# Privacy differences between eSIM vs. physical SIM

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/privacy-differences-between-esim-vs-physical-sim/32629
**Category:** Questions
**Created:** 2025-11-06T21:31:26Z
**Posts:** 4
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## Post 4 by @KevPham — 2025-11-07T01:53:57Z

Traveling privately and securely is difficult with an eSIM. A lot of travel eSIM providers have been discovered to route your connection through Chinese-owned servers regardless of your eSIM location. There are not a lot of good options if you are planning to visit countries (i.e. Southeast Asia) that do not readily sell eSIMS. Be prepared to head to their version of a carrier store instead of acquiring a cheap sim card at the airport or tourist center.

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