Guides
How travel eSIMs work
An eSIM is a SIM built into your phone. A travel eSIM is a data plan you download to it before a trip.
5 min read · Updated 15 Oct 2026
How to install and activate a travel eSIM
Install at home on Wi-Fi, switch it on when you land, and turn on data roaming for the eSIM line only.
6 min read · Updated 15 Oct 2026
How much mobile data do you need when travelling?
Most travellers who avoid video streaming use under 1 GB a day. Streaming and hotspotting change everything.
5 min read · Updated 15 Oct 2026
Travel eSIM vs roaming vs local SIM
Roaming if it's included, a travel eSIM for short trips, a local SIM for long stays.
5 min read · Updated 15 Oct 2026
Unlimited eSIMs: fair use, throttling and hotspot limits
"Unlimited" usually comes with a speed policy and a hotspot cap. Check both.
4 min read · Updated 15 Oct 2026
eSIMs for multi-country trips
Check every stop is on the plan's country list. Borders are where single-country plans stop working.
4 min read · Updated 15 Oct 2026