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How Do I Share Data with My eSIM or Activate Hotspot?

To share data with your Holafly eSIM, you need to enable the hotspot that is included with your Holafly eSIM feature on your phone. If it is not working, follow these steps based on your device type to activate your personal hotspot and share your data effortlessly.



For iOS Devices:

  1. Open Settings: Go to Settings > Personal Hotspot.
  2. Enable Hotspot: Toggle the switch next to Allow Others to Join to ON.
  3. Connect Devices: Your hotspot is now active. You can connect other devices using the Wi-Fi network name displayed in the Personal Hotspot menu.
Learn how to activate the hotspot in your iPhone device.

For Android Devices:

  1. Open Settings: Navigate to Settings > Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.
  2. Activate Hotspot: Toggle the Mobile Hotspot switch to ON.
  3. Connect Devices: Your hotspot is now active. You can connect other devices using the Wi-Fi network name shown in the Mobile Hotspot menu.
Learn how to activate the hotspot in your Android device.

Troubleshooting Tips:

  1. If You Can’t Share Data: Try toggling airplane mode on and off, then restart your device and reconnect.
  2. Confirm That Your Destination Allows Hotspot Use: Check the Technical Specifications of your plan.
  3. For our Holafly customers: visit www.holafly.com, find your eSIM destination, click on Technical Specs, and check the Hotspot section to verify compatibility and details.
Learn How to check if your Plan includes Hotspot.

Other questions

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When should I set up my eSIM?

You can wait until you arrive in the country to activate your eSIM, but please remember that you will need a Wi-Fi connection to perform the installation process

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What happens if I use up my data or exhaust the days of validity?

If you find you need more data than what your eSIM offers, the best option is to top up your eSIM card with the right amount of data for you.

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Can I use my SIM card and Holafly eSIM at the same time?

Yes. Please remember that if you leave your SIM card activated, your network provider may apply data roaming charges to make or receive phone calls, and to send or receive text messages.

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Any more questions?

If you encounter any issues during this process, feel free to reach out to us 24/7 through our Live Support chat.

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