Cellular failover for when
your ISP goes down.
$12/year + pay-as-you-go data. Sits idle for pennies. Ready in seconds when you need it. Auto top-up. No expiring data.
When your ISP goes down, everything stops.
Remote work, video calls, smart home, security cameras — all dependent on a single connection with zero redundancy.
ISP outages happen
Cable cut, router failure, maintenance window, weather event. When your ISP goes down, you go completely offline — no work, no communication, no access.
One connection, zero redundancy
Most homes and small offices run on a single ISP. One failure takes out everything. No backup means no fallback.
Backup plans are expensive to maintain
A second ISP or dedicated LTE plan costs $30-80/month just to sit there waiting. Hard to justify for something you rarely use.
Prepaid backup data expires
Buy a monthly cellular plan for emergencies. Your ISP stays up. The data expires unused. You pay again next month. And the month after.
A backup connection that doesn't cost $50/month to sit idle.
Always-ready failover
$12/year keeps your cellular backup active. Data is pay-as-you-go — costs almost nothing when idle, available instantly when your ISP drops.
Auto top-up
Set a balance threshold and forget about it. Your backup refills automatically. When your ISP goes down at 2 AM, your failover has credit ready.
Data never expires
No monthly data plans. No expiring bundles. Add credit once and it waits until you need it — next week, next month, next year.
Speed throttling
Throttle the backup connection to minimize idle data costs. Remove the limit during an actual outage for full speed. You control exactly what you spend.
Multiple carrier options
Choose between multiple cellular networks in your area. Pick the one with the best coverage at your location, or the lowest rate.
Instant setup
Purchase, scan QR code, install the eSIM on a phone or cellular modem. No waiting for hardware delivery. No carrier activation hoops.
Set up your backup in minutes
Get your eSIM
Pay $12/year, add some data credit, and receive your eSIM QR code instantly. Enable auto top-up so it's always funded.
Install on a device
Scan the QR code or manually enter the eSIM details on a phone, tablet, or eSIM-capable modem. Connect it to your router via USB or ethernet.
Configure failover
Set your router to failover to the cellular connection. When your ISP drops, traffic reroutes automatically. Done.
Scriptable via API
Automate throttling from your failover scripts. Remove the speed limit when your ISP goes down, re-apply it when it recovers.
# your account URL (from your account page) API=https://dracotel.com/api/v1/a/{token}/esim/{iccid} # ISP is down — remove speed limit curl -X PUT $API/throttling \ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ -d '{"throttling":"NO_LIMIT"}' # ISP is back — throttle to conserve data curl -X PUT $API/throttling \ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ -d '{"throttling":"SPEED_500_KBPS"}'
Your account token and eSIM ICCID are available on your account page. 51 speed options from 100 Kbps to 5 Mbps, or no limit.
Backup internet data eSIM
Always ready. Pay only when you need it.
Check data rates
Wholesale per-MB rates. What you'd pay during an outage.
Backup internet FAQ
How do I set this up as a backup connection?
Install the eSIM on a phone, tablet, or eSIM-compatible cellular modem. Connect it to your router via USB tethering, ethernet (from a modem), or wifi. Configure your router's failover or dual-WAN to use the cellular connection as backup. When your primary ISP drops, traffic routes over cellular automatically.
How much does it cost when I'm not using it?
The subscription is $12/year. When your ISP is up and the backup is idle, you use zero data and pay nothing beyond the subscription. No monthly fees, no expiring plans. When your ISP goes down, you pay only for the data you use at wholesale rates.
What if my ISP goes down overnight?
If you have failover configured, it switches automatically. Auto top-up ensures your balance is always funded. You'll be back online without lifting a finger.
Can I throttle the backup to save data?
Yes. Set a speed limit so background traffic uses minimal data while idling. During an actual outage, remove the throttle for full speed. Useful if you want a keepalive connection without burning through credit.
Is this a data-only connection?
Yes. dracotel is a data-only eSIM — no phone number, no voice calls, no SMS. For backup internet, this is ideal: pure data connectivity for failover without paying for phone services you don't need.
Can I use an eSIM as a primary internet connection?
Yes. Install the eSIM on a phone and tether via USB or hotspot, or use an eSIM-compatible cellular router or modem. Brands like GL.iNet, Netgear, Peplink, and Cradlepoint offer eSIM-compatible models. You can also throttle your connection speed to control data usage. Pay-as-you-go means you only pay for what you use — no contracts, no monthly minimums.
Does my data ever expire?
Never — as long as your subscription is active. Buy 5 GB of data, use 3 GB this month, and the remaining 2 GB is still there in one year, five years, or even ten. No expiry dates, no use-it-or-lose-it. Top up whenever you want.
What devices does it work with?
Any device with eSIM support — phones, tablets, laptops, routers, and GPS trackers. Works with both unlocked and carrier-locked phones (eSIM is independent of your carrier SIM). iPhone XS and newer, most Android phones from 2020+, iPad, and a growing number of cellular routers and modems.
What countries are supported?
dracotel works in 200+ countries across every continent. Coverage spans major cities and rural areas alike, with multiple network options in most regions. View all supported countries.
Don't wait for the next outage.
$12/year. Pay-as-you-go data. Auto top-up. Always ready, costs almost nothing when idle.
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