Getting Started with Airalo | Full iPhone Tutorial

[@briansteph]

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[@MSophia6]

Airalo should absolutely pay you for this, you did a better walk through than their website, thank you very much! I’ll be using your code next time I buy another eSIM.

[@briansteph]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that nice comment! Awesome - safe travels 😊✈️

[@LADYANDMANN]

Agreed. This was a very detailed and helpful video. Thank you!

[@briansteph]

Thanks so much for the nice comment, so glad you found it helpful! safe travels ✈️

[@VJ-mh8lh]

I totally agree! You are a life saver. So much clearer than instructions they provide! Appreciate you

[@briansteph]

So glad to hear it, thanks for the encouraging comment! Safe travels 😊

[@makaylah4049]

May the Lord bless you for your contribution to society. I was nearly in tears trying to figure this thing out

[@briansteph]

It's very confusing for the first little bit, that was me too! Tried to make instructions I would have wanted when i was installing my first eSIM. Happy to hear it helped you! Safe travels 😊

[@Dannsandiego]

I'm an old guy and will be using eSim for the first time on an upcoming trip to Spain instead of Verizon's international plan. I've watched a number of similar videos and your video has been the most helpful. Thank you!

[@briansteph]

Glad to hear it, thanks for the nice comment - I appreciate it! Hope you have a great trip to Spain...we were just there and loved it. Safe travels ✈️

[@SD45-ET44AC]

@@briansteph and this old guy and his wife are going on a river cruise in the Spring, and we'll be bouncing back and forth from the different countries along the Rhine. We tried a River cruise 6 years ago and had to come home early and Verizon got us real good, even just for a few days.

[@mangoginger8924]

I'm 79 and watched other Aralo videos - and their explanations was to many times Toooo fast to follow and I found your video was easier to follow.

[@briansteph]

Hi there - so glad to hear this was easier for you to follow! Thanks for the nice comment 😊 Safe travels!

[@chensh76]

Honestly mate. Airalo should have paid you for this video. This is by far the best Airalo tutorial I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Not only it’s super clear, but you’ve also made it extremely simple.

[@briansteph]

Truly appreciate the kind words - happy to know that it helped you out! Making the whole process simple was my goal, so I'm glad to hear it's come across that way. Thanks again mate - cheers!

[@wendemate8491]

Thank you so much! I can't tell you how many videos I've watched about using an esim and yours is honestly the only one I found that shows how to do it step-by-step, in clear, concise terms. I bailed out of most of the others because they were either needlessly confusing or going off on tangents. Thanks for your focus and clarity which is apparently a rare thing when making a video about esim! You made it sooooo easy!

[@briansteph]

Thanks so much for the kind words, I appreciate you taking the time! Great feedback and encouragement too, as this was my first time putting together a video of this style. So glad to hear you found it helpful...safe travels!

[@Smucko1]

@@briansteph surprised to read that it was your first video of this style. It's awesome! My only tiny critique is that you clicked through some screens really quickly. I rewound a copy times in order to screenshot a couple of them. Good job!

[@briansteph]

Great feedback! I try to be concise, but sometimes i overcompensate. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@susanmayo8186]

As a senior using an esim for the first time, I found this very helpful. I think I am good to go. Thank you.

[@briansteph]

Happy to hear it Susan! Safe travels to you 😊

[@jimbox8762]

Thank you Brian. I will Airalo eSim the first time next week when I visit Europe. You explain Airalo in simple language and it’s helpful for a 60 years old man like me. Much appreciated. The $3 saving, too.

[@briansteph]

Thanks so much for the nice comment, so glad to hear this has been helpful to you! What countries will you be visiting in Europe?

[@jimbox8762]

@@briansteph Budapest, Hungary and, Vienna and Salzburg in Austria.

[@briansteph]

Awesome! We will be visiting all of those places in oct/nov this year. If you remember, feel free to send recommendations 🙏🏼

[@mslaurahuxtable]

You are the reason I purchased Airalo! Your video is the best tutorial I have ever watched -- clear, logical, good tone, no BS fill-in... They definitely need to pay you well! I had never heard of an esim and was confused and apprehensive... Thank you!

[@briansteph]

Thanks so much for this nice comment, I appreciate you taking the time! So glad to hear this video was what you needed to feel comfortable with an eSIM as well...it can certainly be intimidating and confusing. Haha I would love to make videos for them and get paid...I have had a few people mention that now. Very kind. I'm not directly sponsored by them, but i have joined their affiliate program recently (after making this video). So if you click the link in the description when you go to make your purchase, it will give us a small commission. Nothing crazy, but anything helps to keep the channel growing (affiliate link clicks, video likes, subscriptions, etc)...and the best part is that it doesn't cost anything to do 😊 Let me know if you have any questions about your eSIM...I try and respond quickly and help research a question if i don't know the answer. Safe travels! ✈️

[@stevewanke2470]

@@briansteph HI Brian, I watched this video about a while ago when you were heading to Europe where you would be giving this Airalo esimm a try. I wanted to ask how it did work? Was it as easy as you were hoping? And did it work the way you anticipated? Thanks for answering this. Steve

[@briansteph]

@@stevewanke2470 Hey Steve! Yes it worked wonderfully. This was my 2nd time using the European regional eSIM through Airalo...I have now used it in 9 countries between my 2 trips there and have had no issues. Steph uses my hotspot as well, so there is data for both of us to share. Still highly recommend!

[@familymercadante217]

I spent 90 minutes on the online chat with Airalo, and I learned more from this video of yours that they could provide me. Thanks for making it clear and simple.

[@briansteph]

So glad this was useful to you, sorry you had to deal with that! Appreciate the nice comment - safe travels ✈️

[@Z051v701]

You are great help. I just purchased an eSIM for my trip to Greece in May. It’s my first time using eSIM. After watching your video I feel confident. Thanks Brian

[@briansteph]

You're very welcome Wendy, thanks so much for the nice comment! Glad the video was helpful to you. Hope you have a wonderful trip to Greece - safe travels ✈️

[@BriannaHummel-e1u]

I wouldn’t have downloaded Airalo without these videos. Thanks for the help!

[@briansteph]

Glad to hear it! Hope you have great travels and everything goes smoothly for you with the phone. Thanks for the comment!

[@rayhargreaves6177]

I have used Airalo twice. I give them 5 stars. Very affordable cellular data. When you get to where you are going you automatically connect. Top up is very easy.

[@briansteph]

Agree completely!

[@jamsaanich4993]

Really thorough without boring me to tears with unnecessary chatty clutter. 100%

[@briansteph]

I appreciate that a ton! The hardest part of making these videos is packing in everything that someone would need to know, without the video getting too long or having unnecessary commentary. So, thanks for the nice comment...means a lot. Safe travels ✈️

[@TheFletcher53]

My wife and I have been using Airalo for the past three weeks in Europe. It was perfect.

[@briansteph]

Awesome! My wife and i are doing the same here now as well, and agree - it works perfectly. Safe travels!

[@annge5730]

What Network did you have in the US? Were you able to make calls/texts?

[@TheFletcher53]

@@annge5730 we are Verizon customers in the US. We only used data with Airalo. We used Facebook Messenger to make calls on Wi-Fi and Messenger for, of course messaging. We did not make conventional calls nor did we conventionally text. It worked well for us. We are planning to do the same next year in Scotland and Scandinavia. We aren’t willing to shell out the bigger bucks for another plan. We will shop around some, but our needs were met with what we did.

[@ramona2022]

I am using Airalo for the first time... Your video is the best tutorial I have watched on these e sims....great job.

[@briansteph]

Hi Ramona, so glad to hear that it was helpful to you! Thank you for the nice comment :) safe travels!

[@MaryLouOBertos]

Took away all the stress! And I had already been in contact with the pros at Airalo. You are a great teacher!

[@briansteph]

so glad to hear that, thanks for the nice comment Mary Lou! Safe travels ✈️

[@AndreaWard-rt1jt]

Thanks for your help. One last question- will my map app work for gps using the eSIM?

[@nickbothfeld0219]

Best and clearest video I have seen on Airalo set up and how to start using. Really appreciate it!!!

[@briansteph]

So glad to hear this was helpful to you Nick, thanks so much for the nice comment! Safe travels ✈️

[@marcellorenz4592]

Thanks for making this excellent “how to” video. I forwarded it to my daughter who is travelling to Europe for the first time in a couple of weeks. Your directions are straightforward and easy to follow. Just what she needs.

[@briansteph]

Thanks for the comment Marcel! Glad to hear it is straightforward and helpful. Safe travels to your daughter!

[@JSVR4021]

Seriously!! I love how you reiterate many of the “common sense” stuff one would ask to make sure they’re doing it correctly. This was super helpful! Thank you 🥹🥹🥰🥰

[@briansteph]

@@JSVR4021 That's encouraging to hear, so glad it helped you - thanks for the nice comment! Safe travels 🙂

[@nwinawe]

I should've watched this before I did it- lol. I think it's easier from the app as opposed to online. Another confusing things is that Airalo should never give a message "Activating e-Sim" because it makes you think it's going live, as opposed to simply installing it. However, your info about it not starting until it pings the tower at your travel destination makes a lot of sense. If this is your first time doing a video with this format, I'm impressed!! Thanks.

[@briansteph]

Hey Neil - thanks so much for the comment! I agree, that language can be a little concerning...wouldn't mind if they changed that to say something else. Appreciate you checking out the video and glad to hear it's insightful...safe travels! ✈️

[@tishj3721]

Sooooo helpful and a better choice than relying on our USA carrier for 'international' coverage; too expensive!!! Just need a couple of Gs to cover us when we are out and about and away from a wi-fi enabled rental car or hotel. Other videos i've seen are confusing. You explained things very clearly, step by step and were very attentive to any concerns your viewers might have. I also liked that you explained what to do AFTER the esim was installed. I will definitely watch again as we get closer to our departure. Thank you!

[@briansteph]

Hey Tish - thanks so much for taking the time to leave this comment, I appreciate it a ton! This was my first tutorial video, so comments like this are encouraging to read. I had the same trouble as you finding a video on this service that I felt was comprehensive enough, and explained what to do once I got to Europe. I took a little bit of a gamble on it the first time we went overseas and was able to figure it out, but felt like it would be super helpful for others to have as a resource as well. Thanks again & safe travels! ✈️

[@rosemariedurant3645]

Your explanation was great, I am going to try it this week in the Caribbean I already downloaded and purchased.

[@briansteph]

Glad it was helpful to you! I hope you have a wonderful trip :) safe travels!

[@bettychen802]

Best explanation on the internet for E SIM airalo

[@briansteph]

Thanks so much, I appreciate the nice comment! Safe travels 😊

[@nan2yvr804]

This was EXTREMELY helpful! I had trouble ordering a Uber in Mexico. Thanks Brian

[@briansteph]

So glad to hear it was helpful to you!! Hope you had a wonderful time in Mexico. Safe travels 😊

[@QualityofIrishlife]

This has been superbly helpful. Thanks for taking the time to explain this so clearly to us. Much appreciated.

[@briansteph]

Absolutely - appreciate the encouraging comment, thanks for taking the time! Safe travels ✈️

[@patriciahirrel-cyr9042]

I love how simple you made this! You should be paid by Airalo for this superb, easy-to-use, step-by-step tutorial! :)

[@briansteph]

Thanks so much for the kind comment! So glad to hear you found this helpful and that it was easy to understand 😊

[@the.ditch.pickles]

Great content and easy to understand video. Thanks for doing all of our homework! Got the esim installed and ready to go on our European trip.

[@briansteph]

Awesome to hear, glad it was easy for you! Hope you all have a great trip to Europe - safe travels ✈️

[@lynneadg]

I just got back from Italy this week after a monthlong stay. THANK YOU! this was clear and worked perfectly.

[@briansteph]

That's awesome to hear, thanks for coming back and letting me know! Hope you had a wonderful time there and glad you made it back safely. My sister has been there for a few weeks this summer as well and has been having the time of her life. We are hoping to do the same soon. Thanks again for the comment!

[@errolmartin4173]

I learned about this app yesterday while planning my vacation for this summer. The last time I travelled, it was so hard and expensive to get data while in the US. This app is a blessing! Your video is the best one I found that explained the process in a way that is clear and concise. Now my vacation will be awesome!

[@briansteph]

Agreed, I was dreading figuring out a phone plan prior to learning of this as well. Happy to hear the video was helpful to you - safe travels!

[@billlatronica6848]

Very very helpful! Thank you so much. We are headed to Italy for 2 weeks and plan on using airalo

[@briansteph]

Glad to hear it was helpful Bill, thanks for the comment! Awesome, hope you have a great time in Italy - safe travels ✈️

[@MiroslavCheungka]

Many thanks for creating such a good video and explanation of using Airalo. Easy to follow with clear and concise instructions. Installed my esim while watching and now it's ready to go.

[@briansteph]

So glad to hear that! Thanks so much for leaving a comment. Safe travels to you ✈️

[@gerrypower8186]

In Greece now. Airalo working perfectly. Thanks for your great tips.

[@briansteph]

Great to hear Gerry, hope you have a wonderful time in Greece - cheers!

[@uvids2010]

I watched six KZbin videos about buying/installing/activating the Airalo app. I also watched all of the Airalo on-line videos about their app. I found the Airalo videos far too detailed and therefore very confusing. The other KZbin videos weren't much better but your video was extremely helpful and much easier to follow through with your screenshots. Great job. I've used Airalo successfully in New Zealand and Australia and I'll be trying it in Europe next. I've seen comments about it not working well in some countries (specifically Japan). Has anyone had any experience with Airalo in Japan?

[@briansteph]

Truly glad to hear that, and I appreciate you taking the time to leave this encouraging comment - thank you! I have used it twice in Europe with no issues now, not Japan quite yet. I have had a few folks comment about travel plans to Japan, but haven't had anyone come back and let us know how it went. Hopefully someone will! Enjoy your trip to Europe - safe travels ✈️

[@filikusnadi578]

Thank you for sharing all the details about the airalo esim. Now I am more confident to use esim....your video is really helpful for me.

[@briansteph]

So glad to hear this Fieliana! Thanks for the comment - safe travels ✈️

[@drumstix33]

Thanks this is the most thorough instructions Ive seen. Its very helpful.

[@briansteph]

Happy to hear it! Glad you were able to get some use out of it. Thanks for commenting - safe travels ✈️

[@masturaquldorova7061]

I've come back to your video twice for two different trips abroad, to learn and remember how to do all of this. Thanks so much for the detailed video! We used your link and recommended your links to friends.

[@briansteph]

That's awesome, so glad to hear it's helped you multiple times...that was certainly the goal! Appreciate the nice comment and that you're sharing it with others...truly means a lot. Safe travels my friend! ✈️

[@tannisjovanovic8768]

This is the first video that I have come across where all of the info to utilize an esim is clear and concise! Now I feel super confident that it’s the way to go for us on our trip to Norway this summer. Thanks so much!

[@briansteph]

So happy to hear that, glad you found it helpful! This is the first video i have done in this format, so that's encouraging to hear. Enjoy your Norwegian summer, we are jealous! Definitely want to make it up that way one of these days. Safe travels!

[@tannisjovanovic8768]

Thank you, and to you as well! Your videos are great and enjoyable to watch…keep up the awesome work and thanks again.

[@denhamsathome]

Brilliant step by step instructions - especially if, like me, you are an eSim newbie. Thanks Brian.

[@briansteph]

So glad this was helpful to you, Jo! Thanks so much for the nice comment. Safe travels 🙂✈️

[@lucyhow]

Thank you for making this very helpful video. Your explanation together with the visuals were very clear.

[@briansteph]

Absolutely - so glad to hear you found it useful! Thanks for taking the time to comment - safe travels ✈️

[@robertspence5071]

Your instructions were clear and easy to follow - much better than Airolo's instructions. I downloaded the app, purchased the plan and got $3 off using your code. Thanks so much!

[@briansteph]

Awesome to hear Robert - glad it was helpful to you and you were able to get the discount! Thanks so much for the nice comment. Safe travels ✈️

[@ahoog69]

Fantastic explainer! This video truly helped me to finalize my decision to use Airalo.

[@briansteph]

Great to hear Andre, appreciate the comment! Safe travels to you ✈️

[@FALLOUTSZZ]

Cheers mate, been helpful for my trip to Turkey, you are very good at explaining each step and giving advice. Many thanks.

[@briansteph]

Awesome Alex, glad to hear this was helpful - thanks for the nice comment! Hope you had a great time in Turkey...we may be in Istanbul in October if you have any recommendations. Cheers!

[@kevindau]

Brian states that eSIM are “easier” but it is more than that. The ability to activate the eSIM while still in one’s home area and then to choose it once at one’s destination is so much better than having to buy a physical SIM at one’s destination and then try to install and activate it without using expensive roaming data with one’s native service. The last time I did that I was sitting outside a SBUX in the rain (inside was closed due to COVID) and had to use their wifi, which was spotty because I was outside the store, trying to activate my SIM.

[@briansteph]

Completely agree Kevin, the convenience is undeniable - thanks for the comment!

[@MegaWeebles]

I tried to use an AIRALO esim in Nice last year, couldn't get it to work at all. That might have been down to me and the lousy ( at the time, anyway) instructions from AIRALO. This has given me confidence to try it again for South Africa. Thanks Brian.

[@briansteph]

That's a bummer about Nice, sorry to hear that! Glad this video has helped you feel more confident, thanks for the nice comment. If it helps you feel even better, I have seen a few people mention using Airalo in South Africa without any problems. Hoping for the same experience for you as well - safe travels! ✈️

[@david-vh9pk]

Is good but could address have to go through step by step guide before instal to find continue button. Headings refer to activate when installing which is confusing. If redoing you could address but otherwise good.

[@juanbernal3275]

Very informative and properly paced for beginners like me. Gracias!

[@briansteph]

Appreciate the thoughtful comment, Juan! De nada - safe travels ✈️

[@washburn9999]

very helpful video...thank you..i am going to london in a few days and got the same plan as you...i have visible as a carrier that doesn't offer a data plan in europe at all...i was told by them that since they can't connect to any data towers in europe, that i don't need to turn off my primary line at all...the odd part is i can call numerous countries from the usa which is no charge at all but can only make calls using visible through wifi...which is ok since i have whatsapp and google voice for that...once again thanks for walking through the process....it helped me a lot...

[@briansteph]

Glad to hear it was helpful! That's interesting about your primary provider...I suppose that's a bit more convenient to not have to worry about accidentally leaving your primary SIM on. And yes, plenty of workarounds like WhatsApp and Google Voice...we use those as well and they've been great. Hope you have a great trip to London, we loved our stay there - safe travels! ✈️

[@washburn9999]

@@briansteph thank you

[@TwoTicketsToAdventure]

This is a great video! Thank you. I am trying out Airalo this weekend in Canada (as a trial run for a larger trip we are taking to Japan in the fall) and you made the process of understanding the process of getting the card clear. Now to see how it goes with toggling to the service in Canada in a couple of days. Thanks!

[@briansteph]

Awesome, glad it made the process go smoothly for you! Let me know how the activation goes if you have time. Canada is beautiful, hope you have a wonderful trip - safe travels ✈️

[@TwoTicketsToAdventure]

@@briansteph : Had a fantastic experience using Airalo in Canada. We were crossing the boarder at Buffalo, NY and while we waited to go through customs I was able to get the eSIM to connect to a Canadian cell provider with no real issues. The only thing I had to do was manually select a carrier. The auto connect seemed to not work. But once I toggled to show the providers and I selected one that was part of the list that Airalo said was approved, I had cell data instantly. Thank you again for this great video to get this prepared before leaving.

[@briansteph]

That's awesome to hear! So glad it worked out for you. Interesting about needing to manually select the network, but good that you had that option too, and no issues once connected. Hope you had a great trip!

[@abdulrahmanansari616]

I am trying out this too and I have activated it today. Got a local Canadian e-SIM basic data plan :)

[@briansteph]

wonderful! enjoy your trip - safe travels ✈️

[@juliewalsh7401]

Brian, thanks so much for this. We ventured to Ireland last year and I did the whole - get a physical sim at the airport- that was not fun! This year I did some research (youtube and tech websites) and we are hitting continental Europe with Airalo! But your video really made a difference in the installation and set process.

[@briansteph]

Hey Julie, so happy to hear this was helpful to you! It's certainly a lot less hassle than the physical SIMs. I've been using the regional european eSIM on and off for over 2 years now and it's been awesome. Hope you have a great time on your trip!!

[@anonymousangel11]

Thank you Brian. Excellent video and tutorial on how to use eSIM. Airalo is user friendly but watching your video was really helpful with all your tips and explanations on what to do pre-trip/ during trip. My wife and I are going to Thailand and Bali this October and will be getting the Asia eSIM data package… :) Keep up to the good work. Cheers

[@briansteph]

Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment, so glad to hear this helped you! Sounds like an awesome trip. My sister has spent a lot of time in that region and has exclusively used that Airalo package you mentioned...works great for her. Hope you both have a wonderful time - safe travels! ✈️

[@Missbagpipernorthwest]

Thankyou for the discount code! This video makes it super easy and takes the stress out! I’m used to physical SIM cards so this was different-and very simple. So glad I don’t have to keep track of my physical SIM card any longer!

[@briansteph]

Hi there, so glad this was helpful to you and that you feel you have a more simple process now! Thanks so much for the nice comment...safe travels 😊

[@profitabletradietorque8076]

Hello thank you for your video it was great. I feel a lot better about buying Airalo esim now and was constantly doing google research about which was the better company to go with. I have one question download speed how was this during your past travels? Is speed important when using data, I mean I'm not watching a movie lol

[@briansteph]

Thanks so much for checking out the video - super happy to hear that it was helpful to you! That's a great question about the DL speed. I can only recall having a slower connection once or twice, and it was when we were traveling between cities (such as, on a train in the middle of a countryside rather than in a city center). That makes sense though, because your phone is using Airalo to connect to the local carriers in any given place, and most carriers do have spots within their coverage areas that aren't as strong of a signal, or maybe even are a "dead zone". i know this is true for me at home here in the US with Verizon...every now and again, i'll be somewhere where my signal isn't all that strong. That said, I personally didn't experience a time where the connection was so slow that I was unable to complete a task I wanted to complete. But as I mentioned, none of what I was doing was extremely data-heavy (mostly using Google Maps and the internet to look things up). Slower speeds could impact making a call through FaceTime, but that would be true if you were a local in whatever area you were in on the same carrier. Ultimately, it'll be dependent on the carriers that Airalo is connecting you to and not Airalo itself that determines your speeds. If you are mostly in populated areas, you should have sufficient speed...if you are in less populated areas, you may have slower speeds at times, just as you would expect may happen with your native mobile carrier. Again, I never had a problem, and like you said, I wasn't streaming movies or anything either. Europe also has a ton of public WiFi that is typically pretty solid, so I used that every so often as well to save on the data i was using with Airalo. Hopefully that helps answer your question - thanks for asking!

[@norwegianjonathan]

Used an esim for the first time today and my iPhone 14 Pro was not unlocked because the balance of the phone wasn’t paid off. Glad I had time to call my carrier to set it straight, paid off, and have them unlock it before I left. I also had to shut down and restart my phone for it to recognize.

[@briansteph]

good things to know! having the phone locked will definitely cause an issue when trying to use the eSIM. thanks for sharing!

[@Hutch4633]

Such an outstanding presentation that was hugely helpful. Your exacting details step by step made the whole process of setting up easy. I am a college professor and have to say your style of talking was excellent. I will be heading to Canada in a couple of weeks and look forward to clicking a few buttons and turning it on. Your comment about having to buy SIM cards locally is true. Years of traveling with SIM cards has only one good side, a collection of SIM cards that you stow in a box never to be used again. UGH

[@briansteph]

Thanks so much for the compliments David! So encouraged to hear the presentation style was impactful. I spent ~5 years at a large corporation as a New Hire Coach, and do my best to not leave the small details out that may seem obvious, just in case. I appreciate you taking the time to comment - hope you have a great trip to Canada, we love it there!

[@lunairebabe]

Hi there! I just wanted to thank you for the helpful guide! I used an esim for the first time for my trip and I really appreciated how you explained each step clearly and it really helped to clear my worries when it came to using esims. Will definitely be using esims over physical sim cards for my travels in the future! :)

[@briansteph]

Hi there - thanks so much for the nice comment, I truly appreciate it! So happy to hear this helped you with your setup/trip. Safe future travels 😊

[@debrawilson7786]

Thank you so much! Yours was the first video that gave info about settings on the iPhone AFTER the sim was installed. What to turn on and off etc. perfect 🎉

[@briansteph]

So glad to hear this was useful to you Debra, thanks so much for commenting! Safe travels to you 😊

[@LaurenOliviArt]

I’ll be going to England to visit family in a few weeks ! I’m excited about this eSim situation!!! Every other time I’d go I would just go phoneless. Those days are over Yay

[@briansteph]

So glad you were able to get this set up! Let me know how it goes 😊 Hope you have wonderful family time in England, sounds lovely - safe travels ✈️

[@matthewdower5383]

Sometimes in Europe it can be beneficial to purchase a country specific SIM. With the European package you cab be limited to say LTE speed, but a country specific can allow for example 5G. This varys from country to country so make sure you check.

[@briansteph]

Yes this is true - good tip, thanks for sharing!

[@stevejones3864]

Superbly clear just bought my eSIM for Saudi for Saturday…I’m very new to the eSIM world…I look forward to switching on as I land ! You did well to highlight all those fears that we all have ref being charged like a wounded bull ref our home carrier every time we go abroad…fingers crossed it all goes smoothly…next challenge is actually how much data we actually use day to day so we can best choose a plan! Thank a lot Brian - I used your code too so spend the $3 wisely!

[@briansteph]

Hey Steve - glad to hear this was helpful to you, thanks for the nice comment! Yes indeed, definitely happy to not have those international charges anymore. You can always start with a smaller amount of data, knowing that you can add more for the same cost as it would be to buy a new eSIM. "Topping up" is extremely easy and can be done at any time, so I typically suggest starting with an amount of data that lives around the low end of what you think you'll need, knowing that you can add more at any time. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions - safe travels! ✈️

[@stevejones3864]

Thanks guys! I suppose the obvious question I have is that presumably you need data in order to buy extra data! (Or if course wifi!) Will it notify you when you’re about to run out of data so you can then act quickly or will it just run out. I will naturally be keep on top of my usage but just wondered if the top up process was made easier by timely reminders? Thanks again! 😀

[@briansteph]

@stevejones3864 Yes correct, you'll need an initial package in order to buy more! I don't recall the exact intervals at which Airalo sends reminders, but you will get push notifications and emails by default when you start to run out. I know there is a reminder at the 25% remaining mark. You can also purchase more before you run out, as Airalo will continue to use your original package until it's gone before tapping into any "top up" packages.

[@stevejones3864]

Hi guys, just completed my first trip with Airalo and it was brilliant ! Thank you so much.. Came into another country and used a different eSIM - was all going well - I had 750 mb left when checked (I check often in these early stages!) but then the following morning my network wasn’t working. Got into wifi to see all my data had gone and I have since topped up some more. 3 questions.. 1) does Airalo not give any notification when you’re running low? I expected some sort of notification … ??? 2) the only explanation as to bit used up so much data so quickly is because I have auto download of WhatsApp photos switched on and I been receiving a fair few photos as I’m in a group tour and ptople like to share! Do you think this might be the source of quick data usage or do you have any other thoughts 3) I’ve got data roaming switched off for my current eSIM and things seem to work fine. Always reluctant to switch on data roaming anywhere but in UK but Airalo seems to suggest I should have it in for my active eSIM.. help!!?? Many thanks Steve

[@briansteph]

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[@huskermiked]

You should have touched on using the data sim with iMessage. There is a whole lot to do to make iMessage work and then once you are done with the data sim switching it back. also turning off your primary line removes your number from iMessage and FaceTime and causes more heartache than it is worth. just turn off data roaming.

[@briansteph]

fair points! i certainly should have mentioned switching the sims back since i've had a few questions about that already. And yes, iMessage removes your number. I supposed we have always used our Apple Id emails via iMessage when we are using it internationally. Tried to include as much as possible, but knew i couldn't remember or have time to include everything, so thanks for chiming in!

[@misternemo9752]

Bryan, perhaps you can hear me applauding you for making this great video! You are clear; concise; understandable; and, Give a marvelous presentation! 19:02 These remarks are made by me a (Male)senior Citizen, who has an ,Apple 13-Pro. I would really appreciate if you would notify me if you plan to make anymore videos.

[@briansteph]

Hi Nemo - thank you so very much for the generous compliment! There are many more videos in the works. My wife and I will be uploading some highlight reels from our recent trip to Europe, along with separate videos detailing some of our favorite locations and spots that we recommend. Plenty of other videos planned related to travel and planning for travel as well! I actually released a video since this one came out that shows how I find unique locations when planning for a trip that you may also enjoy...let me know if you get a chance to watch 🙂 Subscribing to the channel and enabling the notification bell should alert you of any future videos too! Hope you enjoy them 😀

[@misternemo9752]

@@briansteph it was indeed, my pleasure. I certainly will look forward to viewing and listening to your forthcoming videos. nemo👍

[@Rainman701]

Thanks for your video took the stress out of planning a trip to South America where data will be needed!

[@briansteph]

Glad to hear it, thanks for the comment! Hope you have a great trip to South America - safe travels ✈️

[@dfong12389]

Your video was the first one that came up when I did a search on setting up an airalo esim. Very very helpful and you made it so easy plus answered some questions I had. Thanks!

[@briansteph]

So happy to hear this Denise, thanks for the nice comment! Safe travels ✈️

[@AngelaV-mo3qx]

After spending 3 hours on the chat line with Airalo, I gave up. They couldn't help set up even after watching some of their videos. I should have come straight to your video. You are clear and have assisted in making the installation flawless. I agree with others that Airalo should be paying you for this video. I will definitely send them your video and let them know that perhaps they should replace their useless ones with yours!! Thank you so much - you have a new subscriber.

[@briansteph]

Wow Angela, so sorry you got the runaround for so long when you were looking for help! I have heard similar things about the support since making this video, which is certainly unfortunate. So happy to hear this was helpful to you though! Do you feel good about your phone setup for your upcoming trip? Definitely happy to try and help with any questions you might still have. We truly appreciate the support, thanks so much for subscribing! It's a small act but helps us a ton 😊

[@AngelaV-mo3qx]

@@briansteph Thanks so much for the offer. After the 3 hours had passed and after they told me that they would have to escalate the issues I'm having on my phone to their supervisor, I ended up figuring it out myself. Thank you 😃

[@briansteph]

That's a bummer you had to spend so much time on it, but glad to hear you have it all set up now! Hope you have a great trip ✈️

[@AngelaV-mo3qx]

@@briansteph I wanted to add that when I watched your very clear and well explained video this morning, it reaffirmed that I did things correctly. Thank you for your video because I was doubting myself.

[@briansteph]

Props for figuring it out yourself...it can seem a little convoluted at times. Glad to hear your feel better...certainly nice to have 1 less stressor when getting ready for a trip!

[@MrChip-yl9uz]

Glad I found your video about how to use Airalo. I’m gonna be travelling soon and this video of yours helped me to get started to using Airalo. 👍

[@briansteph]

Awesome, so glad to hear this - thanks for the nice comment! Hope you have a great trip and safe travels ✈️

[@peachpiano]

Thanks to you I have managed to do this. The Airalo app said there was a problem initially, but I went to cellular data, and saw the ESIM eventually activate. It must have taken about 5 minutes or more. I am all ready to switch between them and can’t wait to see if it works.

[@briansteph]

Hey Hilary, so glad to hear this helped you get the eSIM all set up - thanks for the comment! The activation can certainly take awhile, it does that for me as well but has worked every time 🙂 Safe travels! ✈️

[@Julialee-x4y]

Love your step by step explain how to buy, install and activate the estimate. Thank you.

[@briansteph]

Glad you found the video helpful, thanks for the nice comment! Safe travels ✈️

[@GiuliaHalkier]

Awesome video! So helpful!! Thank you so much! So thorough and SO so helpful! you should definitely be getting paid for this

[@briansteph]

Thanks Giulia, appreciate that a ton! Glad to hear it was helpful too. Haha that would be nice for sure. No direct sponsorship, but we genuinely do rely on this app pretty heavily during our travels and wanted to share it! If you use the link in the description when you end up getting a plan, we will get a small kick back...any little bit helps 😊Thanks again for the nice comment - safe travels! ✈️

[@ellen0328]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm traveling to Portugal in a few weeks and was very concerned about my phone situation. Following your video I managed to purchase the esim, and install it on my phone. I also utilized your discount code so I got $3 off. I don't have any concerns about activating it once I arrive in Portugal. I'm not very tech savvy so this was a real life saver. Thank you again!

[@briansteph]

Hey Ellen, so glad to hear this and that you're feeling better about your phone setup! We are going to portugal in October, would love to hear what you think and the places you get to see 😊 hope you have a wonderful time - safe travels! ✈️

[@ellen0328]

@@briansteph I will definitely tell you about it! Very excited - I've heard such wonderful things about Portugal. I think October will be a wonderful time to go - cooler and less crowded.

[@briansteph]

We have too! Agreed - it seems that being outside of the April to Late Sept/Early Oct window helps with having fewer crowds in Europe. Very exciting - can't wait to hear about your experience!

[@hypesy]

thx dude, new to esim and got everything done before the video was finished. this app makes the sometimes complicated process easy 🤙

[@briansteph]

great to hear man! have a great trip!

[@GenoLogan]

Such a wonderful walkthrough. Great job making this! Pacing and information is on point. There's a lot of general information out there, but you covered everything big and small concerning eSIMs while going abroad.

[@briansteph]

Hey Grant - thanks so much for this nice comment! Encouraging to read stuff like this, and happy to hear that others are finding the information useful. I try to make resources that I would have wanted a couple years ago when I was first diving into all of this. Thanks again - safe travels! ✈️

[@YvonnePevie-qn3ur]

This was an amazing tutorial! I am a planner and all the tech options for travelling had me mesmerized. Love the step by step and how articulate you are in your explanation! My partner and I are doing the Camino soon - 30 days of walking/hiking so contact back home is essential. I feel so much more confidant now :)

[@briansteph]

This is such a nice comment Yvonne, thanks so much for taking the time to write this! Ooh awesome, I have heard of that trail before...definitely something we are interested in as well. Would love to hear what you think afterwards! Glad you feel better about the phone setup - safe travels out there on the trail 😃

[@emberstream8019]

Thank you for making this video. I rewatch it every time I travel just so I know that everything will work.

[@briansteph]

Thanks so much for the nice comment! So happy to hear this has been helpful to you more than once. Safe travels! ✈️

[@LBenS1]

Thanks so much! So much more helpful than Airolo tutorial which clearly doesn’t reflect current IOS

[@briansteph]

No worries, glad to hear that! I've certainly been a bit frustrated with their resources in the past as well, which is why I try and create the resources I would have wanted before gaining some experience using their products. Appreciate the comment, thank you - safe travels! ✈️

[@Starw90]

Your video help me a lot coz I’m travelling this Friday to Europe, thanks

[@briansteph]

Awesome, glad the video was useful for you! Hope you have a great trip to Europe - travel safe ✈️

[@Hazz12372]

Extremely helpful. I will re watch this when I arrive in Bangkok in October!

[@briansteph]

Glad to hear it was helpful! Hope you have a great trip to Bangkok - safe travels ✈️

[@lakshc18]

You're an absolute G 🔥Just used ur code, got $3 off, and am all set for my vacation!

[@briansteph]

Appreciate it Laksh! Glad you're feeling prepped for your vacation - enjoy it, safe travels mate! ✈️

[@Annestevens1707]

Thank you for all the information. First time using an eSIM and your tutorial was the best. I have watched a couple of your videos and so helpful!

[@briansteph]

Hi Anne - so happy to hear this and glad you found these videos useful! Safe travels 🙂

[@dotted8-]

Just want to compliment your audio/video skills. One of better video/audio quality YT’s I’ve seen. You likely have some studio skills (Yamaha NS? Monitor, interface and guitar are a hint).

[@briansteph]

Hey thanks so much, I appreciate that! It's definitely an aspect of these videos that I try and get better at each time. Yes, I do have some studio experience, although I would consider my setup to be a modest DIY home studio...the typical Scarlett Focusrite interface with the Shure SM7B. I played in bands in my late teens/early 20s, and recently had a spell where I was releasing music on Spotify/Apple/etc under the artist name "graymind". For those songs, I had a buddy produce, but it's nice to be able to write scratch tracks at home comfortably when inspiration strikes. My ultimate goal is to create cinematic videos where I capture/edit all of the footage and write the music as well. Thanks for checking out the video and taking the time to comment!

[@imaneiman8792]

Thank you so much Brian, that was really helpful, I will be using it soon in my next destination, pretty sure it will save me not only money but also time !

[@briansteph]

So glad to hear it was helpful to you Imane! Certainly hope it saves you both. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment - safe travels! ✈️

[@goshiship]

This was easily the best eSim video I’ve watched. Thanks.

[@briansteph]

Thanks so much, appreciate the nice comment and glad to hear it was helpful! Safe travels ✈️

[@CloD5D]

Thank you so much for your explanation Brian. I just installed an Airelo esim for Australia using your code. So far, so good, I hope everything will be alright once I arrived 😬

[@briansteph]

Awesome, glad this helped you out! Hope you have a great time in australia...thanks for the nice comment. Safe travels! ✈️

[@SherB-oz1ze]

Thank you for such an informative yet simple video! Just used your code and installed my eSIM, your video made the process so easy.

[@briansteph]

So happy to hear that, thanks so much for the comment! Safe travels ✈️

[@danbressler]

Brian... one other question before we leave for London tomorrow... I saw another Airalo tutorial video where someone commented with the following... I'm wondering if this is something I need to do?? "To make sure you can receive texts from US while on secondary eSIM, you need to setup WiFi calling for the primary sim card before leaving home. When you get to your overseas destination, turn on both primary and secondary SIM cards. Select “secondary” for cellular data, select “primary” for default voice line. I was then able to get texts from banks. This is for an iPhone."

[@briansteph]

Hey Dan! They are referring specifically to standard SMS texts...iMessages you can still send/receive without doing those extra steps. However, you CAN set up your phone like that in order to get standard SMS from non-iphone users, or for 2FA texts from your online accounts/banks as that person mentioned. I'm not sure what the wifi calling setting has to do with the rest of what was mentioned though, but it doesn't hurt to have that setting enabled. If you'd like to receive SMS on your Primary SIM, here's how to do that: - Leave your Primary line on, but disable "Data Roaming" under Settings > Cellular for that SIM. This will ensure that data is ONLY being used on the Airalo eSIM while you're gone - Under Settings > Cellular Data, make Airalo the default SIM for cellular data, and DISABLE the "allow cellular data switching" option, so that your Primary SIM isn't accidentally used for data while in London. Default voice line can stay as Primary as they mentioned. Keep in mind that INBOUND calls and SMS will not trigger an international charge, but if you initiate a call or send an SMS, you may be charged by your Primary cell provider. This is particularly important while you're in the Messages app when starting a new message, as it will ask you from what SIM do you wish to send the message from (select Airalo). Hope that's helpful - I know it can all be a bit confusing. Let me know if I can clarify anything more. Safe travels to London tomorrow!

[@danbressler]

@@briansteph This is ABSOLUTELY helpful!! Thank you so much! It made sense when I read your note, so I think I'm all set!!

[@GordSmoker]

Excellent tutorial. Very helpful and concise.

[@briansteph]

Thanks so much for the nice comment, happy to hear this was helpful to you! Safe travels ✈️

[@jessicafeldheim7542]

Excellent tutorial the company should reward you for your efforts

[@briansteph]

Thanks so much Jessica, appreciate the kind words and glad the video was useful! Safe travels 😊

[@cindypham9815]

Thanks so much Brian.....you make a very excellent video with all clear esim info for travelers.......step-by-step installation esim....... I did watch your videos @ very first time about esim.....amazing Brian!!!! Learning a lot from your video.......Take care & enjoy your trip to Europe......❤❤❤❤❤ I refer your KZbin channel to my friends with all great info Brian.......

[@briansteph]

Cindy - this was such a sweet and thoughtful comment, I appreciate the compliments and am so happy to hear that the video was helpful to you! Very much appreciate you referring our videos as well...it truly does help so much with growing our channel. Safe travels and thank you so much again 💙

[@raphaeltrinidad9423]

Going to USA tomorrow, thanks for this video I had a very comprehensive know how with esims, eased my anxiety 😅 subscribed because of this video 👌🏼 thanks so much!

[@briansteph]

Awesome, glad to hear that it made you feel better! Hope you enjoy your trip to the states - safe travels ✈️

[@ginoalbertgahwiler6463]

Thank you for the clarity of information. What should I do when back in my home country to get back to my original phone settings ?

[@briansteph]

Hi there! When you return home, all you need to do is switch your Primary SIM back on :) I walk through doing that in this video around 17:12 if you'd like the exact steps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPNqHSBib55b7c Safe travels! ✈️

[@umanathan7722]

Your demo is very easy to follow --Thanks

[@briansteph]

Glad you think so, happy it was helpful! Thanks for the comment - safe travels ✈️

[@nks16]

THANK YOU so much for this awesome video!!! I don’t understand SIM cards and esims for the life of me. I’m going to Thailand next month and airalo was suggested to me. This video is so incredibly helpful. Thank you so much. Now let me subscribe to your channel

[@briansteph]

So happy to hear that this video helped you! Thanks so much for the nice comment. Hope you have a wonderful time in Thailand - safe travels! ✈️

[@briansteph]

also, we appreciate the subscription very much - thank you 😊

[@fahdnaitali8611]

Best tutorial for Airlo setup! Just bought the plan and used your code. Thank you

[@briansteph]

Awesome, glad to hear it was helpful to you and you could save a few $! Thanks for the comment - safe travels ✈️

[@guydoesthings]

Life-saver! Way better than their own video tutorials. Thanks for this!!

[@briansteph]

You got it, glad it was helpful to you! Safe travels ✈️

[@johnnykho1589]

Your video is the best in explaining how esim works. I finally understood. Thanks Brian

[@briansteph]

Hey Johnny - glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for the comment - safe travels ✈️

[@robertdowns1965]

DUDE!!!! TAHNK YOU! Their sight is so confusing and it's my SECOND time using Airalo. $3 buck to you kind sir!

[@briansteph]

Heck yeah, you got it! The site can definitely be a bit confusing, glad to hear this helped make sense of it a bit. Safe travels mate! ✈️

[@andyffnz]

Thanks Brian - I have downloaded the eSIM for a week in Singapore. So much easier than getting a local SIM. The eSIM still says 'Activating' an hour after I downloaded it, but will see how it goes when we land. I used your code, so got 2Gb for $3 which is so much cheaper than the NZ$8 per day we are charged for international roaming with our local carrier. Save travels to you both - cheers from New Zealand :-)

[@briansteph]

Hey there, so great to hear this helped in getting you all set up for your trip to Singapore! Certainly a nice little cost difference there...hard to deny that, and the convenience. Those are the main reasons I love going the eSIM route over the international data charges with my main carrier. I have had a couple of other folks comment the same thing about the eSIM showing "activating" for awhile. Seems to resolve itself from what they have said...it actually doesn't even need to activate until you get to Singapore, so you should be fine! You could always turn the eSIM line off until you get there if you'd like. Hope you have a great trip - let us know what you think of Singapore if you get a chance, definitely on our list (as is New Zealand). Safe travels! ✈️

[@marilubambi66]

Maravilha! This is a perfect video - going to Europe next February and couldn't find an easy yet knowledgeable explanation. Obrigada!

[@briansteph]

So glad to hear it! De nada - safe travels ✈️

[@coachab100]

I went to Europe this spring and this video was a lifesaver for me installing and using Airalo. I did the regional and it was great I am doing a cruise to South America this winter and hitting many countries. The regional esim is more expensive than world wide? Have you asked anyone who has used the world wide esim? I will only use it while in port since it won’t work at sea. Thanks

[@briansteph]

Hey Alex, that's great to hear! Glad everything worked out. I have only used the European regional thus far which has worked great for me both times! My sister has used one for Asia and also had a great experience. I am actually going to be testing the global eSIM in the next couple of weeks and doing a review video about my experience with it. so if you check in within the next few weeks or so, hopefully that'll be out! I am going to be testing the new offering they have that includes calls and text as well.

[@cz3ali]

Thank you for making this very easy to understand! Your instructions were so clear and helpful! You should absolutely get paid for this!!! By far, yours is the best video I've seen explaining all of this! Will use your code! Thanks!

[@briansteph]

Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful comment, I appreciate it! So happy to hear this was clear and helpful to you. Hope you have great and memorable travels!

[@jenniferblakeney1581]

This is a really fantastic tutorial - I've been struggling to understand the whole eSIM process and you clarified a lot of things. Thank you!! 🙏

[@briansteph]

So glad to hear that Jennifer, thanks so much for the nice comment! Safe travels to you ✈️

[@mikechbb]

So helpful when we were in Europe. Thank you so much. Should we delete the esimms once they are expired?

[@briansteph]

Awesome, glad to hear it! You certainly can if you don't intend to use them again. You could hang onto it in case you need the same eSIM again in the future, and simply want to "top up" that same SIM rather than buy a new one and re-do the installation process. It won't hurt to keep it, but you don't need to!