Everything you need to know about using eSIMs for travel.
Yes. WhatsApp, Google Maps, Instagram, and more work normally. No VPN app needed. It works at the network level, so you connect the moment you land.
No. Your home SIM keeps its number active. The eSIM only provides a data connection. WhatsApp, iMessage, and calls still use your home number.
Yes. Turn on your eSIM before landing. Your phone connects to local networks automatically on arrival, typically in under 2 minutes.
Before you travel, while on WiFi at home. The data plan only activates when you first use it abroad. Validity starts from first use, not from purchase.
Yes. UAE blocks VoIP on local SIMs, but roaming connections bypass these restrictions. WhatsApp calls, Skype, FaceTime, and Zoom all work normally.
No. Your eSIM works alongside your physical SIM via Dual SIM. Keep your home SIM for calls and texts. The eSIM handles data abroad.
After purchase, scan the QR code we send you. Go to Settings -> Cellular -> Add eSIM. Takes under 2 minutes. Works on iPhone XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+.
Purchase a top-up plan from our website. You will receive a new QR code instantly by email. Scan and install in under a minute, available 24/7.