eSIMS 101: How to Set Up an Airalo eSIM on iPhone (Fast!)
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- čas přidán 17. 05. 2024
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0:00 INTRODUCTION
1:09 ABOUT AIRALO
2:37 BENEFITS OF eSIMS
4:25 HOW TO BUY AN eSIM
8:22 IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR eSIM
9:01 HOW TO INSTALL YOUR AIRALO eSIM
11:25 HOW TO ACTIVATE YOUR eSIM oN ARRIVAL
Looking for an affordable and convenient way to access data while travelling? This video will walk you through everything you need to know about eSIMs, AKA embedded SIMs, detailing the benefits of eSIMS, step by step how to get an eSIM with Airalo along with how to choose and buy the right eSIM, how to install an eSIM (on iPhone) with Airalo quickly and easily, and also how to activate and access your eSIM once you're travelling.
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Dear Happy: This one doesn't work either. What is the discount?
Used the WANDER3 code three weeks ago during my purchase & got the discount. The code didn’t work when the initial purchase screen shows up but it gave the discount when using the code at final checkout time. Your video helped a lot in understanding the whole process. ❤️👍
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Thanks for the info ! I am in London right now and I panic the first time I tried to activate it at the airport because it wasn’t working at all. And the app was shutdown !!So I was worried and I thought I got scam and I decided to buy another SIM card then I tried to activate again with a good Wi-Fi in my hotel and surprised ITS WORK !! I been here for 5 days and it doesn’t disappoint me so far. Now I’m going to Paris and Italy so this is gonna be my data for the rest of the my trip .THANK YOU AIRLO !! I would say internet is my new travel buddy !!! Without internet I am LOST FOR SURE !! Thank you Happy Wander I won’t wandering around anymore !!!😂😂😂
This was by-far one of the BEST travel tip videos. Very easy to follow and I totally appreciated how you walked through the set-up process. I am from Vancouver and completely understand how expensive roaming charges are! THANK YOU!
To make sure you can receive texts from US while on secondary eSIM, you need to setup WiFi calling for the primary sim card before leaving home. When you get to your overseas destination, turn on both primary and secondary SIM cards. Select “secondary” for cellular data, select“primary”for default voice line. I was then able to get texts from banks. This is for an iPhone.
Excellent tutorial! Thank you. We are heading off to Aruba in two weeks and your video was hands-down the best instructional video that I viewed. Great job!
I had to watch a lot of tutorials and this one explained it sooooo clearly tysm 👍
Best timing for coming up Europe trip!
You explained so well thank you.
Thanks for the tutorial, it was very helpful!. :)
Thank you for your video. I just uploaded and set up Airalo. FYI I was not asked any questions after I selected INSTALL. Everything was done for me. The eSim was added to my Mobile setting as TRAVEL.
Thank you so much for such a thorough n helpful information.
Excellent video, well explained and good audio level
This is so helpful! Thank you for doing this video! I am going to New Zealand and Australia and didn't see clear information on what plan to get and what is included in a regional card for a certain area. Am I missing that?
Also, we need to do this for 2 phones so I'm assuming we purchase two cards. Does that sound right? Thanks again for your video!
Thank you! This is, by far, the best explanation on CZcams! 🎉
Hi, thank you again! GREAT step by step video!! I do have two questions...you sorta answered the first one, but I just wanted to double check. I'm not travelling to the USA until June, so if I buy it now to take advantage of your discount codes, it'll still work? The second, what editing program did you use to have the iphone on the righthand side? Nicely comprised!!
Thanks for a great video. Been walking sims every year to go USA, now this is way more convenient
Very helpful and informative...Thank you!
Thank you for your youtube Video... so helpful. Planing a trip to S.America in a couple of weeks so this would be very useful. Question.... would i be able to make calls back home on this eSIM?
thanks for the guide and the code!
Thank you for walking us through the steps! I'll use your link to check if it works for my next trip to Morocco.
You’re welcome! Hope you have an amazing time in Morocco - safe travels 🫶
Did it work for your trip - I travel there next week - never used eSim before - installed ok on iPhone but was stuck at activating - when for help via chat - know issue for iphone and it will activate when you land?? (Only took out a 7 day validity esim ) so fingers crossed
Amazing - thank you!!
Thank you so much! You saved my life.
Thank you for the thorough video! I used your code :)
Hello Christina i love your presentation you absolutely convince met o use airalo only one question how much date should i buy for travel 2 week in Germany thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best explainer video! Thank you :)
Informative video, I’m going to India and Southeast Asia soon and this video answered all my questions.
This is brilliant.
Very informative
Thanks
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Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for subscribing :)
Thanks for this! I purchased 20 GB that was on sale (50% off) + your discount code. A deal!
Wow amazing!!! What a steal 🤩 safe travels!
That was great thank you!
V helpful thx!
Thank you for this video! I was thinking there has got to be an easier and cheaper way as I am from Canada too and our plans are insane and the packages for traveling are just as bad. I think this is a game changer for travel and I have a teenager that I want to have some freedom to use his phone but not too much while on vacation so this could work as you have the option on how much data you can have. I do have an Andriod but sure the set up isn't too much different. I also like that you can set this up well in advance!
Yes it’s such a game changer! I hope you enjoy trying it out :) safe travels.
Oh yes! Vancouver here, and it is insane what Rogers charges for overseas roaming per day. I'm with you!
Thanks, used your code
Will be getting an esim to my trips to the usa and norway
Thanks for the video as it was very informative. Q: Do you need to have your phone unlocked or can you have it locked to a local provider?
Thank you for this (and all your videos!) as I was getting freaked out about getting a SIM for my trip to Spain next month. I was panicked because I wasn't going to buy a physical SIM until I got to the hostal I was staying at in Madrid - which was probably hours after I landed.
I'd like to try an esim for the first time. I will be travelling to the US from CAnada and staying almost 3 weeks. You video was very helpful but I still have questions if you don't mind. I'm wondering if I get back to Canada and there are still one or two days left on my esim, what changes I need to make so that my phone now operates with my primary provider?
great tutorial. Do you get a mobile number with the new esim?
Thanks It was a very good explanation
I wonder if The phome nombre is The same as my original One?
Thank you for sharing this video. This might be a silly question, but how do you know you're using the Airalo eSIM as opposed to the SIM from your phone provider? I'm worried once I go off airplane mode I will be charged for using my phone's network back home. Is there a way to prevent this?
Oh I love Airalo! Tried and tested in Europe ❤
I can’t believe it took me so long to try them out!! Will definitely be looking into a regional package when I get back to Europe in the Spring. Switching physical SIMs can be such a pain.
Can you buy now and activate later? I'll be in Italy and Germany in march.
Hi Christine, just curious when I choose data calls and text… do they give me a separate telephone # if I chose a secondary line? Thank u
Thank you for your help so much
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching :)
Thank you for this video and your discount code. On set up you set iMessage and FaceTime to primary. When you arrive at destination do you change that to Secondary? Does iMessage and FaceTime work with eSIM ?
I have the same question @HappyToWander
Just wondering if you're travelling to two countries (Singapore and Great Britain) would you buy a global esim or individual ones for those destinations?
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I just installed my eSIM using your tutorial but my eSIM says it's activating, is it because I'm not at my destination yet?
Thanks for the step-by-step instructions!
Do you have an opinion on the Regional vs Global Data/Calls/Texts plan? I would like to be able to use texts and calls as easily as I do when at home and don’t mind the added cost compared with a Data only plan.
Thanks!
I am flying to Morocco from US with 1 1/2 hour layover in CDG. I want to call home during layover. Should I get global esim or will local for Morocco just do? Or my international roaming from my service provider in US?
Love Airalo - used it in Jamaica in Dec. I felt like it was a scam because it was too easy lol. I not only did the multiple physical sim game but I carried two phones! I had an older phone I used as my travel phone haha. Question: have to come across any solutions for us Canadians for esims or onus sims that can be used on a cruise? I know several US carriers offer that option but I haven't had much luck finding one here.
Hi! Great and informative video. Love it so much. May I ask if we need to turn on Wi-Fi Calling for the eSIM? Thanks!
Wifi calling only works with full Wifi and not Data, so will make no difference, naturally when you are in a Wifi environment, then Wifi calling with kick in automatically
Great video. Very informative!
Question about duration: What if I want to stay in a particular location more than 30 days? Like 6 months or indefinitely?
That's a very good question that I might be able to help with. I am from Canada, my wife is from Thailand. I watched this video because I wanted a data plan when we hit the ground in Vietnam in Feb. Until I can actually get to my favorite tourist E-Sim shop which is a much better deal then these E-sims for long term stays. I don't know where you are going but I watched this video yesterday and found it useful. For long term you may want to do what I'm doing, purchasing a small data plan to get me started and then looking for the Best Local data plan that may include calling. From what I've gathered. E-Sims are great for short term usage and for those that stay somewhere for a week or 2 on vacation. For those of us that travel for the Winter months or digital nomads that stay in one place for longer periods, we are better off on a local month to month deal. Here in Thailand for sure and because I been to Vietnam before same goes there as well. Hope that helps, here's the link to that video czcams.com/video/8HxWyjIRSVo/video.htmlsi=aCZkVA8FTQck5t8f and Be Well.
Is it possible to share with someone traveling with you (hotspot) when you both have iphones?
does this only work on your phone or can it also be used on an iPad for example?
Thanks for the video. Wanted to clarify something about receiving calls when travelling abroad. Is the e-sim comes with a 'temporary' phone number that I can share with people at destination, number that can use to join me after landing? If not, is my primary phone number can be used and directed to the e-sim instead of using my primary physical sim card?
thanks
Thank you for the wonderful, informative video. It is my first time using Airalo. I was able to activate it on my phone and will make the necessary toggles to start using it when we arrive in Portugal on Feb. 24th. I am still not sure if my phone needs to be in airplane mode while using my secondary Airalo e-sim in Portugal. thank you again.
Did you figure out about the airplane mode?
The best and most helpful video on CZcams! Thanks so much for talking me through the Airlo steps. I was very apprehensive about getting this esim card, but your instructions made it easy! Unfortunatly, the coupon code wouldn't work (said that it was expired), but I purchased the product anyway. Thanks so much!
Oh no! Sorry to hear the code was expired. I’ll reach out to Airalo to see what happened there but in the meantime this is another code you can use for $3 off: CHRIST99027
I know you’ve already bought it now but just an FYI for anyone else reading this :) safe travels and I hope Airalo works well for you!
Thxs girl.
Hi , I would like to know, if i purchase global eSIM then global eSIM cover my current country then it mean my data plan start right away?
Please let me know
Which one do you recommend : Ubigi or Airalo
Can you used it in airplane mode on a flight from usa to south east asia while flying?
Thanks for this tutorial! I’m travelling to the UK for a few weeks and was nervous about activating the eSIM before my trip.
After installation It showed activating and then I got a message saying “cannot be activated” - any idea why that is?
This came just in time! You've got a new subscriber!
Awesome - thanks for subscribing!!
Will I be able to use my own personal SIM card from Canada to get banking info messages?
Does it work with using Uber or Grab (uber for asia)?
Thank you for the video that was very helpful. I am still confused on one point, though. I am traveling to Cuba in a couple of weeks and they have data only E-Sims available. If I activate the eSIM for the data and leave my primary phone number for voice and text calls. How do I avoid charges?
I have the same question. @HappytoWander, can you clarify?
I've never used an eSim so this might seem a silly question; if I was on a one week cruise off the coast of Croatia visiting Croatian islands, do you think this would work? I'd rather not have to buy the ship's wifi package. Thanks!
What if I already have previous esim activated on my mobile , how to activate a new eSIM then
Great video - 2nd one I found looking at Airalo setup. My iphone showed the exact same activating..... message and I was worried as this is my first eSim. Thankfully it looks like it is a known bug. Lets hope it works in Morocco.
Glad to hear the video was helpful!! Safe travels to Morocco :)
So my wife and I are going to Japan and want to use the esim card. Do we both have to buy esim cards for our phones? One for her phone and one of mine? And do we choose local?
Thanks for sharing great video! I’m also Canadian and going to Thailand next month. Was thinking of buying an ESim or simply using What’s App or messenger while in Wifi. What’s the advantage or difference with the ESim? Will I be able to use it when not in Wifi? Also can I make actual calls back home to canada with an eSIM outside of a wifi connection and not be charged roaming?
I’m also Canadian and also just got back from Thailand! The advantage of getting an esim is you have data when you don’t have access to wifi, eg. when you’re out and about and you need to order a Grab/Bolt/Uber. So yes you will be able to use it when you’re out of wifi. You can make calls through apps that uses data, eg. WhatsApp. You will not be able to make calls through your plan you have at home. The Thai esim actually includes phone calls and you get a local number. I never used it so I can’t comment how it worked
Hi where in the settings can I change the cellular from personal to secondary?
one question and it may be silly. What if I am staying longer that the longest option. For ex if I go to AU the highest option is 30 days but I am going for two months. Do you have the option to add a month on later. I can't find this on their website.
Am I able to text fellow travelers with me (in my contacts list) on during my trip? TIA
How do you use if the traveling for 21 days?
Do you still using airlo when you travel ? Or you discover a new one ? Thanks
If I purchase airalo esim here in the Philippines, when can I activate it since I will use it in hongkong and macau?
Vielen Dank
I'm in my home country preparing for a trip and was installing the Esim, and it asked a question I was confused by, so I switched back to your videos to look up how to complete the installation. However, when I went back to the install, it seems to be done installing, so now I'm not sure about the settings or if the installation was done correctly. Is there a way to check the settings, or does everything default to my original primary until I travel?
I had the same problem. I went to the settings app on my phone and made sure that the roaming feature was in the off mode. It wasn't so I turned it off and I think I need to just turn it on once I get to my 1st travel country. At least I hope that is correct!
Very good video, you have an excellent you tube voice. The step by step was very good. I did find it a bit confusing around the 10 min mark. I think what you are trying to say. Continue to use your primary number while in Canada and when you arrive outside of Canada switch to secondary number. I think that’s what you meant. On another note unless I am mistaken you cannot receive text messages from Canada if people are in your contacts.? I have tried this twice and people could not send me text messages. I have two issues first the bank will send a verification code to your primary number which is now turned off. Second when both my wife and I were travelling we could not text each other. I think one solution is to switch to what’s app. Another video I watched mention setting your phone to wifi calling, not clear on that suggestion either. Anyway keep up the good work, feel free to correct me if I made a wrong comment. Cheers Vancouver Island.
James, Happy to Wander, I am an Airalo rookie. About to use for the first time & delighted to find a couple of fellow Canadians with experience. I understand browsing websites / apps is same as being at home however is there a solution to texting? I expect as Airalo is a 3rd party provider my Canadian network number will not work. Is WhatsApp a solution? Any help you can provide would be super appreciated. Thank you.
I will definitely be using this website now silly question but when I get to Spain and I’m in my Airbnb, of course I want to use the Wi-Fi so do I have to switch off the Sims card to primary again or do I just keep it on the secondary and then just connect through my Wi-FiI do have an iPhone
No need to switch it (at least from personal experience). You should be able to just connect to your airbnb wifi as normal without doing anything to your eSIM!
You mentioned you can change the settings back later if I accidentally select secondary instead of primary. Please show how to do that
Hey there, fellow Canadian! Quick question, totally unrelated to your last video (which was awesome, by the way). I'm currently in Thailand, gearing up for a month-long escapade to Vietnam with the missus starting Feb 1st.
Now, about your video setup-I'm on the Android side of the tech spectrum, and I'm genuinely curious about the magic you worked with your iPhone. Which video editor did you use? More specifically, I'm intrigued by the way you seamlessly integrate your smartphone screen on the right side while diving into the details. I'm itching to incorporate that wizardry into my content; got a cool idea in mind. Any tips or tools you can share?
Thanks a bunch for your time, and here's to safe travels and endless creative vibes. Cheers!"
Hey! Thanks so much for the nice comment :) it’s honestly nothing complicated - I just screen recorded what I was doing on my phone and then overlayed it on top of my “talking head video”, and added an iphone frame over it! I use Adobe Premiere to edit on my laptop though. Hope that helps, and safe travels!
Fantastic video! One question, you say you can make calls and text using the app. Do you have to buy the data, talk and text package or can you use the data only and use wifi calling if your phone has that feature? Also when you activate the eSIM and it is switched over to the eSIM, I assume all the features of your phone will be available on the eSIM and NOT on your primary provider. I was also not clear on how your actual primary phone number will work on the eSIM as I think you may have indicated. Thanks for your help.
Here is my experience, your primary number does not work. So you cannot receive text messages or phone calls. Having said that if you text someone first then they can text you back. Not sure what you meant by all your features on the phone , if you mean apps, then yes. There have been videos about wifi calling but the warning is switch it on before you leave home. I don’t think Airlo offers anything other than data. If you stop the video somewhere around the 10 min mark and read the message on the phone it says you cannot receive texts from people in your contacts.
Thank you for this. Questions I still have… Do people use my existing phone number or a new phone number? If people are trying to text me or call me from Canada on my usual number, what happens? Do people in the destination country use my existing or secondary phone number? When I’m in the destination country I only use secondary? Do I turn the app on and then just use my phone as I would in Canada? Or do I do everything through the app?
My questions too!
Hey everyone! Very excited to finally answer one of your most common questions, which is how eSIMS work and if I recommend them. I hope you enjoy this video, and again, you can try Airalo here & get a discount with the code WANDER3: go.airalo.com/HappytoWander
I am not tech savy. I planned to ask my provider Tmobile to unlock. I fly on May 8, when do I have them unlock?
Once unlocked, I then get esim upon arriving Narita terminal 1. Is it possible to have the staff at the store to install esim for me?
Anything else i need to know or do?
Interesting to see the end users, I work for a company that provides an eSIM solution/system to MNOs such as Verizon, Vodafone, Webbing etc., eSIMs are relatively new technology and not widely used yet, but this is the future, especially suitable for travelling.
How do you go back in and change default lines to secondary after you arrive at destination?
Got the app.... Am concerned no phone # to switch over. Last year while in Europe a physical SIM card provided a secondary phone#. For basically the same price that i bought amsterdam airport. Debating to take my older Samsung to use a physical SIM with phone#???? Decisions decisions. As well as to store pics & video in secondary storage slot that older Samsung has but my pixel doesn't....
Trying to decide if i actually NEED a phone # instead of using WhatsApp, Instagram & Facebook phone???
Do you know if you have to have an "unlocked" phone aka phone is paid off to use e-sims? It's always been my understanding I couldn't use e-sims or a sim card because I always do the two year pay for your phone plan and usually buy a new phone with the old as trade in the same way...
Ooh I haven’t had experience with this as my phone is unlocked but I just had a look for you and it does seem like your phone needs to be unlocked to use Airalo. Here’s what it says on their website: “To use an eSIM with Airalo, your device needs to be unlocked. An unlocked phone is a phone that isn’t under a contractual obligation - you’re free to insert a SIM or activate an eSIM plan from any carrier you like. If your phone is locked, you’ll only be able to use the SIM or eSIM given to you by your provider.”
You can find more info here: www.airalo.com/blog/using-an-esim-for-the-first-time-what-you-need-to-know
Hope that helps!
Really helpful. Thanks!
Quick question. If you already have an existing eSIM line on your iPhone, is it still possible to add another eSIM line? Will the new eSIM cancel the previous one? How many eSIM lines can you have on an iPhone? I have a physical SIM card and an eSIM line already on my phone and need to go to Egypt and Jordan in 3 weeks for about 18 days. What do you advise please. Thanks much.
Hi I’m pretty sure you can have multiple installed! You just need to make sure you toggle on the right one for each destination. I haven’t had experience with this though so it might be best to reach out to Airalo customer support if you’re still unsure. Hope that helps!
You can have multiple eSIMs I have three now. Adding a forth.
So good to know. Thank you. 👍🙏🏻
Can I share data with this app
Hi, on my iPhone, I don’t have the tab Cellular between Bluetooth and personal hotspot. Is this the same as Mobile Service as I’m from the UK? Thanks
had teh reverse problem Mobile data tab is the cellular data tab & vice versa. It's called mobile data in UK & USA Cellular in Canada same thing
How soon before can I download the eSIM? I’m not travelling until feb first but want to get things ready
Just seen you answer this… I should have waited 😂😂 thanks for the informative video
eSIM videos are somewhat confusing. Some including Airalo video say choose Primary (home network) for sending iMessage. Another video says use secondary for iMessage and FaceTime and switch messages in settings to “send” messages from you email address rather than phone #. If i use primary esim for anything wouldn’t i risk getting charges from my carrier at home? Thanks.
Yes if you use your primary phone number overseas you will be charged. However having said that if you have wifi calling activated and airplane mode on it should be okay. Otherwise only use secondary eSIM. Which raises the issue that you cannot receive text messages from non Apple users like a bank access code.
Thanks.
What if you run out of data plan when at your destination country?
Great video but I was told to first check your status in Setting on SIMs. I was told to go to Settings, General, About and scroll down to Carrier Lock, it is says SIM locked, then you need to go to your provider to unlock it. Is this true? Please advise.
Yes this is true. Your phone must be unlocked by your carrier first
Tried Airalo last year but I didn’t have all my normal functions. I had to turn off my phone number. Annoying since no one can call me on my regular phone number. And iMessage and phone calls didn’t work either.