How we choose eSIM suppliers, and what gets one rejected
The criteria we apply, and the things we honestly cannot verify ourselves.
Author: eSIMonline Editorial · eSIMonline editorial teamPublished: September 2, 2026Last updated: September 4, 2026
Quick answer
- We weight consistent profile issuance and clearly written terms above the lowest price.
- We do not claim field speed testing in every country, because we have not done it.
This page exists so you know what sits behind the plans we list, and so it is clear which claims we can stand behind and which we cannot.
The criteria we apply
- Profile issuance success rate, and the time from payment to QR
- Clarity of terms, especially when validity starts and where speed is capped
- The escalation path when a profile fails, and how fast they respond
- Whether the covered-country list matches what is advertised
What we do not claim
- We do not guarantee a speed figure, because speed depends on the network and the moment
- We have not personally tested every plan in every country
- We do not name every counterparty when a contract forbids it, and we say so when that is the case
For plans labelled as sold by a partner we neither issue the profile nor hold your money, so our screening focuses on the clarity of their terms and the reachability of their support.
FAQ
What happens if a supplier starts failing often?+
We reduce that plan's visibility and stop selling it if failures persist, and we notify affected customers.
Can a supplier pay for a better position?+
No. Ranking follows the criteria on our ranking page, not commission.