Belgium is one of those beautiful countries that’s brilliant to visit all year round. Famous, of course, for its chocolate, its beer, and its historic canals, it’s hard to fit everything that the country has to offer into one trip! 

City breaks are an absolute must if you’re Belgium-bound, from the capital of Brussels (which is the heart of the European Union), to artsy Antwerp, and Bruges – known to many as the Venice of the North – this unassuming European nation sometimes gets overlooked by tourists on the continent.

However, it is a fantastic breakaway for lovers of art, music, history, and rich food and drink. And, if you do travel to Belgium, you’ll also need to make sure you’re fully packed and covered by data, at least, in case you need to keep in touch with friends and family back home.

And yet, as accessible and as packed with sights and sounds as Belgium’s cities are, the last thing you’ll want to do while holidaying is to search around for WiFi hotspots. What’s more, those hotspots aren’t nearly as efficient, secure, and reliable as a lot of people will tell you they are!

What you really need is an eSIM – something to keep you connected on the go to Belgium’s top mobile data without any fuss or needless expense.

What is a Belgium eSIM?

eSIMs for Belgium are like traditional SIM cards that are fully digital and embedded to your device(s). That means, before you travel, you simply need to purchase a pre-paid eSIM, install it to your phone, tablet, or other applicable device, and as soon as you touch down or enter the country, you’ll be able to access mobile internet.

For example, SIMOVO’s main Belgium eSIM range gives you access to three networks across the country. At any time, you’ll stay connected via either Orange, Proximus, or Base. And the great news is, each of these networks offers up to 5G connectivity – meaning you can expect optimum speeds and connection stability wherever you may go.

eSIMs are fast becoming the eco-friendly, budget-conscious choice for travellers all over the world. While it might seem convenient to simply travel with your usual SIM card and just pay roaming fees, it’s becoming increasingly expensive to do so. What’s more, if you want to get a local SIM, it’s not always so easy!

SIMOVO gives you access to mobile data only, meaning you can’t make traditional calls or texts – but, you can freely use apps such as Messenger, Snapchat, FaceTime, and WhatsApp completely covered.

All you need to do is pick the right Belgium eSIM for your trip and data needs, buy online and scan a QR code, and you’ll be ready to connect when you reach your destination!

What Do You Get with a Belgium eSIM?

SIMOVO’s standard Belgian eSIMs offer you between seven and 180 days' worth of data in the country, paid upfront. That means whether you’re relocating for a little while or are just travelling for a week or so, there’s always a package ready to suit your stay.

With these packages, you can claim from 1GB (seven days’ worth) up to 50GB (180 days’ worth) of data upfront. That’s you completely covered up to that point – there are no extra fees or restrictions once you reach those limits, meaning you can go ahead and use your devices to your heart’s content.

A big benefit to using eSIMs in Belgium, too, is that you can tether them so that others can use your data. So, if you know your partner or your kids are likely to need data while abroad, you can simply tether your eSIM so it acts like your own personal data hotspot!

What’s more, SIMOVO also offers Belgium travellers further data through our unlimited eSIM range. With an unlimited data eSIM, you can grab between 500MB and 2GB of data every day, for between one and 30 days. That’s a whole month of rolling data allowance that resets every 24 hours.

What are Some Other Benefits of a Belgian eSIM?

Belgian eSIMs aren’t just quick and convenient to load and use. They’re immensely cost-effective! No one likes having to return home from a trip away to find they’ve run up a large amount of data charges and that a mobile bill is pressing.

Sadly, while mobile phone tariffs may seem reasonable enough and may have bolt-ons that allow you to explore regions like Belgium at a fixed rate, it’s very easy to overlook the fine print and to end up spending more than you budget for.

eSIMs, meanwhile, give you total control over your data spending. You’ll never have to worry about incurring extra charges for going over your limits, and what’s more, when it’s used up, it’s used up – there’s no danger of you going beyond your allowance unless you take your existing SIM with you.

eSIMs are also much more secure than the alternative. SIMOVO ensures that any data you send and receive through your Belgium eSIM remains for your eyes only, and that’s especially the case when using apps like WhatsApp that encrypt your information as standard.

And then, think about the plastic you’ll save by switching from a standard SIM to an eSIM! While one SIM might not seem like much of an eco-saving, we are all wasting thousands of tons of plastic every year by purchasing and using unnecessary cards.

With an eSIM, you’ve taken one extra card out of the landfill or ocean. Even that goes a long way, and we all have to do our part to protect the planet!

Don’t Pack for Belgium Without an eSIM!

eSIMs are the new must-have travel accessories, whether you’re exploring Belgium, the wider continent, or further afield. Don’t let your mobile data needs fall by the wayside when you travel overseas – grab an affordable, manageable eSIM with SIMOVO and always have data to fall back on, for streaming, calling, chatting, and more.