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5. Using Your eSIM While Travelling đŸ—ș

Use, Manage, Enjoy How to use your eSIM abroad: data monitoring, hotspot use, switching eSIMs, and avoiding roaming fees.

Need More Data or Days? Easy Fix!

If you’ve used up your allocated data or your eSIM validity period has ended, don’t worry, it simply means your eSIM has reached its limit and will stop working.The good news? You’ll never be charged extra because all Simify plans are prepaid 🙌. Rig

Coverage & Data Speeds - What to expect overseas

Your data speed can vary depending on several factors, including your location, your device, the network you're connected to, and the current performance of the local provider. đŸ“¶. In most cases, you’ll enjoy 5G/4G speeds, while some areas or network

Do I need multiple eSIMs to cover my trip?

You may need to purchase multiple eSIMs to cover all the countries you visit or multiple plans to cover the full duration of your trip. If you're going for more than 90 days and the maximum amount of days the plan works for is 90, you can purchase 2

How to avoid roaming fees with my home SIM while using a travel eSIM?

When you purchase a new travel eSIM you can either keep your home plan in your device or remove it entirely. Many travellers opt to keep their home plan on their device; however, there are some important steps to take to ensure you do not get charged

How do I keep my home number for calls and texts while overseas?

You can keep your home number active for calls and texts abroad by using your home SIM alongside our eSIM for data. đŸ“± In your settings, designate your home SIM or eSIM for calls/texts and your travel eSIM for data use. 1. Ensure you have your "Prima

How do I make calls and texts without roaming fees?

All of our eSIMs are data-only. You can see this info on the plan details page 👇. You can utilise apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime, iMessage, and other social media platforms for free with an internet connection from our eSIM to stay in touch with fr

Save Your Data! Switch Off Background App Activity

Keep your data for what really matters — not for silent background updates. When you’re using a travel eSIM, every megabyte counts. Some apps and phone features keep running in the background even when you’re not actively using them — syncing photos,