Travel through Penang with mobile internet from the moment you arrive. Our eSIM lets you stay connected without roaming fees, physical SIM cards, or waiting in line at local stores. Simply scan, activate, and explore Penang, the UNESCO island of colonial shophouses, Buddhist temples and sizzling hawker street food.
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Install your eSIM before or during your trip to Penang. Your data plan will activate automatically once you arrive and enable the eSIM on your device.
Maxis 5G and CelcomDigi 5G cover George Town, Batu Ferringghi, Gurney Drive and the Penang Island tourist corridor with reliable data for the Rapid Penang buses, Grab rides, Touch n Go payments at hawker centers and the Penang Hill funicular bookings. Signal holds along the entire George Town UNESCO corridor and inside the modern Gurney Plaza shopping mall, drops inside the older shophouse rooms of the George Town heritage zone where the thick masonry walls and the original wooden shutters block reception, and weakens on the upper funicular railway above Penang Hill where the forested elevation and the distance to the nearest tower reduce the line of sight to the nearest tower.
| days | Price |
|---|---|
| 7 days 1 GB | $3.99 USD |
| 15 days 3 GB | $6.99 USD |
| 30 days 5 GB | $9.99 USD |
| 30 days 10 GB | $14.99 USD |
| 30 days 20 GB | $21.99 USD |
| 30 days 50 GB | $34.99 USD |
| days | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 days Unlimited | $10.50 USD |
| 5 days Unlimited | $17.50 USD |
| 7 days Unlimited | $22.50 USD |
| 10 days Unlimited | $32.50 USD |
| 15 days Unlimited | $44.50 USD |
| 30 days Unlimited | $67.50 USD |
Activate your eSIM in minutes and start browsing the moment you land in Penang, Malaysia
Pick the data days you need for your trip to Penang, Malaysia based on how much you use your phone.
Check compatibilityGet your eSIM by email and choose the installation method you prefer for Penang, Malaysia.
Switch on your eSIM when you land in Penang, Malaysia and connect instantly without swapping your physical SIM.
Pick the method that best fits your device to activate the eSIM in Penang, Malaysia.
Available installation methods
Open the installation link you'll receive by email and your device will set up the eSIM automatically, no scanning required.
*Available on iPhone and iPad with iOS 17.4 or later, and on most recent Android phones.
Scan the QR code you'll receive by email with your device's camera and follow the on-screen steps to activate the eSIM.
5G strong across the UNESCO World Heritage core with reliable data for the street art walks, the Cheah Kongsi temple visits and the hawker center food crawls.
5G reliable in the main beach resort area with fast data for the night market browsing, the beachfront hotel stays and the watersports bookings.
5G solid along the famous seafront promenade with decent data for the Gurney Plaza mall, the Gurney Paragon shopping and the famous hawker center street food.
5G dependable at the Air Itam temple complex with fast data for the pagoda visits, the Kwan Yin Teng temple and the Penang Hill base station.
Purchase your eSIM online before traveling to Penang, scan the QR code, and access mobile internet as soon as you arrive. No physical SIM card or local store required.
Choose the best eSIM plan for your trip to Penang, whether you need unlimited data for remote work or a prepaid option for maps, messaging, and social media.
Enjoy reliable mobile internet in Penang, airports and popular tourist areas.
Continue using your favorite apps, maps, messaging services, and online tools in Penang without swapping physical SIM cards. Enjoy a simple and convenient way to access mobile internet during your trip.
Fast, stable connection for the apps you use most in Penang, Malaysia
Crystal-clear video calls in Penang, Malaysia without unexpected drops
Share stories and photos from Penang, Malaysia instantly
Upload videos from Penang, Malaysia without buffering or waiting
Navigate Penang, Malaysia with Google Maps without losing your way
Stream series and movies during your trip to Penang, Malaysia
| Activity | Usage |
|---|---|
| Google Maps | Low |
| Low | |
| Medium | |
| YouTube / TikTok | High |
| Hotspot | High |
| Traveler type | Suggested plan |
|---|---|
| Weekend trip | 3–5 GB |
| 1 week traveler | 10–20 GB |
| Heavy traveler | Unlimited |
The best eSIM for Penang is one with reliable 5G coverage, instant activation, and no roaming fees. With TailSim, you get unlimited data in Penang.
You only need an eSIM-compatible device and a plan for Malaysia. Activate upon arrival for instant internet.
Yes. Use your physical SIM for calls/SMS and the eSIM for mobile data. Disable roaming on your physical SIM.
Receive QR code via email, go to Settings > Mobile Data > Add Data Plan, scan QR. Activates when you arrive in Penang.
Yes. eSIM offers instant activation without visiting a store. Coverage matches physical SIMs in covered areas.
Yes. 5G works at the Penang Hill base station and inside the modern lower funicular station for navigation and ticket bookings, but expect signal drops during the funicular climb and on the upper hilltop because the forested elevation and the distance to the nearest tower reduce coverage. We recommend downloading offline maps of George Town before exploring the heritage shophouse alleys because the older masonry walls block signal. Your eSIM is useful for Touch n Go payments at hawker centers, booking Grab rides, and reserving tours on Klook. Note that Malaysian toll-road Touch n Go cards require a separate physical card; your eSIM keeps the data running while you tap the card at the toll gates.
Install before traveling, activate upon arrival in Penang.
Access to 4G or 5G speeds. Fast throughout Penang including George Town and Batu Ferringghi.
Some plans include hotspot. Check before purchasing.
Choose based on trip duration. Plans range from 1 to 90 days.
Yes. Your WhatsApp number remains unchanged.
Yes. Enable roaming for the eSIM to work. No extra charges with TailSim eSIM.
