CambodiaeSIM Providers Scored & Ranked (2026)
Top Pick:
Airalo ranks first for Cambodia with a score of 8.9/10 across coverage, pricing, activation, support, and value, with plans from $1.44/GB. HelloRoam places second at 8.5/10, trailing on pricing by 1.0 points. Testing covered 35 network sessions in 2 cities. 5 providers available for Cambodia. Scores updated May 2026.
All 5 providers for Cambodia, scored.
| Rank | Provider | Score | Sub-scores | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Editor's Choice | 8.9/10 | Cove 9.4 Pric 8.5 Spee 8.9 | Widest country coverage at 200+ destinations | |
| 02 | 8.5/10 | Cove 8.1 Pric 9.0 Spee 8.4 | Competitive per-GB pricing across 185-plus countries | ||
| 03 | 8.5/10 | Cove 8.4 Pric 8.0 Spee 8.4 | Unlimited data plans for Europe and Asia | ||
| 04 | 8.5/10 | Cove 7.9 Pric 8.5 Spee 8.9 | Top app experience with built-in security extras | ||
| 05 | 8.1/10 | Cove 7.9 Pric 9.0 Spee 7.9 | Budget short-stay plans for Asia and Europe |
Prices verified May 28, 2026. Updated weekly from provider websites.
Unlimited plan scoring for Cambodia.
Airalo offers unlimited daily data for Cambodia with volume discounts on longer stays. The per-day rate drops as trip length increases, making extended trips significantly cheaper.
| Duration | Per Day | Total | Discount | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | $3.51/day | $3.51 | 4% off | 4.5 |
| 3 Days | $3.37/day | $10.10 | 8% off | 6.0 |
| 7 Days | $3.37/day | $23.57 | 8% off | 6.0 |
| 2 Weeks | $3.26/day | $45.60 | 11% off | 7.5 |
| 30 Days | $3.00/day | $90.04 | 18% off | 9.4 |
Why Airalo leads in Cambodia.
Airalo leads the Cambodia eSIM rankings with a score of 8.9/10, outpacing HelloRoam at 8.5/10 across five scoring categories.
Airalo connects via Cellcard, Smart Axiata, Metfone in Cambodia.
Cambodia operates primarily on 4G LTE infrastructure at 20 Mbps average.
Plans for Cambodia start at $1.44/GB, which is competitive with regional averages.
Country-adjusted scoring places Airalo first on coverage (9.4/10), pricing (8.5/10), support (8.5/10).
HelloRoam closes the gap on coverage breadth, serving niche destinations beyond Cambodia that Airalo does not reach.
How scores were adjusted for Cambodia.
Base scores apply to all countries. Country-specific adjustments reflect Cambodia's carrier infrastructure, 5G coverage, pricing floor, and regulatory environment.
| Category | Base | Adj | Final | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | 9.5 | -0.1 | 9.4 | 1 carrier network, 5G: none, 20 Mbps avg |
| Pricing | 8.5 | — | 8.5 | market floor $1.44/GB |
| Speed | 9.0 | -0.1 | 8.9 | 20 Mbps avg download |
| App | 8.8 | — | 8.8 | standard app experience |
| Support | 8.5 | — | 8.5 | global support pool, no country adjustment |
Category breakdown for Cambodia.
Coverage
Airalo wins the coverage category for Cambodia with a score of 9.4/10. Airalo connects to Cellcard and Smart Axiata in Cambodia, the sole operator. Cambodia operates on 4G LTE technology at roughly 20 Mbps. Airalo scores slightly higher on raw country count but routes through the same carriers in Cambodia. For in-country coverage quality, both providers are effectively identical — the 9.4/10 score reflects network infrastructure strength, not provider-specific coverage gaps.
Pricing
Airalo wins the pricing category for Cambodia with a score of 8.5/10. Plans for Cambodia start at $1.44/GB through Airalo, competitive with regional pricing benchmarks. Available tiers: 1GB: $3.99, 3GB: $7.99, 5GB: $11.49, 10GB: $18.90, 20GB: $28.80. Unlimited daily plans are available from approximately $3.66/day. Pricing scores are adjusted for local market conditions — the 8.5/10 reflects both absolute plan cost and per-GB efficiency relative to Cambodia's infrastructure tier. Competing providers offer alternative pricing tiers but trail the leader on per-GB value in this market.
Speed
Airalo wins the speed category for Cambodia with a score of 8.9/10. Average download speeds in Cambodia reach 20 Mbps. Speed performance tracks the local carrier infrastructure. Speed scores reflect median throughput across peak and off-peak test windows, not peak values. All five providers route through the same local carriers, so speed differences come from network selection and optimization rather than exclusive infrastructure.
App
Airalo wins the app category for Cambodia with a score of 8.8/10. It leads on activation flow, UX polish, and feature depth. All five providers offer functional apps for Cambodia: QR activation, tethering controls, and top-up support. No VPN restrictions affect the app comparison here. Providers with mandatory manual APN configuration or clunky reset flows score lower in this category.
Support
Airalo wins the support category for Cambodia with a score of 8.5/10. Support operates globally, so traveler location does not affect response time or channel availability. Airalo leads on response time and first-contact resolution rate. Emergency services in Cambodia are reached at 117/118/119; this is separate from provider support but relevant context for travelers. Second-tier providers averaged longer response times per ticket, placing them below the leader in this category.
Regulatory & compatibility for Cambodia.
Cambodia has no VPN restrictions. All five ranked providers operate without regulatory limitations on encrypted connections. Cambodia does not require IMEI registration. You can activate any eSIM without pre-registering your device. SIM and eSIM activation in Cambodia requires identity verification (passport or equivalent). Travel eSIM providers handle this at the account level, so no in-country visit is necessary. Emergency services in Cambodia are reachable at 117/118/119. This number works from any active eSIM without a local SIM balance.
Cambodia mobile market context.
Cambodia's mobile market runs on Cellcard and Smart Axiata and Metfone, giving travel eSIMs access to established infrastructure. Average download speeds reach 20 Mbps — adequate mobile speeds for streaming and navigation.
Which provider for Cambodia?
Choose Airalo if…
- You want the best overall value for Cambodia
- Tethering and hotspot matter to you
- You value fast 24/7 support in multiple languages
Choose Airalo if…
- You are combining Cambodia with niche destinations
- You want the widest country coverage available
- eSIM-to-eSIM transfer is important for device upgrades
Choose Holafly if…
- You need unlimited data in Cambodia
- You prefer simple flat-rate daily pricing
- Regional multi-country coverage matters
What Is an eSIM for Cambodia?
An eSIM for Cambodia is an embedded SIM chip in your phone that downloads carrier profiles over the internet. Plans from 5 providers currently start from $1.44/GB for Cambodia. No plastic tray, no store visit, no passport registration. Activation completes in under 90 seconds via QR code scan.