How I use eSIM traveling the world (with iPhone 14 Pro)

[@myjenniferfaal4619]

I was so scared to buy esim but, you made it look so easy. I think I will try it. Thank you for sharing.😊👍

[@arturkohut]

In my experience, these data-only prepaid esim had 10-50 times higher latency than with the same network/testing server using a regular local sim card. Apparently, to provide lower rates, these esims work thru some tricky roaming loopholes but not without downsides 😮. Also: be aware, if you wanna use it a second sim, unless you select the same network for both sim cards, it will drain your battery life 😮.

[@sergiosala]

Yup, thanks for sharing this too!

[@seaworld443]

Thank you for this video. It's helpful and helps me make decisions on what to do for my trips ❤

[@anthonywilliams9415]

Very informative video

[@ChristheFreelancer]

Good timing as I’m heading to 2 new countries next week but I think I’ll just stick with roaming. This looks complicated. Plus 1gb for $6.25 USD? Not very cheap.

[@sergiosala]

Yeah I understand prices are high but that's in Qatar. For Portugal, I got 10GB for 17 bucks.

[@surimaribo24]

thank you for the amazing info

[@sergiosala]

Glad it was helpful!

[@umangchiraniya6266]

What about my original e-sim that i was using earlier

[@TheForceHungerGames]

It may be that the old provider has blocked it or no services are offered on the SIM card. What then?? Other provider?

[@lola444metallica]

I travel a Lot so this video Is super helpful I'm between getting the iPhone 13 Max because of the sim but can I activate it living in Costa Rica and traveling to Norway, Czech republic? Thanks for your answer

[@sergiosala]

eSIM is becoming more accessible anywhere, i’d just get iphone 14

[@washburn9999]

Great video…how do you make calls? Thank you

[@sergiosala]

With a local eSIM you can still get calls

[@emaanoff]

Is it okay to buy one in us with a career but use it in another country and pay the fees? And by the way im not gonna use that sim for calling and texting and internet

[@chubz1978cd]

Can you use Uber using eSim? Cause Uber requires actual phone number...

[@sergiosala]

I keep my US number with Google Fi as my auth for Uber, and others alike, while also using the second eSIM for the place I go

[@foodzillaXL]

Thanks for this video. Did you have to pay for a three month visa? Usually you get 1 month on arrival. Cheers

[@sergiosala]

Got a visa back in my country, so I could get 2 months + 1

[@kwajrod]

So you use Google Fi for voice, and Airalo/Dtac for data(maps, email, SMS, browsing internet)?

[@sergiosala]

Yes

[@RONIN1111]

Are you using credit card points to travel? Thanks for the videos

[@sergiosala]

Yes I am! Currently AMEX Delta Reserve

[@raulfernandezjr5295]

Will this work if I bought my iPhone through AT&T or have to but directly from Apple? Reason I ask because when I tried to install a SIM card in Thailand. The iPhone was prompted with a error message saying not compatible.

[@sergiosala]

It has to be unlocked so Apple store

[@raulfernandezjr5295]

@@sergiosala figured okay thanks for the reply

[@CHICVOYAGE]

Googlfi only can activate in the usa?

[@sergiosala]

Yes only activate it in US

[@DonRashad]

So can I still keep my Verizon wireless phone number for phone calls and texts while abroad and also use data with a local SIM card in Thailand? That’s my biggest concern, I want to keep my US phone number still while abroad.

[@sergiosala]

If your Verizon has eSIM of course you can keep both! that's what I do with Google Fi

[@DonRashad]

@@sergiosala So you can still send and receive calls and texts from your regular American number? And when you need data to access internet, you just use the SIM card for the country you’re in?

[@plpauly]

I have a question…when you get the qrcode in your email, how do you use the code or scan the code if you only have the phone and not another device to scan from. ?

[@sergiosala]

I used my computer to scan it. But I also recently realized that you can 3d touch the code with your phone and it can give you the link

[@sergiosala]

Hope it makes clearer that eSIM is the way to go! Don't forget to download Airalo if you are on the go: geni.us/airalo

[@maxmorris4562]

Hey, When you remove the e sim, does it automatically go back to your Original data plan like Tesco mobile for example. Because at the moment when the e sim is turned off it says no sim.

[@sergiosala]

IT needs a SIM either way, whether physical or digital

[@TheWesterosiNinja]

Luckily your phone didn't fail on your travels. What would you have done if it did and you couldn't just swap a SIM card to another phone since your service was tied to the ESIM?

[@sergiosala]

You can get the eSIM after if you get a new phone

[@TheWesterosiNinja]

@@sergiosala good luck dealing with your carrier when in another country to get an esim

[@sergiosala]

i haven’t had problems

[@TheWesterosiNinja]

@@sergiosala again good luck if your esim only phone breaks in a 3rd world country and you need to get a new one while it’s being fixed. It’s so much more convenient to just take the SIM card from the old phone and stick it in the new phone.

[@jamges]

Hey Sergio, helpful vid - so I just got the iPhone 14 pro also - do I understand correctly that if I have Airalo I don’t need google Fi? Thanks!

[@sergiosala]

I said at the end that I’m using both. Keeping Google Fi as my main, and for data whatever carrier of the city I travel to

[@RobRoyAdventures]

@@sergiosala This video is very helpful - thank you! I am about to travel for 2 months to Africa and two months to the Balkans and want to add Google Fi on my iPhone 13 Pro. Why would I use Airalo and not just use Google Fi to keep it simple? Can I use these services for Google Maps, WhatsApp video calls, etc? Thank you, Roy

[@sergiosala]

I will keep both, just in case

[@Tourlou0409]

Did Google Fi work in all the countries you visited?

[@sergiosala]

Yes

[@Tourlou0409]

@@sergiosala thanks for thé reply. By the way, I love your channel. Videos are top notch bro!

[@Joe-lb8qn]

That QR code is awkward if you only have one device.

[@sergiosala]

Never thought about that because I only use one

[@juelhossen6705]

Do you get number ?

[@sergiosala]

Yes, but with locals eSIM like the dtac in Thailand. Airalo doesn't give you

[@michaelwest6776]

Protect your iPhone 14. Use otter case and real protective face shield. It’s over a thousand bucks investment. An accidental drop might disappoint you.

[@sergiosala]

I pay AppleCare

[@michaelwest6776]

@@sergiosala it’s a smart choice. A small ding there and now won’t render it qualified for total replacement. It loses it value when you decided to sell them in few years time. I would suggest you protect your iPhone 14. If it is stolen or lost, the AppleCare you paid are worth in gold. It’s just my 2 cents worth of opinion. Keep your videos coming. Cheers.