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Malaysia eSIM plans and coverage

from $1.36 per GB

Use mobile data for maps, ride-hailing and messages across Malaysia. Check operator coverage for your hotel or route, then choose an eSIM that fits city stays, island transfers or a longer multi-stop trip.

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50 GB · 30 days for $68.00. Catalog checked 2026-09-10; confirm the total before paying.

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What is an eSIM?

A digital SIM you add to your phone over the internet. No plastic card and no visit to a shop.

Use Letisim for maps, taxis and messages while keeping your usual number.

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Calls and texts on your home SIM follow your operator’s rates.

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eSIM plans for Malaysia

Compare data, duration and when validity begins. A top-up label means more data can be added to that package.

Prices checked 2026-09-10. The live catalog is authoritative at checkout.

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All published plans for Malaysia

Published plans checked 2026-09-10. Availability and price are confirmed in the catalog at checkout.
DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBCelcomDigi · Maxis5GReloadable7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$2.80$2.80Choose plan
1 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$10.26$10.26Choose plan
3 GBCelcomDigi · Maxis5GReloadable15 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$6.80$2.27Choose plan
3 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$7.20$2.40Choose plan
5 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$10.80$2.16Choose plan
10 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$18.80$1.88Choose plan
20 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$32.80$1.64Choose plan
50 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$68.00$1.36Choose plan
50 GBCelcomDigi · Maxis5GReloadable180 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$112.00$2.24Choose plan
100 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$164.63$1.65Choose plan
UnlimitedCelcomDigi · Maxis5G1 dayVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$6.21—Choose plan
UnlimitedCelcomDigi · Maxis5G3 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$18.63—Choose plan
UnlimitedCelcomDigi · Maxis5G7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$43.47—Choose plan
UnlimitedCelcomDigi · Maxis5G14 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$86.94—Choose plan
UnlimitedCelcomDigi · Maxis5G30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$186.30—Choose plan

How far will your data go?

Choose an allowance to see what it could cover. Quality, compression and background activity change actual usage.

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With 3 GB, approximately…

Send photos

≈ 600 photos

Example: 5 MB per photo

Upload your own videos

≈ 47 clips

Example: a 1-minute Full HD clip ≈ 63 MB

Watch video

≈ 1 hr

HD example: 3 GB per hour

At standard quality: ≈ 4 hr 17 min

Make video calls

≈ 2 hr 46 min

1:1 at 720p: ≈ 1.08 GB per hour

Each result uses the whole allowance for that one activity. The results do not add up: maps, messages and other apps share the same data.

Taking photos or recording video on your phone does not itself use mobile data. Sending, watching or backing them up over the mobile network does.

Compare 1, 3, 5, 10 and 20 GB
Alternative uses of the same allowance
DataPhotos · 5 MB1-minute clips · 63 MBHD video · 3 GB/hrStandard video · 0.7 GB/hrVideo calls · 720p
1 GB≈ 200 photos≈ 15 clips≈ 20 min≈ 1 hr 25 min≈ 55 min
3 GB≈ 600 photos≈ 47 clips≈ 1 hr≈ 4 hr 17 min≈ 2 hr 46 min
5 GB≈ 1,000 photos≈ 79 clips≈ 1 hr 40 min≈ 7 hr 8 min≈ 4 hr 37 min
10 GB≈ 2,000 photos≈ 158 clips≈ 3 hr 20 min≈ 14 hr 17 min≈ 9 hr 15 min
20 GB≈ 4,000 photos≈ 317 clips≈ 6 hr 40 min≈ 28 hr 34 min≈ 18 hr 31 min
Where these estimates come from

Planning examples, not guaranteed totals. We use 1 GB = 1,000 MB, round down complete files and minutes, and exclude overhead, retries and background traffic.

  1. 5 MB is Verizon’s high-resolution photo example. Your files can be smaller after compression or much larger as originals or RAW. Check the actual file size on your phone. Verizon ↗
  2. 63 MB models a 1-minute H.264 Full HD export at 24–30 fps using YouTube’s recommended video and stereo audio bitrates. It is not a universal camera-file size or the cost of watching a clip. YouTube ↗
  3. Viewing examples use Netflix’s published rates: up to 0.7 GB/hr at Medium and up to 3 GB/hr in HD. Other apps and quality settings can differ; these are not YouTube playback rates. Netflix ↗
  4. The call example uses Zoom’s 1:1 720p bandwidth: 1.2 Mbps up and 1.2 Mbps down, together about 1.08 GB/hr. Group calls and higher resolutions can use more. Zoom ↗

Sources checked 2026-09-08

Make your data last

Maps and messages

Start with your usual usage. Download maps, your accommodation address and bookings before departure.

Social posts and photos

Allow extra data if Wi-Fi will be limited. Check whether your phone backs up photos and videos over mobile data.

Video and work

Check recent data use on your phone and the package’s hotspot rules. Budget separately for video calls and large downloads.

03 / Installation

How to install an eSIM in Malaysia

Your first eSIM? Here is what to open and what to tap.

Check the exact model, regional variant and system version. If Add eSIM or EID is missing, contact support before buying. A brand name alone does not confirm compatibility.

Manufacturer’s instructions · iPhone ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Google Pixel / Android ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Samsung ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Huawei ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Honor ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Xiaomi / Redmi ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Motorola ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OPPO ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OnePlus ↗

On iOS 26, a Turn On Travel eSIM notification may appear after arrival. Choose the travel line for data and check whether you also want to keep your home line active. If no notification appears, use the manual steps below.

Check when your package starts: at payment, installation or first connection. If it starts on installation, install nearer your trip. Installing later does not postpone a package that started at payment.

These screens show settings on the models named below. Your operator and eSIM labels will differ. Screens retain the source language; each caption translates and identifies the control to use. Tap any image for a closer look.

iPhone 17 · iOS 26 · Screen source ↗

Before your trip · install the eSIM

Use a stable Wi-Fi connection or hotspot. Your exact phone model must support eSIM and be unlocked for other operators.

  1. 01

    Open your eSIM installation

    Connect the phone you will use for your eSIM to Wi-Fi. Choose one of the two options below. If this eSIM is already installed, skip to choosing the line for mobile data.

    The app or email on this phone

    In the Letisim app, open My eSIMs, choose your purchased eSIM and tap Install. On the preparation screen, tap Copy name and install.

    Or open your eSIM email on this same phone and tap Install eSIM. If the link opens your order page first, use the installation button shown there.

    A QR code on another screen

    Open your eSIM’s QR code from the email or order on a computer, tablet or another phone. Point the camera of the phone you are installing the eSIM on at the code, then tap the installation prompt.

    Both options lead to the phone’s system setup. Continue with step 2.

    The button or camera did not open setup?

    You can add the eSIM by scanning its QR code in Settings. Follow the path below, choose the QR scanner and use the code for your own purchase. If the QR is on this same phone, see the options without a second screen below the guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Mobile Service / Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code → Scan QR Code → Continue

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network and Internet → SIMs → Add SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM → Scan QR code → Add → Next

    Huawei: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → SIM 2 → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Scan code → Add this eSIM

    Honor: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → Add eSIM → Add eSIM or transfer from your device → Set up an eSIM → Set up

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Settings → Mobile networks → Use eSIM → Manage eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → scan your QR → confirm download

    Motorola: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs & mobile network → Download new SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OPPO: Settings → Mobile network → SIM & eSIM settings → Add eSIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OnePlus: Settings → Mobile network → eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Next → scan your QR → Set up

    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM. Screen source ↗
  2. 02

    Confirm installation on your phone

    The install button or your QR code opens the phone’s system setup. Confirm that you want to add the eSIM, then stay connected to Wi-Fi until the profile finishes downloading. If the phone first asks how to add an eSIM, use your QR code. You do not need to transfer your home SIM from another phone.

    Continue / Add / Install / Set up → wait for the eSIM to download

    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code.Enlarge screen ↗
    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code. Screen source ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM. Screen source ↗
  3. 03

    Give the new line a clear name

    For example, “Letisim Malaysia”, so you can distinguish it from your home SIM. This is a label on your phone; it does not change the number or plan.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → new eSIM → Cellular Plan Label → Custom

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → new eSIM → Edit name

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → new eSIM → Name

    Huawei: SIM management → SIM 2 → your eSIM → Card name. You can keep the existing label if no rename option is shown.

    Honor: SIM management → SIM 2 → eSIM name. Rename it if your MagicOS version offers this option.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Manage eSIM → your plan → Change nickname, if available.

    Motorola: Open the new eSIM in SIM settings and use the edit-name option if available.

    OPPO: Open the installed profile in eSIM settings and change its label if your ColorOS version allows it.

    OnePlus: Open the installed eSIM and edit its name if the option is available.

    Line name: Letisim Malaysia
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours. Screen source ↗

Installation adds the eSIM to your phone. Choose it for mobile data at your destination. Package validity still follows its own start rule.

At your destination · turn on data

  1. 04

    Choose the eSIM for mobile data

    Turn on the new line and select it for mobile data. You can keep your home SIM for calls and texts at its usual rates. Turn off automatic mobile-data switching between SIMs.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Cellular Data → Letisim. Turn off “Allow Cellular Data Switching”.

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Mobile data → Letisim

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Mobile data → Letisim

    Huawei: In SIM management, enable the travel eSIM and select it as the default mobile-data SIM. Adding it may disable a physical SIM in slot 2.

    Honor: In SIM management, enable the eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Check which physical SIM remains active.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Enable the travel plan in Manage eSIM, then select it for mobile data. Some models use eSIM instead of physical SIM 2.

    Motorola: Network & internet → SIM settings: enable the travel eSIM and select it for mobile data.

    OPPO: Enable the profile in Mobile network → eSIM, then select it for mobile data. The eSIM may occupy the SIM 2 position.

    OnePlus: In Mobile network, enable the travel eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Turn off automatic switching to the other SIM.

    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls.Enlarge screen ↗
    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls. Screen source ↗
  2. 05

    Check roaming in your package guide

    If your eSIM instructions require data roaming, enable it for the Letisim line. Keep data roaming off on your home SIM. If an APN is specified, use the exact value in your own package’s guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Letisim → Data Roaming (sometimes under Cellular Data Options)

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Letisim → Roaming

    Samsung: First select Letisim for mobile data, then Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → Data roaming

    Huawei: Open Mobile network → Mobile data and check data roaming for the travel SIM. Follow the settings in your package guide.

    Honor: In the mobile-network settings, open the travel SIM’s data settings and enable roaming only if your package requires it.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: In Mobile networks, open the travel SIM’s data-roaming settings. Use the roaming and APN values from your package guide.

    Motorola: Open the travel eSIM’s network settings and check Roaming against your package instructions.

    OPPO: Open the travel SIM’s mobile-network settings and enable data roaming if required by your package.

    OnePlus: Open the travel SIM’s settings and check Data roaming against the instructions for your own package.

    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it. Screen source ↗
  3. 06

    Check your connection

    Turn off Wi-Fi and open a map or website. If it loads, mobile data is working. If it does not, turn airplane mode on for about 30 seconds, turn it off and wait for a connection. Recheck the selected line and package settings.

    Wi-Fi off → website loads → you are connected

    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data.Enlarge screen ↗
    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data. Screen source ↗
No second screen for your QR code?

If the scanner has a gallery button, save the QR from your order and choose that image. If your order includes manual installation details, choose Enter details manually and copy the fields exactly. The available methods depend on your phone and eSIM. If neither is available, contact support; do not scan a sample code from this guide or delete an installed eSIM.

Menu names can differ by phone model and system version.

04 / Operators

Mobile operators in Malaysia

Compare network coverage separately from speed. A national result does not predict reception inside your hotel or along a mountain road.

Current national mobile network brands identified from MCMC and operator sources are CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, Unifi (TM) and Yes. Coverage checkers show where each operator expects service, but actual performance can differ by street, building and device.

CelcomDigi

Use the area checker to confirm mobile service expectations for an address or area. It is a guidance tool, not a guarantee of indoor performance. [1] [2] [3]

Check coverage ↗

Maxis

The interactive map is useful for checking whether your hotel, street or home area is expected to be covered. [1] [4]

Check coverage ↗

U Mobile

Use the map to check likely service before you rely on maps, ride-hailing or hotspot use in a specific area. [5]

Check coverage ↗

Unifi (TM)

Unifi’s checker is useful for confirming availability at a precise address before buying a plan. [1] [6]

Check coverage ↗

Yes

Yes publishes a coverage map and notes that actual service can differ because the map is only an indicator. [7]

Check coverage ↗
Dated network measurements
OperatorCoverage Experience / 10Download · MbpsStudy date
CelcomDigi8.5—2025-11[2]
Maxis———
U Mobile———
Unifi (TM)———
Yes———

Coverage Experience is a score, not a percentage of territory. These dated averages are not promised speeds for your connection.

The network in your chosen package is what matters. This country comparison does not mean every plan includes every operator. 5G depends on the package, phone and local coverage.

05 / Coverage

Coverage across Malaysia

Check the addresses and roads you will actually use. Save maps and booking details before leaving Wi-Fi.

🇲🇾 Malaysia
  1. Kuala Lumpur
  2. Putrajaya and the Klang Valley rail corridor
  3. Cameron Highlands District
  4. Taman Negara and the Perhentian Islands

Kuala Lumpur

For central stays, check coverage by hotel address rather than by city name. Dense buildings, malls and transit interchanges can behave differently from open streets, so it helps to verify the exact block before arrival. [3] [4] [8] [13] [14]

Putrajaya and the Klang Valley rail corridor

If your trip uses MRT, LRT or monorail transfers, keep an e-hailing app and offline map ready so you can switch between rail and car quickly when stations are busy or service patterns change. [8] [13] [14] [13]

Cameron Highlands District

Highland routes, tea estates and valley viewpoints often involve moving between townships. Check the exact resort or guesthouse location and save offline maps before the drive, because the useful connection for navigation may change along the route. [10] [8]

Taman Negara and the Perhentian Islands

For rainforest lodges and island crossings, download maps, tickets and messages before the boat or shuttle segment. Tourism Malaysia notes that Taman Negara is reached by bus, shuttle and boat, and that island travel commonly uses ferries and boats. [8] [9]

Malaysia · eSIM

Overview

Malaysia’s major mobile networks can be checked through their own coverage tools, but those maps should be treated as planning guides rather than guarantees. Indoor signal, building height, hills and the exact street address all matter, especially in busy city centres and on travel routes that mix trains, roads, ferries and boats.

For a visitor, the most practical setup is usually data first: one eSIM for navigation, taxi apps and messaging, plus a separate home SIM kept available if you still need bank SMS or home-number verification. If you need local calls or a Malaysian number, compare the plan details carefully before you buy, because the useful feature set varies by operator and package.

Useful apps and travel tools

Grab ↗

Ride-hailing and local delivery app widely used in Malaysia for getting around cities, especially when you want a quick backup to rail or airport transfers. [8] [14]

MyRapid PULSE ↗

Official planner for Rapid KL and Rapid Penang services, useful for MRT, LRT, monorail and bus routes in the Klang Valley and Penang. [13] [8]

VisitKL ↗

Kuala Lumpur’s official tourism portal and app for attractions, events and visitor information in the city. [11] [12]

Before you buy

Two practical ways to stay connected

For a short stay, a travel eSIM is often simplest because it gives you data for maps, ride-hailing and messaging without swapping your home SIM. If you also need local calls or a Malaysian number, compare that against a travel SIM or local SIM from an operator coverage checker before you buy. [1] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Why the same plan can feel different by place

Operator maps are helpful for planning, but they do not promise identical performance everywhere. Indoor reception, hills, dense towers, route changes and the phone model can all affect the result, so the safest approach is to verify the exact place where you will sleep, work and travel. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in Malaysia

Will one Malaysia eSIM be enough for a city trip?

For most city breaks, yes. If you mainly need maps, messaging and ride-hailing, a data-only eSIM is usually enough. Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya are straightforward places to start because you can check your hotel or address on operator maps before purchase. If you also expect bank OTPs, work calls or a local number, keep your home SIM active or choose a plan that clearly includes those extras. [3] [4] [8] [13] [14]

Which network should I choose if I stay in Kuala Lumpur?

Start with the exact address, not the city name. In Kuala Lumpur, indoor performance can differ a lot between a tower hotel, a mall, a serviced apartment and a rail station area. The safest way to choose is to compare the coverage checker for your building, then pick the plan that best matches where you will spend most of your time. [3] [4] [11] [12]

Is a Malaysia eSIM useful for island trips?

Yes, but it is best to download what you need before you go. Tourism Malaysia says island travel around Malaysia often uses ferries and boats, and the Perhentian area is one of the destinations reached that way. That means it helps to save maps, tickets and hotel details ahead of the crossing, then treat the eSIM as your data backup rather than your only plan. [8] [9]

What if I am visiting Cameron Highlands or Taman Negara?

Plan for route changes rather than a single perfect signal. Cameron Highlands involves hillside townships and Taman Negara involves rainforest travel plus bus, shuttle and boat segments, so a plan that works well in the capital may feel different on the road. Check the address of your lodge, save offline maps and keep important booking details on your phone before you leave the main city. [9] [10] [8]

Can I rely on operator coverage maps alone?

They are a good starting point, but not the final word. CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, Unifi and Yes all publish their own checkers, and several explicitly note that actual service can vary by indoor conditions, terrain, device model and other factors. Use the map to narrow your choice, then think about your exact hotel, transit route and daily habits. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. SOALAN-SOALAN LAZIM (MCMC) · MCMC
  2. Malaysia, November 2025, Mobile Network Experience Report · Opensignal
  3. Check Network Status in Your Area · CelcomDigi
  4. Internet Coverage Check for Fibre & 5G Network · Maxis
  5. 5G Network Coverage Map · U Mobile
  6. Check Unifi Internet Fibre and 5G Coverage in Malaysia · Unifi
  7. Coverage - Yes · Yes
  8. The Official Tourism Website of Malaysia - Getting Around · Tourism Malaysia
  9. Taman Negara · Tourism Malaysia
  10. Cool Highlands - Cameron Highlands · Tourism Malaysia
  11. Portal dan Aplikasi VisitKL Rasmi Dilancarkan · DBKL
  12. MyDBKL - Your Kuala Lumpur Super-App · DBKL
  13. MyRapid PULSE · MyRapid
  14. Grab Malaysia · Grab
  15. Letisim public catalog · Letisim