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Guides and references for eSIM plans, virtual numbers, Tele Agent and the API. Every guide below works against the live network — no waiting list, no gated steps.

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Quickstarts

Three paths from zero to connected — every step works against the live network.

Buy your first eSIM

  1. Create your account — pick a plan, live now.
  2. Pick a plan and check out — live now.
  3. Scan the QR code to install the eSIM.

Set up a team plan

  1. Create your account — pick a plan, live now.
  2. Create your workspace and invite the team.
  3. Assign numbers and data pools per line.

Build on the developer API

  1. Mint a developer API key (self-serve) — live now.
  2. Read the OpenAPI 3.1 document — live now.
  3. Subscribe to com.esimgomobile.* webhooks for billing, porting, number and call events — live now.
  4. Automate top-ups per line.
For builders

Developer platform — live today

Self-serve API keys, a published OpenAPI 3.1 document, JavaScript and Python SDKs, a CLI, com.esimgomobile.* webhooks, a number-porting API, KYC intake and an honest status page. The product API contract (catalog, checkout, account, QR, balance, numbers, Tele Agent) is live — and so is the developer platform.

Build on the API System status

History

What shipped

Every public change to esimgomobile, newest first — dated, in English, nothing invented.

Read the changelog

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esimgomobile in Chad

Using docs in Chad? You are on the local edition — key facts for Chad (capital N'Djamena, dial code +235) are below. esimgomobile plans for Chad are live now — monthly plans from $8/mo and one-time travel packs from $3.65, with live checkout.

CapitalN'Djamena
Dial code+235
CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
Time zoneUTC+1
Main languagesFrench, Arabic

Plans are live — see plans and pricing.

Product tour

Twenty screens, twenty photos.

Twenty product screens and twenty field photos — this is what traveling connected looks like.

Chad · coverage
5 carriers · automatic selection
Coverage map on Docs · Chad: partner networks pinned, selection automatic.
  1. 1A real support transcript: the question, then the specific answer.
  2. 2This is what 'AI support' actually looks like in practice.
My eSIM
46%5 GB left
Days left11
Top up+10 GB
Data dashboard on Docs · Chad: 46% 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.
Chad · 5G
Signal widget on Docs · Chad: network generation and place, always visible.
  1. 1Usage ring compresses the whole plan into one glanceable number.
  2. 2Percent remaining is the only metric most travelers check.
Recent speeds
Rio de Janeiro483 Mbps
Istanbul705 Mbps
Bali649 Mbps
Recent speeds for Docs · Chad — Rio de Janeiro, Istanbul, Bali: illustrative 5G figures, not live measurements.
  1. 1A real support transcript: the question, then the specific answer.
  2. 2This is what 'AI support' actually looks like in practice.
Launch facts
195destinations live
31free tools
$8entry monthly plan
Launch facts behind Docs · Chad — 195 destinations live, 31 free tools, $8 entry monthly plan: numbers we publish and stand behind.
  1. 1A real support transcript: the question, then the specific answer.
  2. 2This is what 'AI support' actually looks like in practice.
friends relaxing on malay beach in the philippines
Ready for Chad?
Get your eSIM
“Ready for Chad?” — the banner on Docs · Chad: two minutes from curious to connected.
  1. 1A real support transcript: the question, then the specific answer.
  2. 2This is what 'AI support' actually looks like in practice.
esimgomobile.com
Dashboard
Active eSIMs3
Data left50 GB
Current cityChad
Web dashboard on Docs · Chad: every eSIM, every trip, 50 GB left — one screen.
  1. 1Three plans side by side so the trade-off is obvious.
  2. 2Pick by trip length, not by decoding fine print.
esimgomobile.com
Plans for Chad
Atlas 5GB5 GB · 30 days
Atlas 20GB20 GB · 30 days
Atlas 50GB50 GB · 60 days
Compare plans
Plan picker on Docs · Chad: 5GB, 20GB, 50GB and Unlimited — pick by trip, not fine print.
  1. 1Three plans side by side so the trade-off is obvious.
  2. 2Pick by trip length, not by decoding fine print.
silhouette photography of group of people jumping during golden time
Get connected
1 Pick a plan2 Scan QR3 Land online
Three steps on Docs · Chad: pick a plan, scan the QR, land online.
  1. 1A real traveler quote, tied to the destination it mentions.
  2. 2Reviews reference actual trips, not generic praise.
eSIM installedYour Chad plan is ready.
Push · just now
Push notification on Docs · Chad: eSIM installed, plan ready to activate.
  1. 1The roaming math, made visible: one price versus per-day carrier fees.
  2. 2This is the comparison most travelers never see until the bill.
eSIM plan
Atlas 50GB50 GB · 60 days
Chad
Install eSIM
Atlas 50GB on Docs · Chad — 50 GB · 60 days, prepaid with the full price shown before you pay.
  1. 1The Tele Agent answers in plain language — no telecom jargon.
  2. 2Every answer is specific to your trip, not a generic FAQ.
capturing sculpture with smartphone in kolkata
Ready for Chad?
Get your eSIM
Live now · no waitlist
“Ready for Chad?” — the CTA card on Docs · Chad: plans live now, no waitlist.
  1. 1The roaming math, made visible: one price versus per-day carrier fees.
  2. 2This is the comparison most travelers never see until the bill.
Virtual number
+1 205 387 1701
Routes toChad
SMS + voiceEnabled
Your second line on Docs · Chad: +1 205 387 1701 — real number, SMS and voice enabled.
  1. 1The roaming math, made visible: one price versus per-day carrier fees.
  2. 2This is the comparison most travelers never see until the bill.
Network
5G
Chad connected
Network widget for Docs · Chad: 5G, full bars — zero ambiguity about the connection.
  1. 1Illustrative speed readout: sample carrier, city and latency figures.
  2. 2The meter demonstrates the readout — figures are examples, not live measurements.
$8
entry monthly plan
launch fact
Launch fact behind Docs · Chad: $8 entry monthly plan — a fixed figure, not live telemetry.
  1. 1Coverage status at a glance: data live, number available, 5G ready.
  2. 2Green means go — no guessing about what's supported.
esimgomobile.com
Checkout
Atlas 5GB — Chadtotal
Taxescalculated
Pay securely
256-bit encrypted · Amazon Pay
Secure checkout on Docs · Chad: Atlas 5GB, full price up front, no fine print.
  1. 1The dashboard keeps every eSIM, every trip, in one place.
  2. 2Rows show data left, days left and current city at a glance.
Tele Agent
Do I need a local number in Chad?
A local Chad number is available on this plan — I can attach it before you land.
Tele Agent chat on Docs · Chad — real questions, specific answers, zero telecom jargon.
  1. 1Illustrative speed readout: sample carrier, city and latency figures.
  2. 2The meter demonstrates the readout — figures are examples, not live measurements.
esimgomobile.com
Green Aurora Borealis
Docs
Travel guides · 8 min read
From the blog: “Docs” — travel guides in about eight minutes.
  1. 1The dashboard keeps every eSIM, every trip, in one place.
  2. 2Rows show data left, days left and current city at a glance.
Speed test
184Mbps
5G · Chad · 58 ms
Illustrative speed readout on Docs · Chad: 184 Mbps, 58 ms — example figures, not live measurements.
  1. 1The plan card shows exactly what you're buying — data, days, destination.
  2. 2One tap starts the two-minute QR install.
Tele Agent transcript
Will my phone work in Chad?
If it's carrier-unlocked and eSIM-capable, yes. I checked Chad bands — you're covered.
Tele Agent transcript on Docs · Chad: real question, specific answer.
  1. 1Mockups illustrate the product flow — captions describe what's real.
  2. 2Figures labeled as examples show sample data, never live telemetry.
the wing of an airplane — Docs · Chad: From departure lounge to arrival hall, the data never drops.
Docs · Chad: From departure lounge to arrival hall, the data never drops.
person standing on the mountain — Docs · Chad: API references with copy-paste curl — the docs respect your time.
Docs · Chad: API references with copy-paste curl — the docs respect your time.
man holding mobile phone in black and white — Docs · Chad: The docs answer before you ask — search first, it's fast.
Docs · Chad: The docs answer before you ask — search first, it's fast.
anonymous ethnic worker writing near laptop on cafe terrace — Docs · Chad: Street level: navigation, rideshares and reviews, all instant.
Docs · Chad: Street level: navigation, rideshares and reviews, all instant.
a woman holding a coffee — Docs · Chad: The connected trip: maps, messages and translation, all on one eSIM.
Docs · Chad: The connected trip: maps, messages and translation, all on one eSIM.
airplane wing above the clouds on a clear day — Docs · Chad: Trailheads and lookouts: offline maps downloaded, just in case.
Docs · Chad: Trailheads and lookouts: offline maps downloaded, just in case.
friends jumping at pangandaran beach — Docs · Chad: The docs assume you're at an airport — short, scannable, correct.
Docs · Chad: The docs assume you're at an airport — short, scannable, correct.
new york cityscape behind sea at night — Docs · Chad: Old town, new tricks: translation apps working in real time.
Docs · Chad: Old town, new tricks: translation apps working in real time.
man wearing yellow jacket in a mountain valley — Docs · Chad: Night markets and late trains — connected the whole way through.
Docs · Chad: Night markets and late trains — connected the whole way through.
eiffel tower in worm hole view — Docs · Chad: Coworking abroad: laptop tethered, calls crisp, deadlines met.
Docs · Chad: Coworking abroad: laptop tethered, calls crisp, deadlines met.
colleagues talking in an office — Docs · Chad: Real journeys, real connectivity — this is what the product is for.
Docs · Chad: Real journeys, real connectivity — this is what the product is for.
person using smartphone with green screen at desk — Docs · Chad: Café office: hotspot running, video call stable, no hotel Wi-Fi roulette.
Docs · Chad: Café office: hotspot running, video call stable, no hotel Wi-Fi roulette.
Jess Loiterton — Docs · Chad: Every guide shows the happy path and the three ways it breaks.
Docs · Chad: Every guide shows the happy path and the three ways it breaks.
Senior tourists photographing scenic landscape in Cappadocia, Türkiye under a sun umbrella on a sunny day. — Docs · Chad: Market mornings: look up the dish, translate the menu, pay by phone.
Docs · Chad: Market mornings: look up the dish, translate the menu, pay by phone.
Marjan Taghipour — Docs · Chad: Check-in lines move faster when your documents are on your phone.
Docs · Chad: Check-in lines move faster when your documents are on your phone.
Frank Cone — Docs · Chad: The viewpoint at golden hour: livestream the sunset to everyone back home.
Docs · Chad: The viewpoint at golden hour: livestream the sunset to everyone back home.
black and white new york city skyline — Docs · Chad: Coast roads and country lanes — the map keeps up wherever you roam.
Docs · Chad: Coast roads and country lanes — the map keeps up wherever you roam.
airplane wing above the clouds — Docs · Chad: The food tour: every recommendation looked up on the spot.
Docs · Chad: The food tour: every recommendation looked up on the spot.
people on a video call — Docs · Chad: Plazas and promenades: video calls home with the view behind you.
Docs · Chad: Plazas and promenades: video calls home with the view behind you.
man in black jacket sitting on brown wooden folding chair using macbook — Docs · Chad: The commute, handled: podcasts downloaded, messages sent, no dead zones.
Docs · Chad: The commute, handled: podcasts downloaded, messages sent, no dead zones.

Explainer

Docs: 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. Choose data that fits the trip
    • Short city break? 5 GB. Two weeks with maps and video calls? 20 GB. Working remotely or hotspotting? 50 GB or Unlimited.
    • Every plan shows exactly what you get — no asterisks.
  2. Install in two minutes
    • Buy, scan the QR code, done. The whole thing happens on your phone, wherever you are.
    • Install days before you fly or minutes before boarding — your call.
  3. Switch on and go
    • Enable the eSIM line in settings when you arrive. It connects to the fastest local partner network on its own.
    • Your home number keeps working for calls and texts on your physical SIM if you keep it active.

Explainer

Good to know

  • Charge your phone before long travel days; weak signal areas drain batteries faster.
  • WhatsApp, iMessage and FaceTime keep your existing number on a data eSIM — no need to tell anyone a new number.
  • Turn off auto-play on social apps before you fly; it quietly eats roaming data.
  • If a page won't load, toggle airplane mode for ten seconds — it forces a fresh network attach.
  • Keep your home SIM active for two-factor codes from your bank; run data on the eSIM line.
  • 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.

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.

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

Charts & explainers

Chad, visualized.

Docs — 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.

Docs — data dashboard. Plan allowances, validity windows and a typical usage curve for Docs — hover for exact values.
Questions, answeredThe six things everyone asks firstQuestions, answeredShort answers, no sales pitch.What if data runs out?
80% alert, then one-tap top-up. No bill shock.
Do I keep my number?
Yes — WhatsApp & iMessage keep working on your existing number.
Does hotspot work?
Yes — share your connection with laptop or tablet.
How fast is setup?
About two minutes: plan, QR scan, done.
Which phones work?
Any carrier-unlocked, eSIM-capable iPhone or Android.
Is it a contract?
No — prepaid. Service simply stops instead of charging extra.
FAQ at a glance. Still curious? The Tele Agent answers anything else instantly.
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.
Pro tipsFour habits of the always-connectedPro tipsSmall habits, big difference.1Download offline mapsThey save data and work in dead zones.2Keep home SIM for 2FABank codes still arrive while data runs on the eSIM.3Set an 80% alertA top-up should never surprise you mid-trip.4Screenshot bookingsHotel address & confirmations, available with no signal.
Pro tips. The small things that separate smooth trips from stressful ones.
Every plan includesNo tiers of basic dignity — these ship with all plansEvery plan includesThe baseline is generous on purpose.Hotspot includedShare with your laptop or tablet at no extra cost.24/7 supportReal humans plus the Tele Agent, around the clock.One-tap top-upMore data in seconds — no new QR code.6 languagesThe app speaks your language, wherever you're from.Keep your WhatsAppYour existing number keeps working on the data line.5G where availableFastest local partner network, selected automatically.
Included with every plan. From 5 GB to Unlimited, the inclusions don't shrink.
Who it's forFour travelers, one toolWho it's forBuilt for real trip shapes, not personas.1The remote worker
Size data for video calls and hotspotting with confidence.
esimgomobile network data2The family organizer
One tool, every traveler's needs covered.
esimgomobile network data3The last-minute flyer
Answer in minutes, eSIM installed before boarding.
esimgomobile network data4The planner
Compare before you commit — know the right plan weeks ahead.
esimgomobile network data
Use cases. Planners, sprinters, remote workers, families — who's it for.
Network at a glanceCoverage facts for ChadNetwork at a glanceThe numbers that matter before you buy.195destinations liveesimgomobile network data5Gwhere available in Chadesimgomobile 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. Chad connects to the fastest available local partner network automatically.
Plan comparison matrixEvery plan for Chad — data, validity, best fitPlans at a glanceFour prepaid plans cover every kind of trip to Chad.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. Docs · Chad: four plans, four trip shapes — the matrix carries no fine print.
Docs: capability profileWhat the tool is good at — illustrative profileCapability profileFive strengths, ranked by what users feel first.Mobile friendlyworks on the phone in your handShares wellsend the answer to travel companionsAlways currentreflects live plans and coveragePrivate by designyour inputs stay in your browserInstant resultsno waiting, no signupIllustrative profile based on tool design — not measured telemetry.
Capability profile. Capabilities measured by traveler value, not feature count.
How Docs worksFour steps from question to answerHow this tool worksBuilt to answer one question well.1Enter your detailsTrip, data needs, destination. The tool does the math.2Get the answerClear result with next steps — save it or act on it.3Open the toolNo account needed — it loads instantly in your browser.4Apply itJump straight to the plan, setting or page it points to.
Tool walkthrough. Every tool on esimgomobile follows the same honest pattern: input, math, answer.
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.1Land connectedSwitch the line on when you arrive — online before baggage claim.2Scan the QR codeThe eSIM installs straight onto your phone. No store, no plastic SIM.3Pick your planChoose data for your trip — checkout takes about two minutes.
Three-step setup. Buy, scan, land: the whole sequence fits in a coffee queue.

Start your Chad trip online

Join thousands of travelers who land connected. Your eSIM installs in two minutes.

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