This seems so simple! I remember when i was in the Philippines in 2011 you had to pay the restaurant desk money for a password for like 30 minutes of wifi
Thanks for an informative video. Questions: 1. once you activate Aíralo can you keep your USA phone number or does the App give you another phone number? and 2. If we’re going to three European countries including Turkey, what package would you recommend? Thanks for your advice beforehand. 👋🏼
Hey there! I tried Airalo eSim and it had the same problems you had. After that, I changed to another supplier. Personally, I find smaller providers like WoW eSim to be more budget-friendly and user-friendly. Their customer service is very friendly and responds quickly. It might be worth it are considering them for your next travel option.
Yes, Airalo connects to top cellular networks around the world to provide data. It automatically connects to the best network that's available on the place you're traveling once you activate it.
Easy is a relative term. I’m a visual person and would appreciate how the cellular page would look like if I’ve done right for example. Also, if someone calls call me what’s the impact on my account?
Only their global (and more expensive) e-sims include actual voice calling and sms. I have been in multiple situations overseas where i had to call a landline, or receive an sms to confirm something. Data only plans do not work for me.
@@hopscotchtheglobe I cannot call a landline on Whatsapp. Skype out may be a solution but there are limits , some numbers reject Skype calls. And yes sometimes sms is needed. I am not saying these e Sims are bad just saying this would not be my preferred solution.
Are the data speeds equivalent to a local SIM? I have T-Mobile which has free international roaming BUT the data speeds are lower. Even their enhanced plan is not equal to local SIM data speeds
Some plans also have calling and texting. Some only have data but with those you can always use Skype or WhatsApp, FB messenger for calls and texts. When you click on a package it will tell you what it includes
What about a local phone # though. This is very inconvenient and a huge point you missed. If I can’t call a hotel to say I’m running late or a cab or any # I’m SOL so this is not a good option
Its not the hype it claims to be.... Although Airalo is easy to install, the 1GB package quickly disappeared in 4 minutes when hot spotted to the laptop to check a CC statement, even though video, youtube, music streaming was turned off, when the bench test was performed on a barebone iphone 11 with NO icloud account. Buyer be aware! I have yet to test the 5GB Europe package in Turkey and Greece in a Month. Cheers.
Is it HACKABLE? i mean HOW SECURE IS YOUR PERSONAL DATA WHILE ROAMING IN OTHER COUNTRIES? Should my phone NOT have my bank apps accounts yada yada yada uh???
Don’t fall for this. It is ALL bullshit. Aíralo does not work. They’ll send you a long list of instructions that don’t match your phone and won’t work. You will waste hours trying to make it work only to eventually have to buy a local SIM card.
This seems so simple! I remember when i was in the Philippines in 2011 you had to pay the restaurant desk money for a password for like 30 minutes of wifi
Hahaha yes! And I used to use phone cards to call family back home when I first started traveling. It would cost like $5 for 30 mins
Thanks for an informative video. Questions: 1. once you activate Aíralo can you keep your USA phone number or does the App give you another phone number? and 2. If we’re going to three European countries including Turkey, what package would you recommend? Thanks for your advice beforehand. 👋🏼
Thank you so much for such detailed information!
You're very welcome
Is Airalo a data only SIM, or is it data + calls + text?
Hey there! I tried Airalo eSim and it had the same problems you had. After that, I changed to another supplier. Personally, I find smaller providers like WoW eSim to be more budget-friendly and user-friendly. Their customer service is very friendly and responds quickly. It might be worth it are considering them for your next travel option.
Thank you for sharing :)
Also, forgot to ask: do I need to have my local USA carrier activate the eSIM option in my iPhone? I have the 15 Pro Max. Thanks. 🙏🏼
Thank you!! What about the line? is there good reception anywhere? compared to local sims...
Yes, Airalo connects to top cellular networks around the world to provide data. It automatically connects to the best network that's available on the place you're traveling once you activate it.
Easy is a relative term. I’m a visual person and would appreciate how the cellular page would look like if I’ve done right for example. Also, if someone calls call me what’s the impact on my account?
Just got a new Galaxy A14..not eSIM compatible 😔
Fantastic information, thank you. Question, do you loose your existing phone number from your existing cell provider in the US?
You still have your existing phone number unless you cancel your carrier phone plan.
Only their global (and more expensive) e-sims include actual voice calling and sms. I have been in multiple situations overseas where i had to call a landline, or receive an sms to confirm something. Data only plans do not work for me.
What if you combine it with WhatsApp and Skype to make calls and receive messages?
@@hopscotchtheglobeStill need a solution to get SMS.
@@hopscotchtheglobe I cannot call a landline on Whatsapp. Skype out may be a solution but there are limits , some numbers reject Skype calls. And yes sometimes sms is needed. I am not saying these e Sims are bad just saying this would not be my preferred solution.
Any idea why when I search a single country it only says "LTE" but the global options show "5G" for those same countries?
Good question. Let me see if I can find that out for you.
I'm going to philippines and china soon but I need to verify my number when accessing my australian bank Web sites will it still work.
Are the data speeds equivalent to a local SIM?
I have T-Mobile which has free international roaming BUT the data speeds are lower. Even their enhanced plan is not equal to local SIM data speeds
They use the fastest speeds available in the place you're in. So, I would say it would be faster than using T-Mobile.
is this only for data? sorry its totally new to me.. what about calls? do we get a virtual number etc?
Some plans also have calling and texting. Some only have data but with those you can always use Skype or WhatsApp, FB messenger for calls and texts. When you click on a package it will tell you what it includes
Very good explanation !
Glad you found this helpful :)
Will they take minutes if someone is colling me?????
what is mean by 3gb to 30days... can I still use for a call / receive until end of 30 days ? (data only)
Do you pay any monthly charges after buying any of the eSim packages for Global?
Nope! You just pay for the package for the days you need and then top up from there if you need more days
Do we need to switch back to our country sim after you install the esim?
Hi, @7:24 under My packages is it the topup value? will it activate automatically if you consumed your data? or manually activate it? thanks
What about a local phone # though. This is very inconvenient and a huge point you missed. If I can’t call a hotel to say I’m running late or a cab or any # I’m SOL so this is not a good option
This is a data plan, not a phone plan. So to your point, calls are not enabled other than thru voip apps like skype.
Nice dog! LOL
⭐This video is great⭐
Do I still have my home number?
Thank you ❤
You're welcome 😊
Its not the hype it claims to be.... Although Airalo is easy to install, the 1GB package quickly disappeared in 4 minutes when hot spotted to the laptop to check a CC statement, even though video, youtube, music streaming was turned off, when the bench test was performed on a barebone iphone 11 with NO icloud account. Buyer be aware! I have yet to test the 5GB Europe package in Turkey and Greece in a Month. Cheers.
That was not detailed at all where are the screenshots
Is it HACKABLE? i mean HOW SECURE IS YOUR PERSONAL DATA WHILE ROAMING IN OTHER COUNTRIES?
Should my phone NOT have my bank apps accounts yada yada yada uh???
Don’t fall for this. It is ALL bullshit. Aíralo does not work. They’ll send you a long list of instructions that don’t match your phone and won’t work. You will waste hours trying to make it work only to eventually have to buy a local SIM card.
I’ve used it several times with no issues. I’m sure if you reach out to them they will help you set it up. Are you sure your phone is compatible?
YOU MUST BE SLOW. THIS ESIM IS NOT NEW.