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Travel eSIM guides
Everything you need to know before you buy — in plain English, no jargon.
Getting started4 min read
What is an eSIM? A plain-English guide for travellers
How the digital SIM in your phone works and why it replaces expensive roaming abroad.
Read guide →Getting started3 min read
How to set up a travel eSIM (iPhone & Android)
Install and activate your eSIM in a couple of minutes — the exact steps for iPhone and Android.
Read guide →Getting started4 min read
eSIM vs roaming: which is cheaper for travel?
Carrier roaming vs a local travel eSIM — the real cost difference, and when each one wins.
Read guide →Devices3 min read
Can you use a hotspot with an eSIM?
Most travel eSIMs let you share data as a hotspot, but some cap tethering separately. Here is how to set it up and what to check before you rely on it.
Read guide →Destinations5 min read
Do you need to register ID for an eSIM? Country rules for travellers
Almost no country makes you register ID for a roaming travel eSIM — here are the two real exceptions, country by country.
Read guide →Done reading? Find your plan.
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