# Russia eSIM

> A 5 GB Russia eSIM costs £12.99 for 30 days on Beeline and Tele2 with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 100 MB. Delivered by email in seconds.

Across Russia, locals rely on Yandex Maps and 2GIS for directions and public transport, and on Yandex Go for rides. Your eSIM, on Beeline or Tele2, gives you the mobile data to run all three, so you can get around without hunting for Wi-Fi.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Coverage: Russia; speed up to 4G
- Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 512 Kbps after 500MB/day
- Internet traffic routes through: UK
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/russia

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB | 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | – | yes |
| 500 MB | 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | – | yes |
| 1 GB | 7 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £7.99 / €8.99 / $9.99 | £2.66 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £7.99 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £2.66 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £12.99 / €14.99 / $15.99 | £2.60 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £22.99 / €26.99 / $28.99 | £2.30 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £30.99 / €36.99 / $39.99 | £1.55 | yes |
| 50 GB | 30 days | £95.99 / €113.99 / $123.99 | £1.92 | yes |

### Daily data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | – | no |
| 500 MB a day | 3 days | £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99 | £3.41 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 5 days | £7.49 / €8.99 / $9.99 | £3.07 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 7 days | £7.49 / €8.99 / $9.99 | £2.19 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 10 days | £7.49 / €8.99 / $9.99 | £1.53 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 15 days | £10.49 / €12.49 / $13.49 | £1.43 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 30 days | £19.49 / €23.49 / $25.49 | £1.33 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £7.99 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £2.66 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £10.99 / €13.49 / $14.49 | £2.20 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £10.99 / €13.49 / $14.49 | £1.57 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £10.99 / €13.49 / $14.49 | £1.10 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £15.99 / €19.49 / $20.99 | £1.07 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £31.49 / €37.99 / $40.99 | £1.05 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £5.99 / €6.99 / $6.99 | £3.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £14.99 / €17.99 / $19.99 | £2.50 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £19.99 / €23.99 / $25.99 | £2.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £19.99 / €23.99 / $25.99 | £1.43 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £19.99 / €23.99 / $25.99 | £1.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £29.99 / €35.99 / $38.99 | £1.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £59.49 / €70.99 / $76.99 | £0.99 | yes |

## Networks

- Russia: Beeline (4G), Tele2 (5G)

## How much data do I need for Russia?

Match your plan to how long you are staying and what you will do on your phone each day.

- **A three-day business trip:** 1 GB a day for 3 days suits messages and maps, with some social media.
- **A week visiting family:** 5 GB for 30 days suits everyday browsing, social media, music and some video, and it lasts a full month.
- **A fortnight of work with a laptop:** 2 GB a day for 15 days suits streaming and hotspot use.
- **A month-long stay:** 20 GB for 30 days gives you room for daily messages, maps and social media.

Most plans can be [topped up](/help/top-up-esim), so you can add data if your trip runs longer than planned.

## Will my eSIM have signal in Russia?

Your eSIM joins Beeline and Tele2 in Russia, and it can use both 5G and 4G. Your phone picks a network by itself, so there is nothing to switch on or choose once you land.

Authorities regularly restrict mobile internet in some regions, so a connection can drop without warning. Keep a little spare data for maps and messages, just in case. Your data reaches the internet through a United Kingdom address, a normal setup for travel eSIMs; [read how that works](/help/ip-address-another-country). On daily plans, speeds slow to a gentler rate once you have used the day's allowance.

## Using your phone in Russia: data tips

- **Arriving:** Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on at Sheremetyevo (SVO), Domodedovo (DME) or Pulkovo (LED). Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, using [the roaming steps](/help/turn-on-data-roaming).
- **Getting around:** Yandex Maps and 2GIS are what locals rely on for directions and public transport. Book rides with Yandex Go.
- **Staying in touch:** Telegram is the messaging app to use here. Keep your home number on for calls and texts, and check [how to keep WhatsApp](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number) too.
- **Blocked services:** Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) are blocked, as are voice and video calls on WhatsApp and Telegram. Your eSIM can use a United Kingdom IP address, which can help with some sites you use at home.
- **Patchy spots:** Authorities restrict mobile internet in some regions, so a connection can drop without warning. Foreign-issued Visa and Mastercard cards generally do not work, so bring cash.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for Russia?

Russia eSIMs start at £3.99 for 100 MB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £12.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.

### Which networks does the Russia eSIM use?

Your eSIM connects to Beeline and Tele2 in Russia, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

### When does my Russia eSIM start?

Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Russia, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.

### Can I top up my Russia eSIM?

Yes. Most Russia plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.

### Why does my IP address show another country?

Russia plans route your data through United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Russia are not affected.

### Does it come with a phone number?

Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.

### What if my plans change?

Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.

### Is there 5G in Russia?

Yes, Russia has 5G, and your eSIM can connect on 5G or 4G depending on where you are. Your phone needs 5G support to use it, so check before you fly.

### How much data do I need for a week in Russia?

For a week of maps, messages and email, you'll use about 1.8 GB. Add social media, music and some video and it rises to about 4.9 GB. Streaming and a hotspot push heavy users to about 12.6 GB.

### Can I use WhatsApp and Telegram in Russia?

Voice and video calls on WhatsApp and Telegram are blocked in Russia, so use them for chats only. Telegram is the messaging app locals use, so it's the one to set up before you land.

### Can I use Instagram or Facebook in Russia?

No. Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) are all blocked in Russia. Save any photos, tickets or addresses you need before you fly, and rely on your maps and messaging apps instead.

### Which maps and ride apps do locals use in Russia?

Yandex Maps and 2GIS are what locals rely on for directions and public transport, so download both before you go. For getting around by car, Yandex Go is the ride app to know about.

### Why might my mobile internet cut out in Russia?

Authorities regularly restrict mobile internet in some regions, so connections can drop without warning. If you're meeting someone, agree a meeting point before you set off, so a dropped connection won't leave you stranded.