Skip to content

By Mich Caluza February 6, 2026 Share:

You land after a brutal flight, sweating, and just want a Grab to the hostel. But the airport WiFi is a joke, the SIM card line is 50 people deep, and you’re fumbling for a paperclip to poke your phone without losing your home SIM down a drain.

It’s a nightmare. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Celitech to launch the Mad Monkey eSIM. No lines, no tiny plastic cards, and no stress, just instant data the second you touch down.

What is the Mad Monkey eSIM?

In short: It’s your ticket to skipping the “where’s the WiFi?” meltdown. We’ve teamed up with Celitech to create a digital data plan that lives on your phone, covering you in over 150 countries without ever needing a physical SIM card.

The Struggle is Real: The “Old Way” of Travel Connectivity

Before today, travelers basically had three bad options:

  1. The Airport WiFi Trap: Usually slow, rarely secure, and often requires a “validation code” sent to a phone number you currently can’t use.
  2. The Physical SIM Swap:  Fumbling with tiny cards and losing your home number (and those essential bank login texts) the second you swap it out.
  3. The “Bill Shock” Roaming: Relying on your home provider and coming back to a $500 data roaming bill because you looked up a map in Hanoi.

The Solution: Mad Monkey x Celitech

We’ve teamed up with Celitech, the world’s most secure and reliable eSIM platform, to bring you a digital data solution that fits right in your pocket (literally, inside your phone).

An eSIM is a digital version of those little plastic cards. No swapping, no poking, no waiting. Just scan a QR code, and you’re online.

Grab your Mad Monkey eSIM and you’ll never have to worry about data connection again when you travel, photo courtesy of Canva

Why You Need to Grab the Mad Monkey eSIM

1. Global Coverage (150+ Countries): Planning a multi-country epic? Whether you’re hopping from the temples of Cambodia to the beaches of Thailand, or venturing further afield to Europe or the Americas, one eSIM has you covered in over 150 countries. No more buying a new SIM card every time you cross a border.

2. Keep Your WhatsApp Number: The best part of an eSIM? Your physical SIM slot stays free. You can keep your home SIM in your phone to receive important texts (like bank OTPs), while your Mad Monkey eSIM handles all the heavy-lifting data. Your WhatsApp, iMessage, and social media stay linked to your original number seamlessly.

3. Zero Hidden Fees: The Mad Monkey eSIM is prepaid and transparent. You choose your data plan, you pay once, and that’s it. No “overage” surprises and no predatory roaming charges.

4. Instant Setup: You can now secure your data plan as a simple add-on while booking your room on our website. It’s a “one-click” way to make sure you’re connected before you even pack your bags.

5. Secure and Reliable: Powered by Celitech, our eSIM uses top-tier cellular networks to ensure you have a stable connection for those essential Google Map searches, late-night translations, or posting that epic sunset reel from the hostel rooftop.

How to Get Started

Getting connected is easier than finding a drinking buddy at the bar:

  1. Check Compatibility: Ensure your phone is eSIM compatible (most iPhones and Androids from the last 3-4 years are!).
  2. Pick Your Plan: Visit our eSIM portal and choose the data package that fits your budget and trip.
  3. Scan & Go: You’ll get a QR code immediately. Scan it, and your phone will do the rest.
Stay connected anywhere across the world with Mad Monkey eSIM, photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio

Focus on the Experience, Not the Signal

At the end of the day, we want you focused on the experience, the people, and the destination—not your signal bars. Whether you’re navigating the streets of Vietnam or posting a reel from a beach in the Philippines, we’ve got your back.

Stop stressing about connections. Grab your Mad Monkey eSIM and get back to the fun stuff.

Pin Now. Read Later.

About the Author