USE PHONE WHILE TRAVELING | NO roaming fees

Travel tips on how to use your phone internationally and stay connected worldwide without expensive charges.

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Have you ever wondered what is the cheapest way to use your phone while on vacation? Or how to use your phone while traveling in Europe and what is the best SIM card for Europe? Or what phone settings you should use for international travel so you are not charged? This video will cover how to keep your phone working while traveling abroad. You'll learn how you can set up your phone so you have internet access from the moment you walk off the plane in a new country. We will also discuss phone mistakes while traveling that will cost you big time, and how to get unlimited data anywhere in the world with an international phone plan package.

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0:00 SIM for international travel
0:25 4 ways to get internet while abroad
0:53 local travellers SIM card
1:38 advantages of an eSIM
1:52 immediate access to internet abroad
2:28 how to set up eSIM
2:40 buy in advance eSIM
3:07 region-wide data coverage
4:05 avoid travel SIM card scams
4:40 customer support for travel
4:55 SIM card at airport overpriced
5:30 no travel SIM available
6:05 how to use dual SIM card in phone
6:40 stress-free travel and safety
7:04 are eSIMs expensive?
7:20 eSIM reviews

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Hey there, I'm Megan and I've spent 5+ years living and working from over 50 countries around the world. I'm on a mission to prove that anyone (even you!) can do it too.

Portable Professional is a youtube channel full of actionable tips and guides to travel, live and work from anywhere in the world. Serving seasoned digital nomads and first-time travelers alike, it's the ultimate resource to hack the travel lifestyle.

[PortableProfessional]

Access the internet as soon as you land & save 5% with Holafly eSIM

[gsbdfjb]

Google Fi has worked great for me. I have been to Thailand, Japan, France, Italy, and the UK in the last 4 months. All at no additional charge for data or text.

[ricardo]

I bought the eSIM as you suggested . I was in Eilat, Israel when I saw this video and was about to cross the border to Jordan. I bought it and it was very convenient. Being the first time, I was sceptical as to whether I would receive a massive roaming bill in the end but so far so good. We’re back home in Portugal now. Thanks again.

[_Tripsandtips]

I think we need to clear some items up. Many Youtubers and travel bloggers seem to conflate eSIM as a whole with international eSIMs, as if the benefits of the former do not extend to locally-issued SIM cards at all. However, many local telecom providers are issuing prepaid eSIM cards directly, albeit with the slight inconvenience of real-name registration. Given how pricey international eSIMs are, I would go with those issued by local providers directly when an eSIM is available.

[JEDI]

Thank you so much for this valuable tip. Just bought an unlocked compatible phone to use an eSIM. This will give us peace of mind and one less problem to encounter when we arrive in a foreign country. I will also use Holafly eSIM as per your recommendation.

[boymom]

I watched this video 2x. The first time was to learn about e-sims. The 2nd time was 10 minutes ago, and found out that my phone does have e-sim capability! Thank you!

[cjedgerly]

I've never heard of an e-Sim before, but I am definitely interested in obtaining one for my next trip to Europe later this year. Thanks for the tip! 😉PS: I love your videos.... they are all well presented, to the point, and relevant to so many different types of travelers. Keep up the good work!

[pasquilu]

I have google Fi … works everything and I am a massive traveler

[farhatagwaeten]

I compared Holafly app to others, I found it more expensive 🙏

[pamelawooden]

I will definitely check this out! I was looking at sim cards before and just freaked out and couldn't figure out if I really needed them. Thanks for another helpful video😊

[Gurkha]

I kind of prepared differently for an upcoming trip, I got an eSim for a Pixel 6a from my Canadian phone provider, leaving the SIM slot free for travel.

[deandecoursey]

Thanks Megan. I just purchased 60 day plan in Thailand. I’ll be staying at my house in Chiangmai and really didn’t want to hook up internet service there for 1 month. I’ll use either what’s App or messenger to make phone calls back to U.S. I won’t be making restaurant reservations in Thailand. Any calls that I need to make locally, I’ll have my Thai friends make, as I know about 20 words in Thai. It maybe $10 more expensive but includes unlimited data. As long as it works at my house that is midway between Chiangmai and San Kamphaine, I’ll be happy. I did get the discount, making the total amount $88 for 60 days. Less than 3 weeks to go.

[zennyosorio]

OMG!!!! I have been wondering if I should use my own cell phone to my next travel in Hawwaii and Asia this year. I am so glad i came accross your channel. Thank you so much for this info. I'll twill definitely try it !!

[Khary]

I needed this video last Tuesday. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[letterbox]

What great advice with Holafly and esim. I have a friend in Bali right know who traveled to Ubud, Canggu, Uluwata, and they are experiencing internet connectivity issues. Now I can share this info with them!! Thanks so much, Megan. Have a wonderful week.

[lisamuir]

Your videos are so helpful to me. My first international trip is coming up this fall and I have learned so much from you!

[MrSlm]

ESIM info is really helpful. Thank you!

[TravelingtheWorld]

If you travel abroad extensively, I would consider switching to Google Fi as your provider. Depending on your plan, you automatically have a global eSIM. Works like a charm.

[mitchellhorner]

This video is super helpful for those that travel internationally.

[TheNomadicFoodie]

thanks for the info! I’ve been researching Sim card options for Asia. So far I found Airalo 3GB 13 days $13 USD. It’s also data only but most people have WhatsApp so I’m planning to do that.