Used the WANDER3 code three weeks ago during my purchase & got the discount. The code didn’t work when the initial purchase screen shows up but it gave the discount when using the code at final checkout time. Your video helped a lot in understanding the whole process. ❤️👍
This was by-far one of the BEST travel tip videos. Very easy to follow and I totally appreciated how you walked through the set-up process. I am from Vancouver and completely understand how expensive roaming charges are! THANK YOU!
Excellent tutorial! Thank you. We are heading off to Aruba in two weeks and your video was hands-down the best instructional video that I viewed. Great job!
A huge thank you Christina! I'm Canadian, have an unlocked iPhone 13 Pro and am a first-time eSim user. I just needed to be able to talk or text and find my way around the UK and there were so many options and plans and reviews and the whole thing was so confusing. Then I came across this absolutely perfect video. I got my phone, followed along, and now I'm set up and ready to go - I even used the second code in your pinned comment! You're my new favourite hero!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!! I've never used an eSIM before and was really worried about messing it up and getting charged A TON by my carrier, this really made it easy for me :)
Very good video, you have an excellent you tube voice. The step by step was very good. I did find it a bit confusing around the 10 min mark. I think what you are trying to say. Continue to use your primary number while in Canada and when you arrive outside of Canada switch to secondary number. I think that’s what you meant. On another note unless I am mistaken you cannot receive text messages from Canada if people are in your contacts.? I have tried this twice and people could not send me text messages. I have two issues first the bank will send a verification code to your primary number which is now turned off. Second when both my wife and I were travelling we could not text each other. I think one solution is to switch to what’s app. Another video I watched mention setting your phone to wifi calling, not clear on that suggestion either. Anyway keep up the good work, feel free to correct me if I made a wrong comment. Cheers Vancouver Island.
James, Happy to Wander, I am an Airalo rookie. About to use for the first time & delighted to find a couple of fellow Canadians with experience. I understand browsing websites / apps is same as being at home however is there a solution to texting? I expect as Airalo is a 3rd party provider my Canadian network number will not work. Is WhatsApp a solution? Any help you can provide would be super appreciated. Thank you.
To make sure you can receive texts from US while on secondary eSIM, you need to setup WiFi calling for the primary sim card before leaving home. When you get to your overseas destination, turn on both primary and secondary SIM cards. Select “secondary” for cellular data, select“primary”for default voice line. I was then able to get texts from banks. This is for an iPhone.
Turning on WIFI calling on primary sim, will message app video/phone calls like Whatsapp still properly get routed through the eSIM though? Will iPhone iMessage and FaceTime data transfer go through eSim even with wifi calling turned on for primary? thanks for expanding!
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You can still receive messages and make and receive phone calls with wifi calling on even without wifi connection as long as you have a secondary sim/esim with data. By the way, if you want to try Airalo, use this code for discount. GREG7928
Thank you for this video‼️ Just a thought…when showing your cellphone make it the focal point and largest on the screen versus yourself. It makes what we need to see easier to see. 😊
Thank you for this video! I was thinking there has got to be an easier and cheaper way as I am from Canada too and our plans are insane and the packages for traveling are just as bad. I think this is a game changer for travel and I have a teenager that I want to have some freedom to use his phone but not too much while on vacation so this could work as you have the option on how much data you can have. I do have an Andriod but sure the set up isn't too much different. I also like that you can set this up well in advance!
Hi, thank you for your video. I will be trying to set up eSIM for my upcoming trip. Not very tech savy (senior) lol . Looks pretty straight forward, but my question is , can I select secondary while setting up at home and will that affect my primary at all. I will need my phone as soon as I land so I’m not sure about wifi connection inside airport. Thanks
My installation of the eSim looked a little different than yours. Perhaps it's because I have an older iPhone 11 ? During the install process a pop up asked me to "allow" or "not allow" Airalo to replace my current eSim (or words to that effect. Sorry I can't remember the actual wording). Of course a pressed "don't allow" but this just brought me back to the start for installing the Airalo eSim . I did this twice to make sure. Finally I pressed "allow" and everything installed as depicted. When I went to "cellular" in my settings the new eSim was selected and my providers eSim was no where to be found! My heart lept into my mouth , I thought that I had replaced my primary eSim with the new one. I scrolled down a bit while in settings for "cellular" and there it was!! My primary eSim thank god! I just did the check mark thing for my primary and it was back again. At no time did the installation process ask me which one I wanted to use. I had to go to settings and do it myself. I'm convinced it's because I have an older phone but I thought that I would post this to assure others that it does work on older phones but just a little differently.
Great video, but I still have a question. I have an iPhone 15 which is SIM locked, because Im still on a payment plan. I'm getting mixed info about that. Some places/people say I CANNOT install eSim on a locked phone. Other sources said no problem!! Help!
Thank you for sharing this video. This might be a silly question, but how do you know you're using the Airalo eSIM as opposed to the SIM from your phone provider? I'm worried once I go off airplane mode I will be charged for using my phone's network back home. Is there a way to prevent this?
This video is SO very useful! I watch it every time I buy or install an Air Alo to remind myself. You explain it SO well- calmly, with great visuals, and step by stop. And cover all necessary info - eg bank messages, authentication code. Awesome, honestly. Thank you VERY much. I've followed your instructions for a few trips already - next one is coming up!! :-)
Thanks very much. When I installed my first one, instead of primary and secondary, it had primary and business. I was completely confused. However, your clear explanation of these two choices has made it easy. I've since found out how to change the esim label name from business to travel.
Thank you so much. We are heading to Italy next month, this was something I was stressing about as I am not tech savvy. I really needed to see this start to finish process, you have made it so clear and easy. As things can be a bit different in different countries I am so glad to have found your TH-cam site from Canada. Thanks again from BC
How do you set it up so you do not get calls or texts after starting the eSIM? My friend has used this before, set up the airalo for data only and still got charged like crazy from phone carrier for using call and text.
Thanks for the info ! I am in London right now and I panic the first time I tried to activate it at the airport because it wasn’t working at all. And the app was shutdown !!So I was worried and I thought I got scam and I decided to buy another SIM card then I tried to activate again with a good Wi-Fi in my hotel and surprised ITS WORK !! I been here for 5 days and it doesn’t disappoint me so far. Now I’m going to Paris and Italy so this is gonna be my data for the rest of the my trip .THANK YOU AIRLO !! I would say internet is my new travel buddy !!! Without internet I am LOST FOR SURE !! Thank you Happy Wander I won’t wandering around anymore !!!😂😂😂
Did you disable your data before entering the country? I want to make sure it doesn't track me and just automatically charge me for recognizing I'm in a foreign country
Love this video. You explain it SO well - better than other videos. I re watch THIS video, every time I need to install another AirAlo . To remind me. And I agree - they are brilliant and save so much hassle and work really well. I have used them in Vietnam and Greece.
thank you sooooo much for this! i really rely heavily on your videos since i'm taking my first trip to europe and it's a huge one going to many countries! This is beyond helpful because i'm very bad at using my phone for things (i'm such an old lady and bad at tech!). you made me feel more confident that i can set it up and it will be working when i arrive which is a huge stress off me since i'll also be badly jetlagged!
need some clarification. So if I select "primary" for Default Line and "primary" for Imessage & Facetime and set DATA to "SECONDARY" I will get to use my primary number for call/text but won't be charged roaming since Data is set to secondary (esim)? Basically I'm just wanting clarification on using my primary number for texting etc. and not be charged roaming. Thanks
Thanks for the easy walkthrough! I was intimidated by the instructions and you explained it in a more understandable way than their actual instruction videos. Can't wait to use it!
Thank you for the wonderful, informative video. It is my first time using Airalo. I was able to activate it on my phone and will make the necessary toggles to start using it when we arrive in Portugal on Feb. 24th. I am still not sure if my phone needs to be in airplane mode while using my secondary Airalo e-sim in Portugal. thank you again.
I'm in my home country preparing for a trip and was installing the Esim, and it asked a question I was confused by, so I switched back to your videos to look up how to complete the installation. However, when I went back to the install, it seems to be done installing, so now I'm not sure about the settings or if the installation was done correctly. Is there a way to check the settings, or does everything default to my original primary until I travel?
So if. I purchase a 2 gb for 15 days.. is it 2gb per day ?? Or is is 2 gb for the whole time and if I were to use it up after 3 days then I’m out for 13 days ?
Thank you so much for the video, it help a lot. The official video from Airalo wasn't clear if I needed to install before or after I get to my destination.
I saved this video to guide me installing my esim! Super helpful and clear. I kinda missed out the global esim! I downloaded 2 e-sims 🤣 but anyways thank you for the clear instructions!
Thank you for the video that was very helpful. I am still confused on one point, though. I am traveling to Cuba in a couple of weeks and they have data only E-Sims available. If I activate the eSIM for the data and leave my primary phone number for voice and text calls. How do I avoid charges?
Really clear explanation thanks. I’ve used Airalo for a bit and found the speed fantastic. But for some reason I’m frustratingly unable to activate personal hotspot thereby denying me the ability to tether other devices. For this reason unfortunately I may have to move to another eSIM provider.
"Great video! When I arrive and activate the eSIM, do I need to turn off airplane mode? If so, won't my local provider charge me roaming fees? How does Airalo help me save money in that case?"
HI! Thank you for the video! I have a family of 4, 2 kids aged 13 and 15, should we each download the app and then purchase the eSim individually on each phone and install that way? Does it matter if I buy them for them? We could do either, just wondering which is best? Also can we purchase ahead of time and install a few days before our trip?
How do you change eSIM if you are visiting multiple countries? Is there Primary, Secondary, Third, etc? And to return to your country do you just switch to primary?
Thank you for the great tutorial. I do have one question when I arrive at my destination, what happens if I don’t turn on Data Roaming for my ‘travel’ eSIM? Is it necessary to have it turned on?
Interesting to see the end users, I work for a company that provides an eSIM solution/system to MNOs such as Verizon, Vodafone, Webbing etc., eSIMs are relatively new technology and not widely used yet, but this is the future, especially suitable for travelling.
Take pics of your boarding passes and confirmations so you dont need to rely on internet being available. Then send to a backup phone and less worries. Gonna try Airalo tomorrow. Lets see how it goes.
Thank you for this. Questions I still have… Do people use my existing phone number or a new phone number? If people are trying to text me or call me from Canada on my usual number, what happens? Do people in the destination country use my existing or secondary phone number? When I’m in the destination country I only use secondary? Do I turn the app on and then just use my phone as I would in Canada? Or do I do everything through the app?
i have one more question. should i turn on cellular roaming in my phone when in the Philippines? or should i leave that setting in OFF? thank you again😊
Just wondering if you're travelling to two countries (Singapore and Great Britain) would you buy a global esim or individual ones for those destinations?
Thanks for the video, it help a lot. The official Airalo instructions were not clear when to install the eSIM, before or after arriving at destination.
Thank you for this (and all your videos!) as I was getting freaked out about getting a SIM for my trip to Spain next month. I was panicked because I wasn't going to buy a physical SIM until I got to the hostal I was staying at in Madrid - which was probably hours after I landed.
Thank you for your video. I just uploaded and set up Airalo. FYI I was not asked any questions after I selected INSTALL. Everything was done for me. The eSim was added to my Mobile setting as TRAVEL.
Thanks for your video as it contains far more information than others. I’m from Canada also. My wife and I visit her family in Vietnam at least every year or more often and today is my first day trying to use an Airalo eSIM. Vietnam only works for data but not phone calls. I was worried about getting Roger’s roaming charges in Vietnam so I completely Shut off cellular on the primary that’s what my son did visiting Japan with Airalo this week and so I did. I could not get it to work. I finally left the primary on but shut roaming off on the primary Rogers connection. It works and seems to show data is being consumed through Airalo on my iPhone 15. I’m a bit nervous to return to Canada and find out I am wrong and get a huge bill from them. Do you know if what I did is correct? Tried to log in & chat with Roger’s but get no answer on whether my account is consuming roaming charges. Sorry for the long message!
I was not happy when Apple did away with their physical sim card slots. So I bought an older model for our full time travel. Well, we decided to get an e-sim for a trial run after our Tmobile 2G slow free world wide coverage is only good for navigation. I watched about a dozen videos from travelers to see which company was best and we ended up on Airalo. After 7 mos and a dozen countries it is flawless! Once again your video is all one needs! We second Airalo as our go to E-sim option. Global plan 20GB 365 days. Christina, I had to laugh when you said what have you been waiting for in using an "E-sim", because that is what we said!!
I've never used an eSim so this might seem a silly question; if I was on a one week cruise off the coast of Croatia visiting Croatian islands, do you think this would work? I'd rather not have to buy the ship's wifi package. Thanks!
Did it work for your trip - I travel there next week - never used eSim before - installed ok on iPhone but was stuck at activating - when for help via chat - know issue for iphone and it will activate when you land?? (Only took out a 7 day validity esim ) so fingers crossed
Great video. Thank you. Very clear - other than for two things : (1) under your proposed settings, can I receive calls or texts on my regular line, and if so, will I get charges from my local carrier (Bell, as I'm also from Canada)? (2) if I make local calls (assuming I purchased a data only plan), will it simply not work or will I be charged a huge amount from my local carrier? I'm trying to see if I should make further adjustments to my settings to ensure absolutely no charges from my carrier.
THANK YOU!!! I really needed this! Im like you i was afraid but you helped to make that more comfortable! Im so grateful i found you! We are in canada too! 😊
eSIM videos are somewhat confusing. Some including Airalo video say choose Primary (home network) for sending iMessage. Another video says use secondary for iMessage and FaceTime and switch messages in settings to “send” messages from you email address rather than phone #. If i use primary esim for anything wouldn’t i risk getting charges from my carrier at home? Thanks.
Yes if you use your primary phone number overseas you will be charged. However having said that if you have wifi calling activated and airplane mode on it should be okay. Otherwise only use secondary eSIM. Which raises the issue that you cannot receive text messages from non Apple users like a bank access code.
Great informative video! Going to asia next week, in US now and downloaded/installed. So I have this correct - 1) leave all settings to primary until arrive at international destination. 2) When at the destination airport, switch settings to "secondary" and "data roaming" on; 3) turn on "allow Cellular Data Switching" ----------- Data service should now work, is that correct? I am very concerned I will not be ROAMING under ATT, and come home with $1,000 bill. :)
Thank you for this video and your discount code. On set up you set iMessage and FaceTime to primary. When you arrive at destination do you change that to Secondary? Does iMessage and FaceTime work with eSIM ?
I will definitely be using this website now silly question but when I get to Spain and I’m in my Airbnb, of course I want to use the Wi-Fi so do I have to switch off the Sims card to primary again or do I just keep it on the secondary and then just connect through my Wi-FiI do have an iPhone
No need to switch it (at least from personal experience). You should be able to just connect to your airbnb wifi as normal without doing anything to your eSIM!
great vid. when should i do this process? i will be traveling to the Philippines from the US in November. can/should i download and set up Airalo while im still here in the US or when i land in the Philippine? if i do it while in the US will it impact my current Esim cell service here now? thanks again for all your help😊
Great video - 2nd one I found looking at Airalo setup. My iphone showed the exact same activating..... message and I was worried as this is my first eSim. Thankfully it looks like it is a known bug. Lets hope it works in Morocco.
I purchased Airalo on my trip to Shanghai - Paris - Amsterdam - London. I could not get the Asia esim to work. Ended up getting charged roaming by my local provider because I thought it was working. When I arrived in Paris it did not work either but I was able to contact the service desk and we got it going. When I went to Amsterdam it did not cross over. Service desk could not get it going. Got it working in London. When I flew back to Shanghai I purchased another Asia esim as needed coverage in Shanghai for the day, but it did not work. Sorry Christina, but I do enjoy you other videos.
All true. Did not get to use any of the data purchased, minutes, sent texts, but was not able to see reply texts until I was back to home country when switched back to primary. Did airtel even test the product for UI before they rolled it out? Most TH-camrs go through the steps but are unable to confirm UX. SMH.
Sorry eSim does not work in China, it is prohibited to use due to National Security. I understand that all iphones sold in China, Hong Kong & Macau are not eSim compatible.
Yes very informative, questions: will be travelling to Japan, Singapore, and Indonesia. So I just purchase global one, and just need to set it one time? Will it be automatically used after japan ---> to Indonesia and Singapore? without doing anything else?
Quick question. If you already have an existing eSIM line on your iPhone, is it still possible to add another eSIM line? Will the new eSIM cancel the previous one? How many eSIM lines can you have on an iPhone? I have a physical SIM card and an eSIM line already on my phone and need to go to Egypt and Jordan in 3 weeks for about 18 days. What do you advise please. Thanks much.
Hi I’m pretty sure you can have multiple installed! You just need to make sure you toggle on the right one for each destination. I haven’t had experience with this though so it might be best to reach out to Airalo customer support if you’re still unsure. Hope that helps!
Hi! thank you so much for you video, really helpful! I have a question, I am traveling to Europe with my family, does everyone of us need to have an account with Airalo? or I buy the 4 e-sims I need and then install them in the phones? thank you
Hi, thank you again! GREAT step by step video!! I do have two questions...you sorta answered the first one, but I just wanted to double check. I'm not travelling to the USA until June, so if I buy it now to take advantage of your discount codes, it'll still work? The second, what editing program did you use to have the iphone on the righthand side? Nicely comprised!!
Great Video! Thank you. If you buy a 30 day e-sim, and you exit and enter the county multiple times during that 30 days it still works for 30 days from the 1st arrival? And What is the DATA speed?
Great video!! I have a question though, I purchased Airalo esim with SMS and calls, I was provided a destination phone number, so I should be able to input my destination phone number under My Number, right? However, on my phone setting, I don't have that option to input the destination number, did I do something wrong?
Thanks for the step-by-step instructions! Do you have an opinion on the Regional vs Global Data/Calls/Texts plan? I would like to be able to use texts and calls as easily as I do when at home and don’t mind the added cost compared with a Data only plan. Thanks!
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I just installed my eSIM using your tutorial but my eSIM says it's activating, is it because I'm not at my destination yet?
Urgent Question: Does Airalo e-Sim offer talk minutes as well? I am travelling to Rome next week. I need Data plus Minutes. When I browsed the Airalo website I could not find info about minutes. They were just offering Data. Also how much data do I need for 2 weeks of stay in Italy? Thanks
I have a question though, if i purchase 10gb data for 15 days, does it mean i only have to consume 10gb for the WHOLE 15 days? Or is it 10gb of data per Day for 15 days? Thank you!
I can’t believe it took me so long to try them out!! Will definitely be looking into a regional package when I get back to Europe in the Spring. Switching physical SIMs can be such a pain.
So to ensure I understood right, if I set it to primary prior to my trip, I have to go back in & switch it to secondary when I arrive at my destination? This is so easy yet confusing as it’s my first time traveling to another country 😂😅
Yes! Make sure your secondary is turned on once you arrive to make sure you get the data package you bought. It definitely seems complicated but it’s not that bad once you do it hahah. Best of luck and safe travels :)
Use primary number while at home, then when you arrive switch to secondary line. Be mindful to keep your airplane mood on until you switch. Otherwise you primary phone will connect right away. Happened to me.😳
@@HappytoWanderthank you! Another question. I’m boarding my dog for my trip. Obviously the vet won’t take calls from WhatsApp. How would we go about that?
Fantastic video! One question, you say you can make calls and text using the app. Do you have to buy the data, talk and text package or can you use the data only and use wifi calling if your phone has that feature? Also when you activate the eSIM and it is switched over to the eSIM, I assume all the features of your phone will be available on the eSIM and NOT on your primary provider. I was also not clear on how your actual primary phone number will work on the eSIM as I think you may have indicated. Thanks for your help.
Here is my experience, your primary number does not work. So you cannot receive text messages or phone calls. Having said that if you text someone first then they can text you back. Not sure what you meant by all your features on the phone , if you mean apps, then yes. There have been videos about wifi calling but the warning is switch it on before you leave home. I don’t think Airlo offers anything other than data. If you stop the video somewhere around the 10 min mark and read the message on the phone it says you cannot receive texts from people in your contacts.
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What a shame. Airalo isn't compatible with apple watch 👎
Dear Happy: This one doesn't work either. What is the discount?
Used the WANDER3 code three weeks ago during my purchase & got the discount. The code didn’t work when the initial purchase screen shows up but it gave the discount when using the code at final checkout time. Your video helped a lot in understanding the whole process. ❤️👍
@@sandymurray4088 I just used the Christ99027 and it worked.
This was by-far one of the BEST travel tip videos. Very easy to follow and I totally appreciated how you walked through the set-up process. I am from Vancouver and completely understand how expensive roaming charges are! THANK YOU!
Excellent tutorial! Thank you. We are heading off to Aruba in two weeks and your video was hands-down the best instructional video that I viewed. Great job!
A huge thank you Christina! I'm Canadian, have an unlocked iPhone 13 Pro and am a first-time eSim user. I just needed to be able to talk or text and find my way around the UK and there were so many options and plans and reviews and the whole thing was so confusing. Then I came across this absolutely perfect video. I got my phone, followed along, and now I'm set up and ready to go - I even used the second code in your pinned comment! You're my new favourite hero!
If I purchase the plan with calls and text as well as data, can or should I deactivate the primary eSIM?
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!! I've never used an eSIM before and was really worried about messing it up and getting charged A TON by my carrier, this really made it easy for me :)
Very good video, you have an excellent you tube voice. The step by step was very good. I did find it a bit confusing around the 10 min mark. I think what you are trying to say. Continue to use your primary number while in Canada and when you arrive outside of Canada switch to secondary number. I think that’s what you meant. On another note unless I am mistaken you cannot receive text messages from Canada if people are in your contacts.? I have tried this twice and people could not send me text messages. I have two issues first the bank will send a verification code to your primary number which is now turned off. Second when both my wife and I were travelling we could not text each other. I think one solution is to switch to what’s app. Another video I watched mention setting your phone to wifi calling, not clear on that suggestion either. Anyway keep up the good work, feel free to correct me if I made a wrong comment. Cheers Vancouver Island.
James, Happy to Wander, I am an Airalo rookie. About to use for the first time & delighted to find a couple of fellow Canadians with experience. I understand browsing websites / apps is same as being at home however is there a solution to texting? I expect as Airalo is a 3rd party provider my Canadian network number will not work. Is WhatsApp a solution? Any help you can provide would be super appreciated. Thank you.
To make sure you can receive texts from US while on secondary eSIM, you need to setup WiFi calling for the primary sim card before leaving home. When you get to your overseas destination, turn on both primary and secondary SIM cards. Select “secondary” for cellular data, select“primary”for default voice line. I was then able to get texts from banks. This is for an iPhone.
Thank you! She skipped over this part and talked so fast. Do I still leave my Primary SIM On for data roaming? She never said to turn that off.
@@NicklesPickles222yikes! Let us know what you did.
Turning on WIFI calling on primary sim, will message app video/phone calls like Whatsapp still properly get routed through the eSIM though?
Will iPhone iMessage and FaceTime data transfer go through eSim even with wifi calling turned on for primary? thanks for expanding!
You can still receive messages and make and receive phone calls with wifi calling on even without wifi connection as long as you have a secondary sim/esim with data.
By the way, if you want to try Airalo, use this code for discount. GREG7928
Is it best to keep the airalo sim as secondary and activate WiFi calling for both ?
Thank you for this video‼️
Just a thought…when showing your cellphone make it the focal point and largest on the screen versus yourself. It makes what we need to see easier to see. 😊
Thank you for this video! I was thinking there has got to be an easier and cheaper way as I am from Canada too and our plans are insane and the packages for traveling are just as bad. I think this is a game changer for travel and I have a teenager that I want to have some freedom to use his phone but not too much while on vacation so this could work as you have the option on how much data you can have. I do have an Andriod but sure the set up isn't too much different. I also like that you can set this up well in advance!
Yes it’s such a game changer! I hope you enjoy trying it out :) safe travels.
Oh yes! Vancouver here, and it is insane what Rogers charges for overseas roaming per day. I'm with you!
Hi, thank you for your video. I will be trying to set up eSIM for my upcoming trip. Not very tech savy (senior) lol . Looks pretty straight forward, but my question is , can I select secondary while setting up at home and will that affect my primary at all. I will need my phone as soon as I land so I’m not sure about wifi connection inside airport. Thanks
My installation of the eSim looked a little different than yours.
Perhaps it's because I have an older iPhone 11 ?
During the install process a pop up asked me to "allow" or "not allow" Airalo to replace my current eSim (or words to that effect. Sorry I can't remember the actual wording).
Of course a pressed "don't allow" but this just brought me back to the start for installing the Airalo eSim . I did this twice to make sure.
Finally I pressed "allow" and everything installed as depicted.
When I went to "cellular" in my settings the new eSim was selected and my providers eSim was no where to be found!
My heart lept into my mouth , I thought that I had replaced my primary eSim with the new one. I scrolled down a bit while in settings for "cellular" and there it was!!
My primary eSim thank god!
I just did the check mark thing for my primary and it was back again.
At no time did the installation process ask me which one I wanted to use. I had to go to settings and do it myself.
I'm convinced it's because I have an older phone but I thought that I would post this to assure others that it does work on older phones but just a little differently.
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Yoho Mobile’s eSIM sounds like a total game-changer for travelers
Thank you !! What about the network selection ? After, on step by step Airalo they say to remove automatic and select one ?
Great video, but I still have a question. I have an iPhone 15 which is SIM locked, because Im still on a payment plan. I'm getting mixed info about that. Some places/people say I CANNOT install eSim on a locked phone. Other sources said no problem!! Help!
You mentioned you can change the settings back later if I accidentally select secondary instead of primary. Please show how to do that
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Thank you for sharing this video. This might be a silly question, but how do you know you're using the Airalo eSIM as opposed to the SIM from your phone provider? I'm worried once I go off airplane mode I will be charged for using my phone's network back home. Is there a way to prevent this?
This video is SO very useful! I watch it every time I buy or install an Air Alo to remind myself. You explain it SO well- calmly, with great visuals, and step by stop. And cover all necessary info - eg bank messages, authentication code. Awesome, honestly. Thank you VERY much. I've followed your instructions for a few trips already - next one is coming up!! :-)
Thanks very much. When I installed my first one, instead of primary and secondary, it had primary and business. I was completely confused. However, your clear explanation of these two choices has made it easy. I've since found out how to change the esim label name from business to travel.
Thank you so much. We are heading to Italy next month, this was something I was stressing about as I am not tech savvy. I really needed to see this start to finish process, you have made it so clear and easy. As things can be a bit different in different countries I am so glad to have found your TH-cam site from Canada. Thanks again from BC
Did you have any issues with it?
How do you set it up so you do not get calls or texts after starting the eSIM? My friend has used this before, set up the airalo for data only and still got charged like crazy from phone carrier for using call and text.
Thanks for this! I purchased 20 GB that was on sale (50% off) + your discount code. A deal!
Wow amazing!!! What a steal 🤩 safe travels!
Thanks for the info ! I am in London right now and I panic the first time I tried to activate it at the airport because it wasn’t working at all. And the app was shutdown !!So I was worried and I thought I got scam and I decided to buy another SIM card then I tried to activate again with a good Wi-Fi in my hotel and surprised ITS WORK !! I been here for 5 days and it doesn’t disappoint me so far. Now I’m going to Paris and Italy so this is gonna be my data for the rest of the my trip .THANK YOU AIRLO !! I would say internet is my new travel buddy !!! Without internet I am LOST FOR SURE !! Thank you Happy Wander I won’t wandering around anymore !!!😂😂😂
Did you disable your data before entering the country? I want to make sure it doesn't track me and just automatically charge me for recognizing I'm in a foreign country
Love this video. You explain it SO well - better than other videos. I re watch THIS video, every time I need to install another AirAlo . To remind me. And I agree - they are brilliant and save so much hassle and work really well. I have used them in Vietnam and Greece.
Thank you very much for this clear explanation. We searched desperately a french tuto but no one had posted something accurate.
Do you have a tutorial for Saily? My friends have strongly recommended Saily for my trip to Japan.
thank you sooooo much for this! i really rely heavily on your videos since i'm taking my first trip to europe and it's a huge one going to many countries! This is beyond helpful because i'm very bad at using my phone for things (i'm such an old lady and bad at tech!). you made me feel more confident that i can set it up and it will be working when i arrive which is a huge stress off me since i'll also be badly jetlagged!
need some clarification. So if I select "primary" for Default Line and "primary" for Imessage & Facetime and set DATA to "SECONDARY" I will get to use my primary number for call/text but won't be charged roaming since Data is set to secondary (esim)? Basically I'm just wanting clarification on using my primary number for texting etc. and not be charged roaming. Thanks
Informative video, I’m going to India and Southeast Asia soon and this video answered all my questions.
Thanks for the easy walkthrough! I was intimidated by the instructions and you explained it in a more understandable way than their actual instruction videos. Can't wait to use it!
Thank you for the wonderful, informative video. It is my first time using Airalo. I was able to activate it on my phone and will make the necessary toggles to start using it when we arrive in Portugal on Feb. 24th. I am still not sure if my phone needs to be in airplane mode while using my secondary Airalo e-sim in Portugal. thank you again.
Did you figure out about the airplane mode?
I'm in my home country preparing for a trip and was installing the Esim, and it asked a question I was confused by, so I switched back to your videos to look up how to complete the installation. However, when I went back to the install, it seems to be done installing, so now I'm not sure about the settings or if the installation was done correctly. Is there a way to check the settings, or does everything default to my original primary until I travel?
Thanks for the video as it was very informative. Q: Do you need to have your phone unlocked or can you have it locked to a local provider?
So if. I purchase a 2 gb for 15 days.. is it 2gb per day ?? Or is is 2 gb for the whole time and if I were to use it up after 3 days then I’m out for 13 days ?
I searched for a lot videos, but your step by step instructions is the best. Thank you very much!
Thank you so much for the video, it help a lot. The official video from Airalo wasn't clear if I needed to install before or after I get to my destination.
I saved this video to guide me installing my esim! Super helpful and clear. I kinda missed out the global esim! I downloaded 2 e-sims 🤣 but anyways thank you for the clear instructions!
Me too
Thank you for the video that was very helpful. I am still confused on one point, though. I am traveling to Cuba in a couple of weeks and they have data only E-Sims available. If I activate the eSIM for the data and leave my primary phone number for voice and text calls. How do I avoid charges?
I have the same question. @HappytoWander, can you clarify?
Really clear explanation thanks. I’ve used Airalo for a bit and found the speed fantastic. But for some reason I’m frustratingly unable to activate personal hotspot thereby denying me the ability to tether other devices. For this reason unfortunately I may have to move to another eSIM provider.
"Great video! When I arrive and activate the eSIM, do I need to turn off airplane mode? If so, won't my local provider charge me roaming fees? How does Airalo help me save money in that case?"
That’s what happened to me. When I switched off airplane mode my provider charged me roaming fees!
This video was excellent! I wish I saw it sooner. It makes so much sense when someone else shows you how to do it with screen images. Thanks! 😊
HI! Thank you for the video! I have a family of 4, 2 kids aged 13 and 15, should we each download the app and then purchase the eSim individually on each phone and install that way? Does it matter if I buy them for them? We could do either, just wondering which is best? Also can we purchase ahead of time and install a few days before our trip?
How do you change eSIM if you are visiting multiple countries? Is there Primary, Secondary, Third, etc? And to return to your country do you just switch to primary?
Thank you for the great tutorial. I do have one question when I arrive at my destination, what happens if I don’t turn on Data Roaming for my ‘travel’ eSIM? Is it necessary to have it turned on?
I was stuck with my aíralo eSIM in Vietnam and this video helped me, thank you!
This was very helpful, thank you!
Interesting to see the end users, I work for a company that provides an eSIM solution/system to MNOs such as Verizon, Vodafone, Webbing etc., eSIMs are relatively new technology and not widely used yet, but this is the future, especially suitable for travelling.
Hey should I turn “off” my primary line when I land? Thanks!
Take pics of your boarding passes and confirmations so you dont need to rely on internet being available. Then send to a backup phone and less worries. Gonna try Airalo tomorrow. Lets see how it goes.
Thank you for this. Questions I still have… Do people use my existing phone number or a new phone number? If people are trying to text me or call me from Canada on my usual number, what happens? Do people in the destination country use my existing or secondary phone number? When I’m in the destination country I only use secondary? Do I turn the app on and then just use my phone as I would in Canada? Or do I do everything through the app?
My questions too!
Great video. So I activate it in the destination, I should choose secondary right so that I avoid home carrier costs? Many thanks
i have one more question. should i turn on cellular roaming in my phone when in the Philippines? or should i leave that setting in OFF? thank you again😊
From the bottom of my heart, thank you. This was an excellent explanation; you considered every step of the journey.
Just wondering if you're travelling to two countries (Singapore and Great Britain) would you buy a global esim or individual ones for those destinations?
Thanks for the video, it help a lot. The official Airalo instructions were not clear when to install the eSIM, before or after arriving at destination.
Thank you for this (and all your videos!) as I was getting freaked out about getting a SIM for my trip to Spain next month. I was panicked because I wasn't going to buy a physical SIM until I got to the hostal I was staying at in Madrid - which was probably hours after I landed.
Thank you for your video. I just uploaded and set up Airalo. FYI I was not asked any questions after I selected INSTALL. Everything was done for me. The eSim was added to my Mobile setting as TRAVEL.
Were you able to get calls and texts to your regular number through Airalo?
Thanks for your video as it contains far more information than others. I’m from Canada also. My wife and I visit her family in Vietnam at least every year or more often and today is my first day trying to use an Airalo eSIM. Vietnam only works for data but not phone calls. I was worried about getting Roger’s roaming charges in Vietnam so I completely Shut off cellular on the primary that’s what my son did visiting Japan with Airalo this week and so I did. I could not get it to work. I finally left the primary on but shut roaming off on the primary Rogers connection. It works and seems to show data is being consumed through Airalo on my iPhone 15. I’m a bit nervous to return to Canada and find out I am wrong and get a huge bill from them. Do you know if what I did is correct? Tried to log in & chat with Roger’s but get no answer on whether my account is consuming roaming charges. Sorry for the long message!
Thank you for this, but do you turn on cellular or data roaming? Just not sure about settings. You did mention turning off airplane mode
I was not happy when Apple did away with their physical sim card slots. So I bought an older model for our full time travel. Well, we decided to get an e-sim for a trial run after our Tmobile 2G slow free world wide coverage is only good for navigation. I watched about a dozen videos from travelers to see which company was best and we ended up on Airalo. After 7 mos and a dozen countries it is flawless! Once again your video is all one needs! We second Airalo as our go to E-sim option. Global plan 20GB 365 days. Christina, I had to laugh when you said what have you been waiting for in using an "E-sim", because that is what we said!!
I've never used an eSim so this might seem a silly question; if I was on a one week cruise off the coast of Croatia visiting Croatian islands, do you think this would work? I'd rather not have to buy the ship's wifi package. Thanks!
How do you go back in and change default lines to secondary after you arrive at destination?
Thank you for walking us through the steps! I'll use your link to check if it works for my next trip to Morocco.
You’re welcome! Hope you have an amazing time in Morocco - safe travels 🫶
Did it work for your trip - I travel there next week - never used eSim before - installed ok on iPhone but was stuck at activating - when for help via chat - know issue for iphone and it will activate when you land?? (Only took out a 7 day validity esim ) so fingers crossed
Great video. Thank you. Very clear - other than for two things : (1) under your proposed settings, can I receive calls or texts on my regular line, and if so, will I get charges from my local carrier (Bell, as I'm also from Canada)? (2) if I make local calls (assuming I purchased a data only plan), will it simply not work or will I be charged a huge amount from my local carrier? I'm trying to see if I should make further adjustments to my settings to ensure absolutely no charges from my carrier.
Thank you for making this video. I'm still nervous about using it for the first time but I'll let you know how it goes.
THANK YOU!!! I really needed this! Im like you i was afraid but you helped to make that more comfortable! Im so grateful i found you! We are in canada too! 😊
eSIM videos are somewhat confusing. Some including Airalo video say choose Primary (home network) for sending iMessage. Another video says use secondary for iMessage and FaceTime and switch messages in settings to “send” messages from you email address rather than phone #. If i use primary esim for anything wouldn’t i risk getting charges from my carrier at home? Thanks.
Yes if you use your primary phone number overseas you will be charged. However having said that if you have wifi calling activated and airplane mode on it should be okay. Otherwise only use secondary eSIM. Which raises the issue that you cannot receive text messages from non Apple users like a bank access code.
Thanks.
Great informative video! Going to asia next week, in US now and downloaded/installed.
So I have this correct - 1) leave all settings to primary until arrive at international destination. 2) When at the destination airport, switch settings to "secondary" and "data roaming" on; 3) turn on "allow Cellular Data Switching" ----------- Data service should now work, is that correct?
I am very concerned I will not be ROAMING under ATT, and come home with $1,000 bill. :)
Thank you for this video and your discount code. On set up you set iMessage and FaceTime to primary. When you arrive at destination do you change that to Secondary? Does iMessage and FaceTime work with eSIM ?
I have the same question @HappyToWander
I will definitely be using this website now silly question but when I get to Spain and I’m in my Airbnb, of course I want to use the Wi-Fi so do I have to switch off the Sims card to primary again or do I just keep it on the secondary and then just connect through my Wi-FiI do have an iPhone
No need to switch it (at least from personal experience). You should be able to just connect to your airbnb wifi as normal without doing anything to your eSIM!
Thank you so much for this tutorial, the discount worked and I am ready to travel! 😊
Thank you so much for such a thorough n helpful information.
great vid. when should i do this process? i will be traveling to the Philippines from the US in November. can/should i download and set up Airalo while im still here in the US or when i land in the Philippine? if i do it while in the US will it impact my current Esim cell service here now? thanks again for all your help😊
Great video - 2nd one I found looking at Airalo setup. My iphone showed the exact same activating..... message and I was worried as this is my first eSim. Thankfully it looks like it is a known bug. Lets hope it works in Morocco.
Glad to hear the video was helpful!! Safe travels to Morocco :)
Super helpful for our trip to Japan in two weeks! 🇯🇵Thank you!!!
I purchased Airalo on my trip to Shanghai - Paris - Amsterdam - London. I could not get the Asia esim to work. Ended up getting charged roaming by my local provider because I thought it was working. When I arrived in Paris it did not work either but I was able to contact the service desk and we got it going. When I went to Amsterdam it did not cross over. Service desk could not get it going. Got it working in London. When I flew back to Shanghai I purchased another Asia esim as needed coverage in Shanghai for the day, but it did not work. Sorry Christina, but I do enjoy you other videos.
All true. Did not get to use any of the data purchased, minutes, sent texts, but was not able to see reply texts until I was back to home country when switched back to primary. Did airtel even test the product for UI before they rolled it out? Most TH-camrs go through the steps but are unable to confirm UX. SMH.
totally true this company is a scam . do not buy. and get stranded
Sorry eSim does not work in China, it is prohibited to use due to National Security. I understand that all iphones sold in China, Hong Kong & Macau are not eSim compatible.
Thank you for this explanation. This plus Guay mobile's simple instructions made installation super easy. Appreciate your work here.
Yes very informative, questions: will be travelling to Japan, Singapore, and Indonesia. So I just purchase global one, and just need to set it one time? Will it be automatically used after japan ---> to Indonesia and Singapore? without doing anything else?
will you able to text friends and family with pictures ?
Quick question. If you already have an existing eSIM line on your iPhone, is it still possible to add another eSIM line? Will the new eSIM cancel the previous one? How many eSIM lines can you have on an iPhone? I have a physical SIM card and an eSIM line already on my phone and need to go to Egypt and Jordan in 3 weeks for about 18 days. What do you advise please. Thanks much.
Hi I’m pretty sure you can have multiple installed! You just need to make sure you toggle on the right one for each destination. I haven’t had experience with this though so it might be best to reach out to Airalo customer support if you’re still unsure. Hope that helps!
You can have multiple eSIMs I have three now. Adding a forth.
So good to know. Thank you. 👍🙏🏻
Hi! thank you so much for you video, really helpful! I have a question, I am traveling to Europe with my family, does everyone of us need to have an account with Airalo? or I buy the 4 e-sims I need and then install them in the phones? thank you
I also have this question
Hello, does the data plan on Airalo permits you to do mobile hotspot with anyone travelling together with you?
Hi, thank you again! GREAT step by step video!! I do have two questions...you sorta answered the first one, but I just wanted to double check. I'm not travelling to the USA until June, so if I buy it now to take advantage of your discount codes, it'll still work? The second, what editing program did you use to have the iphone on the righthand side? Nicely comprised!!
Great Video! Thank you. If you buy a 30 day e-sim, and you exit and enter the county multiple times during that 30 days it still works for 30 days from the 1st arrival? And What is the DATA speed?
Great video!! I have a question though, I purchased Airalo esim with SMS and calls, I was provided a destination phone number, so I should be able to input my destination phone number under My Number, right? However, on my phone setting, I don't have that option to input the destination number, did I do something wrong?
Thanks for the step-by-step instructions!
Do you have an opinion on the Regional vs Global Data/Calls/Texts plan? I would like to be able to use texts and calls as easily as I do when at home and don’t mind the added cost compared with a Data only plan.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I just installed my eSIM using your tutorial but my eSIM says it's activating, is it because I'm not at my destination yet?
Thank you! This is, by far, the best explanation on TH-cam! 🎉
What about the default voice line? Should that also be switched over?
Traveling one week to Vietnam and two weeks to Philippines, would that be regional package? Thanks
Awesome tutorial!!
Thank so much!!!
You’re the best
Urgent Question: Does Airalo e-Sim offer talk minutes as well? I am travelling to Rome next week. I need Data plus Minutes.
When I browsed the Airalo website I could not find info about minutes. They were just offering Data.
Also how much data do I need for 2 weeks of stay in Italy? Thanks
Very helpful, thank you! Installed my Airalo eSim and ready to go! ✈️
Thanks a lot, video was very helpful. The official Airalo wasn't clean when I should install, before or after arriving at destination.
I have a question though, if i purchase 10gb data for 15 days, does it mean i only have to consume 10gb for the WHOLE 15 days? Or is it 10gb of data per Day for 15 days? Thank you!
Oh I love Airalo! Tried and tested in Europe ❤
I can’t believe it took me so long to try them out!! Will definitely be looking into a regional package when I get back to Europe in the Spring. Switching physical SIMs can be such a pain.
Can you buy now and activate later? I'll be in Italy and Germany in march.
So to ensure I understood right, if I set it to primary prior to my trip, I have to go back in & switch it to secondary when I arrive at my destination? This is so easy yet confusing as it’s my first time traveling to another country 😂😅
Yes! Make sure your secondary is turned on once you arrive to make sure you get the data package you bought. It definitely seems complicated but it’s not that bad once you do it hahah. Best of luck and safe travels :)
Use primary number while at home, then when you arrive switch to secondary line. Be mindful to keep your airplane mood on until you switch. Otherwise you primary phone will connect right away. Happened to me.😳
@@HappytoWanderthank you! Another question. I’m boarding my dog for my trip. Obviously the vet won’t take calls from WhatsApp. How would we go about that?
Excellent video, thanks for making this, I am new to eSim and this has valuable information
Question: If I purchase Airalo in Rome , would it still work in Florence and other cities there?
Easy to top up ? Is a credit card a must or a forex card works too ?
Fantastic video! One question, you say you can make calls and text using the app. Do you have to buy the data, talk and text package or can you use the data only and use wifi calling if your phone has that feature? Also when you activate the eSIM and it is switched over to the eSIM, I assume all the features of your phone will be available on the eSIM and NOT on your primary provider. I was also not clear on how your actual primary phone number will work on the eSIM as I think you may have indicated. Thanks for your help.
Here is my experience, your primary number does not work. So you cannot receive text messages or phone calls. Having said that if you text someone first then they can text you back. Not sure what you meant by all your features on the phone , if you mean apps, then yes. There have been videos about wifi calling but the warning is switch it on before you leave home. I don’t think Airlo offers anything other than data. If you stop the video somewhere around the 10 min mark and read the message on the phone it says you cannot receive texts from people in your contacts.