Internet
Yes
Calls
No
SMS
No
4G
Yes
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Most packages do not include calls or SMS
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The Azores are nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic and an autonomous region of Portugal. People come for crater lakes, hot springs, hiking and whale watching, and move between the islands by local flights or ferries. Roads follow slopes, the weather can change within an hour, and your phone is needed for the map, the forecast and contact with a driver, so it makes sense to set up an eSIM at home.
You can buy an eSIM for the Azores online right on this page from 9 500 ₸: choose a data plan, pay by card and get the QR code within minutes. An eSIM is a digital SIM card — it installs on your phone with no plastic card and no visit to a phone shop.
The eSIM connects to local mobile networks, so you have data wherever they have coverage — Ponta Delgada and the rest of the country.
Roaming in the Azores with a Kazakh carrier is usually far more expensive, and roaming data runs out fast. With a Funsim eSIM you pay a fixed price for a data package and keep your home SIM in the phone for calls and bank SMS — roaming on it can stay off.
If your phone does not support eSIM, you can buy a regular physical SIM card with data for the Azores at a Funsim point of sale: at Almaty and Shymkent airports, or at our offices in Almaty — 130/1 Abay St and 1 Pozharsky St. Handy if you remember about the internet right before departure.
The Azores are not a typical beach resort: a trip is built from routes across the islands, and most of the time is spent outdoors. You need internet for navigation on narrow roads, for checking the weather and timetables, and for booking accommodation and tours. Check on the plan page above that the plan you choose suits the islands. If a Portugal plan is listed separately, compare the coverage carefully.
Your main SIM stays in the phone for calls and bank SMS, while data goes through the eSIM. Most plans have no voice calls or SMS, so messengers are the easiest way to talk to hosts, the car rental company and tour organisers.
| Criterion | eSIM Funsim | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| When to set up | At home, before the flight | Usually on arrival | After landing, in an operator shop |
| What you do on the islands | Just switch data on | Check your operator's terms | Find a point of sale on the right island |
| Cost of data | Fixed package, see plans above | Usually much more expensive | Depends on the operator's tariff |
| Your home number | Stays for calls and banking | Stays active | Usually a second SIM or a swap |
| Several islands on one trip | One profile, check coverage in the plan | Depends on operator terms | Buying takes time at each stage |
Signal is most reliable in towns and villages, and can be weaker on summits, in craters, on roads along cliffs and by the ocean. These are the places and routes where you will use the internet most.
The main town of Sao Miguel island and the archipelago's main air hub. Most travellers land here, pick up a car and head to different parts of the island. You need internet for the map, contact with the rental company and finding accommodation, and also for flights to other islands if plans change because of weather.
The twin crater lake and the Lake of Fire on Sao Miguel lie high up, and fog replaces sunshine within minutes. Before driving to a viewpoint or setting out on a hike, check the forecast and webcams, and save an offline map in advance: signal can be uneven in the lowlands and on slope roads.
A valley in the east of Sao Miguel with hot springs, the Terra Nostra park and a traditional stew cooked in hot volcanic ground. You need internet to book a lunch table, check the springs' opening hours and call a taxi. In the village signal is usually steady, on the surrounding trails weaker.
The historic town of Angra is a UNESCO site, and the island is known for the Algar do Carvao cave and summer festivals. City coverage is enough for sightseeing, and a map is useful on the road around the island. Check the cave's opening hours in advance so you do not arrive to closed doors.
The island has Portugal's highest mountain, and the vineyards on black lava fields are a UNESCO site. The climb is regulated, so check conditions and permits in advance with the local authorities. Signal is unpredictable in the mountains and on the water, and walkers should tell someone down below their route and return time.
An island with the lively port of Horta, where yachts from all over the world stop, and the Capelinhos volcano. Ferries run from here to Pico, and the weather often decides which timetable you get. The internet helps with checking sailings and contacting your host, and tickets and bookings are best saved offline.
A narrow, elongated island with fajas, coastal flats at the foot of cliffs. Some fajas are reached by steep trails and winding roads where signal drops. Save an offline map and the address before you descend, and allow extra time for the return, especially when fog comes down.
The westernmost islands of the archipelago: green waterfalls, crater lakes and tiny Corvo with its single village. You get here by plane, and in the villages signal can be weaker than on Sao Miguel. For such trips download maps in advance and keep some data in reserve in case flights change.
Ordinary services work as at home, and for the islands maps, forecasts and timetables are especially useful.
Shows driving and walking routes and helps you find cafes and viewpoints. Download an offline map of the island: on slopes and in craters signal can be unstable.
An app with hour-by-hour forecasts of wind, rain and cloud. The weather in the Azores changes fast and fog hides the views, so check the forecast before heading to viewpoints and on hikes.
Maps of walking trails with descriptions, length and reviews, well known among travellers. Good for hikes around lakes and along the coast. Save your chosen routes offline and check current conditions before setting out.
The carrier that links the islands with each other and with mainland Portugal. Through its website or app it is easy to check flights and change plans if the weather interferes with the schedule.
Useful for Portuguese: dish names, signs and announcements. Download Portuguese for offline use and translate menus with the camera.
An easy way to find guesthouses and apartments on different islands. Save the booking confirmation and address offline, and agree check-in time with the host in advance.
This is how you reach hosts, guides, tour organisers and car rental firms. Since most plans have no voice calls, calling through a messenger is the easiest option.
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. You can see this in the settings or on the manufacturer's website.
Choose a plan above and pay by card on the site, no passport is needed. Make sure on the plan page that the Azores are in the coverage area, and if not, look at the Portugal plan or the regional plans.
Install the eSIM at home by QR code, the Quick install button or manually while you have Wi-Fi. That way you will not need to look for internet on arrival.
After landing on the island, choose the eSIM as your mobile data line and switch data roaming on for that line.
Keep your main SIM on for calls and bank SMS, but turn off mobile data on it so traffic does not go through roaming.
If the package runs out, buy extra data on the site. Hotspot works on plans that allow it, check the plan page for the terms.
Before heading to the mountains and lakes, download offline maps and screenshot your accommodation address: signal can be weak on slopes and in craters, and fog quickly changes plans.
