How to Make Phone Calls with Nomad eSIM
Nomad offers affordable, transparent data plans for digital nomads and frequent flyers. By pairing your Nomad data connection with QuikRing's browser-based dialer, you transform your data-only eSIM into a full-fledged international phone.
First minute free to select destinations • Pay per minute • Price shown before you dial
Why Nomad doesn't include calls
The Limitation
100% data-only. No cellular voice minutes or SMS capabilities are provided.
Why providers do this
Nomad operates as a purely digital data marketplace, avoiding the regulatory compliance overhead of international voice routing.
Step-by-step calling guide
Connect to the internet using your Nomad eSIM profile, navigate to QuikRing in your mobile browser, and make your call without downloading any extra app.
Data consumption & call cost
A voice call uses far less data than video or streaming. How much depends on the call, so check your data balance after a short first call.
Pay only for actual minutes dialed with zero monthly subscriptions.
What calls cost over Nomad data
Current per-minute prices from our rate table, in USD. They update automatically whenever a price changes.
| Destination | Mobile | Landline |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $0.13/min | $0.05/min |
| Canada | $0.03/min | $0.03/min |
| Germany | $0.09/min | $0.05/min |
| India | $0.08/min | $0.07/min |
| Mexico | $0.06/min | $0.02/min |
| Philippines | $0.36/min | $0.30/min |
| United Kingdom | $0.07/min | $0.02/min |
| United States | $0.02/min | $0.02/min |
Prices checked October 23, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nomad eSIM support voice calls?
No, Nomad eSIMs provide mobile data only. To make voice calls, use QuikRing in your web browser over Nomad data to call any mobile or landline globally.
How much does calling cost through QuikRing on Nomad data?
Calls to major destinations worldwide are billed at the per-minute rate shown before you dial, with no monthly commitments or subscriptions.