Asialink eSIM (Airalo): Use Your Phone Across Asia From US$5

Asialink offers a low-cost eSIM that works in 18 countries across Asia. Asialink plans start from US$5 and are available from Airalo.

If you're planning a trip to Asia, one of the easiest ways to use your cellphone whilst you're there is with a Asialink eSIM.

You can get a Asialink eSIM from US$5 at Airalo. This will allow you to use your cellphone in Asia for up to 7 days. The Asialink eSIM is available on a pre-paid basis for visitors to Asia and can be used in a total of 18 countries.

In this article, we'll look at the Asialink service in Asia, including how you're able to get it and the best Asialink eSIM deals. We'll also look at the coverage available on a Asialink eSIM, and the other ways of using your mobile phone in Asia (e.g. through international roaming).

Plans From:	US$5 for 7 days
Best Deals:	1GB data for US$5 (valid for 7 days) 3GB data for US$13 (valid for 30 days) 10GB data for US$37 (valid for 30 days)
Compatible Devices:	Apple iPhone 11 and newer Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer Google Pixel 3 and newer see more...
Coverage:	18 countries across Asia
Voucher Code:	Save 10% on all Asialink eSIMs using KEN10 (new customers only) Save 5% using the KEN5 voucher code (existing Airalo customers)

Asialink Plans

If you're looking for an affordable way to use your cellphone when travelling in Asia, you can get a Asialink eSIM from only US$5 for 7 days usage.

To get a Asialink eSIM, you'll need to have an eSIM-compatible device such as the iPhone 11, Galaxy S20, Pixel 3 or later devices. You can then order your Asialink eSIM through the Airalo app with instant delivery direct to your phone. There's no need to queue at the airport or to register the Asialink eSIM with your ID, saving you lots of time.

The following table shows the eSIM plans that are currently available from Asialink in Asia:

Plan	Data	Plan Cost
Data-only eSIM No calls included	1GB data	US$5.00 7 days validity	See deal
Data-only eSIM No calls included	3GB data	US$13.00 30 days validity	See deal
Data-only eSIM No calls included	5GB data	US$20.00 30 days validity	See deal
Data-only eSIM No calls included	10GB data	US$37.00 30 days validity	See deal
Data-only eSIM No calls included	50GB data	US$100.00 90 days validity	See deal
Data-only eSIM No calls included	100GB data	US$185.00 180 days validity	See deal

As a special offer for October 2024, you can get a 10% discount on all Asialink eSIMs. Simply enter the KEN10 voucher code at checkout. This offer is only available if you're new to Airalo.

If you've already used an Airalo eSIM in the past, you can use the KEN5 voucher code to get a 5% discount on your plan.

See all Asialink eSIM deals →

Once you've ordered your Asialink eSIM, it will only activate when your cellphone actually connects to a supported network in Asia. This means the validity period will only begin when you actually land in Asia and turn your cellphone on.

Your Asialink eSIM works with the dual-SIM function on most modern smartphones. This means you can use your regular SIM card alongside the Asialink eSIM (e.g. to receive incoming phone calls and text messages on your normal phone number).

Asialink eSIM Destinations

Your Asialink eSIM from Airalo can be used in the following 18 countries:

• Bangladesh
• Cambodia
• China
• Hong Kong
• India
• Indonesia
• Japan
• Laos
• Macao
• Malaysia
• Pakistan
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Sri Lanka
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Vietnam

Alternatives to Asialink

The main disadvantage of Asialink is the fact you're getting a data-only service on the eSIM. You will not get a local phone number in Asia when you're using the Asialink eSIM in your phone.

If you'd like to call or text whilst you're travelling in Asia, you'll need to use your normal SIM card instead (on which international roaming fees may apply). Alternatively, you can side-step these charges by making your calls through WhatsApp or other similar apps.

If you're looking for a more fully featured SIM card with a local phone number in Asia, you could consider getting a regular prepaid SIM card upon arrival instead. This will involve some additional hassle (e.g. queuing up at the airport to get your SIM card, a registration process for the SIM card, etc) but it can be preferable and better suited for longer-term use in Asia.

Asialink Coverage

If you're using a Asialink eSIM, you'll have access to coverage from the partner mobile networks from across Asia:

Country	Coverage Provider	Network Type
Bangladesh	Grameenphone	4G
Cambodia	Viettel(Metfone)	4G
Cambodia	Cellcard	4G
China	China Unicom	4G & 5G
Hong Kong	HKT	4G & 5G
India	Vodafone	4G
Indonesia	Telkomsel	4G & 5G
Japan	KDDI	4G
Laos	LTC	4G
Laos	Star Telecom	4G
Macao	CTM	4G & 5G
Malaysia	Maxis	4G & 5G
Pakistan	Telenor	4G
Philippines	Globe	4G & 5G
Singapore	Singtel	4G & 5G
South Korea	SKT	4G & 5G
Sri Lanka	Hutchison	4G
Taiwan	Taiwan Mobile	4G & 5G
Taiwan	T Star Telecom	4G & 5G
Taiwan	Far EasTone	4G & 5G
Taiwan	Chunghwa Telecom	4G & 5G
Thailand	AIS	4G & 5G
Vietnam	Vinaphone	4G
Vietnam	Vms Mobifon	4G

If you're only planning to visit one country on your trip, it may be cheaper to get a country-specific eSIM instead. This will normally be available at a slightly lower price than the Asialink eSIM.

Other Airalo eSIMs

Airalo's Asialink eSIM can only be used in Asia.

Regional eSIMs

The following regional eSIMs are also available from Airalo, covering other parts of the world:

• Hello Africa (Africa)
• Island Hopper (Caribbean Islands)
• Eurolink (Europe)
• Discover (Global)
• Latamlink (Latin America)
• Menalink (Middle East and North Africa)
• Americanmex (North America)

Country Specific eSIMs

You can also buy country-specific eSIMs from Airalo, including the following:

• Yes! Go! (Australia)
• Joia (Brazil)
• Tuque Mobile (Canada)
• Chinacom (China)
• Bonbon Mobile (France)
• Hallo! Mobil (Germany)
• Hkmobile (Hong Kong)
• Indicomm (India)
• Indotel (Indonesia)
• Mamma Mia (Italy)
• Moshi Moshi (Japan)
• Chorro Fon (Mexico)
• Choukran (Morocco)
• Fofo Mobil (Portugal)
• CellSA (South Africa)
• Guay Mobile (Spain)
• Merhaba (Turkey)
• Burj Mobile (United Arab Emirates)
• Uki Mobile (United Kingdom)
• Change Mobile (United States)
• Xin Chao (Vietnam)

For more information, read our Airalo review.

More Information

For more information about Asialink, please see the Airalo website.