Quick answer
Yes. Verizon supports eSIM on all eSIM-capable phones, including iPhone XS and newer, recent Google Pixel, and Samsung Galaxy models. You can activate Verizon as an eSIM and add a second travel eSIM alongside it. Verizon offers TravelPass for going abroad, but it is billed per day, so for anything longer than a couple of days a travel eSIM is usually cheaper.
Which phones work with Verizon eSIM?
Any eSIM-capable device: iPhone XS / XR and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, and most recent flagship Android phones. Modern Verizon phones support Dual SIM, letting you keep your Verizon number while a travel eSIM handles data.
Verizon data abroad: TravelPass vs travel eSIM
| Option | How it works | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon TravelPass | Uses your plan abroad, billed each day you use it | A daily fee per line, per day used |
| Verizon international monthly plan | Set data bucket for longer trips | Higher monthly fee |
| Flysimio travel eSIM | Full-speed local 4G/5G data | From $1.75 |
Why a travel eSIM beats daily roaming
On a longer trip, a per-day roaming fee quickly exceeds the cost of a whole travel data plan. With Dual SIM you keep your Verizon line for calls and texts on your number, while a Flysimio eSIM gives full-speed local data for a flat, low price. Switch Data Roaming off on the Verizon line so it never quietly activates TravelPass.
How to set up a travel eSIM alongside Verizon
- Buy your destination plan from Flysimio before departure — you need Wi-Fi to install.
- Open the Flysimio email with your QR code.
- iPhone: Settings -> Cellular -> Add eSIM -> Use QR Code. Android: Settings -> Network & Internet -> SIMs -> Add eSIM.
- Scan the QR code; it installs in under 30 seconds.
- Keep the Verizon line for calls/texts; set the travel eSIM as Cellular Data.
- Turn off Data Roaming on the Verizon line to avoid TravelPass charges.
Frequently asked questions
Does Verizon support eSIM on iPhone?
Yes. Verizon supports eSIM on every iPhone from the iPhone XS / XR onward, including all iPhone 13, 14, 15, and 16 models, and you can add a travel eSIM for data abroad.
Is Verizon TravelPass worth it?
For a short trip of a day or two, TravelPass is convenient. For longer trips the per-day fee adds up and a flat-rate travel eSIM is usually much cheaper.
Can I keep my Verizon number and use a travel eSIM?
Yes. Using Dual SIM, your Verizon line stays active for your number and calls while the travel eSIM carries full-speed data at local rates.
How do I avoid Verizon roaming charges abroad?
Turn off Data Roaming on your Verizon line and use a Flysimio travel eSIM for data. Your Verizon line will not trigger TravelPass if roaming data is disabled.
Sources & further reading
Daniel Reyes
eSIM & Mobile Networks Writer
Daniel is a telecoms writer who has covered mobile networks and eSIM technology since 2019. He breaks down carrier coverage, device compatibility, and activation step by step.