🇲🇾 eSIM plans for Malaysia

Starting at $5.91/day*

No data caps
7-days valid
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How many days

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How many eSIMs

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* The "as low as" figure is the lowest per-day rate, taken from the longest unlimited data plan on sale here.

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Here's how Onetel stacks up against other options in Malaysia.

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Getting Online in Malaysia

Malaysia blocks adult content and gambling sites. Some politically sensitive content may be restricted. Social media and messaging apps are freely accessible.

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Services affected: Adult content, gambling sites, some political content

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eSIM costs for Malaysia

Prices shown in USD

7 days of unlimited data in Malaysia costs $42.52 — about $6.07 a day on CelcomDigi, Maxis or U Mobile, with no roaming charge and no SIM to swap. In Malaysia, 5G is live and median mobile download speed is 45.9 Mbps.

Duration	Data	Price	Daily cost
1 day	500 MB	$7.36	$7.36/day
3 days	—	$19.10	$6.37/day
5 days	—	$30.80	$6.16/day
7 days	100 MB	$42.52	$6.07/day
10 days	—	$60.10	$6.01/day
15 days	2 GB	$89.36	$5.96/day
30 days	3 GB	$177.24	$5.91/day
180 days	50 GB	$56.00	$0.31/day

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Which networks you connect to in Malaysia

Your eSIM roams onto Malaysia's own operators. These are the networks and the frequencies they run — check your phone supports them before you travel.

Operator	4G / LTE bands	5G bands	5G
CelcomDigi	B1, B3, B7, B8, B20	n78	Yes
Maxis	B1, B3, B7, B8, B20	n78	Yes
U Mobile	B1, B3, B5, B7, B8	n78	Yes
Unifi Mobile	B1, B3, B5, B7, B8	n78	Yes
Yes 4G	B1, B3, B7, B8	n78	Yes

45.9 Mbps

Median download

11.2 Mbps

Median upload

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index, August 2025

Coverage in Malaysia

Sabah and Sarawak interior regions have extensive areas with no mobile service; B20 (800 MHz) is used for rural LTE coverage but is absent from many international phone models.

Common Questions

The details worth knowing about your Malaysia eSIM

Your eSIM connects to CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, Unifi Mobile, or Yes 4G. This means coverage relies on these operators' networks. CelcomDigi and Maxis offer the widest rural reach, while U Mobile and Unifi focus on urban areas. Yes 4G is limited to 4G bands without B5 or B20.

Band 20 (800 MHz) is used by CelcomDigi and Maxis for rural LTE coverage. If your phone lacks B20, you may lose signal in interior Sabah, Sarawak, and other remote areas. Many international phone models omit this band. Check your device specs before traveling.

Coverage on islands depends on the operator's cell towers. Langkawi and Penang have good service from CelcomDigi and Maxis. Smaller islands like Perhentian or Redang may have weak or no signal, especially in interior jungle areas. Expect connectivity to drop outside populated coastal zones.

Yes, Malaysia requires all foreign visitors to register their SIM with a valid passport. When you activate your eSIM, you will be prompted to upload a photo of your passport and a selfie for verification. Activation may take a few minutes after submission.

No, the eSIM covers only Malaysia. Data stops at the border. If you cross into Thailand at Padang Besar or Singapore at Johor, your connection will drop. You need a separate eSIM or local SIM for those countries. Roaming is not included.