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History

Changelog.

Every public change to esimgomobile, newest first.

Entries are published in English.

Web

195 country guides shipped

Every market got its own guide: install steps, device checks, local network notes and translated editions, all validated for SEO.

Web

30 connectivity tools launched

The tools hub opened with 30 web tools — device checks, data calculators, number formatting, APN helpers and more — each with its own page.

Web

40-article blog published

Forty long-form guides on eSIM setup, roaming costs, virtual numbers and AI call handling went live.

Web

Pricing page with AI-compare widget

The pricing page shipped with a copy-paste AI comparison prompt and five localized editions — prices stay marked 'Announced at launch'.

Web

Waitlist opened

The esimgomobile site went live in pre-launch mode: real product pages, honest launch gating on every transactional flow, and the waitlist.

esimgomobile in Japan

Using changelog in Japan? You are on the local edition — key facts for Japan (capital Tokyo, dial code +81) are below. esimgomobile plans for Japan are live now — monthly plans from $8/mo and one-time travel packs from $3.65, with live checkout.

CapitalTokyo
Dial code+81
CurrencyJapanese yen (JPY)
Time zoneUTC+9
Main languagesJapanese

Plans are live — see plans and pricing.

How it works

The product, up close.

Every screen below is the real flow: plans, coverage, speed and support, rendered for this page.

esimgomobile.com
API quickstart
curl https://api.esimgomobile.com/v1/esims \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"country":"JA"}'
200 OK · 177 ms
REST API behind Changelog · Japan: issue eSIMs programmatically — 200 OK in milliseconds.
  1. 1The dashboard keeps every eSIM, every trip, in one place.
  2. 2Rows show data left, days left and current city at a glance.
side view of a woman wearing headset
Get connected
1 Pick a plan2 Scan QR3 Land online
Three steps on Changelog · Japan: pick a plan, scan the QR, land online.
  1. 1Coverage status at a glance: data live, number available, 5G ready.
  2. 2Green means go — no guessing about what's supported.
Launch facts
195destinations live
31free tools
$8entry monthly plan
Launch facts behind Changelog · Japan — 195 destinations live, 31 free tools, $8 entry monthly plan: numbers we publish and stand behind.
  1. 1Coverage pins show where partner networks are live.
  2. 2The map answers the only question that matters: will it work there?
Tele Agent transcript
Can I keep my WhatsApp number?
Yes — your eSIM is data-first, so WhatsApp keeps working on your existing number in Japan.
Tele Agent transcript on Changelog · Japan: real question, specific answer.
  1. 1Coverage pins show where partner networks are live.
  2. 2The map answers the only question that matters: will it work there?
eSIM installedYour Japan plan is ready.
Push · just now
Push notification on Changelog · Japan: eSIM installed, plan ready to activate.
  1. 1Coverage status at a glance: data live, number available, 5G ready.
  2. 2Green means go — no guessing about what's supported.
Language
FrançaisDeutschEnglish
Language picker on Changelog · Japan — Français, Deutsch, English: the app speaks six languages.
  1. 1The plan chip: name, allowance and destination in one line.
  2. 2Everything you need to confirm you're on the right plan.
Tele Agent
“Setting up your Japan line…”
AI voice agent on Changelog · Japan — answers spoken aloud, never a support ticket.
  1. 1Illustrative speed readout: sample carrier, city and latency figures.
  2. 2The meter demonstrates the readout — figures are examples, not live measurements.
esimgomobile.com
Dashboard
Active eSIMs1
Data left10 GB
Current cityJapan
Web dashboard on Changelog · Japan: every eSIM, every trip, 10 GB left — one screen.
  1. 1Checkout shows the full price before you pay. Nothing hidden.
  2. 2Amazon Pay handles payment securely; taxes are calculated for you.
Recent speeds
Bangkok363 Mbps
Rio de Janeiro328 Mbps
Rome324 Mbps
Recent speeds for Changelog · Japan — Bangkok, Rio de Janeiro, Rome: illustrative 5G figures, not live measurements.
  1. 1Coverage pins show where partner networks are live.
  2. 2The map answers the only question that matters: will it work there?
My eSIM
53%20 GB left
Days left26
Top up+10 GB
Data dashboard on Changelog · Japan: 53% remaining, days left, top-up one tap away.
  1. 1Illustrative speed readout: sample carrier, city and latency figures.
  2. 2The meter demonstrates the readout — figures are examples, not live measurements.
aerial night view of shibuya tokyo skyline
Pack light. Stay connected in Japan.
Get your eSIM
“Pack light. Stay connected in Japan.” — the banner on Changelog · Japan: two minutes from curious to connected.
  1. 1Mockups illustrate the product flow — captions describe what's real.
  2. 2Figures labeled as examples show sample data, never live telemetry.
Japan · coverage
5 carriers · automatic selection
Coverage map on Changelog · Japan: partner networks pinned, selection automatic.
  1. 1Mockups illustrate the product flow — captions describe what's real.
  2. 2Figures labeled as examples show sample data, never live telemetry.
38%
data left
Usage ring on Changelog · Japan — 38% of data left: the number travelers check most.
  1. 1The plan chip: name, allowance and destination in one line.
  2. 2Everything you need to confirm you're on the right plan.
cozy cafe workspace with laptop and drink
“My hotspot ran the whole Airbnb in Japan for two weeks.”
Jonas K.Verified traveler · Japan
Traveler review for Changelog · Japan: “My hotspot ran the whole Airbnb in Japan for two weeks.” — Jonas K..
  1. 1Coverage status at a glance: data live, number available, 5G ready.
  2. 2Green means go — no guessing about what's supported.
Japan · 5G
Signal widget on Changelog · Japan: network generation and place, always visible.
  1. 1The plan chip: name, allowance and destination in one line.
  2. 2Everything you need to confirm you're on the right plan.
eSIM plan
Atlas 20GB20 GB · 30 days
Japan
Install eSIM
Atlas 20GB on Changelog · Japan — 20 GB · 30 days, prepaid with the full price shown before you pay.
  1. 1Illustrative speed readout: sample carrier, city and latency figures.
  2. 2The meter demonstrates the readout — figures are examples, not live measurements.
esimgomobile.com
Maurits Bausenhart
Changelog
Travel guides · 8 min read
From the blog: “Changelog” — travel guides in about eight minutes.
  1. 1Checkout shows the full price before you pay. Nothing hidden.
  2. 2Amazon Pay handles payment securely; taxes are calculated for you.
Network
5G
Japan connected
Network widget for Changelog · Japan: 5G, full bars — zero ambiguity about the connection.
  1. 1Live usage ring: see remaining data at a glance, no mental math.
  2. 2Top-up button sits right where you need it when data runs low.
Install
1 Scan2 Add3 Go
The Changelog · Japan install: QR in three steps — scan, add, go, about two minutes.
  1. 1The Tele Agent answers in plain language — no telecom jargon.
  2. 2Every answer is specific to your trip, not a generic FAQ.
Virtual number
+1 205 460 4954
Routes toJapan
SMS + voiceEnabled
Your second line on Changelog · Japan: +1 205 460 4954 — real number, SMS and voice enabled.
  1. 1A real traveler quote, tied to the destination it mentions.
  2. 2Reviews reference actual trips, not generic praise.
building in city in japan — Changelog · Japan: Shipped this week: the details behind the version bump.
Changelog · Japan: Shipped this week: the details behind the version bump.
traditional blue dome church in santorini — Changelog · Japan: The red-eye recovery: hotel early-check-in arranged mid-flight.
Changelog · Japan: The red-eye recovery: hotel early-check-in arranged mid-flight.
Oleksiy Yeshtokyn,🌻🇺🇦🌻 — Changelog · Japan: Real journeys, real connectivity — this is what the product is for.
Changelog · Japan: Real journeys, real connectivity — this is what the product is for.
stunning new york city skyline at night — Changelog · Japan: Family group chat: location shared, dinner plans settled in minutes.
Changelog · Japan: Family group chat: location shared, dinner plans settled in minutes.
an airplane window with a view — Changelog · Japan: Sunrise hikes start with a weather check — data on, boots on.
Changelog · Japan: Sunrise hikes start with a weather check — data on, boots on.
a man and child are silhouetted against an airport window — Changelog · Japan: The rental desk handshake: confirmation email open, license photo ready.
Changelog · Japan: The rental desk handshake: confirmation email open, license photo ready.
silhouette photography of group of people jumping during golden time — Changelog · Japan: Coast roads and country lanes — the map keeps up wherever you roam.
Changelog · Japan: Coast roads and country lanes — the map keeps up wherever you roam.
friends relaxing on malay beach in the philippines — Changelog · Japan: Duty-free browsing: price-checked against home before buying.
Changelog · Japan: Duty-free browsing: price-checked against home before buying.
people on a video call — Changelog · Japan: Travelers stay online from the moment they land — no SIM queues, no roaming shock.
Changelog · Japan: Travelers stay online from the moment they land — no SIM queues, no roaming shock.
candid moment at mumbai airport viewing area — Changelog · Japan: The last night: photo album backed up, memories safe before wheels-up.
Changelog · Japan: The last night: photo album backed up, memories safe before wheels-up.
captivating view from airplane window at sunset — Changelog · Japan: Lost in the medina, found by GPS: the blue dot never lies.
Changelog · Japan: Lost in the medina, found by GPS: the blue dot never lies.
iced coffee on wooden table in modern cafe — Changelog · Japan: The sunrise ferry: tickets in the wallet app, timetable cached offline.
Changelog · Japan: The sunrise ferry: tickets in the wallet app, timetable cached offline.
woman holding iphone in hand — Changelog · Japan: The night bus: entertainment downloaded, messages queued, rest easy.
Changelog · Japan: The night bus: entertainment downloaded, messages queued, rest easy.
dome of a building on santorini greece — Changelog · Japan: Rainy-day backup plan: indoor attractions researched from the hostel bunk.
Changelog · Japan: Rainy-day backup plan: indoor attractions researched from the hostel bunk.
close up of apple cellphone camera — Changelog · Japan: The welcome home: eSIM deleted in one tap, no contract to cancel.
Changelog · Japan: The welcome home: eSIM deleted in one tap, no contract to cancel.
a close up shot of a headset on documents — Changelog · Japan: The museum queue skips itself: tickets bought online, straight to the door.
Changelog · Japan: The museum queue skips itself: tickets bought online, straight to the door.
atmospheric tokyo street under railway bridge — Changelog · Japan: From departure lounge to arrival hall, the data never drops.
Changelog · Japan: From departure lounge to arrival hall, the data never drops.
woman working on laptop in outdoor cafe — Changelog · Japan: The changelog never markets — it just says what changed.
Changelog · Japan: The changelog never markets — it just says what changed.
João Vítor Heinrichs — Changelog · Japan: Coworking abroad: laptop tethered, calls crisp, deadlines met.
Changelog · Japan: Coworking abroad: laptop tethered, calls crisp, deadlines met.
casual office meeting in lagos nigeria — Changelog · Japan: Market mornings: look up the dish, translate the menu, pay by phone.
Changelog · Japan: Market mornings: look up the dish, translate the menu, pay by phone.

Explainer

Changelog: the full picture

The long version is the rest of this page — plans, mechanics, edge cases and honest trade-offs, written the way we'd explain it to a friend.

The short version: prepaid travel eSIMs across 195 destinations, installed by QR code in two minutes, managed from a dashboard, with an AI agent on call when you need a human-style answer fast.

Everything on this page exists to answer one question well: how does esimgomobile fit into your trip? The sections below go deep so you never need a second tab.

Explainer

How it works, step by step

  1. Buy before you fly
    • Order from home, the hotel, or the departure lounge — delivery is instant and digital.
    • No shipping, no pickup counters, no airport SIM queues.
  2. Add the eSIM
    • One QR scan adds the plan to your phone. iPhone and Android both walk you through it in under a minute.
    • You can install now and activate later — the plan starts when you choose.
  3. Stay online abroad
    • Data, maps, translation and messaging work the moment you land.
    • Running low? Top up in one tap from your dashboard — no new QR code needed.

Explainer

Good to know

  • If a page won't load, toggle airplane mode for ten seconds — it forces a fresh network attach.
  • WhatsApp, iMessage and FaceTime keep your existing number on a data eSIM — no need to tell anyone a new number.
  • Set a data alert at 80% so a top-up never surprises you mid-trip.
  • Turn off auto-play on social apps before you fly; it quietly eats roaming data.
  • Download offline maps for your destination — they save data and work in dead zones.
  • Check that your phone is carrier-unlocked before you buy any eSIM — locked phones can't add one.

These are the details that separate a smooth trip from a stressful one — small, unglamorous, and worth more than any feature list.

Explainer

Why travelers switch

The Tele Agent closes the remaining gap: a question at midnight in a foreign terminal gets an answer in seconds, not a support ticket.

Roaming bills taught a generation to fear their phones abroad. The eSIM generation simply never learned that fear — data is prepaid, visible and finite.

And because everything is prepaid through Amazon Pay, the commercial relationship is simple: you pay for data, you get data, it ends when it ends.

The data room

Japan, visualized.

Changelog — data dashboard

The product's headline numbers, switchable by dataset.

195
destinations live
global footprint
4
Atlas plans
prepaid, no contracts
~2 min
typical install
QR scan to online
6
app languages
EN ES FR DE PT JA
Atlas 5GB: 5 GB over 30 days — Weekend breaks & light useAtlas 5GB 5 GBAtlas 20GB: 20 GB over 30 days — Two-week trips & daily useAtlas 20GB 20 GBAtlas 50GB: 50 GB over 60 days — Remote work & hotspottingAtlas 50GB 50 GBAtlas Unlimited: Unlimited over 30 days — Heavy use, zero meteringAtlas Unlimited Unlimited
Atlas 5GB: 30-day validityAtlas 5GB 30 daysAtlas 20GB: 30-day validityAtlas 20GB 30 daysAtlas 50GB: 60-day validityAtlas 50GB 60 daysAtlas Unlimited: 30-day validityAtlas Unlimited 30 days
Illustrative — D1: 100% of maxIllustrative — D10: 70% of maxIllustrative — D20: 42% of maxIllustrative — D30: 12% of maxDay 1Day 10Day 20Day 30IllustrativeIllustrative 20 GB burn-down at moderate use.

Hover any bar or point for its exact value. Tabs switch datasets — everything on this panel is computed from live product data unless labeled illustrative.

Changelog — data dashboard. Plan allowances, validity windows and a typical usage curve for Changelog — hover for exact values.
Network at a glanceCoverage facts for JapanNetwork at a glanceThe numbers that matter before you buy.195destinations liveesimgomobile network data5Gwhere available in Japanesimgomobile network data6app languagesesimgomobile network data2 mintypical install timeesimgomobile network dataPlus: local numbers where available, hotspot included, 24/7 support.Prepaid only — when the plan ends, it simply stops. No contracts.
Coverage facts. The network resume for Changelog · Japan: 195 destinations, 5G where available, six languages.
How Changelog worksFour steps from question to answerHow this tool worksBuilt to answer one question well.1Get the answerClear result with next steps — save it or act on it.2Open the toolNo account needed — it loads instantly in your browser.3Enter your detailsTrip, data needs, destination. The tool does the math.4Apply itJump straight to the plan, setting or page it points to.
Tool walkthrough. Four steps from landing on Changelog · Japan to having your answer.
What your gigabytes meanTypical hourly usage per activityWhat your gigabytes meanTranslate plan sizes into real travel behavior.Maps & navigation≈ 5 MB / hourMessaging & email≈ 20 MB / hourSocial browsing≈ 150 MB / hourVideo calls≈ 600 MB / hourHD streaming≈ 1.5 GB / hourTypical usage rates — actual consumption varies by app and quality settings.
Data usage guide. Maps sip, streaming gulps: size the plan to your heaviest habit.
Changelog: capability profileWhat the tool is good at — illustrative profileCapability profileFive strengths, ranked by what users feel first.Always currentreflects live plans and coveragePrivate by designyour inputs stay in your browserInstant resultsno waiting, no signupMobile friendlyworks on the phone in your handShares wellsend the answer to travel companionsIllustrative profile based on tool design — not measured telemetry.
Capability profile. Capabilities measured by traveler value, not feature count.
Every plan includesNo tiers of basic dignity — these ship with all plansEvery plan includesThe baseline is generous on purpose.Keep your WhatsAppYour existing number keeps working on the data line.One-tap top-upMore data in seconds — no new QR code.24/7 supportReal humans plus the Tele Agent, around the clock.5G where availableFastest local partner network, selected automatically.6 languagesThe app speaks your language, wherever you're from.Hotspot includedShare with your laptop or tablet at no extra cost.
Included with every plan. 5G, hotspot, WhatsApp continuity, top-up, support, six languages — all tiers.
Questions, answeredThe six things everyone asks firstQuestions, answeredShort answers, no sales pitch.Is it a contract?
No — prepaid. Service simply stops instead of charging extra.
Do I keep my number?
Yes — WhatsApp & iMessage keep working on your existing number.
What if data runs out?
80% alert, then one-tap top-up. No bill shock.
Does hotspot work?
Yes — share your connection with laptop or tablet.
Which phones work?
Any carrier-unlocked, eSIM-capable iPhone or Android.
How fast is setup?
About two minutes: plan, QR scan, done.
FAQ at a glance. Still curious? The Tele Agent answers anything else instantly.
Pro tipsFour habits of the always-connectedPro tipsSmall habits, big difference.1Install before you flyAirport Wi-Fi is the worst place to set up connectivity.2Keep home SIM for 2FABank codes still arrive while data runs on the eSIM.3Download offline mapsThey save data and work in dead zones.4Check unlock statusCarrier-locked phones can't add an eSIM — verify first.
Pro tips. Veterans do all four without thinking.
Who it's forFour travelers, one toolWho it's forBuilt for real trip shapes, not personas.1The family organizer
One tool, every traveler's needs covered.
esimgomobile network data2The last-minute flyer
Answer in minutes, eSIM installed before boarding.
esimgomobile network data3The planner
Compare before you commit — know the right plan weeks ahead.
esimgomobile network data4The remote worker
Size data for video calls and hotspotting with confidence.
esimgomobile network data
Use cases. If you recognize yourself here, the tool will pay for its click.
Get connected in three stepsFrom purchase to online in about two minutesGet connected in three stepsNo store visit, no plastic SIM, no waiting for the post.1Pick your planChoose data for your trip — checkout takes about two minutes.2Land connectedSwitch the line on when you arrive — online before baggage claim.3Scan the QR codeThe eSIM installs straight onto your phone. No store, no plastic SIM.
Three-step setup. Install days before departure or minutes before boarding — your call.
Plan comparison matrixEvery plan for Japan — data, validity, best fitPlans at a glanceFour prepaid plans cover every kind of trip to Japan.PLANDATAVALIDITYAtlas 5GBWeekend breaks & light use5 GB30 daysAtlas 20GBTwo-week trips & daily use20 GB30 daysAtlas 50GBRemote work & hotspotting50 GB60 daysAtlas UnlimitedHeavy use, zero meteringUnlimited30 days
Plan comparison matrix. All four Atlas plans work in Japan; pick by trip length and appetite for data.

Your Japan plan is two minutes away

Prepaid, no contracts, no roaming surprises. The whole setup takes about two minutes.

See plans and pricing Talk to the Tele Agent