I’m thinking about switching to eSIM for my next trip, but I’m curious if it’s really as easy as people say. Like, do you actually get good connection everywhere, or are there any hidden fees?
Also, what’s the setup process like? I found this guide about eSIM for international travel, but I wanna hear from people who’ve tried that.
Airalo
Airalo or Holafly. Just got back from the EU and Holafly worked pretty much flawlessly.
Very easy to use and no hidden fees
You didn’t talk about where you’re coming from or why you’d want to switch. For people in the US on AT&T or Verizon (maybe other carriers?), the international travel plans work great, at reasonable prices, and let you keep using your phone just like you were at home. It’s great to be able to receive phone calls on your normal number, and to be able to, e.g., verify transactions if you get texted one of those codes. (Traveling internationally and spending lots of money, it’s likely your credit card company may flag transactions…)
An eSIM can save money, but it’s not that much compared to the cost of luxury travel.
You just download the app of the eSIM provider and start using it. For me, I have been using Yesim for months and it’s pretty reliable. The fees depend on the provider. Some offer unlimited data plans, others don’t. It’s up to you to choose the provider that suits you. But, I recommend you check out Yesim.
eSIMDB.com allows you to sort and filter all options by region.
Always ends up being cheaper than Airalo or Holafly
Did you mean eSIMDB.com? That’s the best suggestion.
Yes, that’s it
I used Orange travel in Italy and Portugal, and it worked out great
Depends which countries you need coverage for, how much data you need, and how long you’ll be traveling?
Airalo is the most reliable, but not the cheapest
The best eSIM apps for global travel include dedicated eSIM providers like ZetSIM, which allows users to easily manage and activate international data plans. These apps ensure seamless connectivity without the need to deal with local SIM card providers.
The setup is usually pretty simple. With some eSIMs, you just need to click 2 buttons and turn off your roaming from the main card. I also like to check this best eSIM list on this forum; you can compare both of them.