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How to Use Your eSIM for International Travel
Using an eSIM for international travel is a simple and reliable way to stay connected abroad. No physical SIM card, no waiting, just activate your eSIM in minutes and start using data as soon as you land. This guide covers everything you need to know before, during, and after your trip: how to set it up, manage your plan, and solve common questions that might come up along the way, so you can travel with confidence and peace of mind.
Before your trip: get your phone ready to use your eSIM
Before your trip, take a moment to make sure your phone is ready for eSIM use. A few quick checks can save you time and ensure your eSIM for international travel works smoothly from the moment you land.
Here are a few things to check before you leave:
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible. Not all phones support eSIM, so it’s best to confirm.
- Your phone must be unlocked to use an international eSIM like Holafly. Make sure to check this before your trip to avoid installation or activation issues.
- Learn when to install your eSIM on iPhone or Android to ensure seamless data access.
- Find out how to install your eSIM on iPhone, Samsung, iPad, and other Android devices, so it will be ready to activate as soon as you arrive at your destination.
- Discover how to use eSIM and physical SIM together on dual SIM phones, so you can use your eSIM for international travel while keeping your local number active.
During your trip: how to use your Holafly eSIM
Using your Holafly eSIM for international travel is easy. But knowing how to activate it, check your data, or share your connection makes everything smoother.
Here’s how to get the most out of your eSIM while abroad:
- Only activate your Holafly eSIM once you arrive at your destination. Whether you’re using an iPhone, iPad, Samsung, Pixel, Huawei, Xiaomi, Honor, Vivo, Motorola, Nokia, Sony, Oneplus, or Oppo. Just follow the Holafly eSIM setup instructions to get online.
- Share your connection with all your devices or a friend. It works seamlessly whether you’re using a hotspot on iPhone or Android.
- Monitor your data usage on iPhone or Android to stay in control of your Holafly eSIM while traveling.
- You can top up your Holafly eSIM at any time before it expires. It’s the fastest way to add more data to your phone and stay connected.
After your trip: manage your Holafly eSIM and plan details
Once your trip ends, you can manage your eSIM with just a few simple actions. Whether you want to get your Holafly invoice or delete your eSIM.
Here’s what to know after using your eSIM for international travel:
- Discover how to download your invoice right from your Holafly account.
- Learn when you should delete your eSIM and how to remove it in just a few taps.
- Find out what happens to your unused data once your Holafly eSIM plan ends.
Troubleshooting Tips
Even when everything’s ready to go, small things can still come up. If your eSIM isn’t working as expected, or you see an error message during setup, don’t worry! Most situations have a quick fix.
Here are a few key tips to help you stay connected without stress:
- If you see an eSIM error while trying to install your eSIM QR code or manual codes on your iPhone or Android, don’t worry! It’s usually just a quick fix. These messages often relate to phone settings or carrier restrictions.
- If your mobile data isn’t working on your iPhone or Android, it might be a temporary signal issue, a delay in activation, or a network setting. In most cases, your eSIM will connect shortly.
- If you didn’t receive your eSIM or entered the wrong email address, you can update it by contacting our support team. We’ll help you make the change quickly and securely.
- If your eSIM isn’t working properly, the issue might be related to your phone’s APN settings. A quick APN update can often solve mobile data issues on both iPhone and Android devices.
- If you can’t share mobile data with your Holafly eSIM, it could be a hotspot setting. Some devices may limit hotspot on iPhone or Android, depending on the eSIM and local carrier.
- If iMessage isn’t working after installing your Holafly eSIM, check that it’s activated and that your Apple ID email is selected to send and receive messages.
- FaceTime might not work right away after setting up your eSIM. Make sure it’s properly activated and your Apple ID email is selected for FaceTime.
