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eSIM for Russia
🇷🇺 Russia eSIM from XCG 8.77
Moscow and St Petersburg are LTE. A roaming eSIM avoids buying a local SIM that needs a passport queue. You land connected on MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2, then top up anytime on the same eSIM.
- LTE
- 30 days from first connection
- Hotspot included
- Tax included
Plans & prices
Russia eSIM data plans — tax included
All Russia plans run 30 days from the moment you first connect. Prices below are indicative until we open orders.
Most popular
5 GB
XCG 17.72
XCG 3.54 per GB · indicative
- 30 days
- Hotspot included
- Top up anytime
Indicative prices in USD, tax included when we sell. Data-only eSIM — your home number keeps working for calls and SMS.
Coverage in Russia
Which networks does the Russia eSIM use?
Your eSIM roams on MTS, Beeline, MegaFon and Tele2 — your phone attaches to whichever is strongest where you stand, and switches automatically when you move. Expect LTE across Russia; 5G is not yet offered to roaming profiles here.
Top up at 0 GB
Our dashboard loads without data. Run out in Moscow and you can still buy more.
Family-friendly
Order several Russia eSIMs at once. Each traveler scans their own QR code.
No app required
Install from email. Manage the Russia package from the dashboard — it loads at 0 GB.
How to get online
Setting up your Russia eSIM in three steps
- 01
Buy before you fly
Choose a plan above. The QR code and one-tap install link arrive by email within seconds.
- 02
Install on Wi-Fi
Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM, then scan. Turn on Data Roaming for the new line. iPhone guide · Android guide
- 03
Land in Russia
Switch the line on. Within a minute you see MTS in the status bar and your 30 days begin.
FAQ
Russia eSIM questions
How much does an eSIM for Russia cost?
Plans for Russia start at XCG 8.77 for 1 GB (30 days). The most popular option is 5 GB for XCG 17.72. All prices include tax and there is no activation fee.
Which networks does the Russia eSIM connect to?
Your eSIM roams on MTS, Beeline, MegaFon and Tele2 — the phone picks the strongest signal automatically. Coverage is LTE/4G across the country.
Do I need to install a new eSIM for Russia if I already have eSIM BFF?
No. If you already installed eSIM BFF on a previous trip, just buy a Russia package in your dashboard. It attaches to the eSIM you already have and works as soon as you land.
Does the Russia eSIM include a phone number?
It is a data-only eSIM. Your normal number keeps working for calls and SMS through your home SIM, and apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime and Telegram work over the eSIM data. This keeps prices low and setup simple.
Can I use hotspot with the Russia eSIM?
Yes. Tethering is included on every plan, so you can share your Russia data with a laptop or a travel partner.
When should I buy my Russia eSIM?
Buy it before you fly and install it on Wi-Fi at home. The 30-day validity only starts when your phone first connects to a network in Russia, so buying early costs nothing.
Nearby
All of Caucasus & Eurasia →Traveling on from Russia?
Same eSIM. Just add a package for the next country.
Land in Russia with your BFF already on.
From XCG 8.77 (indicative). Same eSIM next trip.
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