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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@BitsOfBen]

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

[@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 👍🏼

[@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

[@ryuaan]

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

[@Monitodotcom]

Thanks Oscar! ^Jonny

[@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

[@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

[@louiselaprade3041]

The best video I have seen at this date.

[@Monitodotcom]

Thanks Louise that's great to hear! ^Jonny

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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?

[@ukharrythomas007]

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

[@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

[@sivapadmasekaran180]

Is it normal for a message box to appear asking to 'allow' or 'dont allow' new esim from service provider? Also is it normal for the message to display a name which is not Airalo at time of activation? At 6:32 it notes esim from "Plus"

[@Monitodotcom]

Yes it is normal, and the name could be Secondary, Travel, Plus, Business, just remember that Primary is your normal carrier and anything else during installation is your Airalo eSIM. ^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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@lornaconstantine2198]

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

[@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!

[@bradley7506]

Hi Jonny Great video, thank you! Was wondering, if I didn’t choose Primary for iMessage and FaceTime during setup can I still fix that? Can I just make sure my phone number is still chosen in iMessage settings to fix the issue? My friends and family will use my phone number to contact me through iMessage and if I have my phone number turned off in iMessage I’m assuming they won’t be able to contact me unless I turn my phone number back on as a contact method in iMessage? Hope this makes sense….

[@Monitodotcom]

Hi there! Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comment 😊. Yes, you can absolutely fix this! If you didn’t select “Primary” for iMessage and FaceTime during the setup, here’s how you can make sure your phone number is correctly set up: Go to Settings on your iPhone. Scroll down and tap on Messages, then tap Send & Receive. Under “You can receive iMessages to and reply from,” make sure your phone number is checked. For FaceTime: Go to Settings > FaceTime. Make sure your phone number is checked under “You can be reached by FaceTime at.” Once your phone number is selected in both places, your friends and family will be able to contact you through iMessage and FaceTime using your phone number. Hope this clears everything up-let me know if you have any other questions! ^Jonny

[@zoesalcedo2007]

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

[@markrationalthinker]

Great explanation until you got to describing selecting Primary for the Default line (6:55) so you receive calls and messages through your regular telephone number. This quote is very confusing: "if you do make or receive a call that is not through data or send a text message then you will probably charged by your network provider." Can you provide a more concrete example of how this would happen? What do you mean by, ""that is not through data?" If so long as we still have data in our plan, are we safe?

[@Monitodotcom]

An eSIM that is data only will not cover you if you make or receive phone calls or make or receive SMS messages. This is quite normal, your carrier/ home network will still likely charge you for these things (depending on your plan) obviously you can avoid it by not making calls or sending SMS messages AND not answering the phone. To avoid this entirely, when abroad, if you’re happy not make calls or receive them or get SMS, go to Settings > Mobile/Cellular > Primary SIM and toggle Turn This Line to OFF. That will switch your main SIM off entirely. You can turn it back on once your home. ^Jonny

[@shenawix]

The human family touch was amazing ❤️❤️

[@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!

[@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

[@susanchitra9888]

Found this video and saw your responds of your comments, so: Will be traveling to Japan, Singapore, and Indonesia. Can I just get 1 global e-sim for those country? Do I need to do something when I leave the country and when I arrive to new destination, or is automatic re connect to new destination(country)?

[@Monitodotcom]

Hello Susan, I think in your case a regional eSIM would be the best choice, possibly this one (depending on your usage) www.airalo.com/asia-esim/asialink-30days-10gb. You would just need to install and activate it, once that's done it'll work when you move across from Japan to Singapore and into Indonesia. It is automatic, you don't need to do anything :) Let me know if you have any further questions, and make sure to use MONITO15 to get 15% off. ^Jonny

[@YouUsAndAI]

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

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad it was helpful! ^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

[@dwalker6868]

QUESTION: Thank you for your video. I have saved it and downloaded the app to use when I travel out of the country. I do have a question. Would you say this is beneficial to use as your total phone plan?

[@Monitodotcom]

I don't think it would be cost-effective as I'm assuming you'll need calls and texts? And those eSIMs cost more money, you would probably be better off getting a SIM card from a local network/carrier. ^Jonny

[@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

[@wwlt.trevor0512]

Monito, Maybe I missed it but did you mention you need to give your passport info and selfie if you want data, text and calls???????

[@benz6074]

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

[@Monitodotcom]

You’re welcome 😊

[@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

[@Serena_alwg02]

Hi, where in the settings can I change the mobile data from primary to personal/secondary (new eSIM)

[@Monitodotcom]

Hey! If you go to Mobile/Cellular Service then select the top option Mobile/Cellular Data. There you can change it. Let me know if you have any more questions. ^Jonny

[@Serena_alwg02]

@@Monitodotcom ohh alright, I accidentally exited during the installation process and was unable to choose one of the two for cellular data. Is it fine that I “skipped” it as long as I opt for personal/secondary on cellular data in settings once I arrive at my destination? thank you!

[@hogo118]

It's curious that the word "Activate" is used when "Install" is what they mean. I was told by Airalo that "activating" is done when the eSIM is about to be used.

[@islandgirldoherty2888]

Very informative and easy to understand - thank you

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad you found it useful. ^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

[@richardpont4377]

If you’re setting up the eSIM for your parents who are going to the USA, and they’re in their 70’s, can you setup the data sim a few days before they so it just connects automatically when they land at their destination. Or do you still have to switch to the secondary line for data via the Mobile Data section?

[@linabear55]

Welcome back!

[@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

[@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

[@clivewallace586]

Very informative video. I think I have the confidence to give this a go. When the eSim is installed and working in the designated country (in my instance Canada), can I use Whatsapp Calling to make phone calls without incurring additional charges? TIA

[@Monitodotcom]

Yes you can, as long as Mobile/Celluar Data (in your phone settings) is set to your Airalo eSIM then your phone will use that for data and not your regular SIM. You got this! Let me know if you have any more questions. ^Jonny

[@ulremoghan684]

On a previous trip to Germany and the UK I had to buy different SIM cards, which was 😢frankly tedious. My roaming for my Australian home number was also not working, which I needed for 2factor authentication. WhatsApp worked well for messaging and web based phone calls. Can I switch my home Sim on for What’s App calls and how do I do that?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@thinaythinapay6639]

Question : Can you also use this to connect multiple devices via hotspot when travelling outside home country? I’m torn between try using this or the portable pocket WiFi.

[@Monitodotcom]

Yes you can, I mentioned this briefly in another Airalo video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3WnXq1_a7B6hZYsi=k1ft1wXCkkd29hlT&t=408), I've time stamped the video link. ^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

[@Deb19Egan]

Thank you. This was so helpful. Just to absolutely clarify - I don't have international roaming on my phone plan. I don't need it at all - right? The Airalo esim covers it all?

[@Monitodotcom]

Hey! Yes, that's correct, with the Airalo eSIM activated you would be able to use that as your roaming data, so there wouldn't be a need to have international roaming on your main phone plan. Let me know if you have any more questions. ^Jonny

[@tm-xw1cy]

great video. unfortunately I had dreadful problems installing the airlo eSim. I spent 3 hours on chat support, first they mistook another of my sims for theirs, then none of 3 install methods worked. eventually worked out it was because I was on work wifi, switched wifi off and used 4G network and it installed straight away. also asked me which of my current plans (I have 2 existing sims) I wanted to switch off....? - would be useful to add details around those for others trouble shooting, in your great vid.

[@sarahvidebech9777]

Regarding the activation when you arrive at your destination: do you have switch from primary to e-sim for ‘Mobile Data’ (the first option in the very top) and for ‘default voice line’?

[@Monitodotcom]

Yeah switch Mobile or Cellular Data to your Airalo eSIM and turn of Allow Mobile Data Switching to off. Default voice line could remain as your primary SIM IF you want to still receive and make calls, but if not just switch it to your new eSIM. Of course if you don't have one with text and calls then you won't be able to use it for that. ^Jonny

[@alicemoyle]

Hey there! Thanks for your really helpful video! I would really appreciate your advice for my situation! I am from Australia and looking to purchase an E-Sim for an upcoming trip in a few months. I will be travelling to the UK, the Netherlands and Germany. I am just a little confused when it comes to the lines chosen to make sure that I don't get any nasty unexpected charges. The other thing is that my home network provider doesn't actually have international roaming available, therefore I am not sure how I would even get charged. Would you suggest that when travelling, I pick the travel e-sim line for calls/texts as well as mobile data and then the primary line for iMessage and Facetime? As this uses the mobile data from the e-sim anyway? I just get a little lost on knowing how my apps work and how i can be contacted when overseas picking different lines. I guess if the e-sim is chosen for calls and texts (no one from home will be calling or sending normal text messages therefore no charges) however i will still be able to use imessage, facetime, fb messenger and whatsapp with my home mobile number because they will just use the mobile data from the travel e-sim? Hopefully this all makes sense! Looking forward to hearing from you. :)

[@Monitodotcom]

Hey Alice! I'll try to help answer your questions the best I can and I've broken them down into sections. Firstly, switch data roaming off on your personal sim card, just to make sure you avoid any unexpected data roaming charges. I referenced this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWPLeKqGi5l-ldUsi=Vraaylt2DdA3Y72n "Would you suggest that when travelling, I pick the travel e-sim line for calls/texts as well as mobile data and then the primary line for iMessage and Facetime? As this uses the mobile data from the e-sim anyway?" - Are you looking to get a Discover+ eSIM so you not only have data but you can also use it to make calls and texts? "however i will still be able to use imessage, facetime, fb messenger and whatsapp with my home mobile number because they will just use the mobile data from the travel e-sim?" - Yes, exactly, but for this to occur you'll need to select your Primary sim for iMessage & FaceTime. Airalo also reference this in their activation guide (kzbin.info/www/bejne/goCmmWhsjr6pi7ssi=-a3NpDQZ6mOzHjbE). BY selecting your home number, you'll receive messages and FaceTime calls while using the cellular data with your eSIM. I'll wait to hear from you, thanks. ^Jonny

[@rishthebish1]

Great tutorial - very informative

[@vernonvaughn9919]

Excellent. I appreciate this presentation very much. One question I have. If I choose "Data" only, and the e-sim is the only sim in the phone, how will i use WhatsApp? WhatsApp requires a phone number for initial verification. Thanks.

[@Monitodotcom]

WhatsApp will still work with a data-only eSIM. Your phone number works like your account ID or username, so deactivating your normal carrier SIM won't impact your WhatsApp, all you need is access to the internet. ^Jonny

[@alyssaraniatravel7671]

thx mate for the video..explanation very well done

[@giga9941]

Great video man, explained things thoroughly

[@Monitodotcom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@EtsukoAmi]

Thank you! A quick question - if the data wont kick in until the arrival at the destination, is it ok to activated while still in the home country?

[@Monitodotcom]

Yeah for sure! The validity and data won't begin until the eSIM connects to a network at your travel destination. So while you're at home, you're all good. ^Jonny

[@EtsukoAmi]

@@Monitodotcom awesome! Thanks so much!

[@suannerudley8100]

Essentially retry activation. Should it be activated before arrival?

[@cdubbb20]

Can you still send and receive regular text messages with a data only eSIM without being charged? Or just iMessages

[@thinaythinapay6639]

Hello! Would like to ask if you can buy airalo esim from the Philippines? Or should I buy loca esims here and can use in airalo app? TIA.

[@Monitodotcom]

I've just tried a VPN in the Philippines and I could access the website and make a purchase so I don't see why not. But a local eSIM might be better, they usually are. Definitely just do some price checking. ^Jonny

[@Carlos-g6f8m]

Hey mate, can two people use the eSim while travelling? (individual device). Thanks

[@Monitodotcom]

Hey mate! Unfortunately, eSIMs can only be installed once and onto a single device - so your only option would be to tether or use one of the phones as a hotspot. Not ideal but this could be adequate just for low data usage. If you do choose this option, make sure to look for an eSIM that allows hotspotting. Cheers. ^Jonny

[@IsidoraTrepte]

Can I remove my physical SIM card and just use the esim to be 100% sure I wont be charged by my carrier when I get back home?

[@Monitodotcom]

Yes absolutely, obviously you’ll be unable to make or receive texts and calls but that’s certainly one way to guarantee you won’t be charged.

[@Portyhouse]

Mate love this video, set mine up with no fuss...funnily enough the only issue I had was setting up the widget, when you long click it the widget it comes up with an option to choose which eSim you want to monitor but when I click the choose option it takes me no further. Weirdly I got it to work on the Mrs mobile??? Seen that before by any chance?

[@Monitodotcom]

Cheers mate! Thats strange and the first time I’ve heard someone tell me that, I just checked on my iPhone and the widget is working normally. Is your iOS up to date? ^Jonny

[@Portyhouse]

@@Monitodotcom actually if I try deleting the app would this stuff up the eSIM I already installed?

[@Monitodotcom]

No it won’t. Let me know if it works.

[@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

[@totigeriii]

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

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome! ^Jonny

[@AlphonseSmith-is1qf]

what about Yohomobile ones? can you do a comparison 1 vs 1

[@crimetimetv7320]

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

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome!

[@2PacStoleMyBike]

will this conflict with my current cellphone provider i currently have. or can i switch between both, kinda confused on that part

[@Monitodotcom]

You can have an eSIM alongside your regular SIM, as long as your phone is unlocked. Who is your carrier ^Jonny

[@AlphonseSmith-is1qf]

I was just saying, how best has become Yohomobile vs Airalo, you should review next

[@rob8570]

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

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome!

[@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

[@StaceyCochrane]

You made this process super easy, thank you

[@Monitodotcom]

You're welcome Stacey! ^Jonny

[@averteramoful]

so on my upcoming trip i will be first going to Germany than Morocco than flying to Switzerland so would I be able to switch back to my Euro plan or is it just easier to get a separate sim for each country? BTW clearest instructions on KZbin

[@Monitodotcom]

How much data do you think you'll need? ^Jonny

[@averteramoful]

Not sure. I’m a pretty heavy user

[@Monitodotcom]

In that case, I think a Europe regional eSIM could be the best choice to cover you for Switzerland Germany, possibly 10GB and then get a Morrocco eSIM, with 5GB. That'll cost around 69 bucks for both but you could also use our 15% code and get it for around 58 bucks. That's 15GB of data across 3 countries, which isn't bad. Did you have a budget in mind?

[@averteramoful]

That sounds perfect! No budget in mind I think your suggestion is a good idea plus I can always top up

[@bucko-y3t]

Going to Europe will be on land at least 4 days in Italy a few in Greece . In between we will be on a cruise ship. I will have wi fi on the ship how do I make certain that I am not using my e - sim data while on the ship?

[@Monitodotcom]

I would recommend just turning data roaming off on your eSIM, you can switch it back on once you need it. Do this via Phone > Settings > Cellular/Mobile Service > Data Roaming > *Then switch it off here, you could also do it within the eSIM under SIMs. ^Jonny

[@upless7600]

To avoid any roaming charges what should I do with the set up? Primary or personal? Still a bit confused with default line? If I press personal what will happen and can I do primary for the rest like mobile data and imsg+facetime

[@Monitodotcom]

When it comes to the Default Line, if you want to continue receiving calls and texts then keep this as primary, for mobile data you want to select your Airalo eSIM and for FaceTime & iMessages you want to keep this as primary. That way you will still receive FaceTime/iMessages but your phone will use your Airalo eSIM for data. ^Jonny

[@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

[@Carolyn-p8b]

I wish I had seen this video before I tried to set up. It’s been impossibly difficult, changing settings in my phone and I still can’t figure out know if it’s working. I’ve reached out to support but no one has replied to help. Buyer beware.

[@rickr6269]

This is so true. I spent $40.00 USD, it never worked and customer service simply did not speak with me. So I lost my $40.00.

[@Monitodotcom]

Can I help at all? Let me know. ^Jonny

[@Najerafamilyadventure]

does this can I shared my data like hotspot to my husband is phone?

[@Monitodotcom]

Yes, you can use your personal hotspot with your eSIM as long as it is supported by your device and the network. ^Jonny

[@trishliang3073]

Hi, when you are in the hotel and would like to use the hotel WiFi, do you need to turn Airalo off?

[@suannerudley8100]

So if the eSIM was properly installed but “activation failed” while in home country ( probably WiFi disruption) is that okay? Will activation work in foreign country? Or is there a way to do it in advance? Great video btw thanks

[@Monitodotcom]

Did you try activating the eSIM again? I would definitely recommend trying to get it activated prior to your trip, just so it’s ready to go when you arrive. ^Jonny

[@cyrusgperez]

So once I get to my destination, both my primary and the Airalo sims will be toggled on? Or do I toggle my primary sim off?

[@Monitodotcom]

That depends whether you want your main SIM to be active or not. If you still want to receive phone calls then don't toggle it off, and if you just want to avoid using any data then just toggle Data Roaming. I mentioned that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWPLeKqGi5l-ldUsi=zCGwCsUduxETRODo&t=569

[@kathymcdonald8234]

Hi Jonny, i was hoping you could answer a dumb question, but I am travelling to US to see family and want to get an esim. Can you use the esim for phone calls and messages. What number do I give the family to call me? Thank you very much, you've been very informative

[@Monitodotcom]

Hey! That's a great question, you totally can get a telephone number with an eSIM, although they can be more expensive. If you visit Airalo's website, and click Global eSIMs and then Data / Calls / Texts, those come with a number. That'll work just like your normal one and you can give it to your family. However, they're expensive, if you don't want a huge amount of data, then it's fine, but if you are desperate for a number and a lot of data, and are on a budget, then consider picking up a physical SIM when you arrive in the US, that will be cheaper, you'll be able to get a number, it's just a little inconvenient. If you do decide to get a global eSIM from Airalo with a telephone number then make sure to use our discount code MONITO15 so you can save 15%. Hope that makes sense, let me know if you have any more questions. ^Jonny

[@doracortes5437]

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