Blue eSIM vs Ubigi: which travel eSIM costs less for Turkey?

Ubigi has been around for years, and its Turkey plans are reasonably priced. Blue eSIM is cheaper still, at every size most travellers buy.

We checked Ubigi's prices on its own product pages in October 2026. Ubigi lists prices in US dollars and we list ours in euros. One euro is worth a little more than one dollar, so we compare plan sizes where Blue eSIM stays cheaper either way.

Turkey: what you pay

For a month in Turkey with 10 GB, that's €8.45 against $13. Small differences on one trip, but they add up if you travel often or buy for the family.

Install before you fly

Ubigi's own Turkey pages say its app and website can't be reached from inside Turkey, so you need to sort everything out before you travel. That's good advice for any eSIM, ours included: install it at home on Wi-Fi, and it connects when you land.

With Blue eSIM, the plan only starts when it first connects in Turkey, and you have up to 175 days after buying to install it. So buy it when you book your flight and forget about it until you arrive.

Networks and hotspot

Ubigi's Turkey plans list Türk Telekom and Turkcell. Our Turkey plan runs on Vodafone Turkey, with 5G where available. All three cover the cities and the coast well. Hotspot is allowed on every Blue eSIM plan, with no daily cap.

What you get with Blue eSIM

• Lower prices for Turkey at 1 GB, 3 GB and 10 GB
• One-tap install on recent iPhones, and QR or manual install on any phone
• Hotspot with no daily cap
• Top-ups on the same eSIM in the app
• An app and website in eight languages, including Albanian and Macedonian

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue eSIM cheaper than Ubigi?

For Turkey, yes, at every size in the table above. 10 GB for 30 days costs €8.45 with us. Ubigi listed it at $13 in October 2026.

Can I install the eSIM before I travel?

Yes, and you should. The plan only starts when it first connects in Turkey.

Does Blue eSIM work as a hotspot?

Yes, on every plan and with no daily limit.