Why don't you get one of the anonymous esims from kycnot.me ?
this post was submitted on 29 May 2025
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There is no such thing as a fully anonymous sim/esim even if you buy without identity, the physical phone itself has to login to the cell network and it's very trackable.
Well, of course, if you put it in the same phone that you used with your real name, it's not anonymous. If you use it from your home, you're not anonymous. Cellular networks aren't built for privacy. But that was not the question here.
These sim cards don't require any identity verification or app installation and can be paid for anonymously.
It seems you could install it on different device then. There's also "share eSIM to other person", which likely too just shows a QR code.
I don't know about Saily, but I doubt they would want ID. At least for data-only SIMs, if they do offer ones with phone number.
I did a similar thing with a different eSIM provider when I was concerned about privacy, though eventually I did put it on my phone.
I don't know what else to use on Linux to get disposable Android containers.
Anyway, while it is not related to privacy, they also seem quite expensive. At least for Europe. I don't know where you're going. I've used BNESIM, which funnily is cheaper than local SIMs for small data amounts (like 1 or 3GB), especially with SIMs without expiration. That can be used without app for sure, but I've had to use non-blocking DNS.
Anyway, whatever you choose, use virtual payment cards. Something like privacy.com. There's a ton of eSIM providers and I am sure they're not all super safe and legit. My bank provides those thankfully.