100 MB
7 days25% offStarts: First Installation. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Installation. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: Maxis 5G, CelcomDigi 5G. Hotspot: supported.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Malaysia only. |
| Local networks | Maxis, CelcomDigi |
| Network technology | Connects to 5G where available. LTE is not confirmed on this plan. Networks and technology vary by plan. |
| Data & validity | Fixed total data. No daily reset. |
| Calls & SMS | Use internet messaging and calling apps. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required. |
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Malaysia.
01Compare data, validity and activation. Check phone compatibility.
02Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.
03Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.47 for 100 MB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Check each plan: validity starts at purchase, first installation or first network connection.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.
Fixed total data. No daily reset.
Malaysia only.
An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.
Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.
Whether you land at KL Sentral, walk George Town's streets or head out to a Sabah park, you'll want directions and booking details on your phone. A Malaysia eSIM is a virtual SIM card you download to a compatible, unlocked phone, so there's no physical card to pick up. Compare the prepaid data plans before you buy, since the total allowance and validity change what you can do. It suits tourists on vacation or holiday, people visiting family, and anyone who wants an affordable way to keep data without changing their home SIM.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

KLIA Ekspres links the airport terminals with KL Sentral. Check which terminal you arrive at and the current service information before boarding, since the train only gets you to the city station and not to your hotel.
Pull up your rail booking and map the onward route from KL Sentral with your data. Message your host an expected arrival time, and save the hotel's actual entrance rather than a pin for the whole mall or neighbourhood.
Before a first walk around KLCC, download the area map on Wi-Fi and pause photo backups. A small allowance covers an arrival message, but repeated photo downloads and video calls will eat into it quickly.
Save before you goYour train ticket, arrival terminal, hotel entrance and the onward route from KL Sentral.
George Town rewards walking, and the state tourism office publishes a visitor map and heritage trail. Pick a short stretch near the Esplanade or the lanes around Khoo Kongsi, then check visitor information before entering any building.
Pin your guesthouse's actual entrance before you leave. If the group splits for food or photos, agree on one cafe or street junction as the meeting point; 'old town' in a message leaves too much to guess.
Save the heritage map offline. Live data helps when a meeting time changes or you need to book the next ride, while the saved map keeps you moving without reloading it.
Save before you goThe heritage map, your guesthouse entrance and one agreed meeting point.
Kinabalu Park has several substations and visitor areas, so check the Sabah Parks site for your intended area, current access notices and activity arrangements before leaving Kota Kinabalu.
A visit to the park headquarters and a mountain climb are prepared very differently. Have your operator confirm the meeting point, documents and return transfer; mobile data doesn't replace a reservation or permit.
Save those instructions while you still have a connection. Terrain can break reception, and a bigger data plan won't strengthen a weak signal. Keep your driver or guide's contact details and a return arrangement stored offline.
Save before you goThe exact park entrance, booking confirmation, guide contact and return pickup.
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