E-SIM or other travel data options?

Scania · Wednesday at 06:35

I'm currently in Turkey with my partner, I have data roaming as part of my contract whereas she doesn't, as you do I'm currently getting bombarded with E-SIM advertising on social media - which appear to be app based rather than replacing the SIM - but, don't know the good from the bad, she won't need to make calls but wants data for the next 10 days...

Are these E-SIMs a thing? Or do we just find a replacement pay as you go SIM card...

Any recommendations appreciated.

VaderDSL · Wednesday at 06:49

I’ve personally used Airalo and Holafly before, they seemed to work fine, but I guess as they piggyback on different networks, in different countries you may find service different wherever you go.

Clarkson · Wednesday at 07:37

Used Ubigi in Japan with no issue at all.

sigma · Wednesday at 10:20

E-sims are a thing but not usually a function on older phones.

Scania · Wednesday at 15:12

sigma said:
E-sims are a thing but not usually a function on older phones.

Hadn't appreciated this, just checked her phone (iPhone X) and it's not supported, so much for that idea!

Thanks anyway guys.

sigma · Wednesday at 17:53

Scania said:
Hadn't appreciated this, just checked her phone (iPhone X) and it's not supported, so much for that idea!

Thanks anyway guys.

Can you hotspot and let her use your data?

Scania · Wednesday at 18:51

sigma said:
Can you hotspot and let her use your data?

I've tried but for some reason my hotspot is greyed out and not available, no idea as to why?

radderfire · Wednesday at 19:10

Scania said:
I've tried but for some reason my hotspot is greyed out and not available, no idea as to why?

Do you have an active internet connection yourself when it's greyed out?

sigma · Wednesday at 19:29

Scania said:
I've tried but for some reason my hotspot is greyed out and not available, no idea as to why?

It might be disabled whilst roaming, if not, suggest looking online for answers. I know it won't work if connected to a WiFi network on my phone (but it pops up stating as such).

Scania · Wednesday at 20:45

sigma said:
It might be disabled whilst roaming, if not, suggest looking online for answers. I know it won't work if connected to a WiFi network on my phone (but it pops up stating as such).

Maybe because I'm roaming, I have a hotspot permanently on for her daughter when in the UK for her daughter and I haven't changed anything since we flew yesterday...

SeatIbiza · Wednesday at 21:18

E-sim in Thailand recently, although I had to get the shop to set it up - I think it was just buggy as they basically did what I did about 5 times and it suddenly worked!

john_smith · Wednesday at 21:25

I’ve used this company for trips to Copenhagen, Zadar and Budapest recently.

Very cheap and “just works”*

eSIM for travellers

Choose your destination, activate your eSIM in 3 minutes and use our data plans to avoid unexpected charges all over the world.

esim.sm

*except iPhone hotspot.

Rotty · Wednesday at 23:48

Used Maya in US and SE Asia, worked well every time

Biz.Kid09 · Thursday at 17:02

Used Nomad in US, worked great. Used Airalo in Japan, no issues either.