Check that your phone supports eSIM
Look for eSIM or ‘add eSIM’ in your phone settings. Also confirm that the device is not locked to one network.
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Mobile data without swapping a SIM
Travel eSIM – how to get connected
An eSIM can provide mobile data as soon as you land. Compare coverage, allowance, validity and activation rules before choosing.
Check four things
Coverage · data · days · activation
From choosing to using
How to do it step by step
Choose the country, region and data allowance
A country plan may be best for one destination. A regional plan is often simpler when travelling through several countries.
Install before departure
Install while you have a stable connection at home, but wait to enable mobile data on the eSIM until the trip begins if the provider's terms require it.
Keep your primary number
You can usually keep your normal SIM active for messages and calls while using the eSIM for mobile data.
When you land
Select the correct data line
Menu names vary between iPhone and Android, but the principle is the same: use the eSIM for data and enable data roaming only on the travel eSIM when the provider requires it.
- ✓Disable data roaming on your main plan
- ✓Select the travel eSIM for mobile data
- ✓Enable roaming on the eSIM if required
- ✓Allow a few minutes for local connection
- ✓Restart the phone if no network appears
- ✓Keep the QR code and order confirmation
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Find an eSIM plan for your trip
Amigo eSIM offers data plans for different countries and regions. Check coverage, data allowance, validity, price and activation rules before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
In brief
What is an eSIM?
An eSIM is a digital SIM installed on a compatible phone without changing a physical card.
Can I keep using WhatsApp with my normal number?
Yes. WhatsApp can normally continue using your existing number even when mobile data comes from another eSIM.
When should I activate the eSIM?
It depends on the provider. Some plans begin with the first connection at the destination, while others may begin on installation. Read the activation terms first.