Using your eSIM in Turkey
What you get with every Turkey plan
Where it works
Türkiye
Networks
Vodafone
Hotspot
Allowed
When your plan starts
When you land
Install by
Within 180 days of buying
Questions about Turkey eSIMs
How much does a Turkey eSIM cost?
It depends on the size.
Each plan here shows the data you get, how long it lasts and what it costs before you pay, so a week in Istanbul and a month along the coast come out as two different prices.
Does WhatsApp work in Turkey?
Yes, and it is everywhere.
Hotels, guides and drivers confirm bookings on it, and it runs over mobile data.
Your account stays linked to your usual Australian number.
Will I have signal in Cappadocia?
Down in the valleys and underground in the cave cities it drops, and a dawn balloon pickup is a poor time to be navigating.
Goreme, Uchisar and Avanos are not something we can promise either.
Download the map first.
How is coverage in Istanbul?
The coverage list on this page answers for Turkey, not for one district or one ferry.
The traffic is the reason to have data at all, since a live map saves a long crawl over a bridge.
How do I get a taxi in Istanbul?
BiTaksi and iTaksi book a licensed one through an app, which settles the route before you get in.
Both need mobile data, so have your plan working before you arrive.
How is coverage along the Turkish coast?
Nothing we publish promises Antalya, Fethiye, Bodrum or Izmir one at a time.
The Lycian Way, the gulet routes and the mountain roads behind the beaches all have long gaps.
Questions about every Ryvo plan
Will it work on my phone?
Does it come with a phone number?
No.
Ryvo eSIMs are data only.
There's no phone number, and you can't make calls or send texts on the eSIM itself.
Can I keep my usual number?
Yes.
Keep your main SIM on for calls and texts, and set the eSIM as your mobile data line.
Your carrier's roaming rates still apply to calls and texts, so check them before you go.
Can I share my data as a hotspot?
It depends on the plan.
Each plan says whether hotspot is allowed before you pay.
What if I run out of data?
Add data from your order page if your plan can be topped up.
If it can't, buy another plan for the same destination.
What if my eSIM won't connect?
Email us and we'll work through it with you, starting with your phone's mobile data settings.
If we can't get it working, our refund policy explains what happens next.
Before you go
The coverage list on this page names Turkey and the networks your plan can use.
Eastern Anatolia, the mountain roads and some of the Cappadocia valleys are the thin parts.
BiTaksi and iTaksi call a licensed taxi in Istanbul, which takes the fare conversation off the table.
Both want data and a card saved in the app.
WhatsApp is how businesses here talk to visitors.
Hotels, drivers and balloon operators confirm by message rather than email.
Keep your usual SIM switched on for calls and texts, and choose the eSIM for mobile data.
Still need help?
Email us your order reference, and we'll help you get connected.