What is silent.link?
If you have a modern smartphone, like iPhone XR/XS, Pixel 3 or newer, check if it supports eSIM Technology. If that is the case, then you can instantly connect it to Global Mobile Data network that will provide you with fast and reliable mobile data access in almost any country of the world without any identity verification. No SIM cards, no papers required. The service is completely private and gathers no user data whatsoever. With IDENTITY plans you get a US (+1) or UK (+44) phone number for SMS that can be used for messenger registration, etc. More country codes will be available in future. Incoming calls are also allowed to perform voice call activation. Using a foreign number is much better for your privacy than using a local service. Our services do not include legacy GSM voice calls unless the opposite is explicitly stated. Our Internet gateways are in Europe and Israel, hence you can enjoy unrestricted Internet access in countries that are blocking free access to the Net. Our rates are very reasonable too.
Which devices are eSIM compatible?
The following is the list of eSIM compatible devices as of 2021:
A list of smartphones that support eSIM.
A list of wearables including smartwatches that support eSIM.
A list of tablets that support eSIM.
Planet Computers
A list of personal computers including laptops and convertible notebooks that support eSIM. All Windows-based devices must be running Windows 10 or newer to support eSIM.
Why we use Bitcoin for payments?
Bitcoin is the biggest trust-less cryptocurrency that makes sure you can transact and deal with other parties without nonsensical KYC procedures that do much more harm than good. Hence, by using it for transacting with our customers, we can offer unique zero user identification services.
What is Lightning?
The Lightning Network is a modern protocol that allows its users to transact with Bitcoin instantly and inexpensively. Being based on the Bitcoin blockchain it is as trustless as Bitcoin itself but much more private. Caveats? It's a relatively recent development, so don't use it for anything more than you can afford to lose. It requires a Lightning-enabled Bitcoin wallet. We recommend using Phoenix Wallet
Where to get Bitcoin and how to pay?
We recommend that you use Phoenix Wallet mobile
Bitcoin and Lightning wallet app (but there are very good alternatives as well).
There are two very good options to purchase Bitcoin:
Switch ON Data Roaming
To ensure your connection to the Global Mobile Data network you must switch your Roaming
and Data Roaming switches ON.
You can find the Roaming Switch in your smartphone Settings.
Do you have coverage?
You might find it difficult to access the Internet in areas with limited mobile coverage or no coverage at all. Try switching locations and make sure you have enough signal bars to connect to 3G or 4G/LTE. You can also try to change the carrier manually. If you are in good coverage and tried everything else, you can always try a full power-down restart and see if that helps.
Option 1: adding the eSIM by scanning the QR code
With the latest versions of iOS you can just scan the QR code with your iPhone Camera app.
It will ask if you want to install a new plan.
With other phones, to scan the QR Code, follow the below steps on your device:
Option 2: adding eSIM manually
If you are experiencing issues scanning the QR code or if you have received the QR code
on the very same device you you wish to install it to,
there is another option on your device that will allow you to enter details manually.
You will be asked to enter:
How can I check my balance? How do I get my phone number? (*187#)
Dial * 1 8 7 # 📞 in your Phone app and wait for the operator message with your actual balance, phone number and your IMSI number (use it to top up your account).
How silent.link can improve my privacy/security?
With Anonymous eSIM, your actual mobile number is not known to your local mobile network provider, as you are in roaming. Therefore, your adversary cannot collude with your local mobile network provider to run various attacks, that are easy with ordinary mobile subscribers, such as:
Last but not least, your identity is not linked to the geographical point of purchase of a physical SIM card
Regarding the network privacy, we will never block Tor (or alternatives)
and we'll never ask you to mark stoplights and bicycles.
How can I pay with USDT?
To pay with USDT:
How to move my eSIM to another phone?
For DATA.PLUS eSIMs: remove the eSIM while keeping your phone on WiFi,
reinstall the eSIM from your order page to your new phone.
NO NUMBER and IDENTITY eSIMs are one time use only, you cannot reinstall your eSIM to
another phone.
You would need to purchase another NO NUMBER eSIM and contact us to have your balance and number
(if you have one) moved to the new eSIM.
For IDENTITY plans you should get a new NO NUMBER eSIM.
IDENTITY/NO NUMBER eSIM: no network or data connection
Your eSIM can store more than one mobile roaming profile.
When you activate an eSIM, cross a border, or there's a network update,
eSIM detects that the list of available network had changed
and requests the necessary roaming profile that would provide the best available rates
from the roaming operator.
The roaming operator then sends the requested profile (or command to use an existing
profile) over the mobile network to your mobile phone and your eSIM.
In rare cases this process fails.
In such a case your mobile phone would not be able to connect to mobile network.
To address this issue we suggest that you manually switch the exsting profiles in your
mobile phone.
To do that, first enter the SIM Menu on your phone:
On iPhone:
DMI / Settings / ProfileIssues with call and text reception
The SMS and Inbound Voice Call services are provided on silent.link plans to allow for convenient account activation and not to endorse bad practices of communication over insecure and overpriced legacy technologies.
Legacy phone calls and texts are recorded, monitored and can be easily spoofed by mobile operators and other parties.
Voice call and text message reception are somtimes unreliable when you change your roaming network, which is common with silent.link service.
However, when you know you are going to receive a registration call or message and it doen't go through, you can trigger reception by switching your carrier network or cellular mode: "3G", "5G Auto", etc.
If you have just purchased your eSIM, make sure your data acces is working before trying to use text and voice services.
Why do I see +48 Number in my phone settings?
A +48 number that may show up in the your phone settings is an internal ID.
Please disregard.
My Pixel stuck in "Checking Network Info" or just cannot install eSIM
If the eSIM installation process does not progress past the "Checking network info..." stage despite having a stable Internet connection, you may need to dial the code
* # * # 4 6 3 6 # * # *
and then enable DSDS in the menu that is presented.