Destinations and Coverage
eSIM for a Cruise or Island Hopping Route
A cruise is a sequence of separate connectivity problems, because a ship at sea is not in any country and no ordinary…
Guides
Every eSIM guide we have published, newest first. Plan comparisons, device checks and installation walkthroughs.
Destinations and Coverage
Do You Need a Local Number for Restaurant Bookings
A local number is a phone number issued by a carrier in the country you are visiting, and whether you need one…
Destinations and Coverage
Travel Data for a Long Stay Abroad
A long stay changes the economics of travel data completely, because visitor pricing is built for weeks and collapses badly when stretched…
Destinations and Coverage
eSIM Coverage in Rural Areas and National Parks
Rural coverage depends on which towers are near the road you are driving, and no travel plan can change where those towers…
Destinations and Coverage
Choosing an eSIM for a Multi-Country Trip
A multi-country trip needs a plan that covers every border crossing on the route, and the cheapest single-country option rarely survives contact…
Installation and Setup
Removing and Reinstalling an eSIM Profile
Deleting a profile removes its credentials from the phone permanently, and reinstalling it means obtaining a new one rather than recovering the…
Installation and Setup
Setting the Right Line for Data After You Land
The line you choose for mobile data decides which plan pays for every megabyte, and getting it wrong is the most expensive…
Installation and Setup
What to Do When an eSIM Install Fails
A failed installation is almost always one of five causes, and working through them in order resolves the great majority of cases…
Installation and Setup
Scan the QR Code or Type the Activation Code
An activation code is the credential that authorises a one-time download of your profile, and it can be delivered as a scannable…
Installation and Setup
How to Install an eSIM on an Android Phone
Installing an eSIM on Android means adding a second SIM profile through the connections settings, and the menu names vary from one…