Get Mobile Internet Easily When Traveling: eSIMs Explained!

[@lewisjefferson7048]

Thank you for making this video. I am going around the world for 4 months and I was wondering how to get data.

[@foXnoMad]

Thanks for letting me know, glad my video was helpful to you. Here's another on the specific steps of setting up an international eSIM (with a discount for my channel subscribers): kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXjYaoGZrb92aaM

[@charlotteaakerman7711]

Thank you so much for this video! If I keep in my physical sim card, how do I ensure that data isn't drawn from my home sim card to an extortionate price but rather on the e-sim? Does it automatically 'prefer' and take data from a esim, which is local to the country I am in at the given time? Or would I need to make these changes and toggle on off in settings? I'm also wondering should I still toggle roaming off when I get to the airport in my home country - and should this be turned on again when I land or am I not roaming, since I use a local esim? Thank you!

[@foXnoMad]

You can disable the home SIM to be sure it you're using only the "travel" SIM. When you are using the "travel" (e)SIM you will need data roaming on (in the case of Airalo) so as long as the home eSIM is disabled in the settings, you can be sure it won't be used. Hope this helps!

[@EcheversParra]

Whoa thanks for this video. One that finally goes down to the point with ease.

[@seanzappulla71]

I use an eSIM on my home provider here in Australia on the 5G network and you wouldn’t notice you have an eSIM and the phone works as normal. I did a sim swap for a eSIM when I brought the phone.

[@cameronbuchanan7503]

Did the exact same here in Canada! Never had an issue

[@bibletreasureministry]

Hi. Can you make and receive calls? I need something that I can receive a text for verification code from my bank and call in the US.

[@brendonirwin3644]

following

[@lamonthenderson7038]

You are great! The explanation was excellent!

[@drackkor725]

Do I have to use a separate number with e-sim? I will use Google fi or Airalo.

[@JingPortugal]

Thank you for this video. Your other video about mint mobile’s intl roaming being spotty led me here. How did you get mint mobile to unlock your phone, assuming you did, in order to use esim? I paid up my phone with mint mobile and yet they refuse to unlock my iphone12pro. They told me they wont unlock because the physical sim with mint that i currently have on my iphone will not work with esim at all. I’d appreciate any input or suggestions you might have. I’m going to Italy and would like to set up airalo before I leave the country.

[@foXnoMad]

My phone was already unlocked - not sure what the issue is with Mint but best to take it up with them before your trip. Good luck!

[@rich1383yt]

Very helpful, thanks. I find it very annoying that the QR code has to be displayed outside the phone, rather than the app or site allowing use of a photo on your phone.

[@Richiegiboy]

Excellent video thank you for explaining it in plan English 👍👍

[@gordonhovey9617]

I have a palm tungsten W and it’s 2g will the e sim work on this .

[@abdullaalmenhali4662]

It's very expensive very hight price for the data plans better to buy local sim card when you land at the airport

[@kenan9389]

One question When i buy a airalos esim how long does it take for the number to expier and deactivate itself,if i repeatedly dont buy the plan , Thanks in advance

[@adab4586]

I have 3 network carriers in my country and I need all of them because every network become strong than others in some area the question is “ I have dual sim iPhone 11 and now I have two physical sim on iPhone can put the 3rd esim and be activated the 3 carrier in the same time ? With their calls and internet data ?” Thnx

[@scotthubbard8779]

i use one on my smart watch with vodafone and with my pixel 3a xl i,m not to sure what i think about this at the moment as i,ve only been to ireland this year and i used the 5 gb roaming data so i can,t give an honest answer just now

[@PouyaAtaei]

Great explanations, thank you.

[@khanscombe619]

OK, I'm way open to it but I just haven't done yet since I like to hop between cell devices for activities or testing. Now on iPhone 14 Pro Max in iOS 16.2 I had to let it transfer during set up but what if I wanna move my eSIM to another eSIM device (Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or iPad Mini6 for data)? Can I do it on the fly or will it take a moment to pull over?

[@foXnoMad]

Depends on the particular phone OS but you might have to retrieve the eSIM QR code from the cell provider.

[@vli5]

I purchased a new phone and it's Esim compatible my service provider uses Esim, not physical sim I'm going to end up with two esims when I use the service the one is from my provider and the second one is from the service. Is that possible?

[@foXnoMad]

Almost all new phones will support multiple eSIMs.

[@germanopolito5294]

So the roaming included in my plan is 8gb in europe, is that enough for a week in ireland? I probably won’t have any wifi

[@foXnoMad]

It's best to check your phone for your daily cell data usage at home to get an idea/baseline of how much you might use when traveling.

[@gurvindersinghrana4025]

Would I have to turn off roaming on my phone, as I have my original Sim?

[@fongpowyun6097]

When I need to activate the eSIM before or when I reach that country.

[@foXnoMad]

This video has more details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXjYaoGZrb92aaM Some eSIM providers let you schedule the activation date. You can do it when you arrive or before. I recommend the day before (when you have Internet already) so upon arrival your new eSIM will be active and working.

[@Hellookayyes]

Is this in Nepal? That's right near to Swayambhunath, right? Does this work with Ncell?

[@foXnoMad]

I shot a lot of the footage in India and Nepal, good eye ;) As for the carriers, they change frequently so best to check directly on their website.

[@Hellookayyes]

@@foXnoMad Leave it to me to spot a Gorkha sign ;P I was so excited by noticing that that I commented before watching the rest of the video, where you mention that it doesn't yet work in Nepal. But thank you for the info! Very informative and will consider when traveling to India or Pakistan :)

[@foXnoMad]

@@Hellookayyes Glad my video was helpful and hopefully the service expands to Nepal in the not too distant future.

[@WorldTravelerCA]

I’m not upgrading from my iPhone 13 pro max to new ones just because of that issue e sims are way to expensive and most counties I travel to are cheap for data and phone use on arrival it’s easy to obtain and yes it about 10-15 minutes extra work each county but worth it today in 2022

[@nikkimore3487]

Do you find it easier to install an eSIM on an iPhone or an Android? How is Airlo's customer service and how easy it is to troubleshoot or reach out to them if ever we encounter a problem with the eSIM?

[@foXnoMad]

Depends on the version of Android but it's fairly straightforward on both.

[@Shlomohamish]

Just bought an eSIM from Airolo in Portugal. Didn’t work for 7 of the ten days. Their customer support was terrible. Next time I’ll just go into a local cell provider, buy a sim and not pay until they get it working.

[@Amritadivya54]

I have an iphone13 that is locked and though paid off, consumer cellular can't figure out how to unlock it for me. Can I still get an e-sim when visiting India??

[@MrSydchris]

I travel a lot and was very interested in this technology. But I wonder about why you don't have to provide ID as when you get a physical sim, you have to provide ID and address to get the sim card

[@jeorjina]

anytime I have purchased a full-service eSIM (voice + data, with a fixed number I own) I've shown ID; perhaps data-only plans don't need this requirement

[@SaifKhan-pz4rd]

Does esim work in hungary for calls and internet?

[@mddin20]

Bro can i use Esim abroad..? Like i want to use Philippines Esim in Italy... Is it possible to use...? Please reply me

[@foXnoMad]

Yes! Here's how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXjYaoGZrb92aaMsi=WuE_OQrBMyOELGy7

[@paineys3341]

How does it work regarding cell numbers in a foreign country, for example Im a brit and spend a lot of time in the usa. So what happens when I leave the usa and turn off the usa esim and then revisit 3 months later, will the esim still work if I activate it and will the number I have been first allocated still work or does it give a new number each time you activate it? At present my phone has 2 SIM tray so easy to activate/deactive as required but I might change to a new phone in the future to one without 2 sim trays so a esim MIGHT be an option

[@foXnoMad]

It depends on the esim service you use (how long the line is valid, etc.) like it is with a physical card.

[@paineys3341]

@@foXnoMad won't work for me, I want to use it for 6 months, turn off for maybe 3 months and then use again but wanna keep the same number

[@SaadonAksah]

Yup e-sim can be really handy to have 👍

[@foXnoMad]

Absolutely!

[@tranchullo]

So I use MetroPCs. Given that it's a prepaid service that only offers nationwide coverage, will adding an Esim enable me to receive calls and texts via the data network I am provided from the esim? I know through wifi i could do this, but in the event I do not have this connection, will the esim be able to deliver? Also, will it assign me a new phone number?

[@foXnoMad]

You'll need to set up the eSim when you have an Internet connection - some are data only, others have a number included. Depends on the plan and provider.

[@UntilTheStarsBurnOut]

Thank you for this! It was extremely helpful :)

[@foXnoMad]

Happy to hear it, thanks!

[@Flavius_Tanigoi]

What do you can ? You said you have to scan but what do you can ? Also each esim I pick says it doesn't come with a number ?

[@myounus786]

Good and informative!

[@yoan714]

I use (gigsky) esim in cuba and it works great and you can use your own cell #

[@nikkimore3487]

Hi! I have an existing installed eSIM on my phone (1 physical SIM and 1 eSIM which are for different local networks where I live) - would it still be possible for me to install another eSIM for travel or can I only have 1 eSIM installed on my device? Thanks!

[@nikkimore3487]

Sorry, just saw the part of your video where you mentioned there isn't really a limit to how many eSIMS I can have on my phone :) Thanks!

[@HK-uj9qc]

So HOW can you use the mirror feature to scan a barcode or whatever, that you have taken a picture of??

[@foXnoMad]

In this case easiest way is to take a picture from another screen (e.g. tablet or laptop).

[@swedendive]

Will it work on an Apple Watch cellular also? Or only mobil?

[@foXnoMad]

Through mobile as far as this update.

[@aldon78]

I am going to Colombua, was wandering, can I download esim on an extra Android that does not ha e service. But can I make phone calls with it or maybe call via Wassap Appl? When I went to Europe I bought an Orange sim and was able to make phone calls but not sure with esim . Or maybe use it as a hot spot and use my regular phone for calls? Thanks!

[@foXnoMad]

Your phone will have to be eSim compatible. A quick search should be able to tell you if your phone is.

[@aldon78]

@@foXnoMad Correct, I just tried it on my old Galaxy J7 and it gave me message it was not compatible. 🙄

[@foXnoMad]

Bummer, hopefully your next phone...

[@aldon78]

@@foXnoMad Well I will give you an update on my experience, I arrived in Colombia and went to a mall got me a sim card with the company Tigo for my old Galaxy, paid 5.00 and got 8G, it is a rechargeable plan so if you need more data just go into their website and recharge it. Works like a charm, and an important hint, since you can only use Wassap for texs and calls and I am in a foreign country I had to go to my contacts and add a +1 in front of the number and then the number, no spaces . Hope this helps others.

[@byronwilliamsjr7627]

Does your phone have to be unlocked to the carrier (AT&T) for this to work

[@foXnoMad]

For the most part, yes.

[@Dee-Chaudhry]

Good work 👏 Just keep going on ....

[@Bronx_Yankee]

Hardheaded I am I use two phones WhatsApp with Wi-Fi will let me use my home phone when I travel but I use my travel phone for street internet and long distance. I use a SIM card in my iPad for street internet also

[@TanukiParis]

Hi, when we scan the qr code on computer can we choose when the plan will start ?

[@foXnoMad]

No, the plan duration and details are set when you purchase the eSim.

[@TanukiParis]

@@foXnoMad good to know, thanks

[@foXnoMad]

@@TanukiParis you're welcome!

[@christerman]

For my Eurozone plan, I was informed that the plan took effect as soon as it connected to a supported network.

[@miguelescalante1819]

Do I have to purchase this before I fly or can I purchase it after, once I land?

[@foXnoMad]

You can activate an eSim any time.

[@miguelescalante1819]

@@foXnoMad sounds good, thanks!

[@DanielRobertspiano]

Wow so glad i found this. The SIM packages are very well priced now.

[@maximusdeshawn4409]

InstaBlaster...

[@rodolfoalva422]

If you buy more data at a local Carrier how do you tell your phone to switch from aíralo data to the data I just bought

[@foXnoMad]

You switch between SIM cards through your phone's settings, separate from any eSim app.

[@c.chavis6314]

I travel a lot and late to the eSim game. Thanks for this.

[@foXnoMad]

You're very welcome, glad this was helpful.

[@dziubarob]

When going abroad and using that eSim, should you have data roaming on or off? Do you need to contact your US service provider (such as AT&T) by chance and notify them of anything?

[@foXnoMad]

The settings for the eSim will be like if you were to add/swap for a new physical one.

[@Lyrics_And_Harmony]

@@foXnoMad I think what he is asking is if you need to disable roaming or calls on your original network first, while using eSim with a foreign provider. Ie. Does your original carrier get disabled when you add the eSim

[@Ulvaeus]

You should turn your roaming on for your Airalo sim, but OFF for your regular phone data plan.

[@defilife1]

I use Dent wireless esim and has a span of 300+ days before expire

[@prahladks1987]

Thanks for the video, very informative. Would like to let you know that by end of this month e-sim will be available in Nepal too 🙂. Thanks for your visit.

[@foXnoMad]

Thanks for the update from Nepal!

[@philpop888]

But you cant sheer Internet with e sim card? With regular that is possible

[@osks]

Very nicely done!

[@foXnoMad]

Thanks!

[@melenrdr]

Does anyone know if this service you can use as Hotspot?

[@foXnoMad]

It depends on the particular eSim carrier.

[@MrArdytube]

An important point that I encountered I bought a iPhone 14… expecting to use esi:I’m But the carrier had a 400 promotion.. Great… but I had to buy on their monthly payment plan… ok I can do that But when I arrived in Europe. I discovered the monthly plan Locke the phone to the carrier Ergo no esim from another carrier After I returned I learned the carrier would unlock for a defined period of time for traveling

[@rileyjones650]

Thank you!

[@bibletreasureministry]

I need to get a US number another word that's international and I wanted to know if airalo will work.

[@123greenland]

Can you make calls using esim to call cabs, hotel reservations etc?

[@foXnoMad]

It depends on the provider. Some eSims are data only while others may come with a phone number as well.

[@buzzmeanytime]

I have a question. My phone has been hacked by some bad actors and people were following me around for a long time harassing me. What can I do to remedy situations like that?

[@BlackArab_]

Go to the police

[@sheddybhulji8196]

Thanks great video

[@ranjitb68]

When does it activate? If you buy a 7 day card does it start when downloaded?

[@foXnoMad]

It starts once you activate the eSIM, not when you pay for the eSIM.

[@ranjitb68]

@@foXnoMad thanks very useful

[@bibekgautam512]

2:15 that iphone 11 case looks pretty cool. Do you have a link to it?

[@foXnoMad]

Yes - it's this case, one of my favorites: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGXHmoqbab-Gjpo

[@christerman]

This is all great and your video is very effective but about the 8 minute mark you touch on a hurdle that I was unable to get past - the "other settings" in my Samsung 21. I could never get the APN settings correct. The user guide was written by someone who assumed the user would have no difficulty jumping from screen to screen without images to keep you on track. In the end I never could get it to work. If they had voice support, or remote desktop access where they could set it up from their end, I have no doubt it would have been up and running in less than a minute. I don't get why the self install of the esim (yes, I scanned to QR code) didn't just complete the process instead of getting you 90% of the way. In the end my trip was great anyway with plenty of public WiFi, but had I needed data for directions while driving, I'd have been screwed. Plus as it was for European markets and I was in the US, there was no way to confirm it was going to work when I got there and it didn't! This was especially annoying as I could see that the eSIM had 5 bars of signal strength the entire time I was in Germany and Austria.

[@HollywoodCharityAuctioncom]

I was wondering teh same thing. The issue is not just with this company, but all eSim companies; not knowing if it will work until you are actually there. Also, not being able to use for calls is a problem.

[@ThePharaohsCat]

Subscribed. Also a travel fox/nomad cat. How'd you know all this before me? ;) You tried DENT yet? Wonder if GiffGaff UK have switched to eSim.

[@providence1999]

Can you use esim for wifi hotspot for your computer?

[@foXnoMad]

It depends on if the specific carrier allows it or not. Some do, some don't (much like regular SIM providers).

[@seye8eyes]

Thanks for your video

[@Gheorghe99]

Thank much for your video - great info! Quick question: Is there a way to test from home in the US if the esim is properly installed and working? I'm going to Greece in a week and would hate to learn after I landed that I have no internet because something was not done correctly.

[@foXnoMad]

You can double check the settings but there's no way to try the service out since it would be local to Greece.

[@Gheorghe99]

@@foXnoMad Thanks so much for taking the time to respond!

[@frenchustube]

@@Gheorghe99 did it work in Greece?

[@Gheorghe99]

@@frenchustube It worked great! I purchased 5 GB and after 15 days of light use (maps, email, restaurant research, addresses, and such) I have 4 GB left. I used the eSim with an iPhone 12 and no additional steps were needed, just turned the phone on when landed. I believe it was $13 minus a $3 credit for first-time user (I found a code online somewhere) it was a bargain. Highly recommended!

[@Gheorghe99]

I used it in Athens and Crete - both places had awesome coverage.

[@sirat_ul_jannah57]

Do visit Northern Pakistan You will be stunned by Unimaginable beauty of North Pakistan

[@ehulbert5]

The latest iPhones in Europe still have sim slots, and with good reason, you have wider choice of competitive cell companies, most much cheaper than the limited number of plans offered, I noticed only one plan offered in Italy, and Italy has 6 or more cell companies. Also iPhones sold in Europe use USB-pots which allow for cheaper external storage, rather than expensive internal storage. Cell plans in Europe are much cheaper too, 30-35 euros a month average vs 65-75 dollars a month average in the U.S. Presently the dollar and the euro are equal in value.

[@Onbekommerd]

A few corrections: iPhones in Europe do NOT have USB ports or any other way to use external storage. Cost of ‘plans’ (do you mean contracts or prepaid deals?) varies enormously between countries. I have a monthly prepaid plan with &GB data, unlimited texts and unlimited calls (within the country I live in) for about 12 Euros.

[@ehulbert5]

@@Onbekommerd you’re correct about usb-c, that won’t take effect until 2024, my point about cost for cell plans was that it is significantly cheaper, which it is in France, Italy, and wherever you live. The U.S. is a kleptocracy, everything over here is more expensive, corporations rule and steal.

[@sunset3052]

I think it's about US$30 per month in average in the US these days.

[@geh5443]

Where can I buy the dual sim card from

[@rogerf3622]

Using a mirror for a QR code on your phone…didn’t think of trying that. Thx.

[@shankarraj3433]

Thanks 📱📲

[@justiceadjei9195]

Does Samsung A22 support esim

[@Dk-qf8dd]

Great explanation however this like others seems to push a particular service. Traveling overseas this process isn’t so easy.

[@trikyle005]

Coming 5 days from iphone 14 ( all US models ) announcement of no more sim cards and going ALL esim, this was useful, …. But maybe we need an update. ? This is gonna get costly on top of new iphones being locked into US carrriers… solution please 🙏

[@foXnoMad]

Any specific questions you have? Let me know and I'll do my best to answer them.

[@trikyle005]

@@foXnoMad my situation… I’m going to upgrade my unlocked xsmax 512 Gb ( 5 year old phone, no issues over the year just two battery replacements from Apple ) from Verizon to T-Mobile because they’re giving me $800 trade in (over 24 months) , since I travel a couple of times a year overseas to Asia , how easy is it up add an esim from local vendors if we don’t want to pay long distance roaming nor airalo ( they don’t always have the best local providers). I’m considering buying a second hand certified refurbished unlocked iphone 11 from Apple but really don’t want to spend that money for me and my wife. There’s also the locked phone issue with T-Mobile because they won’t unlock it since it’s a 24 monthly payment contract and the $800 trade in is tied to that.( not an esim issue but needed to be noted). Anyway, you have a new subscriber… just having thoughts that maybe KZbinrs like you should do esim updates because… it’s an issue that needs revisiting?

[@foXnoMad]

Thanks for the questions and the sub! I'll do my best to answer these questions for you as soon as possible. Keep an eye on this channel 👀

[@TanukiParis]

3:59 So it's possible to have 4 esim on one phone ?

[@foXnoMad]

It depends on the phone but generally you can store multiple eSims but only use one at a time.

[@HK-uj9qc]

@@foXnoMad only use one at a time, but you can also have your home sim working you said as secondary, if you want to be able to receive calls?

[@RookieSDR]

You should do a new video on how this will be useful while using an iPhone 14

[@foXnoMad]

It will definitely be a part of my review coming up.

[@christianquick]

Esim will still work if the phone is locked on a certain network?

[@foXnoMad]

Your phone must be unlocked or the eSim must be from the same carrier if it is locked.

[@bibletreasureministry]

I just got the answer thanks

[@DigitalCyborgman]

Does your phone needs to be unlocked in order for this to work?

[@foXnoMad]

Yes.

[@georgesandoval2751]

What about talk and text? The Airalo plans are data only.

[@foXnoMad]

The talk and text options depend on the local carriers, if they provide it, and in many countries the operators who license out their lines don't permit it.

[@master19421]

Yes, just saw the prices and are very expensive.

[@techillusion3230]

can i receive opt messeage on esim???? anyone guide me please

[@dralgon1752]

only 28 supported countries and some do not have prepaid 5g plans so consider before buying only esim phones

[@hunnuhchan]

Does this not block your phone with the laws in Pakistan about not having registered phones? Tax duty etc?

[@foXnoMad]

Those restrictions don't seem to apply. Keep in mind though right now you can only get a data plan - no actual number using an eSim in Pakistan.

[@airalocom]

Hi Hannah. Airalo eSIMs have coverage in Paskitan. You can find additional information about eSIMs for Pakistan and get one just by going to www.airalo.com/pakistan or by downloading our app from App Store or Play Store :)

[@davidmacomber1614]

@@foXnoMad so if you don’t get a number assigned, can you run an app like WhatsApp which is number based.

[@foXnoMad]

@@davidmacomber1614 Exactly.

[@HealingIsHolistic]

@@foXnoMad I think David was asking a yes or no question lol. I was also wondering if I could use WhatsApp using the esim? But great video brother, thanks

[@spletita]

does someone have an airalo cupom code?

[@188mcl]

Does your mobile number change when you use an e-sim

[@foXnoMad]

When you activate the new eSIM, if it has a number (not data-only) it will work either in tandem (both numbers) or one or the other, depending on the settings. But if you're asking if adding an eSIM will affect your current SIM, no it will not.

[@simonf2220]

Very helpful video, thank you.

[@hermes8258]

Sounds complicated (technical). Plus, what I need, because I am going to Japan, is voice, you know a real telephone? Japan has very strict rules, basically forbidding tourists making calls using anything but the most expensive plans by one company (Mobal). In other words eSIMs don't solve the problems in some strict countries. What I really like to know is whether eSIMS solve the problem of the other country in my travels that is a major headache - India. Geez, the grief of impractical rules there, in this case government rather than corporate. Yes, I know there is a risk of jihadis using cell phones, but at what cost to hobbling the entire telecommunications industry? A policeman must visit the hotel, you have to change SIMS every state. Or was this just in 2017?

[@foXnoMad]

In India it can be cumbersome but getting easier. Using some VoIP though you can get around some of the headaches when making calls with a data-only eSIM.

[@jiriinuk]

Great presentation. I have an iPhone 13 mini. I have used Airalo app this year on my trip to the US and was very satisfied. But I had no physical sim in that phone. Are you sure I can use both eSim and my original physical sim on that iPhone while abroad? Just to monitor (i.e. not respond to) incoming calls/texts from my home country. thank you

[@foXnoMad]

You should be able to use dual SIM /eSIM in that situation and you can turn them on and off as you like. Glad my video was helpful!

[@jiriinuk]

@@foXnoMad thank you so much for your fast response

[@frenchustube]

Did you use data only or did you use cellular as well?

[@jiriinuk]

@@frenchustube I did not use anything this time. I was extremely disappointed. After landing in the US Airalo was unable to activate my data credit and repeatedly answered with some error message (I don't remember the error number) that I later found out was quite frequent, many people encountered it and no support/fix was offered. So, unless Airalo apologises to me and returns my credit I do not intend to use it again.

[@user-vv7ir1pl4j]

This is clutch for travelers W

[@Itsme-vo4fx]

A regular SIM card gives both data AND talk while eSIM gives you data only. Why?

[@foXnoMad]

This is not the case - although I can see why there's some confusion. eSIMs can be talk and data or one or the other - it really depends on the carrier and what they offer.

[@maqsoodbilal]

Indian Jio Or Airtel Esim Working in Pakistan without roaming ?

[@paulmusso19]

My locked phone cannot use airalo…why

[@GGDev01]

When there is a 10GB card that you don't see

[@xyzxg721]

If you have to go somewhere, there is no better place than the northern areas of Pakistan

[@fabsfababaer5716]

You should try Philippines

[@sabrmann]

eSIMs available in Nepal since September 2022

[@redneck3883]

It's a shame that airalo doesn't use AIS in Thailand.

[@LanceandYing]

well i just downloaded the app but they say the S21 does not take Esim's :( boooo

[@GerritKlepzeiker]

If one travels a lot to different continents, the e-Sim only phone is NOT the way to go in 2022. Apple put the cart b4 the horse.

[@MrArdytube]

In some ways this change is as inconvenient as anything new. But now, all the carriers will be forced to add esim capability…. Not unlike how removing the phone jack forced the issue of wireless headphones.

[@foXnoMad]

True and having used eSIMs for years now, I find it more convenient for the most part than physical SIM cards.

[@MrArdytube]

@@foXnoMad In my case, I had been hearing about new phones with dual sims…. And thought that would be great for traveling…. No exchanging sims and keeping track of unused sims. So, when I finally got a dual sim phone…. I was looking forward to loading up an esim from my carrier (xfinity). I was shocked when they said. “We do not support esim functionality!” Now, my wife got a new iPhone…. Which only has esim…. And presto, just a few months later and now xfinity supports esim

[@foXnoMad]

I'm not surprised - Apple's got a lot of influence in the market, eSIMs are about to become a lot more common, quickly.

[@GerritKlepzeiker]

As a nomad, I find e sim is unsupported in many countries. Adaption will take a few years

[@MrArdytube]

@@GerritKlepzeiker Yes, I have been surprised how complicated it appears to be