You’ve got an OPPO phone, you’re planning a few months bouncing between European cities or Southeast Asia, and you’ve read that eSIM is the modern way to stay connected abroad. One problem: OPPO’s eSIM support is patchy at best, and even when your model does support it, the experience of managing multiple eSIM profiles across different countries gets old fast.

We ship connectivity subscriptions to digital nomads every week — mobile routers, eSIMs, and SIM cards that work across 160+ countries with flexible monthly billing. We’ve watched plenty of travellers wrestle with eSIM compatibility on Chinese-market phones, only to switch to a portable WiFi device that just works everywhere. Here’s what you actually need to know about OPPO and eSIM, and when a monthly subscription with a hotspot device makes more sense than chasing eSIM profiles.

Does Your OPPO Phone Support eSIM?

Short answer: probably not, unless you bought a very recent flagship model sold in a Western market.

OPPO has been slow to roll out eSIM support compared to Apple, Samsung, or Google. As of early 2025, only a handful of OPPO models support eSIM, and availability depends heavily on where you bought the phone. The OPPO Find N2 Flip and Find X3 Pro support eSIM in some regions, but not all. Chinese domestic versions almost never do.

How to Check if Your OPPO Has eSIM

Open Settings → SIM Card & Mobile Network. If you see an option to “Add eSIM” or “Add Mobile Plan,” your phone supports it. If you only see options for SIM 1 and SIM 2 (physical slots), you’re out of luck.

You can also dial *#06# to display your device’s IMEI numbers. If you see an “EID” (eSIM Identifier) listed, your phone has eSIM capability, though it might be software-locked depending on your region and carrier.

“We managed to stay always connected while travelling around Europe, without having to buy SIM cards in every country and ending up with a handful of them with different balances we couldn’t use. Excellent support team.”
— Patrícia Reis de Magalhães, verified ConnectPls customer

How to Activate eSIM on OPPO (If Supported)

If your OPPO phone does support eSIM, activation is straightforward:

• Buy an eSIM plan from a carrier or eSIM provider and receive a QR code or activation code via email.
• Go to Settings → SIM Card & Mobile Network → Add eSIM.
• Scan the QR code with your phone’s camera or enter the activation code manually.
• Follow the prompts to download and install the eSIM profile.
• Once installed, go to SIM Card & Mobile Network and select which SIM (physical or eSIM) to use for mobile data, calls, and texts.

Simple enough when it works. The headaches start when you’re moving countries every few weeks.

The Real Problem: eSIM Becomes a Chore Across Multiple Countries

Here’s what we hear from digital nomads who tried the multi-eSIM route: buying a new eSIM profile for Spain, then France, then Portugal, then hopping to Greece means juggling four different providers, four separate top-ups, four customer-support contacts if something breaks. Your phone’s eSIM menu fills up with old profiles you have to manually delete. You’re constantly comparing prices, researching which local eSIM works best in each country, and hoping you don’t run out of data mid-workday when you’re on a video call from a coworking space in Lisbon.

And if you’re travelling with a partner, or you’ve got a laptop and a tablet, you’re either tethering everything through your phone (draining its battery) or buying another eSIM for the second device.

Why Digital Nomads Are Choosing Monthly WiFi Subscriptions Instead

ConnectPls ships a mobile hotspot device with your subscription. You don’t buy hardware upfront. It arrives in 2-3 working days across Europe, 4-5 in the UK. You turn it on when you land, and it connects up to 10 devices at once: your OPPO phone, your laptop, your partner’s phone, your tablet, whatever you’ve got.

The Plus Europe package is truly unlimited (no throttling after a “fair use” cap) across about 70 countries we call Group 0: UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands, all the Nordics, Turkey, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. You drive your campervan from France into Spain, then up to the Netherlands, and your hotspot reconnects automatically to local networks using Cloud SIM technology, switching between operators as needed, plus a backup physical SIM slot if one carrier is weak.

You pay monthly. You pause when you’re back home for a few weeks. You cancel anytime with no long-term contract. (There’s a £25 early-cancellation fee only if you cancel a mobile-router subscription within the first three months, covering shipping and return logistics. That’s it.)

When we ship devices to van lifers doing a summer loop around Europe, or remote workers spending a month each in three different countries, this model consistently beats the eSIM shuffle: one bill, one support contact (we’re 5.0 on Google Reviews and genuinely respond 24/7), and your connectivity just works the moment you cross a border.

OPPO eSIM vs. Other Connectivity Options: A Real Comparison

Option	Best For	Multi-Country	Multiple Devices	Setup Hassle
OPPO eSIM (if supported)	Single-country trips, one device	New profile per country	Tethering only (drains battery)	Repeated QR scans and top-ups
Home-carrier roaming	Short holidays (1-2 weeks)	Works but expensive	Tethering with roaming fees	None, but £5-15/day adds up
Local SIM cards	Long stays in one country	Buy new SIM each country	Tethering only	Find a shop, register ID, top up
Monthly WiFi subscription (e.g. ConnectPls)	Multi-country travel, remote work, couples/families	Automatic across 70+ Group 0 countries	Up to 10 devices simultaneously	Device ships to you, turn on and go

When Does eSIM Actually Make Sense?

To be fair: if you’re taking a two-week holiday to one country, your OPPO phone supports eSIM, and you only need data on that one device, buying a single eSIM profile is fine. It’s quick, it’s digital, and you’re done.

But if you’re a digital nomad living out of a backpack for six months, or a van lifer crossing five countries this summer, or a remote worker who spends a month in Spain, then a month in Portugal, then heads to France, the monthly subscription model is built for you. You’re not a tourist. You’re someone who needs reliable connectivity as a utility, billed flexibly, without the admin overhead of researching and buying a new plan every time you move.

What About Japan, Australia, or Other Non-European Destinations?

ConnectPls covers 160+ countries, but the experience varies by region. In Group 1 countries like Japan, China, India, Singapore, Thailand, and the UAE, you get 4G unlimited data but speeds may slow after about 5GB in a day (still fine for work, just not for downloading huge files on repeat). In Group 2 countries (Brazil, Egypt, Morocco, for example) you get 500MB per day at 4G speeds, then it drops to 256kbps.

Is that perfect for every scenario? No. If you’re spending three months only in Japan and you’re a heavy Twitch streamer, you’d probably want a local unlimited SIM. But if you’re doing two weeks in Tokyo, then flying to Australia, then back through Singapore, the fact that your hotspot just works in all three places without switching anything is hard to beat.

For van lifers planning a Europe loop and wondering about portable WiFi rental, the difference is simple: rental means returning the device at a fixed end-date and paying upfront for the whole period. A subscription means you keep the device as long as you’re subscribed, and you can pause or cancel when your trip plans change.

Real Costs and No Surprises

We don’t publish every price tier here because plans vary by region and package, but the philosophy is transparent: monthly billing, no hidden fees, no surprise overage charges, and you can cancel anytime. For travellers used to juggling prepaid SIM cards or getting stung by roaming bills, that predictability matters.

The device itself is included in the subscription. You’re not dropping €150 on a hotspot upfront and then paying again for data. When you’re comparing “cheapest pocket WiFi” or “WiFi rental” options, factor in whether you’re locked into a fixed rental period or whether you have the flexibility to pause when you’re staying put for a few weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use eSIM and a physical SIM at the same time on OPPO?

Yes, if your OPPO phone supports eSIM and has dual-SIM capability, you can run one eSIM profile and one physical SIM simultaneously. You’ll choose which one handles mobile data, calls, and SMS in Settings → SIM Card & Mobile Network. Keep in mind only a few OPPO models support this setup.

Do I need to return the ConnectPls hotspot device if I cancel?

Yes. The device is included in your monthly subscription and remains ConnectPls property. When you cancel, you ship it back (return shipping instructions provided). There’s a £25 fee only if you cancel a mobile-router subscription within the first three months, covering the logistics of shipping and return.

Does portable WiFi actually work across multiple European countries without changing settings?

With ConnectPls, yes. The Cloud SIM technology and backup physical SIM automatically connect to local networks as you cross borders within the 70 Group 0 countries (which includes UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands, Nordics, and more). You don’t switch SIM cards, enter APNs, or buy new plans. It just reconnects when you drive your motorhome from France into Spain or fly from Berlin to Lisbon.