Why is my eSIM internet slow? Common causes & How to Fix It

Modified on Wed, 9 Jul at 4:30 PM

⚠️ Possible Causes

- Weak coverage in your current area

- Network congestion (e.g. in crowded tourist spots)

- Carrier prioritization (local carriers may limit data speeds for roaming users)

- High-speed limit reached on unlimited or daily data plans

- Device settings or temporary glitches

✅ Step-by-Step Solutions

1. Wait for Daily Data Reset

- If you’re on an unlimited or daily plan, you may have hit your high-speed cap. Speeds usually reset within 24 hours. You can continue using low-speed data in the meantime.

2. Move to a Better Coverage Area

- Check signal strength and try moving to an open or urban location for stronger reception.

3. Troubleshoot Your Device

- Follow these steps by device type:

Apple

A. Perform Manual Network Selection

1. Go to [Settings] > [Cellular/Mobile Service]

2. Tap your eSIM

3. Choose [Network selection]

4. Toggle off ‘Automatic’

5. Choose a local network manually

B. Reset the network connection

1. Turn on Airplane Mode for 15 seconds, then turn it off

C. Set the device to 3G temporarily

1. Go to [Settings] > [Connections] > [Mobile networks]

2. Select 3G

Samsung

A. Perform Manual Network Selection

1. Go to [Settings] > [Connections] > [Mobile networks]

2. Choose [Select roaming network/Network operators]

3. Toggle off ‘Select automatically’

4. Choose a local network

B. Reset the network connection.

1. Airplane Mode on for 15 seconds, then off

C. Set the device to 3G temporarily

1. Go to [Settings] – [Connections] – [Mobile networks]

2. Tap [Network mode]

3. Select 3G

Google Pixel

A. Perform Manual Network Selection

1. Go to [Settings] > [Network & Internet] > [SIMs]

2. Select our eSIM

3. Toggle off [Automatically select network]

4. Choose a local provider

B. Reset the network connection

1. Turn on Airplane Mode for 15 seconds, then turn it off

C. Set the device to 3G temporarily

1. Go to [Settings] > [Network & Internet] > [SIM]

2. Select our eSIM

3. Tap [Preferred network type]

4. Select 3G