🇷🇺 eSIM plans for Russia

Starting at $6.32/day*

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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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Heavy Restrictions

Getting Online in Russia

Russia has significantly expanded internet censorship since 2022. Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X are blocked. Many independent news outlets are inaccessible. VPN services are restricted, though many still work. Conditions may change rapidly.

Social Networks Political Websites News Outlets VPN Use Restricted

Services affected: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, many independent news sites

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eSIM costs for Russia

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7 days of unlimited data in Russia costs $45.10 — about $6.44 a day on MTS, MegaFon or Beeline, with no roaming charge and no SIM to swap. In Russia, 5G is live and median mobile download speed is 25.0 Mbps.

Duration	Data	Price	Daily cost
1 day	500 MB	$7.44	$7.44/day
3 days	—	$20.00	$6.67/day
5 days	—	$32.54	$6.51/day
7 days	100 MB	$45.10	$6.44/day
10 days	—	$63.92	$6.39/day
15 days	2 GB	$95.32	$6.35/day
30 days	3 GB	$189.48	$6.32/day

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Which networks you connect to in Russia

Your eSIM roams onto Russia'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
MTS	B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B38	n79	Yes
MegaFon	B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B38	n79	Yes
Beeline	B1, B3, B7, B8, B20	n79	Yes
Tele2 Russia	B1, B3, B7, B20, B31	n79	Yes

25.0 Mbps

Median download

8.1 Mbps

Median upload

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index, July 2025

Coverage in Russia

Extensive areas of Siberia and the Russian Far East have no mobile coverage from any operator. Band B31 (450 MHz) is used by Tele2 Russia for rural LTE coverage and is absent from most international phone models.

Common Questions

The details worth knowing about your Russia eSIM

Your eSIM connects to MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, and Tele2 Russia. These are the four main operators. Using multiple networks improves coverage reliability, especially in populated areas, but none of them cover Siberia or the Far East extensively.

Probably not. Tele2 Russia uses band B31 (450 MHz) for rural LTE coverage, which is absent from most international phone models. If you travel outside cities, your device likely cannot access that band, leaving you with weaker signal from other operators.

No. The eSIM is for Russia only. Coverage stops at the border. If you cross into Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, or any other neighbouring territory, the eSIM will not connect. Purchase separate eSIMs for each country.

Yes. Russia blocks many websites and services, including certain social media and news platforms. Your eSIM data may not access those sites. A VPN is commonly used by travellers to bypass restrictions, but it is not guaranteed to work.

Extensive areas of Siberia and the Russian Far East have no mobile coverage from any operator. Even with four networks, the eSIM will not work there. Plan for offline navigation and communication if travelling through those regions.

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Common Questions

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