Getting Started with Airalo | Full iPhone Tutorial

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    In this video, I walk through the entire process of pre-purchasing & installing a Europe regional eSim on Airalo for my iPhone 12, as well as provide some guidance on what to do once you arrive at your destination, and overall usage tips.
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    0:00 - Why having mobile data internationally is helpful
    0:40 - What is an eSim?
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    2:28 - My first experience with an eSim
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Komentáře • 1,4K

  • @MSophia6
    @MSophia6 Před 10 měsíci +258

    Airalo should absolutely pay you for this, you did a better walk through than their website, thank you very much! I’ll be using your code next time I buy another eSIM.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 10 měsíci +6

      Thank you so much, I appreciate that nice comment! Awesome - safe travels 😊✈️

    • @LADYANDMANN
      @LADYANDMANN Před 10 měsíci +2

      Agreed. This was a very detailed and helpful video. Thank you!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much for the nice comment, so glad you found it helpful! safe travels ✈️

    • @VJ-mh8lh
      @VJ-mh8lh Před 10 měsíci +3

      I totally agree! You are a life saver. So much clearer than instructions they provide! Appreciate you

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 10 měsíci

      So glad to hear it, thanks for the encouraging comment! Safe travels 😊

  • @Dannsandiego
    @Dannsandiego Před 5 měsíci +27

    I'm an old guy and will be using eSim for the first time on an upcoming trip to Spain instead of Verizon's international plan. I've watched a number of similar videos and your video has been the most helpful. Thank you!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Glad to hear it, thanks for the nice comment - I appreciate it! Hope you have a great trip to Spain...we were just there and loved it. Safe travels ✈️

    • @SD45-ET44AC
      @SD45-ET44AC Před 3 měsíci

      @@briansteph and this old guy and his wife are going on a river cruise in the Spring, and we'll be bouncing back and forth from the different countries along the Rhine. We tried a River cruise 6 years ago and had to come home early and Verizon got us real good, even just for a few days.

  • @wendemate8491
    @wendemate8491 Před rokem +122

    Thank you so much! I can't tell you how many videos I've watched about using an esim and yours is honestly the only one I found that shows how to do it step-by-step, in clear, concise terms. I bailed out of most of the others because they were either needlessly confusing or going off on tangents. Thanks for your focus and clarity which is apparently a rare thing when making a video about esim! You made it sooooo easy!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem +1

      Thanks so much for the kind words, I appreciate you taking the time! Great feedback and encouragement too, as this was my first time putting together a video of this style. So glad to hear you found it helpful...safe travels!

    • @Smucko1
      @Smucko1 Před rokem +1

      @@briansteph surprised to read that it was your first video of this style. It's awesome! My only tiny critique is that you clicked through some screens really quickly. I rewound a copy times in order to screenshot a couple of them. Good job!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem +1

      Great feedback! I try to be concise, but sometimes i overcompensate. Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @QualityofIrishlife
    @QualityofIrishlife Před 10 měsíci +6

    This has been superbly helpful. Thanks for taking the time to explain this so clearly to us. Much appreciated.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 10 měsíci

      Absolutely - appreciate the encouraging comment, thanks for taking the time! Safe travels ✈️

  • @the.ditch.pickles
    @the.ditch.pickles Před 9 měsíci +3

    Great content and easy to understand video. Thanks for doing all of our homework! Got the esim installed and ready to go on our European trip.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci

      Awesome to hear, glad it was easy for you! Hope you all have a great trip to Europe - safe travels ✈️

  • @lucyhow
    @lucyhow Před rokem +4

    Thank you for making this very helpful video. Your explanation together with the visuals were very clear.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      Absolutely - so glad to hear you found it useful! Thanks for taking the time to comment - safe travels ✈️

  • @user-rr8xq4uy6x
    @user-rr8xq4uy6x Před rokem +3

    Many thanks for creating such a good video and explanation of using Airalo. Easy to follow with clear and concise instructions. Installed my esim while watching and now it's ready to go.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      So glad to hear that! Thanks so much for leaving a comment. Safe travels to you ✈️

  • @dfong12389
    @dfong12389 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Your video was the first one that came up when I did a search on setting up an airalo esim. Very very helpful and you made it so easy plus answered some questions I had. Thanks!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 7 měsíci

      So happy to hear this Denise, thanks for the nice comment! Safe travels ✈️

  • @Z051v701
    @Z051v701 Před 4 měsíci +3

    You are great help. I just purchased an eSIM for my trip to Greece in May. It’s my first time using eSIM. After watching your video I feel confident. Thanks Brian

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 4 měsíci

      You're very welcome Wendy, thanks so much for the nice comment! Glad the video was helpful to you. Hope you have a wonderful trip to Greece - safe travels ✈️

  • @tannisjovanovic8768
    @tannisjovanovic8768 Před rokem +4

    This is the first video that I have come across where all of the info to utilize an esim is clear and concise! Now I feel super confident that it’s the way to go for us on our trip to Norway this summer. Thanks so much!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem +1

      So happy to hear that, glad you found it helpful! This is the first video i have done in this format, so that's encouraging to hear.
      Enjoy your Norwegian summer, we are jealous! Definitely want to make it up that way one of these days. Safe travels!

    • @tannisjovanovic8768
      @tannisjovanovic8768 Před rokem +2

      Thank you, and to you as well!
      Your videos are great and enjoyable to watch…keep up the awesome work and thanks again.

  • @makaylah4049
    @makaylah4049 Před měsícem +7

    May the Lord bless you for your contribution to society. I was nearly in tears trying to figure this thing out

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před měsícem

      It's very confusing for the first little bit, that was me too! Tried to make instructions I would have wanted when i was installing my first eSIM. Happy to hear it helped you! Safe travels 😊

  • @user-cp6jl4pz4r
    @user-cp6jl4pz4r Před 8 měsíci +4

    Took away all the stress! And I had already been in contact with the pros at Airalo. You are a great teacher!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 8 měsíci

      so glad to hear that, thanks for the nice comment Mary Lou! Safe travels ✈️

  • @marcellorenz4592
    @marcellorenz4592 Před rokem +20

    Thanks for making this excellent “how to” video. I forwarded it to my daughter who is travelling to Europe for the first time in a couple of weeks. Your directions are straightforward and easy to follow. Just what she needs.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the comment Marcel! Glad to hear it is straightforward and helpful. Safe travels to your daughter!

    • @JSVR4021
      @JSVR4021 Před rokem +1

      Seriously!! I love how you reiterate many of the “common sense” stuff one would ask to make sure they’re doing it correctly. This was super helpful! Thank you 🥹🥹🥰🥰

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      @@JSVR4021 That's encouraging to hear, so glad it helped you - thanks for the nice comment! Safe travels 🙂

  • @errolmartin4173
    @errolmartin4173 Před rokem +4

    I learned about this app yesterday while planning my vacation for this summer. The last time I travelled, it was so hard and expensive to get data while in the US. This app is a blessing! Your video is the best one I found that explained the process in a way that is clear and concise. Now my vacation will be awesome!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      Agreed, I was dreading figuring out a phone plan prior to learning of this as well. Happy to hear the video was helpful to you - safe travels!

  • @SherB-oz1ze
    @SherB-oz1ze Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you for such an informative yet simple video! Just used your code and installed my eSIM, your video made the process so easy.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 7 měsíci

      So happy to hear that, thanks so much for the comment! Safe travels ✈️

  • @wendywong4954
    @wendywong4954 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is exactly what we needed, downloaded the app months ago, now I know! Thanks so much for your very thorough walk through!!😊

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 11 měsíci

      Awesome Wendy, glad to hear it helped you! Safe travels 😄

  • @drumstix33
    @drumstix33 Před rokem +4

    Thanks this is the most thorough instructions Ive seen. Its very helpful.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      Happy to hear it! Glad you were able to get some use out of it. Thanks for commenting - safe travels ✈️

  • @susanmayo8186
    @susanmayo8186 Před rokem +14

    As a senior using an esim for the first time, I found this very helpful. I think I am good to go. Thank you.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      Happy to hear it Susan! Safe travels to you 😊

  • @marty2262
    @marty2262 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This was super helpful! Thank you for making this video. First time using Airalo and your step by step instructions made the whole process feel very easy.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 10 měsíci

      So glad to hear it, thanks for the nice comment! Safe travels ✈️

  • @fahdnaitali8611
    @fahdnaitali8611 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Best tutorial for Airlo setup! Just bought the plan and used your code. Thank you

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 8 měsíci

      Awesome, glad to hear it was helpful to you and you could save a few $! Thanks for the comment - safe travels ✈️

  • @mslaurahuxtable
    @mslaurahuxtable Před 9 měsíci +17

    You are the reason I purchased Airalo! Your video is the best tutorial I have ever watched -- clear, logical, good tone, no BS fill-in... They definitely need to pay you well! I had never heard of an esim and was confused and apprehensive... Thank you!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks so much for this nice comment, I appreciate you taking the time! So glad to hear this video was what you needed to feel comfortable with an eSIM as well...it can certainly be intimidating and confusing.
      Haha I would love to make videos for them and get paid...I have had a few people mention that now. Very kind. I'm not directly sponsored by them, but i have joined their affiliate program recently (after making this video). So if you click the link in the description when you go to make your purchase, it will give us a small commission. Nothing crazy, but anything helps to keep the channel growing (affiliate link clicks, video likes, subscriptions, etc)...and the best part is that it doesn't cost anything to do 😊
      Let me know if you have any questions about your eSIM...I try and respond quickly and help research a question if i don't know the answer. Safe travels! ✈️

    • @stevewanke2470
      @stevewanke2470 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@briansteph HI Brian, I watched this video about a while ago when you were heading to Europe where you would be giving this Airalo esimm a try. I wanted to ask how it did work? Was it as easy as you were hoping? And did it work the way you anticipated? Thanks for answering this. Steve

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 8 měsíci

      @@stevewanke2470 Hey Steve! Yes it worked wonderfully. This was my 2nd time using the European regional eSIM through Airalo...I have now used it in 9 countries between my 2 trips there and have had no issues. Steph uses my hotspot as well, so there is data for both of us to share. Still highly recommend!

  • @juanbernal3275
    @juanbernal3275 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Very informative and properly paced for beginners like me. Gracias!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 11 měsíci

      Appreciate the thoughtful comment, Juan! De nada - safe travels ✈️

  • @S3DTrader-yl1qv
    @S3DTrader-yl1qv Před 11 měsíci +1

    GREAT video! i was looking for exactly that and you answered all my questions! Thanks

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 11 měsíci

      Awesome, super glad to hear it! Safe travels ✈️

  • @masturaquldorova7061
    @masturaquldorova7061 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I've come back to your video twice for two different trips abroad, to learn and remember how to do all of this. Thanks so much for the detailed video! We used your link and recommended your links to friends.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 5 měsíci

      That's awesome, so glad to hear it's helped you multiple times...that was certainly the goal! Appreciate the nice comment and that you're sharing it with others...truly means a lot. Safe travels my friend! ✈️

  • @ahoog69
    @ahoog69 Před rokem +4

    Fantastic explainer! This video truly helped me to finalize my decision to use Airalo.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem +1

      Great to hear Andre, appreciate the comment! Safe travels to you ✈️

  • @tishj3721
    @tishj3721 Před rokem +11

    Sooooo helpful and a better choice than relying on our USA carrier for 'international' coverage; too expensive!!! Just need a couple of Gs to cover us when we are out and about and away from a wi-fi enabled rental car or hotel. Other videos i've seen are confusing. You explained things very clearly, step by step and were very attentive to any concerns your viewers might have. I also liked that you explained what to do AFTER the esim was installed. I will definitely watch again as we get closer to our departure. Thank you!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      Hey Tish - thanks so much for taking the time to leave this comment, I appreciate it a ton! This was my first tutorial video, so comments like this are encouraging to read.
      I had the same trouble as you finding a video on this service that I felt was comprehensive enough, and explained what to do once I got to Europe. I took a little bit of a gamble on it the first time we went overseas and was able to figure it out, but felt like it would be super helpful for others to have as a resource as well.
      Thanks again & safe travels! ✈️

  • @jenniferblakeney1581
    @jenniferblakeney1581 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This is a really fantastic tutorial - I've been struggling to understand the whole eSIM process and you clarified a lot of things. Thank you!! 🙏

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 5 měsíci

      So glad to hear that Jennifer, thanks so much for the nice comment! Safe travels to you ✈️

  • @montsehuizar8467
    @montsehuizar8467 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great video! Excelent step-by-step, really easy to understand and has all of the information needed. Thank you so much!!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks so much for the nice comment! Glad to hear that this was helpful to you. Safe travels! ✈️

  • @TheFletcher53
    @TheFletcher53 Před rokem +4

    My wife and I have been using Airalo for the past three weeks in Europe. It was perfect.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      Awesome! My wife and i are doing the same here now as well, and agree - it works perfectly. Safe travels!

    • @annge5730
      @annge5730 Před 6 měsíci

      What Network did you have in the US? Were you able to make calls/texts?

    • @TheFletcher53
      @TheFletcher53 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@annge5730 we are Verizon customers in the US. We only used data with Airalo. We used Facebook Messenger to make calls on Wi-Fi and Messenger for, of course messaging. We did not make conventional calls nor did we conventionally text. It worked well for us. We are planning to do the same next year in Scotland and Scandinavia. We aren’t willing to shell out the bigger bucks for another plan. We will shop around some, but our needs were met with what we did.

  • @rayhargreaves6177
    @rayhargreaves6177 Před rokem +6

    I have used Airalo twice. I give them 5 stars. Very affordable cellular data. When you get to where you are going you automatically connect. Top up is very easy.

  • @ijjysmith
    @ijjysmith Před 9 měsíci +1

    Amazing video. Really cleared up what I need to do. Thankyou!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci

      So glad to hear that, happy it was helpful to you! Thanks for taking the time to comment 😊 Safe travels!

  • @GenoLogan
    @GenoLogan Před 3 měsíci +1

    Such a wonderful walkthrough. Great job making this! Pacing and information is on point. There's a lot of general information out there, but you covered everything big and small concerning eSIMs while going abroad.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 3 měsíci

      Hey Grant - thanks so much for this nice comment! Encouraging to read stuff like this, and happy to hear that others are finding the information useful. I try to make resources that I would have wanted a couple years ago when I was first diving into all of this. Thanks again - safe travels! ✈️

  • @anonymousangel11
    @anonymousangel11 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Thank you Brian. Excellent video and tutorial on how to use eSIM. Airalo is user friendly but watching your video was really helpful with all your tips and explanations on what to do pre-trip/ during trip. My wife and I are going to Thailand and Bali this October and will be getting the Asia eSIM data package… :)
    Keep up to the good work. Cheers

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment, so glad to hear this helped you! Sounds like an awesome trip. My sister has spent a lot of time in that region and has exclusively used that Airalo package you mentioned...works great for her.
      Hope you both have a wonderful time - safe travels! ✈️

  • @kevindau
    @kevindau Před 11 měsíci +9

    Brian states that eSIM are “easier” but it is more than that. The ability to activate the eSIM while still in one’s home area and then to choose it once at one’s destination is so much better than having to buy a physical SIM at one’s destination and then try to install and activate it without using expensive roaming data with one’s native service. The last time I did that I was sitting outside a SBUX in the rain (inside was closed due to COVID) and had to use their wifi, which was spotty because I was outside the store, trying to activate my SIM.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 11 měsíci

      Completely agree Kevin, the convenience is undeniable - thanks for the comment!

  • @haven4289
    @haven4289 Před rokem +2

    Your video is helpful and explains it in detail. Thank you very much! This is exactly what I am looking for.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      Happy to hear it was helpful to you! Safe travels 😊

  • @nickbothfeld0219
    @nickbothfeld0219 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Best and clearest video I have seen on Airalo set up and how to start using. Really appreciate it!!!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 2 měsíci

      So glad to hear this was helpful to you Nick, thanks so much for the nice comment! Safe travels ✈️

  • @bettychen802
    @bettychen802 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Best explanation on the internet for E SIM airalo

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks so much, I appreciate the nice comment! Safe travels 😊

  • @debrawilson7786
    @debrawilson7786 Před rokem +4

    Thank you so much! Yours was the first video that gave info about settings on the iPhone AFTER the sim was installed. What to turn on and off etc. perfect 🎉

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      So glad to hear this was useful to you Debra, thanks so much for commenting! Safe travels to you 😊

  • @missmissy2490
    @missmissy2490 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much. The best I’ve seen. I feel more confident now to use this!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      So glad to hear that! We are using this exact sim i purchased in the video in London right now and it's working great. Have safe travels!

  • @lynneadg
    @lynneadg Před 10 měsíci +1

    I just got back from Italy this week after a monthlong stay. THANK YOU! this was clear and worked perfectly.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 10 měsíci

      That's awesome to hear, thanks for coming back and letting me know! Hope you had a wonderful time there and glad you made it back safely. My sister has been there for a few weeks this summer as well and has been having the time of her life. We are hoping to do the same soon. Thanks again for the comment!

  • @TwoTicketsToAdventure
    @TwoTicketsToAdventure Před 11 měsíci +6

    This is a great video! Thank you. I am trying out Airalo this weekend in Canada (as a trial run for a larger trip we are taking to Japan in the fall) and you made the process of understanding the process of getting the card clear. Now to see how it goes with toggling to the service in Canada in a couple of days. Thanks!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Awesome, glad it made the process go smoothly for you! Let me know how the activation goes if you have time. Canada is beautiful, hope you have a wonderful trip - safe travels ✈️

    • @TwoTicketsToAdventure
      @TwoTicketsToAdventure Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@briansteph : Had a fantastic experience using Airalo in Canada. We were crossing the boarder at Buffalo, NY and while we waited to go through customs I was able to get the eSIM to connect to a Canadian cell provider with no real issues. The only thing I had to do was manually select a carrier. The auto connect seemed to not work. But once I toggled to show the providers and I selected one that was part of the list that Airalo said was approved, I had cell data instantly. Thank you again for this great video to get this prepared before leaving.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 11 měsíci +1

      That's awesome to hear! So glad it worked out for you. Interesting about needing to manually select the network, but good that you had that option too, and no issues once connected. Hope you had a great trip!

    • @abdulrahmanansari616
      @abdulrahmanansari616 Před 10 měsíci +2

      I am trying out this too and I have activated it today. Got a local Canadian e-SIM basic data plan :)

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 10 měsíci +1

      wonderful! enjoy your trip - safe travels ✈️

  • @profitabletradietorque8076

    Hello thank you for your video it was great. I feel a lot better about buying Airalo esim now and was constantly doing google research about which was the better company to go with. I have one question download speed how was this during your past travels? Is speed important when using data, I mean I'm not watching a movie lol

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem +5

      Thanks so much for checking out the video - super happy to hear that it was helpful to you!
      That's a great question about the DL speed. I can only recall having a slower connection once or twice, and it was when we were traveling between cities (such as, on a train in the middle of a countryside rather than in a city center). That makes sense though, because your phone is using Airalo to connect to the local carriers in any given place, and most carriers do have spots within their coverage areas that aren't as strong of a signal, or maybe even are a "dead zone". i know this is true for me at home here in the US with Verizon...every now and again, i'll be somewhere where my signal isn't all that strong.
      That said, I personally didn't experience a time where the connection was so slow that I was unable to complete a task I wanted to complete. But as I mentioned, none of what I was doing was extremely data-heavy (mostly using Google Maps and the internet to look things up). Slower speeds could impact making a call through FaceTime, but that would be true if you were a local in whatever area you were in on the same carrier.
      Ultimately, it'll be dependent on the carriers that Airalo is connecting you to and not Airalo itself that determines your speeds. If you are mostly in populated areas, you should have sufficient speed...if you are in less populated areas, you may have slower speeds at times, just as you would expect may happen with your native mobile carrier.
      Again, I never had a problem, and like you said, I wasn't streaming movies or anything either. Europe also has a ton of public WiFi that is typically pretty solid, so I used that every so often as well to save on the data i was using with Airalo.
      Hopefully that helps answer your question - thanks for asking!

  • @umanathan7722
    @umanathan7722 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Your demo is very easy to follow --Thanks

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 8 měsíci

      Glad you think so, happy it was helpful! Thanks for the comment - safe travels ✈️

  • @Dr.3v1L
    @Dr.3v1L Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great help! New to Airalo, but you made it super easy! Thank you!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Glad to hear it! Thanks for the nice comment - safe travels! ✈️

  • @uvids2010
    @uvids2010 Před 10 měsíci +4

    I watched six CZcams videos about buying/installing/activating the Airalo app. I also watched all of the Airalo on-line videos about their app. I found the Airalo videos far too detailed and therefore very confusing. The other CZcams videos weren't much better but your video was extremely helpful and much easier to follow through with your screenshots. Great job.
    I've used Airalo successfully in New Zealand and Australia and I'll be trying it in Europe next. I've seen comments about it not working well in some countries (specifically Japan). Has anyone had any experience with Airalo in Japan?

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 10 měsíci

      Truly glad to hear that, and I appreciate you taking the time to leave this encouraging comment - thank you!
      I have used it twice in Europe with no issues now, not Japan quite yet. I have had a few folks comment about travel plans to Japan, but haven't had anyone come back and let us know how it went. Hopefully someone will!
      Enjoy your trip to Europe - safe travels ✈️

  • @Hutch4633
    @Hutch4633 Před rokem +6

    Such an outstanding presentation that was hugely helpful. Your exacting details step by step made the whole process of setting up easy. I am a college professor and have to say your style of talking was excellent. I will be heading to Canada in a couple of weeks and look forward to clicking a few buttons and turning it on. Your comment about having to buy SIM cards locally is true. Years of traveling with SIM cards has only one good side, a collection of SIM cards that you stow in a box never to be used again. UGH

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem +2

      Thanks so much for the compliments David! So encouraged to hear the presentation style was impactful. I spent ~5 years at a large corporation as a New Hire Coach, and do my best to not leave the small details out that may seem obvious, just in case. I appreciate you taking the time to comment - hope you have a great trip to Canada, we love it there!

  • @jigar28
    @jigar28 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you Brian, amazing video exactly what I was looking for. I have used your code as well. Thank you once again.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Awesome Jigar, great to hear that it was helpful to you! Glad you were able to get the discount as well. Safe travels ✈️

  • @johnnykho1589
    @johnnykho1589 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Your video is the best in explaining how esim works. I finally understood. Thanks Brian

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Hey Johnny - glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for the comment - safe travels ✈️

  • @matthewdower5383
    @matthewdower5383 Před rokem +3

    Sometimes in Europe it can be beneficial to purchase a country specific SIM. With the European package you cab be limited to say LTE speed, but a country specific can allow for example 5G. This varys from country to country so make sure you check.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem +1

      Yes this is true - good tip, thanks for sharing!

  • @briansteph
    @briansteph  Před rokem +17

    Use the link below with my unique code to get $3 OFF your first Airalo eSim purchase:
    airalo.pxf.io/MmbZWP
    CODE: BRIAN0890
    If this video helped you, please consider subscribing to the channel 🤙🏼
    czcams.com/channels/-v9WlVe7WLpB6haG-4A6VA.html

    • @huskermiked
      @huskermiked Před rokem +2

      You should have touched on using the data sim with iMessage. There is a whole lot to do to make iMessage work and then once you are done with the data sim switching it back. also turning off your primary line removes your number from iMessage and FaceTime and causes more heartache than it is worth. just turn off data roaming.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      fair points! i certainly should have mentioned switching the sims back since i've had a few questions about that already. And yes, iMessage removes your number. I supposed we have always used our Apple Id emails via iMessage when we are using it internationally. Tried to include as much as possible, but knew i couldn't remember or have time to include everything, so thanks for chiming in!

    • @misternemo9752
      @misternemo9752 Před rokem +2

      Bryan, perhaps you can hear me applauding you for making this great video! You are clear; concise; understandable; and, Give a marvelous presentation!
      19:02 These remarks are made by me a (Male)senior Citizen, who has an ,Apple 13-Pro.
      I would really appreciate if you would notify me if you plan to make anymore videos.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      Hi Nemo - thank you so very much for the generous compliment! There are many more videos in the works. My wife and I will be uploading some highlight reels from our recent trip to Europe, along with separate videos detailing some of our favorite locations and spots that we recommend. Plenty of other videos planned related to travel and planning for travel as well! I actually released a video since this one came out that shows how I find unique locations when planning for a trip that you may also enjoy...let me know if you get a chance to watch 🙂
      Subscribing to the channel and enabling the notification bell should alert you of any future videos too! Hope you enjoy them 😀

    • @misternemo9752
      @misternemo9752 Před rokem +1

      @@briansteph it was indeed, my pleasure.
      I certainly will look forward to viewing and listening to your forthcoming videos.
      nemo👍

  • @odellpark
    @odellpark Před rokem +2

    I’ve just watched 4 vid tutorials…and this one is the best! Thorough, detailed and well explained. Tk you!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem +1

      So glad to hear it, happy I could help! Safe travels to you 😊

    • @odellpark
      @odellpark Před rokem +1

      @@briansteph Europe for 2 mos in August so will come in handy!!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      Ooh, lovely! We are in the EU now and loving it. Hope you have a wonderful time!

  • @tripswithgreg5189
    @tripswithgreg5189 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thanks, Brian. Very helpful. Very concise.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks for the nice comment, Greg - glad you found it helpful! Safe travels ✈️

  • @nicoerobinson185
    @nicoerobinson185 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Super helpful thank you so much just found out about the app and this was such great help

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci

      Absolutely, glad it was helpful to you! Thanks so much for the nice comment. Safe travels! ✈️

  • @rlean6941
    @rlean6941 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the step by step instructions. It feels intimidating at first but your video made it easy to understand. Cheers!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci

      So happy to hear this, glad the video was helpful to you! Safe travels to you ✈️

  • @TorontoRealEstateAgent
    @TorontoRealEstateAgent Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you for such a super helpful tutorial Brian! 🙏🏼 Really easy to follow along and understand with your guidance. Much appreciated!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 8 měsíci

      So glad to hear that Karen, happy it was helpful to you! Thanks so much for the nice comment - safe travels! ✈️

  • @FALLOUTSZZ
    @FALLOUTSZZ Před měsícem +2

    Cheers mate, been helpful for my trip to Turkey, you are very good at explaining each step and giving advice. Many thanks.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před měsícem

      Awesome Alex, glad to hear this was helpful - thanks for the nice comment! Hope you had a great time in Turkey...we may be in Istanbul in October if you have any recommendations. Cheers!

  • @peterhardy5011
    @peterhardy5011 Před 9 měsíci +1

    what a fabulous explanation, i have watched many videos and yours was the only one that made everything clear :-) thank you :-)

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hey Peter, thanks so much for the encouraging comment! So glad to hear this was helpful to you. Safe travels! ✈️

  • @csvidzz
    @csvidzz Před rokem +1

    Thanks man, awesome video!

  • @BrandonKargus
    @BrandonKargus Před 2 měsíci +1

    Excellent video, thank you. Enjoy your future travels!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks so much Brandon, glad it was useful! Same to you! ✈️

  • @KabbalisticVillageMusic
    @KabbalisticVillageMusic Před 9 měsíci +1

    this is a great video for when I travel next week. Thank you!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci

      Awesome, glad it'll be helpful to you - safe travels! ✈️

  • @MrChip-yl9uz
    @MrChip-yl9uz Před 9 měsíci +1

    Glad I found your video about how to use Airalo. I’m gonna be travelling soon and this video of yours helped me to get started to using Airalo. 👍

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci

      Awesome, so glad to hear this - thanks for the nice comment! Hope you have a great trip and safe travels ✈️

  • @imaneiman8792
    @imaneiman8792 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much Brian, that was really helpful, I will be using it soon in my next destination, pretty sure it will save me not only money but also time !

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 5 měsíci +1

      So glad to hear it was helpful to you Imane! Certainly hope it saves you both. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment - safe travels! ✈️

  •  Před 4 měsíci +2

    Hello Brian! Thank you for the accurate and high quality information! You helped a lot!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 4 měsíci

      Hi there, so glad to hear it helped you! Thanks so much for the nice comment - safe travels ✈️

  • @ramona2022
    @ramona2022 Před 12 dny +1

    I am using Airalo for the first time... Your video is the best tutorial I have watched on these e sims....great job.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 12 dny

      Hi Ramona, so glad to hear that it was helpful to you! Thank you for the nice comment :) safe travels!

  • @uahmad7471
    @uahmad7471 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Clear concise streamlined instructions!!! Bravo. 🎉

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Glad it was helpful! Safe travels ✈️

  • @aravarra1
    @aravarra1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is all so new to me. Thanks for clarifying! And thanks for the sharing your code 🤝

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 4 měsíci

      Absolutely, so glad it helped you! Happy to help with any questions as best I can as well. I also have an FAQ video that may be useful as you get closer to your travels. Hope you have a wonderful trip - safe travels! ✈️

  • @cheryllewis5345
    @cheryllewis5345 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thanks Brian. Excellent tutorial

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks for the nice comment Cheryl - so glad it was helpful! Safe travels ✈️

  • @davidphu7403
    @davidphu7403 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great Video. Thanks for making it so easy to understand. Very helpful.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 10 měsíci

      Hey David, thanks so much for the nice comment - I appreciate you taking the time! So glad to hear this was helpful to you. Safe travels ✈️

  • @Duyen2023.
    @Duyen2023. Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hi Brian! This is the BEST video I've watched so far on how to purchase and install the esim from Airalo. Thank you so much for the informative video and I'll be using your code. Happy Travels and thanks again!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci

      Awesome Duyen, so glad to hear this was helpful to you! Thanks for leaving this nice comment 🙂 Cool! If you use the link in the description, it gives us a little extra kickback at no cost to you, which helps the channel a ton. Thanks so much for checking out the video - safe travels! ✈️

  • @steveweaverca
    @steveweaverca Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you! I thought I would have to wait to purchase a data plan. However, your explanation clearly showed I could buy it now. Enjoy your next trip!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 10 měsíci

      Hey Steve, glad this was helpful! Enjoy your trip as well - safe travels ✈️

  • @goshiship
    @goshiship Před 8 měsíci +1

    This was easily the best eSim video I’ve watched. Thanks.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks so much, appreciate the nice comment and glad to hear it was helpful! Safe travels ✈️

  • @LegitScott
    @LegitScott Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the thorough explanation, travelling to New York from Europe this week and this was so helpful. I used your referral code to! 😇

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 8 měsíci

      Awesome Scott, glad to hear it! Steph is from New York, we go a few times a year. Hope you have a great trip to the empire state!

  • @rooseveltdeleon5348
    @rooseveltdeleon5348 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Best Airolo video!!!!! Thanks so much

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 8 měsíci

      So happy to hear it was helpful! Thanks so much for the nice comment - safe travels ✈️

  • @Richhookspin
    @Richhookspin Před 11 měsíci +1

    This was a very helpful video. Thank you!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 11 měsíci

      So glad to hear it! Safe travels ✈️

  • @billlatronica6848
    @billlatronica6848 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Very very helpful! Thank you so much. We are headed to Italy for 2 weeks and plan on using airalo

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci

      Glad to hear it was helpful Bill, thanks for the comment!
      Awesome, hope you have a great time in Italy - safe travels ✈️

  • @pierre-olivier7523
    @pierre-olivier7523 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great video mate keep it up 💪🏼

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci

      Appreciate it mate, thanks for the comment! 🤙🏼

  • @guydoesthings
    @guydoesthings Před 7 měsíci +1

    Life-saver! Way better than their own video tutorials. Thanks for this!!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 7 měsíci

      You got it, glad it was helpful to you! Safe travels ✈️

  • @Lisa-jt6pn
    @Lisa-jt6pn Před rokem +2

    Thanks for the video, very helpful 😊

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      So glad to hear it was helpful! Safe travels 😊

  • @dr.albertscales7565
    @dr.albertscales7565 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Probably the best discussion of installing an e-sim onto my iPhone. Easy to install. Thanks for your code as well. 👍

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 10 měsíci

      Happy to hear it - thanks for taking the time to leave this encouraging comment as well! Safe travels ✈️

  • @hypesy
    @hypesy Před rokem +2

    thx dude, new to esim and got everything done before the video was finished. this app makes the sometimes complicated process easy 🤙

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      great to hear man! have a great trip!

  • @jenniferjacobs3025
    @jenniferjacobs3025 Před rokem +2

    This was so helpful!!!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      Glad to hear it! Thanks so much for checking out the video and commenting - safe travels ✈️

  • @ardaodabas1492
    @ardaodabas1492 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This was super useful, thank you for the video !

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 4 měsíci

      So glad to hear it, thanks for the comment! Safe travels ✈️

  • @00bikeboy
    @00bikeboy Před 9 měsíci +1

    Extremely helpful, thank you.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci

      Absolutely, thanks for the nice comment! Safe travels ✈️

  • @jameswu1232
    @jameswu1232 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for the very detailed explanation, very helpful

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před měsícem

      Glad to hear it James - thanks for the nice comment! Safe travels ✈️

  • @captnmich
    @captnmich Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you for going step by step in this video, it was really easy to follow and gave me a piece of mind before going. Thanks again!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 11 měsíci

      Absolutely, glad it helped and made you feel good about the process. Have a great trip - safe travels! ✈️

  • @JoanCT12
    @JoanCT12 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you! This was super helpful and you made it really easy. I appreciate it and used your code so you got some credit. :)

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks so much for commenting, this is great to hear and I appreciate the kind words :) Hope you have wonderful and safe travels! ✈️

  • @Rainman701
    @Rainman701 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks for your video took the stress out of planning a trip to South America where data will be needed!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 7 měsíci

      Glad to hear it, thanks for the comment! Hope you have a great trip to South America - safe travels ✈️

  • @luvkpop7400
    @luvkpop7400 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for the super helpful video! I purchased it using your code today, did the installation while watching your video.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 7 měsíci

      Awesome, so glad to hear it was helpful! Thanks for the nice comment - safe travels ✈️

  • @nan2yvr804
    @nan2yvr804 Před měsícem +2

    This was EXTREMELY helpful! I had trouble ordering a Uber in Mexico.
    Thanks Brian

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před měsícem

      So glad to hear it was helpful to you!! Hope you had a wonderful time in Mexico. Safe travels 😊

  • @hichammeftah5237
    @hichammeftah5237 Před 11 měsíci +1

    so clear and smooth

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Glad you think so, thanks for the comment! safe travels ✈️

  • @fielianasuhondo9678
    @fielianasuhondo9678 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing all the details about the airalo esim. Now I am more confident to use esim....your video is really helpful for me.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 6 měsíci

      So glad to hear this Fieliana! Thanks for the comment - safe travels ✈️

  • @regf203
    @regf203 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for this information. This is so much easier than finding a SIM card (when in the past we couldn't get it to work on any phone we had), and much cheaper than the carriers are offering. I've just loaded it onto my phone and have my fingers crossed that I did it right and it will work once I'm off the airplane.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem +1

      Yes, totally agree! Glad you were able to get the process started - hope you have a great, safe trip! ✈️

  • @mizzmkay
    @mizzmkay Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is amazing man!!!! I was stressing about the whole e sim & this video is GOD sent !

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci +1

      That's great to hear, i'm happy to hear you feel confident about it all now! One less thing to stress about while planning the trip. Thanks for the comment - safe travels ✈️

    • @mizzmkay
      @mizzmkay Před 9 měsíci +1

      Silly question… but do you have to take your phone OFF airplane mode in order for the e-sim to work ?

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 9 měsíci +1

      You do! If airplane mode is on, it disables the cellular function of your phone, which is needed for Airalo to access the cell towers. Disabling the primary SIM will prevent international charges while the cellular function remains on. So, turn airplane mode OFF once you land at your destination!

  • @candoga
    @candoga Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thanks a bunch! That helped a lot!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Definitely! Glad to hear it was helpful. Safe travels ✈️

  • @garys2187
    @garys2187 Před rokem +1

    Excellent video. I have an Android device, but your instructions and insights allowed me to go through the installation process and to get a sense of what I will do once I arrive at my travel destination.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      Awesome, that's great to hear! Thanks for the comment Gary - safe travels ✈️

  • @marilubambi66
    @marilubambi66 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Maravilha! This is a perfect video - going to Europe next February and couldn't find an easy yet knowledgeable explanation. Obrigada!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 6 měsíci

      So glad to hear it! De nada - safe travels ✈️

  • @kirstenbeyoncepadthai
    @kirstenbeyoncepadthai Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much!!! Such a great and helpful video😊😊😊😊😊

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem +1

      So happy to hear it! Thanks so much for the nice comment - safe travels 😊

  • @calicardi
    @calicardi Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this info!

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 11 měsíci

      Very welcome - safe travels!

  • @edgaryanez6624
    @edgaryanez6624 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the information about to go to spain in a week so extremely helpful to find a step by step video.

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před rokem

      Of course! Hope you have a great trip to Spain - we may be going there in October. Would love to hear what your favorite parts are! Safe travels ✈️

  • @cindypham9815
    @cindypham9815 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks so much Brian.....you make a very excellent video with all clear esim info for travelers.......step-by-step installation esim....... I did watch your videos @ very first time about esim.....amazing Brian!!!! Learning a lot from your video.......Take care & enjoy your trip to Europe......❤❤❤❤❤ I refer your CZcams channel to my friends with all great info Brian.......

    • @briansteph
      @briansteph  Před 4 měsíci

      Cindy - this was such a sweet and thoughtful comment, I appreciate the compliments and am so happy to hear that the video was helpful to you! Very much appreciate you referring our videos as well...it truly does help so much with growing our channel. Safe travels and thank you so much again 💙