Installing the eSIM - adding the eSIM to your phone
Activating mobile data - enabling data roaming to connect to a foreign network
Key Terms - Installation and Activation
Installation simply adds the eSIM to your phone. Instead of inserting a physical SIM card into a tray, you enter eSIM details in your phone settings.
Installation doesn't start your plan's countdown
You can install the eSIM before you leave
You can install the eSIM after reaching your destination
eSIM installation requires a stable Wi-Fi or mobile data connection
Here, you can find installation guides for iPhone, Google Pixel, and Samsung.
Activation enables data roaming for your eSIM, allowing it to connect to a foreign network.
Starts your plan's validity period
Should be done when you reach your destination
Requires enabling data roaming
Here, you can find activation guides for iPhone, Google Pixel, and Samsung.
When to Install eSIM?
Depending on your situation, you can:
Buy and install eSIM before your trip (Install now, activate later)
Buy and install eSIM when you are already abroad (Install now, activate now)
The only difference between these situations is that if you buy before your trip, we will guide you to only install the eSIM after purchase. If you are already at your destination, we will guide you to install and activate the eSIM right away, so you can connect to mobile data immediately.
When to Activate eSIM?
You should activate your eSIM when you reach your destination, as activation starts the validity period of your plan.