Airalo Tutorial: (General) When can I install my eSIM?

When can I install my eSIM?

The validity period of your eSIM starts when it is "activated".

Some eSIMs are activated once it connects to the network at the destination,
and others activate immediately at the time of installation.

Every eSIM is different and you will need to check your specific eSIM's activation policy in order to be better informed on when you should install your eSIM.

You should check your eSIM's activation policy before installation as it will help you make a better-informed decision on when to install your eSIM.

Here are 2 ways in which you can check your eSIM's activation policy information:

1. Before making a purchase
2. After making a purchase

Method 1:
Before making a purchase:

1. Search for the country that you need data for

2. Select the preferred eSIM

3. Scroll down to the 'Additional Information' Segment

4. Tap on 'Show More'

5. The information can be found under 'Activation Policy'

If the policy reads as
'The Validity period starts when the eSIM connects to any supported network(s)'

It means that you can proceed to install your eSIM in advance as the plan will only be activated upon arrival at your destination.

If the eSIM that you've purchased is a regional or global eSIM, you can activate it in any of the covered countries.

If policy reads as
'The Validity period starts at the installation':

it means that you should consider installing your eSIM closer to your departure, or at the destination itself to ensure that you avoid shortening the length of days you are able to use your eSIM for.

Method 2:
After making a purchase:

1. Go to 'My eSIMs'

2. Select your eSIM, and tap on 'Details'

3. Tap on 'Show More'

4. The information can be found under 'Activation Policy'

[alshabi]

This is an amazing product, but no enough marketing is done on it!!

[SaadonAksah]

Thanks! Well that means we can buy in advance! Thats great! 👍

[springgingerla]

Maybe, you could add your info texts from this video as a tool tip (i) in the app and website with both options showing and their explanation and what it means for regional and global Sims? I understood it well, but I think this would make it easier for some people

[DanielBatesUK]

I'm planning a trip at the end of September. I'm I also planning on purchasing an eSIM from Airalo. The option I'm looking to purchase says it will be activated when I connect to a network. That's great. But how far in advance can I purchase an eSIM? There's a little over four months before my trip. Would it be safe to purchase it now in preparation? Or do they have an expiry date that it must be used by? I've already put a note in my calendar for nearer the time: but I'm useless and know I'll forget. 🤭

[suqhtjo]

Hi i want to ask that i am already using esim of my country n now i am going to Uk n buy your plan but not able to install it. please help me!

[human]

When I turn off the cellular option from settings, will it use gigabytes because I plan to use it only If i need it not all the time

[Isaac-Ft]

hi, I've got a question: Does it mean it can be used before we travel? it will be activated before we arrive at our destination?

[chanls]

as my trip is 1 month from now. is it considered too early if i purchase the e-sim card ?

[pceltc]

if a had a esim from last years holiday can a just top it up?

[KarinaRodriguez-wnsb]

I wasnt able to install the eSim followung the steps... had to buy a second plan. Instructions are confusing and not clear

[lestaylor]

So will this over ride my existing sim card. How do I know that I am not using my original sim

[kevinko]

Do i have to remove my existing sim card?

[robertmahler]

VERY complicated process to install! I regret paying for it!

[kateanderson]

I can't follow these complicated instructions. It must be my age. $15 USD wasted.

[bgmen]

On 80% of phones, this and the other e-SIM application does not work🤬👎