Prices checked 18 Oct 2026, 05:56 GMT Live

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Textr eSIM review

4.3

The short answer. Textr sells prepaid travel eSIM plans in 144 countries, and its cheapest rate today is $0.44 per GB. Its median rate of $1.50 per GB is about 46% below the $2.77 median across every plan we track. On price it is a reasonable default, and the country page for your destination will still show you whether someone there beats it. It also sells plans marketed as unlimited, the most generous of them allowing 3 GB a day at full speed.

No editor chose this rating. It is computed from live catalogue data: value for money, country coverage, features. It cannot be bought. See how it is calculated.

COUNTRIES COVERED
144
In our catalogue data
PRICE RANGE
$0.78 to $142.90
Cheapest to priciest plan
5G SUPPORT
Yes
In selected countries
TOP UP SUPPORT
No
On none of the plans we list
MEDIAN PRICE PER GB
$1.50
Across all plans

Have we checked these prices?

97% of Textr's plans on this site were checked against Textr's own shop on 18 October 2026, one country page at a time. We confirm the product is on sale and that the price is the one they charge, and we take their price over ours whenever the two disagree.

A feed is not a shop. Feeds can list products that are not on sale, describe them differently, or carry a stale price, so a price nobody has checked again is only a number we copied.

Textr did not pay for this review or this rating. The rating is computed from live catalogue data and cannot be bought. If you buy through a link on this page we may earn a commission, and the price you pay stays exactly the same.

Reviewed by Founder and editor, 52+ countries visited

About Textr

Who is Textr?

Textr eSIM is run by Textr Inc and sells travel data in more than 130 destinations under the line "dollar store for travel data". That is a fair description of where it sits: it is one of the cheapest catalogues we track, and the savings come with terms that are stricter than anyone else here.

What it does unusually well is publish the things other sellers hide. Their unlimited plans state the daily full speed allowance and the throttle speed you drop to afterwards, which is roughly 768 kbps, and their plan pages say plainly whether hotspot works in that country. Most sellers leave both to the terms or to chance.

What it does badly is the safety net. The refund window is seven days, not thirty, and it closes the moment you install the eSIM even if you never activate the plan. Plans also expire if you do not activate within 30 days of buying. The public review picture is split, and it is worth being precise about it. Their apps are rated around 4.6 on iOS and 4.3 on Android, the Android score from several thousand ratings. Their Trustpilot page sits at 2.5 out of 5, but from only 14 reviews. Our rating drops the service component whenever a provider has fewer than 25 public reviews, because a handful of reviews is not evidence either way, so the score on this page is computed from coverage, value and features alone and does not include that 2.5. Read it with that in mind: Textr is genuinely cheap and genuinely wide, and the service record behind it is not yet established.

CompanyTextr Inc Claimed coverage130+ destinations Data plansData only, no phone number Trustpilot2.5 from 14 reviews (textrapp.com) App stores4.6 on iOS, 4.3 on Android
Technical details

How Textr works, in detail

Activation
Install the eSIM before you travel, then activate the plan when you arrive. Their own pages warn that a plan expires if it is not activated within 30 days of purchase.
Plan type
Data only on the plans we compare, so your own number stays on your home SIM. A small number of destinations also offer a calls and texts plan.
Validity clock
The plan runs from activation, but the buying window is limited: activate within 30 days of purchase or it expires unused.
Hotspot sharing
Varies by destination and is stated on each plan page. Japan, for example, is marked no hotspot. Check the specific country before you rely on tethering.
5G access
5G, 4G or 3G depending on the local partner network, and their site names the operator per country.
Top ups
None. Their plan pages state the eSIM is for one time use and cannot be topped up, so a plan that runs out means buying another.
ID checks (KYC)
No identity verification for data plans.
Apps
Rated about 4.6 on the App Store and 4.3 on Google Play, the latter from several thousand ratings. The apps score considerably better than the website does on Trustpilot.
Payments
Card payments, with Alipay also supported.
Refunds
The tightest terms of any provider in our tables. A refund needs both that you have not installed the eSIM and that you have not activated the plan, and the request has to be in within seven days of purchase rather than the usual thirty. Once the eSIM is installed nothing is refundable, even if the plan was never activated. Anything bought with a referral code, coupon or credit is excluded entirely.
Support
Email and a public help centre. Reviews describe support as slow to reach a person, and refund complaints are the most common theme in the negative ones.
Coupons

Is there a Textr discount code?

Not one we can vouch for right now. We only publish a Textr promo code after testing it at Textr's own checkout, and most codes on coupon sites are expired or never worked. If a working discount code appears it will be listed here, and it will never change where Textr ranks in our tables.

Transparent rating

Why Textr scores 4.3 out of 5

No editor chose this number. It is computed from three measurable things, weighted 45% value, 35% coverage, 20% features:

Value for money45% of score
100%
Country coverage35% of score
96%
Features: 5G, top up, hotspot20% of score
40%

Value compares Textr's median price per GB ($1.50) with the market median across every plan we track ($2.77). Coverage counts the 144 countries in its catalogue. The score updates automatically whenever prices change.

PROS

  • Among the cheapest catalogues we track, and cheap consistently rather than on one loss leader
  • Unlimited plans publish both the daily allowance and the throttle speed, which almost no seller does
  • Hotspot support is stated per country rather than buried in the terms
  • No identity verification for data plans
  • Local operator named per destination on their own site

CONS

  • Seven day refund window, and it closes the moment the eSIM is installed
  • No top ups at all: their plans are one time use by design
  • Plans expire if not activated within 30 days of purchase
  • Trustpilot score is poor, though from a very small number of reviews
  • Hotspot is unavailable in some destinations, including Japan
Reputation check

What real Textr customers say

2.5 / 5 Trustpilot, 14 reviews. Collected independently of us, checked Oct 2026. Too few reviews to influence our rating.

Most praised

  • Very low prices per GB
  • Simple setup with no identity checks
  • App is straightforward and well rated

Most complained about

  • Refunds refused after installation
  • Service working in one country and not another
  • Slow or unhelpful support responses

Check before you buy

  • Install the eSIM only when you are ready to travel. Installing it ends your right to a refund even if you never activate the plan
  • Buy close to your trip. A plan not activated within 30 days of purchase expires and is not refunded
  • There are no top ups, so size the plan for the whole trip or expect to buy a second one
  • Check hotspot on the specific country page before you count on tethering
  • Their unlimited plans throttle to roughly 768 kbps after the daily allowance, which is usable for messages and not for video

Best Textr eSIM plans and prices, ranked by price per GB

RankCountryDataValidityPrice (USD)Price per GBGet
1 Turkey 10 GB 30 Days $4.37 $0.44 Get
2 Turkey 20 GB 30 Days $8.96 $0.45 Get
3 Taiwan 10 GB 30 Days $5.45 $0.55 Get
4 Austria 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
5 Belgium 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
6 Denmark 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
7 Estonia 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
8 Finland 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
9 France 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
10 Germany 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
11 Hungary 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
12 Italy 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
13 Jersey 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
14 Latvia 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
15 Malta 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
16 Norway 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
17 Poland 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
18 Portugal 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
19 Romania 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get
20 Slovakia 20 GB 30 Days $11.15 $0.56 Get

Textr eSIM by country: every destination it covers, with its cheapest plan

144 countries

Looking for a Textr eSIM for Japan, Turkey or Thailand? Find the destination below. The price is Textr's cheapest plan there, and the link opens our full comparison for that country, where Textr is ranked against every other provider we track.

CountryCheapest packageBest $/GB
Aland Islands $2.30 $1.33 Compare all
Albania $1.51 $0.90 Compare all
Anguilla $10.03 $5.34 Compare all
Antigua and Barbuda $10.03 $5.34 Compare all
Argentina $3.35 $1.79 Compare all
Australia $1.73 $1.08 Compare all
Austria $0.97 $0.56 Compare all
Azerbaijan $2.96 $1.76 Compare all
Bahrain $2.65 $1.36 Compare all
Bangladesh $1.51 $0.90 Compare all
Barbados $10.03 $5.34 Compare all
Belgium $0.97 $0.56 Compare all
Bolivia $8.40 $5.34 Compare all
Bosnia and Herzegovina $2.62 $1.53 Compare all
Botswana $8.16 $5.44 Compare all
Brazil $2.18 $1.50 Compare all
British Virgin Islands $10.03 $5.34 Compare all
Brunei $3.51 $3.15 Compare all
Bulgaria $0.97 $0.58 Compare all
Burkina Faso $7.74 $4.88 Compare all
Cambodia $6.12 $2.74 Compare all
Cameroon $12.92 $6.33 Compare all
Canada $2.50 $1.14 Compare all
Cayman Islands $10.03 $5.34 Compare all
Chad $6.12 $4.08 Compare all

How Textr compares

Where Textr is cheapest

Its lowest rate on this page is $0.44 per GB, and the plan table above is sorted on the real rate per GB, so its best value plans are the rows at the top of it.

Where others beat Textr

On small or short plans the price per GB climbs fast. Our country pages rank Textr against every other seller we track, and a rival or a bigger plan is often cheaper per GB.

Questions

Textr eSIM FAQ

What people ask before they buy a Textr eSIM, answered from live data

Is Textr legit?

Textr is a real seller with 2467 live plans in our catalogue covering 144 countries, and every one of those prices is checked again at each catalogue refresh. 97% of those plans were checked against Textr's own shop on 18 October 2026, so the prices here are the ones a buyer sees. Trustpilot shows 2.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews, collected independently of us. Our own rating of 4.3 out of 5 is computed from prices and coverage and cannot be bought.

How much does a Textr eSIM cost?

Textr plans run from $0.78 to $142.90. Ranked by real price per GB the best rate is 10 GB for 30 Days at $4.37, which is $0.44 per GB. Across the whole catalogue the median is $1.50 per GB against a market median of $2.77, so a typical Textr plan is cheaper than the market.

Does Textr have a discount code?

Not one we can vouch for. We only publish Textr promo codes that we have tested at its checkout, and there is no working code right now. Most codes on coupon sites are expired, so check the total on the payment page before you count on a discount.

Which countries does Textr cover?

144 countries in our catalogue. The cheapest Textr destinations by price per GB right now are Turkey ($0.44), Taiwan ($0.55), Austria ($0.56). Every country in the table on this page links to its full comparison, where Textr is ranked against every other provider we track.

Can I use a Textr eSIM as a hotspot?

Varies by destination and is stated on each plan page. Japan, for example, is marked no hotspot. Check the specific country before you rely on tethering.

Does Textr sell unlimited data plans?

1837 of its 2467 plans are sold as unlimited. In practice they are fair use plans: full speed up to a daily allowance, then slower. That is why they carry no price per GB in our tables.

How do I install a Textr eSIM?

Install the eSIM before you travel, then activate the plan when you arrive. Their own pages warn that a plan expires if it is not activated within 30 days of purchase. Buy the plan online, scan the QR code on wifi before you fly, and leave the new line switched off until you land. Then turn on data roaming for the Textr line and give it a minute to attach to a network. If the code will not install, our guide to eSIM QR code errors covers every message a phone can show.

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