Set up and activate an eSIM
With Viber’s eSIM, you can purchase and activate digital data plans for over 150 countries directly from your app.
What do I need to start?
- An eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked device
- A stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or cellular) for the initial purchase and setup
- The latest version of Viber on your Android or iOS device
Find and buy a data plan
You can find the eSIM marketplace in your More menu:
- Open Viber on your phone
- Tap More
- Tap eSIM (located just below Viber Out)
- Use the Search bar to find your destination country
- Browse the available Data packages and select the one that fits your trip
- Review your selection on the Checkout screen
- Tap Buy and pay securely via Credit / Debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay
Once your payment is successful, your eSIM is ready to install.
Install your eSIM
After purchase, you’ll see instructions in the eSIM section of your More menu.
- Open Viber on your phone
- Tap More
- Tap eSIM
- Copy the SM-DP+ address* and Activation Code
- Go to your device Settings Cellular Add eSIM
- Tap Enter Details Manually at the bottom of the screen
- Paste the address and code into the required fields
- Follow the prompts to finish the setup
*The SM-DP+ address is a secure link you need to copy in order to download and install your eSIM
Activating your plan
Your plan activates automatically once you land and connect to a local network.
Important
You must activate within 90 days from the time of your purchase.
Supported iOS and iPadOS devices
Series | Models |
| iPhone SE Series | iPhone SE (2nd Gen / 2020), iPhone SE (3rd Gen / 2022) |
| iPhone X Series | iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR |
| iPhone 11 Series | iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max |
| iPhone 12 Series | iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max |
| iPhone 13 Series | iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max |
| iPhone 14 Series | iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max |
| iPhone 15 Series | iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max |
| iPhone 16 Series | iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 16e |
| iPhone 17 Series | iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 17 Plus, iPhone Air |
| iPad Pro | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4 & M5), 11-inch (M4 & M5) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd Gen through 6th Gen) iPad Pro 11-inch (1st Gen through 4th Gen) |
| iPad Air | iPad Air 13-inch (M2 & M3), 11-inch (M2 & M3) iPad Air (3rd Gen through 5th Gen) |
| iPad (Standard) | iPad (7th Gen through 11th Gen) |
| iPad mini | iPad mini (A17 Pro) iPad mini (5th and 6th Gen) |
List of supported network carriers
| Destination | Network |
| Albania | One |
| Algeria | ATM Mobilis |
| Algeria | Wataniya Télécom Algérie SPA |
| Armenia | Viva |
| Australia | Optus |
| Austria | 3 Austria |
| Austria | A1 Telekom Austria AG |
| Austria | Orange |
| Azerbaijan | Azercell |
| Azerbaijan | Bakcell |
| Belgium | ORANGE Belgium NV/SA |
| Belgium | Proximus Belgium |
| Belgium | Telenet Group NV/SA |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Eronet |
| Bulgaria | A1 Bulgaria EAD |
| Bulgaria | Vivacom Bulgaria |
| Bulgaria | Yettel Bulgaria EAD |
| Canada | Bell Mobility Inc. |
| Canada | Rogers Communications Canada Inc. |
| Canada | Sasktel |
| Canada | TELUS Communications Inc. |
| China | China Unicom |
| Croatia | A1 Hrvatska d.o.o |
| Croatia | Telemach Croatia Ltd. |
| Cyprus | Epic |
| Czech Republic | O2 Czech Republic |
| Czech Republic | Vodafone Czech Republic |
| Denmark | 3 Denmark |
| Denmark | Nuuday A/S |
| Dominican Republic | Claro Dominican Republic |
| Egypt | Orange |
| Egypt | Vodafone Egypt |
| Estonia | Elisa Eesti AS |
| Estonia | Tele2 Eesti Aktsiaselts |
| Estonia | Telia Eesti AS |
| Finland | Elisa Corporation |
| Finland | Telia Finland Oyj |
| France | Bouygues Télécom |
| France | Free Mobile |
| France | Orange France |
| Georgia | Silknet Georgia |
| Germany | E-Plus |
| Germany | Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG |
| Germany | Vodafone Germany |
| Greece | NOVA |
| Greece | Vodafone Greece |
| Hong Kong | Hutchison 3G Hong Kong |
| Hungary | Vodafone Hungary Ltd. |
| Hungary | Yettel Magyarország Zártköruen Muködo Részvénytárs |
| Iceland | Nova ehf. |
| India | Reliance JIO |
| Indonesia | Hutchison 3 |
| Indonesia | Indosat |
| Ireland | 3 Ireland |
| Ireland | Eircom Limited |
| Israel | Cellcom |
| Italy | ILIAD Italia S.p.A. |
| Italy | Vodafone Italy (Swisscom) |
| Italy | WINDTRE |
| Japan | Rakuten Mobile Inc. |
| Jordan | Zain |
| Kazakhstan | Beeline Kar-Tel |
| Kosovo | iPKO |
| Kuwait | STC |
| Kyrgyzstan | Beeline |
| Latvia | Latvijas Mobilais Telefons |
| Latvia | Tele2 SIA |
| Lithuania | Telia Lietuva AB |
| Lithuania | UAB Tele2 |
| Luxembourg | Orange Luxembourg |
| Luxembourg | Tango |
| Macedonia | A1 Makedonija DOOEL Skopje |
| Malaysia | Maxis Mobile Services Sdn Bhd |
| Malaysia | Umobile_Mi3G Network Sdn Bhd |
| Malta | Epic Malta |
| Malta | GO p.l.c. |
| Moldova | Moldcell |
| Moldova | Orange |
| Montenegro | MTEL |
| Morocco | Orange Maroc (Meditel) |
| Netherlands | Vodafone Netherlands |
| Netherlands | KPN B.V. |
| New Zealand | Spark |
| Norway | Telia Norge AS |
| Panama | Tigo Panama |
| Philippines | Globe |
| Poland | Play (P4) |
| Portugal | MEO |
| Portugal | Vodafone Portugal - Comunicações Pessoais, S.A. |
| Qatar | Vodafone |
| Romania | Digi Romania |
| Romania | Orange Romania |
| Romania | Vodafone Romania |
| Russia | Tele2 |
| San Marino | ILIAD Italia S.p.A. |
| San Marino | Vodafone Italy (Swisscom) |
| San Marino | WINDTRE |
| Serbia | A1 |
| Serbia | Yettel |
| Singapore | StarHub |
| Slovakia | O2 Slovakia |
| Slovakia | Orange Slovakia |
| Slovenia | A1 Slovenija, d.d. |
| Slovenia | Telekom Slovenije d.d. |
| Slovenia | Telemach |
| South Africa | Cell C |
| South Africa | Vodacom (Pty) Ltd. |
| Spain | Orange Spain |
| Spain | Telefónica Móviles España |
| Spain | Vodafone Spain |
| Sri Lanka | SLT Mobitel |
| Sweden | 3 Sweden |
| Sweden | Tele2 AB |
| Switzerland | Sunrise LLC |
| Taiwan | Taiwan Mobile |
| Thailand | AIS |
| Tunisia | Orange |
| Turkey | Turk Telecom |
| Ukraine | Kyivstar |
| Ukraine | Vodafone |
| United Arab Emirates | du |
| United Kingdom | 3 United Kingdom |
| United Kingdom | EE Limited |
| United States | AT&T |
| Uzbekistan | Beeline |
| Vietnam | Mobifone |
Safety and security
To keep your transactions safe, Viber uses advanced verification systems:
- All payments are processed securely through Stripe
- Occasionally, you may be asked to complete a 3DS verification (a quick security check from your bank) to authorize your purchase
- Check your remaining data anytime by returning to the eSIM section in the More
menu
Important
Rakuten Viber eSIM provides mobile data only. It does not include a local phone number for traditional analog calls or SMS. However, you can still use Viber to make calls and send messages using your eSIM data.