# MerrSIM vs Ubigi for Lithuania: which eSIM is better?

> MerrSIM vs Ubigi for Lithuania: MerrSIM from €1.49 on local network; Ubigi ≈ US$12.50.

Choosing between MerrSIM and Ubigi for internet in Lithuania? Here is the honest comparison.

## Price (10 GB / 30 days)

| Provider | 10 GB / 30 days | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MerrSIM | - | local 4G/5G, hotspot, EUR, Albanian support |
| Ubigi | ≈ US$12.50 | Telefónica/O2 network |

*Ubigi’s price is a USD reference from its site (2026); MerrSIM bills in EUR. Check the live price before buying.*

## Why MerrSIM

Ubigi is solid, but MerrSIM is usually cheaper for 10 GB and bills in EUR. Vilnius is walkable; with Google Maps on an eSIM you discover the old town’s lanes.

- Fixed price in EUR, no roaming surprises
- Hotspot included and Albanian support
- Instant QR activation
- No ID or passport registration

## MerrSIM plans for Lithuania

| MerrSIM plan | Price | Validity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 GB | €1.49 | 7 days |
| 5 GB | €6.49 | 30 days |

**Ready for Lithuania?** See plans at [MerrSIM — Lithuania eSIM](https://merrsim.com/destinations/esim-plans-for-lithuania), from €1.49, instant QR activation, no physical SIM and no roaming.

## Activation in a few minutes

Do the install before departure, while on WiFi. Open your phone settings, choose to add an eSIM and scan the QR code you received by email. Label the profile “Lithuania” so it is easy to spot. When you land, set the eSIM as your data line and switch on data roaming for it — that is normal for travel eSIMs and adds no fees, because the plan is prepaid. Within seconds you are online, with no need to hunt for public WiFi.

## Does your phone support eSIM?

Before you buy, check two things. First, the phone must be eSIM-compatible: iPhone XR/XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many recent Motorola, Huawei and Oppo models. Second, it must be carrier-unlocked. You can verify by dialling *#06# — if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. This saves you any surprises when you arrive in Lithuania.

## Tips to save data

A few small habits make your gigabytes last in Lithuania. Download Google Maps offline before you head out, set video quality to “Auto” or 480p, and turn off background app refresh. Use hotel WiFi for big updates and high-resolution photo uploads. With these steps, even a modest plan covers the whole trip, and your hotspot stays free for the moments you really need it.

## How an eSIM works

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone: there is no physical card to insert. You buy it online, get a QR code by email and scan it in your settings. Once installed, the profile lives on your phone and activates when you reach Lithuania, connecting automatically to a local partner network. You can keep your main SIM at the same time, so your number still gets calls and texts while the eSIM handles data.

## No registration, no shop queue

Many EU countries require identity verification for local SIM cards, which means a queue, a shop and sometimes even a local address. A travel eSIM skips all of that: it is sold as an international data service, with no passport and no contract. You have it ready before you set off for Lithuania, so you land and are online immediately — no time wasted at the airport and no risk of surprise roaming bills.

## FAQ

### MerrSIM or Ubigi for Lithuania?
For value, MerrSIM: local EUR price from €1.49, versus ≈ US$12.50 at Ubigi.

### Does one eSIM cover all three Baltics?
A local plan covers Lithuania; for all three, get a regional Europe plan.


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Author: Etnik Beqiri  
Published: 2026-05-24  
Source: https://merrsim.com/en/blog/esim-vs-ubigi-en-lithuania