Nomad
Activation
Installation does not start validity. First supported destination network connection starts the plan; unused plans activate automatically after 60 days. Product installation emails may require manual steps.
Applies to: General Nomad help; confirm purchased package installation instructions.
Official source ↗Hotspot
Tethering generally supported; shared usage consumes plan data. Compatibility can depend on device and local network.
Applies to: Most Nomad eSIMs; exact package-specific numeric hotspot cap not published in captured package text.
Official source ↗SimOptions
Activation
Selected product cards say the installed eSIM activates automatically on arrival in its covered country. The unused eSIM expires after one year.
Applies to: Selected Switzerland, Japan, Egypt and UAE SimOptions-labelled SKUs; each card checked separately 2026-11-05
Official source ↗Hotspot
The Switzerland page explicitly permits data sharing. No separate numerical hotspot cap was established.
Applies to: Four selected Switzerland-only data eSIM products checked 2026-11-05
Official source ↗Topup
All eight selected product cards explicitly list top-ups as available. Additional package prices and validity must be checked before buying a top-up.
Applies to: Eight selected SimOptions-labelled product cards; see each plan source, checked 2026-11-05
Official source ↗Refund
Once an eSIM has been emailed, returns or refunds are generally unavailable. A refund or replacement may be requested if activation fails because of a technical problem originating with SimOptions or its telecom provider. Wrong email, incompatible device and change of mind do not qualify.
Applies to: eSIM refund policy, section 5.1; not physical-SIM cancellation rules; checked 2026-11-05
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