# eSIM Options for texting, calling, and data

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/esim-options-for-texting-calling-and-data/39939
**Category:** Questions
**Created:** 2026-08-16T00:02:55Z
**Posts:** 6

## Post 1 by @Harisfromcyber — 2026-08-16T00:02:55Z

I’m looking for private ways of getting an eSIM without breaking the bank. Primary usage is for Signal/SimpleX Chat/Cwtch over VPN on data, but the texting is for backup in case of an emergency. I need both texting/calling, as well as data. This would exclude silent link as I believe they only support incoming texts. I’m looking to get one for just a month for a personal test I plan to do. Based on my own research and the forums, there seems to be two main options: Phreeli and Mint Mobile.

From a pricing standpoint, for 10GB data with unlimited calling/texting is $50 at Phreeli (Core plan). For Mint, their minimum plan is $45, but its for 3 months, which is longer than I need. In addition, I assume I would have to provide my name and address for Mint. I could use my name and a PMB address here to layer the personal information.

Are there any better options on the market? Are there more private approach to getting set up here?

I understand mobile is not private. I also understand phones are tapped as part of CALEA. This is just me trying to work in the bounds I currently have.

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## Post 2 by @Expert4870 — 2026-08-16T01:38:47Z

Silent.link for data and jmp.chat for SMS? Both very cheap imo.

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## Post 3 by @hnpp — 2026-08-16T06:21:45Z

> [@Harisfromcyber](#):
>
> I’m looking for private ways of getting an eSIM without breaking the bank. Primary usage is for Signal/SimpleX Chat/Cwtch over VPN on data, but the texting is for backup in case of an emergency. I need both texting/calling, as well as data. This would exclude silent link as I believe they only support incoming texts. I’m looking to get one for just a month for a personal test I plan to do. Based on my own research and the forums, there seems to be two main options: Phreeli and Mint Mobile.
> 
> From a pricing standpoint, for 10GB data with unlimited calling/texting is $50 at Phreeli (Core plan). For Mint, their minimum plan is $45, but its for 3 months, which is longer than I need. In addition, I assume I would have to provide my name and address for Mint. I could use my name and a PMB address here to layer the personal information.
> 
> Are there any better options on the market? Are there more private approach to getting set up here?
> 
> I understand mobile is not private. I also understand phones are tapped as part of CALEA. This is just me trying to work in the bounds I currently have.

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>
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## Post 4 by @Harisfromcyber — 2026-08-16T16:34:43Z

Yea they do seem cheaper, I think it ends up being about $30 USD for a month through this. Thanks for mentioning this option.

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## Post 5 by @Harisfromcyber — 2026-08-16T16:35:23Z

Haven’t heard of these companies before. Have you used either of them?

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## Post 6 by @hnpp — 2026-08-16T16:55:07Z

I haven’t actually tried e-SIMs yet, but I did rent a phone number for 3 months on [Nadanada.me](http://Nadanada.me) to receive SMS, and it worked fine. I found it on [KYCnot.me](http://KYCnot.me) and the reviews looked good. Honestly, I’m not sure about PikaSim at all.