
    • You travel often and want a monthly or annual plan that renews on one long-lived eSIM.
    • You use a lot of data: its unlimited plans keep full speed up to 15 to 60 GB, then drop to 2 Mbps.
    Nomad

    Pick Nomad if

    • You need a local phone number in Thailand or a UK/Maldives calling plan, which Nomad sells.
    • You are new to eSIMs and want to try one first: Nomad offers new users a free 1 GB trial eSIM.
    • You travel often and want the Nomad Pass: one eSIM, 1 GB backup data each cycle and 15% off add-ons.
    Jetpac

    Pick Jetpac if

    • You fly often: SmartDelay gives free airport lounge access when a registered flight is delayed.
    • You need to make phone calls: Jetpac sells outgoing-call voice packs; we sell data only.
    • You want WhatsApp, Maps, Uber and Grab to keep working after your data runs out (packs of 3 GB and up).
    Yesim

    Pick Yesim if

    • You travel several times a year: the Unlim Day Pass days stay valid for 365 days and are used only on days you go online, in 83 countries.
    • You would rather pay for the MB you use than pick a plan size (Pay & Fly).
    • You need a separate number to receive SMS codes for an app (sold as a virtual number).

    Other ways online in Czechia

    A week on home roaming

    Inbox eSIM 5 GB
    $4.90
    AT&T International Day Pass
    $84.00
    Verizon TravelPass
    $84.00
    T-Mobile International Pass, 1 day
    $70.00

    US carriers’ day passes × 7. Verizon · AT&T · T-Mobile · UK · Canada · Australia

    Local SIM or pocket Wi-Fi

    Vodafone Data SIM for Visitors
    20 GB for the first month, plus 100 CZK credit · Relay stores at Prague Airport, Vodafone stores
    499 CZK (about $23); then 399 CZK for 10 GB every 30 days
    O2 GO 10 GB
    10 GB and 100 minutes for 30 days · O2 (order on o2.cz)
    299 CZK (about $14)

    From each operator’s own page. A local SIM is often cheaper per GB; it means a counter, a passport check and a SIM swap.

    Questions

    What is the cheapest eSIM for Czechia?

    For 5 GB lasting at least 30 days, SimBalkan $3.24, MegaEsim $3.33, Alpine SIM $3.45, Touchdown eSIM $3.99 (prices read 30 Oct to 31 Oct 2026; ours are live). For a light week, 1 GB starts at $0.83 with Alpine SIM.

    Is there an unlimited eSIM for Czechia?

    Yes. For 7 days: MicroEsim $2.69 (0.5 gb a day); Alpine SIM $2.96 (0.5 gb a day); MegaEsim $6.17 (1 gb a day, then 1 mbps); Airplans $8.55 (3 gb a day, then 1 mbps); CellESIM $9.90 (1 gb a day, then 512 kbps); GlobalYO $10.79 (unlimited; see the brand's fair-use cap); Roamify $11.49 (unlimited; see the brand's fair-use cap); Telcomia $12.39 (unlimited; see the brand's fair-use cap); eSIMfly $12.68 (unlimited; see the brand's fair-use cap); ESIM0 $13.99 (1 gb a day, then 1 mbps); AloOui $17.34 (1 gb a day, then 512 kbps); eTravelSim $19.99 (unlimited; see the brand's fair-use cap); RedSim $20.34 (lower speed rate of 1 mbps after 3 gb usage per day.); Govora $21.50 (3 gb a day, then 1 mbps); Inbox eSIM $21.90 (3 gb a day at full speed, then 1 mbps); Breeze $21.99 (unlimited; see the brand's fair-use cap); Ubigi $24.00 (unlimited, 20 gb at full speed, then 2 mbps); Nomad $25.00 (2gb/day at 4g/5g. 1 mbps after 2gb); Jetpac $26.99 (first 3 gb every 24 hours at standard network speeds. after 3 gb, stay connected at up to 1 mbps until your allowance refreshes in the next 24-hour cycle.); Yesim $27.35 (unlimited; see the brand's fair-use cap); Holafly $27.50 (unlimited). Most cut the speed after a daily allowance, so read each one's cap.

    Do I need an app for a Czechia eSIM?

    Inbox eSIM: none: no app and no account. Holafly: No app needed to buy: checkout on the website with an email; the app is optional (log in with that email).. Ubigi: No app for a first website purchase. An account (app or ubigi.me) is needed to top up and manage.. Nomad: Account needed (the QR goes to your registered email); buy in the Nomad app or on the website.. Jetpac: Account needed to check out; after buying on web or app you log in to the Jetpac Global app to set up.. Yesim: Account required: you log in to a Yesim account to buy, in the app or on yesim.app..

    Which network does a travel eSIM use in Czechia?

    Inbox eSIM: O2, Vodafone. Nomad: O2, Vodafone. Your phone picks the strongest of its brand's networks by itself.

    Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Czechia?

    Usually, for anything longer than a day or two. A week on AT&T ($12.00 a day) or Verizon ($12.00 a day) or T-Mobile ($10.00 a day) costs $84.00; 5 GB with Inbox eSIM costs $4.90 and your number stays on your main SIM.

    Czechia · 5 GB for 30 days · $4.90No app, no account. QR by email; unused and not installed, refund to the card.

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