How To Use Airalo | Review, eSIM Activation & iPhone Tutorial

[@Monitodotcom]

Hey everyone! New customers can get *15% off with the code MONITO15* , if you're an existing Airalo customer, use *MONITO10 for 10% off* your next eSIM. Click here to get your Airalo eSIM 👉 bit.ly/41wC23C - Thanks! ^Jonny

[@masterleec]

Best Airalo “how to” instructions and explanations I’ve found. Thanks.

[@Monitodotcom]

That’s really great to read, glad you found the video useful. ^Jonny

[@nonye.m]

Definitely!

[@nettiethatsme]

This video really helped me. I’m traveling to France, UK and Egypt. I was originally going to purchase 3 individual ESims, but now with your video, I know I can just purchase one global - discover ESIM. Thanks for the tip!

[@Monitodotcom]

That's great to read Nettie, I'm glad you took some value from the video and let me know if you have any further questions. ^Jonny

[@GreenVoyagerr]

I’m the worst when it comes to understanding instructions, but you made everything crystal clear - thank you so much! It was so cute when your wife and baby passed by, btw. I could still hear you very clearly! 😊

[@justrandom222]

This was so helpful! This should become the official video for Airalo. Thank you!

[@rosejames1216]

I've tried installing other esims and thinking I did it correctly, went on my travels to return home to find a huge bill from my network provider😢 Your video was FANTASTIC!!! Being able to stop, start and rewind the video as though I was being given a personal installation session from you was brilliant. You covered everything I would see and I am now more confident in the esim installation this time. Fingers crossed it all works out once I'm away and more importantly no extra charges from my current provider when I return home. Wish me luck. Many, many thanks.

[@Monitodotcom]

Hey Rose! Lots of luck for your trip. As long as you have data roaming toggled off on your primary SIM and Allow Mobile Data Switching toggled off on your eSIM then your carrier shouldn't charge you any roaming fees. If they still do, then let me know as I will personally visit their houses and throws eggs at them, because that's entirely unfair. All the best! ^Jonny

[@Monitodotcom]

That's so cool, thank you for sharing Rose and I'm so glad your trip was a success! @@rosejames1216

[@ejejejje]

@@Monitodotcomhow do u toggle these off??

[@brettmccabe750]

Be careful, I thought I had did it correctly with airlo but still to find large bill when I got home.

[@Monitodotcom]

Sorry to read that@@brettmccabe750 Unfortunately that can happen if you don't turn data roaming off on your primary SIM, but that isn't a fault of Airalo. ^Jonny

[@sarahvidebech9777]

After having spent hours trying to figure out Airalo your video literally saved my day - and perhaps my sanity too ! thank you! :) Greetings from Denmark

[@Monitodotcom]

Greetings from London! This is basically music to my ears, I'm so glad you took some value from the video and let me know if you have any further questions. ^Jonny

[@rob8312]

You are brilliant man! Great video. Literally laughed out loud during the special guest segment. Airalo should be paying you!

[@Monitodotcom]

Wow thank you! I'm just glad you enjoyed the video. ^Jonny

[@pt31]

Mate the way you guide us through everything so concisely is just incredible! Thank you 🙏🏻🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Monitodotcom]

My pleasure! Glad you found it useful. ^Jonny

[@Mrs.CandHim]

Really enjoyed this review. Very informative and helpful and loved the humour. Most tutorials are cold and clinical and I think some people tend to ‘switch off’ concentration. This really helped me decide which eSIM / provider for Australia. Cheers 🍻

[@Monitodotcom]

Thank you so much and have a great trip to Australia! I'm mildly jealous 😅 ^Jonny

[@aprilacorda9925]

True, loved the baby in the background too!

[@BitsOfBen]

Used Airalo whilst in the States, it was amazing and good value for money!

[@louiselaprade3041]

The best video I have seen at this date.

[@Monitodotcom]

Thanks Louise that's great to hear! ^Jonny

[@mollychaos6754]

Wow, very helpful for a beginner like myself. I watched two other videos about airolo before my Asia trip, but yours is easy to follow. I already set up airolo account and just nervous to click buy. thank you, you're awsome!

[@Monitodotcom]

That's awesome Molly, glad to have helped. It's really not as scary as you think, but I was a bit nervous myself if I'm being honest! ^Jonny

[@MD-fy9ot]

Thank you for your excellent "how-to set up Airalo". Professional video editing and a sweet human touch in the background-true life!

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad you enjoyed the video and edit! Thanks so much for watching. ^Jonny

[@surfboy8141]

Extremely helpful video!!! i will hold onto this for years to come!

[@Monitodotcom]

That's awesome, glad you found it useful and thank you for the great feedback. ^Jonny

[@ryuaan]

Nice job. Found the instructions very helpful, and clear, and the graphics you supplied made it very easy. Cheers.

[@Monitodotcom]

Thanks Oscar! ^Jonny

[@popcorn7657]

BEST EXPLANATIONS EVER. Thanks for all the screenshots. And I learned about widgets too haha. Merci pour tous les détails et les captures d’écrans. J’avais peur de me tromper. Mille mercis. Bises

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome! Glad you found it useful and let me know if you have any questions. ^Jonny

[@ukharrythomas007]

Brilliant video, ease of the purchase, set up = purchase from me. Thank you !

[@elfpanglee]

I got this set up for my South Korea next week! Fingerscrossed it goes well! I'll follow up on experience!

[@Monitodotcom]

Awesome, looking forward to hearing about it! Enjoy your trip to South Korea. ^Jonny

[@thinaythinapay6639]

Such a help! Thank you for. Will get back to this vid once I purchased an esim.

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad you found it useful! Let me know if you ever have any questions. ^Jonny

[@malmesburya05ab]

A very good explanation. A lot of information covered and very clear. However, the information about adding the widget was far too fast for me. Still no idea how to do this.

[@meileeluebbe9487]

super helpful video, with clear instructions. thank you!

[@charlieann6321]

Highly recommended! Easy to install and phone works the moment you land and switch on ✈️🌍🌟 Have used several times now 🌈

[@tap2tidi166]

🔥that was super helpful and explained really well for someone like me who is has tech phobia but got stung badly last year when travelling! thank you!

[@BenjaminArlander]

Thank you! I'm using Airalo for my next trip! No more meeting with a vendor at the International airport to setup eSIM

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad it was helpful! ^Jonny

[@islandgirldoherty2888]

Very informative and easy to understand - thank you

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad you found it useful. ^Jonny

[@cariadaberboy]

An excellent instructional video, just what I need. I will be using Airalo for the first time on a forthcoming trip to Europe in about 6 weeks and will definitely be referring to the video again. So glad I researched it now, I will definitely be watching this video again a few times as I get closer to my trip. GREAT job & THANKS!

[@Monitodotcom]

Thank you so much! That's a really kind comment and it made my day. All the best and let me know if you need anything. ^Jonny

[@johnjones761]

Did it all go smoothly for you?

[@lornaconstantine2198]

Excellent instructions! Best yet, and your family made it a win my books for sure!

[@ruthlebron1222]

It was very helpful and cute! Beautiful family

[@Monitodotcom]

Thank you so much! ^Jonny

[@YouUsAndAI]

You explained this far better than others I've seen. Thank you!

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad it was helpful! ^Jonny

[@DuncanH11]

Excellent video, very clear explanation of how it works and the process. I’ve steered clear of esims before now but feel confident in using now. One of my trips later this year is in China, think that might be more of a challenge !!

[@Monitodotcom]

Honestly, that's so awesome to read because it's precisely what I wanted from this video, I wanted people to feel more comfortable with eSIMs. All the best with your trip to China. ^Jonny

[@isabellaleao1535]

Excellent video, thank you a lot for the help! From Brazil

[@Monitodotcom]

You're very welcome! I'm here if you need any further help. ^Jonny

[@linabear55]

Welcome back!

[@rishthebish1]

Great tutorial - very informative

[@alyssaraniatravel7671]

thx mate for the video..explanation very well done

[@benz6074]

You did the best job at explaining and using this app. 👏 thank you.

[@Monitodotcom]

You’re welcome 😊

[@giga9941]

Great video man, explained things thoroughly

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheFlairGuy]

Just purchased for Italy next week Thx!

[@Monitodotcom]

Awesome! Have a great trip. ^Jonny

[@domn8dontw8]

Hey, mate, how did it work out?

[@TheFlairGuy]

@@domn8dontw8 perfect. Also used it for Guyana's last month.

[@patsie87]

Wow, what an amazing walkthrough. You rock!

[@Monitodotcom]

Well thank you! Glad you found the video useful, let me know if you have any further questions. ^Jonny

[@hamaca7]

great video ! i will try the step by step. very clear and exhaustive. blessings to you and your family

[@Monitodotcom]

Thank you so much, and for your blessing. All the best to you and your travels. ^Jonny

[@totigeriii]

Thank you for the guide and also for the discount. Was great help!

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome! ^Jonny

[@terryevp4084]

Great video with clear and top-notch step by step guide. Many Thanks

[@Monitodotcom]

That's great to hear, glad to be of service! ^Jonny

[@ventywardany]

Hi, it’s the best tutorial I’ve seen here on KZbin. I have question, if I already arrived in the destination can I still buy the esim? Thanks in advance

[@Monitodotcom]

Great question! Yes you can, you would be activating and installing immediately, so the only potential issue is that you need a reliable internet connection, but hopefully you can find one at a coffee shop, hotel etc. Glad you found the video useful. ^Jonny

[@crimetimetv7320]

thanks for the great video, easily the best I've seen and made activationg my eSIM really easy

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome!

[@StaceyCochrane]

You made this process super easy, thank you

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome Stacey! ^Jonny

[@rubenmartinez2705]

Hey You have helped me with Airalo I review this video all over the world !!! Thanks Need talk & text next time

[@Monitodotcom]

Awesome! Thanks so much. ^Jonny

[@doracortes5437]

TY, even I understood and got it, so glad I came across this channel

[@cider999]

such a useful video! Thank You!!

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome! Glad you found it useful. ^Jonny

[@shenawix]

The human family touch was amazing ❤️❤️

[@AlexPetts-t5h]

This video is fantastic, extremely informative! Many thanks.

[@HappyBike-rt2wj]

Top guy amazingly well explained most appreciated

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad it helped! ^Jonny

[@rob8570]

Excellent explanation, followed it step by step and it was really helpful!!! thanks content like this is so helpful!!

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome!

[@JKFlaker]

I’m in Europe now in the middle of the big cellular network outage now so I might be looking at giving this a try. Is it hard to change back to original SIM after done using it? Thanks for posting this 👍🏼

[@stevenmarcus64]

Monito, I was hoping you could help with a question. Once we are in the country we are visiting, and we have activated our Airalo eSIM, and turned data roaming on for the eSIM, and turned data roaming off for our primary/home country cellular provider, SIM; should we also toggle, "Turn on This Line" to "off" for our primary/home country cellular SIM? Hope that makes sense. And thanks again for the awesome video. I watched a few others, and yours is by far the best I found.

[@Monitodotcom]

It isn't necessary, but you could toggle Turn on This Line to off as a means of peace of mind. If data roaming is set to on for your eSIM, and Mobile Data in Settings is also set to your new eSIM with Allow Mobile Data Switching toggle off then you wouldn't need to turn your Primary SIM off entirely, but again, it can provide peace of mind. Just remember if you switch it off you obviously won't be able to receive or make calls and texts. Hope that helps.^Jonny

[@abdulazizalmethen2058]

thank you

[@josegoncalves5841]

very helpful, and clear, thank yo

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome!

[@jamesdean9943]

Excellent tutorial!!❤

[@Monitodotcom]

Thanks James!

[@MaliciaTropical]

Awesome! Very helpful!

[@Monitodotcom]

No worries! Feel free to let me know if you have any questions. ^Jonny

[@allent1034]

Great job. Thank you for the useful tips.

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad it was helpful! ^Jonny

[@axelrivera9520]

Thank you I was new to E-sims and this helped me soo much

[@Monitodotcom]

That's awesome!

[@johansbolivar5029]

Monito this an excellente and full complete tutorial! Gracias

[@Monitodotcom]

You are welcome! ^Jonny

[@justynapohl13]

Thank you😊

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome 😊 ^Jonny

[@ekaete]

Fantastic video, clear and concise instructions. Thank you!

[@Monitodotcom]

Thanks so much! Glad you found the video useful. ^Jonny

[@zmorabya85]

Thank you that was very helpful!

[@Monitodotcom]

That's awesome, glad to hear you found it useful. ^Jonny

[@weimergabriel]

Great step by step, man. Exactly what I was looking for here. Thanks

[@Monitodotcom]

Thanks Gabriel glad you found it useful! ^Jonny

[@cocoe66]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.I didn’t understand was why to leave iMessage and FaceTime set to primary. Wouldn’t you want that set to the eSIM? Thanks

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome! No, if you still want to receive iMessage and FaceTime then leave this set to Primary, but don't worry your phone will use your new eSIM for data. Just make sure the eSIM is set to data roaming. Let me know if you have further questions. ^Jonny

[@mariaines5803]

Super helpful video!!!!

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad to hear it! Cheers!

[@henryjones8256]

Awesome video thanks.

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad you liked it! ^Jonny

[@animatedskyriclark8385]

Thank you for all of the instructions. It is very helpful. So, now it is set to go, and when I land, it should automatically connect and work, yes? Thank you!

[@lukehunter668]

Thanks for the vid, can I switch the on line off until I reach the destination on my new e sim?

[@Monitodotcom]

Yes you can! But just make sure when you arrive that data roaming is turned off on your primary eSIM, and double check Mobile Data within phone's settings is set to your Airalo eSIM. ^Jonny

[@popcorn7657]

Fantastic. Thank you for all the visual. I was told to keep « on » the WI-FI CALLING. What do you think? Merci. Très apprécié

[@santhoshkumarmittapally5866]

Hi, excellent video on esim setup. Do you know how to transfer this existing esim to a new iphone?

[@Monitodotcom]

Has it already been activated? ^Jonny

[@EliasKaltenberger]

perfectly explained 👍🏻 Thank you

[@Monitodotcom]

No worries, glad it was helpful. ^Jonny

[@FP-en8wn]

Thank you. My one advice would be to activate the SIM the minute you land otherwise it might not be active by the time you reach immigration and need to show the QR code in the case of Japan. It took almost 30 minutes for it to work so it messed things up that otherwise had been well planned.

[@bobvila1010]

Great video, Do you know if I can order 2 esim at the same time for my wife and me or we need to order separetely? Thanks!!

[@Monitodotcom]

Yes you can, your wife could simply scan the QR code from your app or order confirmation to install the eSIM. ^Jonny

[@claudianakayama283]

Thank you so much!

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome! Glad it helped you. ^Jonny

[@ekeneericmbanefo18]

Can this be used on computer or desktop?

[@nicoladellino8124]

Very useful video bro, THX.

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad you found the video useful. here if you need any more help! ^Jonny

[@mikes2808]

This is a great video, but I have a question... at 7:10 you indicate that for iMessage you should select "Primary" to use your regular plan for messages and facetime. If you do that will you not incur data charges while traveling? I would think you would want to select 'personal' for the eSim plan here. If you select Primary because you aren't traveling YET how do you get back to this option to select the eSim plan for your trip?

[@Monitodotcom]

Hey! Yeah that's actually what Airalo recommends, you select iMessage as Primary so you can still receive iMessages and FaceTime calls, but it won't use your data because your Mobile Data will be set to your eSIM. ^Jonny

[@psackett62]

Great video. Thanks

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad you found it useful. ^Jonny

[@Meggyys]

This is so helpful! Question! In keeping your default line primary, that ensures we can call out in case of emergency right? I’m boarding my pets & want to be able to call the vet for updates. (So much to think about when traveling abroad 😂)

[@Monitodotcom]

Yes exactly 🙂 Keep your primary SIM as the default line, that way you can still receive and make calls and you'll be able to contact the vets. Safe travels and I hope it isn't too stressful! ^Jonny

[@Meggyys]

⁠@@Monitodotcomawesome! Thanks!

[@fmzghazi]

The BEST video 'Monito'! I only wished there is a video on Android (google Pixel exactly). I am beginning to be a world traveler as I am retired. Also I see that you have lots of travel recommendation on how to transfer fund but most of them requires local contact in the country where I setting foot at. Is there anything where I can send to Google Wallet or anywhere that does not require local address or bank info?

[@Monitodotcom]

You could get a bank account or card issued in your native country that's good for spending internationally and in a foreign currency and always use that for your travels abroad. If you'd like, feel free to share your country of residence and I'll try to make a recommendation. ^Jonny

[@balangkeglodok]

Good presentation. Did you do a similar one for Airalo install on Android, as opposed to iPhone?

[@Monitodotcom]

I haven't been able to, but I'm tempted to update my phone to a Google Pixel 9 to start making Android tutorials (it also looks like a great phone!). ^Jonny

[@zoesalcedo2007]

is there a difference when you do manual because im going to USA in a few days?

[@ronaldbalit]

Nice explainer vid, Would you be able to receive sms calls on the esim designated number before arrival to destination country? For OTP services that require a "local" number?

[@Monitodotcom]

Thank you! That's a great question. I believe you would still need to be at your destination country, as for a Discover+ eSIM to receive texts it would need to be activated and connected to one of its available networks. ^Jonny

[@FatmaUsta-f2o]

Hi great Video! Quick Question though, as soon as i land at my destination i should allow Dataroaming for the e-sim right? Thank you!

[@Monitodotcom]

Yes exactly, visit Mobile/Cellular Service in settings and make sure your new eSIM is selected and your standard carrier is switched off. ^Jonny

[@harlemespanol]

Amazing well detailed explanation!

[@Monitodotcom]

Thank you, glad you found it useful, let me know if you have any questions. ^Jonny

[@YvetteCullen]

thank you brilliant instructions. On my settings, my sim says 'activating' , does this take some time?

[@Monitodotcom]

Yes, that can happen. Give it a few hours and then check again. ^Jonny

[@ftwentytwo2343]

thanks for the video! very helpful! Does iMessage/FaceTime use the data from the esim even though you said to leave it set as primary?

[@Monitodotcom]

No worries and yes it will use your eSIM because you will have selected that one for data roaming during the setup process. So if you want to receive iMessage and FaceTime then leave this as your Primary SIM. ^Jonny

[@MariaMonserrate-c6y]

THE BEST!

[@nc_gotpink120]

thank you.

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome! ^Jonny

[@kellyt.3055]

Amazing review! Thank you :D

[@AstroPixUK]

Really useful, thank you. To be clear, we’re going Barbados and I don’t want stupid charges. What do I toggle to ensure I don’t make non data calls or receive them?

[@Monitodotcom]

Just toggle your Primary SIM off. Do this by switching Turn On This Line to OFF. That way your normal primary SIM will be totally shut off for your trip.

[@stevenmarcus64]

Love your video. Very helpful. Thanks. However, it would have been even better...for me...if the phone screen was not in night mode. That way I can cut and paste instructions and print them out, without wasting a ton of ink/toner. I know, very old school. Thanks.

[@Monitodotcom]

That's a useful and interesting point and one I've noted. Thank you for your feedback. ^Jonny

[@Renjico00]

Thanks for the video it was really well done! I would just like to ask do I need to turn off my primary SIM card once I arrive to avoid the charges I might get with my original phone carrier. Thanks

[@Monitodotcom]

No you don't need to turn it off entirely, you could just toggle Data Roaming to off on your primary SIM. I demonstrated this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWPLeKqGi5l-ldUsi=aZllwFQpTIGaTZ-U&t=573 - That will prevent any roaming charges. Just make sure that you do that on your primary SIM. Let me know if you have any more questions. ^J

[@BradBuntin]

Perfect tutorial, thank you!

[@andrelaframboise3495]

Downloading offline goodgle map is game changer

[@Monitodotcom]

You're telling me, especially great if you aren't travelling far, such as staying in a city. It was great for a recent trip I had to Prague. ^Jonny

[@michaelpilch2661]

Do I need to use/should I use a vpn with this eSIM??

[@timurray2000]

Great job on the video!

[@Monitodotcom]

Thank you!

[@apuk79]

Once you arrive at your destination should you change the mobile data option to the esim thank you

[@Monitodotcom]

Yes, and I would advise toggling Data Roaming off on your regular SIM. ^Jonny