Mobile Data When Traveling | Guide to Airalo eSIMS for International Travel

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In this video, we’ll go over how to stay connected while traveling internationally with Airalo, the world’s first eSIM store. I’ll share what eSIMs are and how they work, the benefits of eSIMs over other international data options, and how to get started with Airalo.

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[druiz]

Holy crap.... I've been needing this. We spent an extra $150 on our phone plan for 12 days in Europe... my wife paid $10 everyday and I kept my phone on airplane mode except for a few days... this will be way cheaper.... wow. Thanks. I feel like an idiot for not knowing what to do before this video. 😅

[Roshan-ppdc]

I am on xfinity mobile and used the Airalo eSim when I went to Europe. It did work pretty well in multiple counties. One thing to note is, esim is data only plan, you won't get a local number. You won't be able to make regular voice calls or text messages. You will have to use whatsApp or other messaging apps to make a call or text. When you are in foreign country you will have to turn off the primary sim, otherwise you might a roaming charges. One down fall of turning the primary sim is that you won't be receiving any voice calls or text messages. Once in while I did turn on the primary sim to see if there any VM or text messages.

[ohhthatjess]

Clear, easy to follow explanation. Appreciate that you specifically described when you can purchase one and activate it. Will be using this for my upcoming travel to Brazil! Thank you.

[oSnapMillerTime]

I used Airalo for Vietnam and Thailand both worked perfect

[ambika]

Super helpful! Going to try this for my trip to the Netherlands.

[JenniferHwang-kbgq]

This is awesome! Thanks again for recommending the eSim when I went to Asia! It was the easiest way to have internet in multiple countries and it even worked super well for my family members!

[denisemorrison]

excellent & easy to digest, thank you!

[ljacobs]

I use Airolo on my unlocked Samsung Z Flip 5. Fairly easy to install and use. I turn off my US sim when overseas and just use WhatsApp to communicate. Samsung phones also have a physical sim slot if needed so i can use both sims at the same time, if I want.

[wrxzboost]

thank you - used your code, worked well!

[blueclearsky]

They work great. I used one in Mexico. I did notice that when using an iPhone, and iMessage specifically, when I switched over to the Airalo eSim, I didn’t always know who was texting me, meaning my contact information didn’t carry over. Im not sure if thats a phone issue or an eSim issue because technically since you are going data only, you are switching over to the email used for iMessage. That was my only issue with it, but it could have simply just been me and my phone at the time. Im not the most computer/phone literate person but I have to say it was great having data available and not having to buy a physical SIM for a change.

[lynnwood]

I've used Airalo twice and in both instances I wasted time fiddling around with settings, etc. Your video and explanation is the best I've found! I too prefer to purchase/install from home and activate at destination. Many thanks for your helpful vid.

[vitomorris]

Love Airalo used it in Costa Rica and South Korea! Great content bro! What kind of camera do you use ? Just got a new sub for sure!

[niallrhysevans]

Hi Max, great vid, yes will definitely go for Airolo, however for a dinosaur like me was not sure how to activate, as you said to set all up at home before you travel but not sure to do when you land. Can you explain a bit more.

[luannehorne]

THANKS!! Getting it for my upcoming trip to South Africa!!! Using your code!! Can I still use my VPN?

[RuffianRomeo]

This would’ve been amazing for my Paris trip! 😭
Stuck at a killer 256kbps ☠
Thanks T-mobile

[YaseenSahar]

Thanks for the video 😊 using this in Oman

[UncleTny]

Going to use your referral for my euro trip next month

[nicholasyiu]

Airalo is awesome! I personally use it or Flexi Roam. But make sure you have a new enough smart phone as older generations don't support E-sims!

[jacquelinebrown]

Hi Max, great review thanks. My husband and I are travelling to Italy and Greece for 3 months. Would you suggest I buy 3 separate esims for 30 days (seemed to be the only time option you showed) and activate each after expiration of the earlier esim? Also, I note this is for data only so what do you use when calling restaurants, taxis, medical, etc?

[niallrhysevans]

Hi Max great vid, as not very good with this tech stuff got a bit lost of how to activate, as you said set up before you leave home but how do you activate on arrival.