If you travel often and get frustrated with daily roaming charges, an eSIM could be your next travel hack. With an eSIM, you can connect to the Internet in hundreds of countries and regions around the world by simply activating a prepaid data plan. Here you can read how you can activate an eSIM anywhere, anytime.
1. Choose a Prepaid eSIM subscription
If your phone is network unlocked and eSIM compatible, you're on your way to trying your first eSIM. Unlike a physical SIM card, an eSIM is built into your device. Making a connection is very simple. You need the eSIM only to purchase, download and activate.
Smissey offers prepaid eSIM plans for hundreds of countries and regions around the world (we even have a worldwide subscription if you're going on an extensive adventure!). This is how you choose your subscription:
- Go to our website
- Select your destination (don't forget that you have a land , regional- or worldwide can choose plan)
- Choose a subscription with the quantity dates and the duration that suits your travel plans
2. Install your eSIM
Connecting has never been easier. One of the advantages of choosing for Smissey is selecting how and when you install your eSIM. The best part: you don't have to rely on your provider to activate it for you!
These are 2 ways to install your Smissey eSIM:
Installation via camera
The simplest way to install your eSIM is via your camera:
- Open your camera or QR code scanning app.
- Scan the QR code from the email.
- Click "add" to add the subscription to your phone.
It's that simple. If you are having trouble installing your eSIM, please visit the Help page. We are happy to help you there.
Installation via settings
If you're on the road or packing, you might not have time to mess with your phone's tech settings. With this method you install your eSIM with the push of a (few) button(s).
- Go to your phone's settings.
- Tap "Connections".
- Tap “SIM Management.
- Tap "Add eSIM".
- Tap “Scan service provider QR code”.
- Scan your eSIM QR code.
- Enter a 4-digit confirmation code (if applicable).
3. Connect to the Internet
You're ready to connect to the internet! Depending on the eSIM, your data plan will be activated as soon as you install it or as soon as you connect to a new network at your destination. You can view the activation policy of your eSIM on the website of the product you purchased to see what applies to you.
When you arrive at your destination, go to your phone's settings and select your eSIM for mobile data. It may take a while to connect to the new network. Once it does, you can surf the web, check your email, catch up on social media and more!
Problem dissolve
If you're having trouble connecting:
- Enable roaming (this must be enabled before your phone can switch to your eSIM).
- See if you Needs to update APN settings (if so, the installation instructions include a step-by-step guide).
- Restart your phone.
The benefits of a prepaid eSIM subscription
You are done! Now you can easily connect, wherever in the world your travels take you. Here are some more benefits of using a prepaid eSIM on your next trip:
- Get connected within moments of arriving.
- Download a subscription directly to your phone (no need to change a physical SIM card or find a local supplier).
- Get the amount of data you pay for and top up your eSIM when necessary.
- Store multiple eSIMs on your phone (making it even easier to switch between destinations).
- Say goodbye to expensive roaming charges.
Where are you going? Stay connected with a prepaid eSIM plan from Smissey. View our eSIMs here .