Travel eSIM guides
Choose a plan for your route, get it ready before departure and keep control of your data abroad. Start with the question you need to answer now.
Choose a plan for your trip
eSIM on a cruise: land coverage, ship Wi-Fi and roaming Use land coverage in port and understand maritime roaming before relying on the ship’s Wi-Fi at sea. › Europe eSIM across borders: check coverage and setup Check the actual destination list, activation policy, APN and validity before crossing a border. › How Long Is an eSIM QR Code Valid? Buying in Advance On the network partner's terms the QR code stays valid for up to a year after purchase for 202 of the 215 destinations sold here; 90 days for Israel; no window published for 12. Buyers install within hours — the year is there for the ones who plan. Checked 24 October 2026. › Local, regional or global eSIM: which should you choose? Choose coverage for your actual route, compare included destinations and check validity before buying. ›
Set up before departure
Android eSIM APN Problem: How to Install It Right Bought here? Tap Install in the email: one tap on Android 10+ with Google services. 72 of 215 countries then need the APN typed by hand — see which. › iPhone eSIM Install: XS/XR (2018) or Later How to install an eSIM on iPhone, XS/XR or later: iOS auto-fills the APN in 212 of 215 countries. Roaming toggle and reinstall steps, checked 24 October 2026. › Keep your phone number with a travel eSIM Use travel data alongside your home number, keep WhatsApp, and understand calls, SMS and roaming settings. › When should you install a travel eSIM? Separate installation from activation, check when validity starts, and prepare for stopovers. ›
Manage data and solve connection problems
eSIM not working after landing Check coverage, the selected data line, package settings and allowance before removing the profile. › Make a travel eSIM last Reduce background data, downloads and video use while travelling. › Moving an eSIM to a new phone Check carrier transfer support and travel-profile restrictions before erasing the old phone. › What is data roaming? Home-carrier roaming, travel eSIM settings and the switches that control mobile data abroad. ›
Before the phone matters, the country does
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