Nomad eSIM tested in Tallinn on 10GB plan for $16

TL;DR: Expatica tested a Nomad eSIM in Tallinn, Estonia, from 1-4 September 2026 using an Apple iPhone 16 Plus and a 10GB, 30-day plan that cost $16. The review reported no connectivity issues in central Tallinn, used 3.71GB over four days, and noted that setup was quick but confusing for a first-time user.

Expatica tested a Nomad eSIM in Tallinn, Estonia, from 1-4 September 2026 using an Apple iPhone 16 Plus and a 10GB, 30-day plan that cost $16. The test covered messaging, maps, video uploads of more than 4GB, virtual meetings, and hotspot use to a laptop.

The review said the Nomad eSIM activated after arrival in Estonia and connected before the user left the plane. It reported no connectivity issues during the trip in Tallinn city centre, and said Google Maps, app-based calls, location sharing, Bolt ride booking, online document editing, large file uploads, and hotspot tethering all worked without dropouts.

The review said setup took minutes through the Nomad app, but the activation flow was confusing because the user was prompted to activate the eSIM before reaching the destination country. It also said the instructions used technical language and did not exactly match the menus on the iPhone 16 Plus.

The review said the 10GB plan cost $16 and consumed 3.71GB over four days. It compared that with the user's Sky Mobile roaming cost of about $10 for four days, while noting that the Nomad plan provided a fixed data allowance and price, supported unlimited hotspot sharing, and did not include calls or SMS on the tested plan.