All International Travel eSIM Apps Reviewed! 2022
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video, I compare eight of the most popular international eSIM apps found on the App Store to determine which are the best.
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2 things: 1. I can’t believe this video doesn’t have millions of views. 2. Dent is fascinating. Total paradigm shifter. Thank you for all the work you put into this video!!
Thank you Darren, I appreciate the feedback!
@@MichaelVance Impossibru ! how come you don't have a million likes for the video !
Forgot to mention you can also buy that country’s or many countries phone number linked to only one esim through app if you will check you will understand what I mean thanks
@@rehanyusuf1008 thank you so much!
@@VaibhavKumar1 That’s a really good point, and a super helpful feature!
This is the video I was looking for!! Thank you, Mr. Vance. I'm heading to Europe (Western Europe) and while i won't be using an iPhone 14 i wanted to test the eSIM on my iPhone 13.
I went with Airalo myself but your commentary on Dent is very interesting! I like how they allow us to sell data back. That's innovative 🙂
Thank you so much for this information.
Apple should reach out to you, man. They only made a brief mention of eSIM availability for international travel, but your video is what we needed. Also love your straightforward, no-frills review style - it was like you were telling me what worked for you over a beer at a local bar (or coffee shop, if that's your jam).
Thank you for the comment and feedback!
How did it go with iPhone 13 ?
You literally had the best video out of all the ones I watched. Thank you for quick, thorough, & straight to the point info.
Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching!
I’ve always used Airalo and found it simple and reliable. Good video though and interesting to see how other companies compare.
Thanks G T!
I have a question, im traveling to london france rome and vienna do i have to purchase for each country?
Sorry new at this lol
Top video presentation. Straight talk and real information without the extra fluff. Thanks Mike.
Thank you for the feedback! I appreciate it.
Thanks for making this video! DENT actually piqued my interest for a different reason than travel: supplementing domestic coverage. I don't need a TON of backup data, but would benefit from something that gives at least 1 GB of data for a year, specifically on the AT&T network (I have T-Mobile postpaid). All the options from traditional, domestic MVNOs cost a minimum of $100 a year which is SIGNIFICANTLY more money than the $9.99 that DENT charges. Granted, the latency on the domestic options are much better, but I'd say DENT's performance is more than adequate for the occasional T-Mobile no-signal-zone where having any connectivity at all is more important.
Thanks Ray! I’ve personally just been leaving my DENT sim on all the time as a backup to my US Mobile plan. It’s great for the times when I don’t get Verizon service somewhere and hardly costs anything. Thanks for the comment!
@@MichaelVance Nice, we think alike! But you get the best of all worlds: you get coverage on all 3 major U.S. carriers: Verizon, AT&T AND T-Mobile (since DENT can switch between AT&T and T-Mobile). It's just too bad being on Android (Samsung Fold4 specifically), we don't get automatic data fallback or call routing like iPhones have :(
Impressive review. As a US based flight attendant I can tell you the struggles with service is real. I had T-Mobile and it was too slow or it would grind to a halt. Then, I had Google Fi and it was too expensive including domestically. Then, I combined Mint with Airalo and that hit the sweet spot. But now I will check out Dent since I’m in Europe about once a week. It will be a treat not to activate every month. With Mint the international data is expensive so I turn off the roaming and activate Airalo. Mint is the perfect marriage with one of these services as I get all the global advantages for less than 25 bucks a month.
I think Dent would work really well for you since you only have to install the eSIM once and your data will last for quite a while. Safe travels!
Thank you SOOO much for posting your comment! I have Mint and will be traveling to Asia very soon!
This comment is extremely helpful! I’m getting mint and planning to go to London. Thank you soooo much
Hi, I just need some clarification here. Why exactly do you partner Mint and Airolo? Why not just use Airolo by itself?
I had mint for my first trip to Colombia and was so disappointed in my service. Still had it when I went to Panama and asked my fellow travellers what they used, hence Im paying top dollar for google fi. Better service, at least I could use whatsapp in some areas. Heading back to Colombia for 90 days and will try an esim.
Great succinct and clear explanation Mike. Thanks for this video!
Thanks Mike! I appreciate the comment.
Merci Beaucoup ! Tu es génial! Tout est très clair et tu es teès précis dans ton explication. Merci beaucoup pour tes conseils. Nous voyageons à vélo, alors Dent nous paraît vraiment génial! On va tenter!
Thank you so much Michael! This is such a thorough and helpful review. I am in JFK headed to Poland and this was a life saver :)
No problem, happy to help. Safe travels!
Using my countries ISP's (South Africa) they give me roaming data for R1 per MB, meaning 1GB of data would cost me R1000 ($60)
Thank you for this video 😊
Wow! That’s really expensive, glad I was able to help.
Thank you for making a confusing topic more simple!!!
No problem!
I use T-mobile magenta max. It definitely has international roaming with very few fees on with calls. To date I have used them in Peru, Spain, Portugal, England, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, France, Gibraltar, Honduras and of course the entire USA. Speed was acceptable 4G. (not 3G). You should check with your carrier.
Hi MrCfredrickson, I agree. T-Mobile’s international options can work really well. I used them on a trip to Mexico a few years ago, but at the time it was just 3G. I imagine things have improved quite a bit in the past 5 years. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I barely got 2g when using T-Mobile in Vietnam. 🥲
I had used TruPhone for over a year on their prepaid plan for 3-GB monthly. However, in Oct2021, they abruptly stopped the service without any notice. I contacted their CustSvs and it took them over a week to respond. When they did, they stated they no longer accepted AMEX as a form of payment and that is why they stopped the service. Then, on the second ticket, they replied that I could renew their service that the price for 3-GB had now increased to $17 per month for 3GB. Since they no longer used AMEX, I would have to register another credit card. So, I do not recommend TruPhone for any services.
I wanted to Thank you for your video. It shed some light on some of these services.
No problem!
Love the info man!!... But to all my Latinos , just buying a prepaid sim card is much cheaper with plenty of promotions. (Claro) prepaid I found to be cheap in most LATAM. 1gig esim $6-$15. Claro 7 gig prepaid $3 (promotion ) ..regular price $6) ... This example is in 🇵🇪👍👍👍
Sitting in Miami international right now killing time trying to pick one of these. :) thanks for putting this together
No problem! Thanks for watching and safe travels.
Thanks Mike, especially for your opener! I am also a USMobile customer here in the States. I would have gone with them if it were not for your experience. Airalo is nearly double the fee but reliable coverage is paramount as we'll be 14 days working at university in Czechia and another 10 in Italia. Díky!
Great video. I have been looking for an alternative for my frequent travels and this was spot on. New subscriber. Thanks man!
Thank you! I appreciate it, safe travels!
plan for e sim are not cheap in many countries, thats why people prefer the classic providers sim at the airport e.g Melbourne Australia 7 providers at the airport and you get a monthly plan 4g for 30 aud which is cheap(unlimited calls and 20gb)
In Australia an ALDI SIM card works well if one actually wants a physical SIM card.
Thanks bro! .. this video is very helpful. 🙌
solid video. so well explained, you are a great content creator
Nice descriptions of apps, thanks man !
No problem, thanks for watching!
Great review. Used Dent's link though, and not only is it not 1GB anymore, it only shows 500MB when the signup page in the app encourages me to continue, but after going through all the setups, and setting up the eSIM I only have a 100MB balance showing up.
Thanks Michael! I think they may have decreased the amount of free data, I’ll update my link.
so useful and helpful for me!!!! Thank you for this video, as it's a good lesson for me.
You’re welcome! Glad I was able to help, safe travels!
@@MichaelVance am supposed to work in Malaysia next month then I am going to use dent. thank you.
Thank you for giving us such an honest review
Great video, thanks for the in depth review !
I'm going to Georgia in a couple weeks (just for a few days unfortunately). Your review was very helpful! Did you find coverage/speed adequate most places? I'm wondering how Aerio compares to Magti if I'm only going to be in Tblisi and Mtskheta.
I felt like it was more than fine for what I needed. Sounds like a great trip! I loved my time in Georgia. Say gamarjobat to everyone for me.
@@MichaelVance madloba!
Thank you Mike you just helped me a lot!
Glad I was able to help! Happy travels Nils.
That was quite an awesome video presentation. Thank you so much 😊
No problem! Thank you for supporting the channel.
Hi Micheal, thanks for sharing this video. You did not mention anything with regards to voice calls or cellular calls. Also What is the different between the eSim and VOIP calls with dedicated numbers? Say for example, I want a US mobile number but resides in the UK? Essentially the ability to receive US based calls from the UK? would you still suggest esims, as from what I understand, esims are useful when you are physically in the country you intend to use to bought package in?
Great video I was so pleased see I had made the right decision and bought airalo, I used it in the UK, Spain, Portugal. I do have one question you said about using your phone but you can’t use your phone only data, correct?
Thanks Walter, yes. You will only be able to use data with Airalo while you travel. If you use iMessage or WhatsApp, since they are data-based, they will still work
@@MichaelVance thanks I was hopping I was not missing something. 😎. I am sure it will not be long until we can make calls using our numbers over data.
I am watching this for two reasons... I am a snowbird (spending every winter out of Canada) and maybe even for domestic use because mobile service rates are so expensive in Canada even for domestic only. Here you can't just pay acvording to wgat yoh use, and top up anywhere (unlike in most of Southeast Asia ). Keen to see if any of these eSIMs offer the normal basic function of a telephone - *making and receiving phone calls*.
Hi Hermes, the ones I looked at just support data and unfortunately don’t offer native calling. Best of luck to you.
Hey Hermes, I'm in the same situation as yourself (Canadian as well) but for making and receiving phone calls, you could use an app like WhatsApp which only uses data. I've used it for phone calls with family in Canada and friend who is in Switzerland and travels to the US. Call quality has always been excellent using whatsapp over data. Not sure if that helps or not.
Thabk you so much this is so helpful❤
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
Thank you this has been useful information......I will let some people know about this video
Thank you!
Thanks a lot man!
No problem, thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you for this information. Very easy to follow what you said. I am new to esims so your presentation is a great introduction and has provided peace of mind.
You’re welcome, safe travels!
You have no idea, how you simplfy plus deliver the needed information for trvelers regard data sim card deals, so thank you for sharing.
Glad I was able to help!
Thank you!! Super helpful for me!
Thank you Neva!
The thing I dislike most about international esim providers is that it’s not possible to purchase a telephone number, but only data. So far I have been unable to find a provider that will also get me a number.
Hi Arjun, I agree I think it would be a useful feature for these carriers to add.
@@MichaelVance You can get some different country phone numbers with Skype, but unfortunately, Thailand is not one of them (which is what I wanted). As I recall, though, you can change the caller ID on your Skype number to show a different number. I don't know if they somehow require you to prove you own the number. Not sure if that's helpful at all for Arjan.
Thanks for the great advice 🤜🏻🤛🏻
You’re welcome John!
Which app would support 2 factor authentication when abroad? Thank you.
Excellent video! Thanks.
No problem, thanks for watching!
Great video! what do you think about Google Fi?
Thanks for your comment! I really like it, I actually just did a follow up video to this one where I recommend it.
Thanks for this awesome video!! A couple of quick possibly n00by question for you - do I need to keep my American carrier to be able to use an eSIMs on my iPhone? For long term travel, would putting my American service (AT&T) on pause cause any problems with connecting to Airolo? If I'm overseas, does the Airolo eSIM automatically take over?
You're welcome! As long as your phone isn't locked to your US Carrier, you can use it without keeping your US carrier service active on the phone. You'll just want to make sure they keep your phone number reserved for you when you come back.
You can port your US phone number to Google Voice to park it there, too. I think you need to be sure to not have your US phone calls forwarded via Google Voice, though, for more than 30 days or something like that. Google wants you to be using it in the U.S. But, you can park your number there, indefinitely, as I understand it. And, then get a Skype number for your phone, which will let you get calls wherever you are, and it will just use the data you buy with the e-sim cards. I'm not an expert on this stuff. I've just been researching it. Happy travels!
thank you. Michael. Very useful. I'm going to Europe for 3 months and teaching online for about 3 hours per day. If I tether my phone to my laptop, how much data would I need. appreciate any advice. Thanks again.
Watched this video a second time. I will travel to Mexico toms, already have the DENT app. Only one eSim can be active, so will have to switch off my local SIM. -->
The plan In my mind -- I will connect to the Wifi on the plane .. then get free wifi at Dallas airport.. Once arrived in Cancun switch to my DENT SIM on the taxi and within the free allowance find some resale data. Pay for that with Apple Pay, and that is it? Anyone please let me know.
That sounds like a good plan. If you are going with dent, you could purchase the data you need now and just switch on the eSIM when you arrive. You can also leave it on all the time as a backup to your regular plan
ZIM is an amazing app! Best one by far!
Dent seems best if you can just buy 2 GB, which is all you need for maps and messanger
I completely agree. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this review. I feel I am making an informed decision within moments of arriving in Argentina. Much appreciated.
FYI: The 'miketech' code did not work at initial account setup, (invalid code) or when trying to purchase a plan (code already used).
No problem, I’m glad I was able to help. I’ve reached out to Airalo. I’m not sure why it isn’t working anymore, but I’ll try to get it fixed.
What would you recommend for holiday in the USA? Ideally something that works on the AT&T network because of the coverage where we are going. AT&T Sim from one of their stores?
Very helpful, thanks 😊
No problem, thanks for watching!
QUESTION: Was your phone already unlocked? Most USA carrier phones are locked to the original carrier network only.
Good question Taylor. Yes, your phone needs to be unlocked for this to work. If you buy it directly from the manufacturer (Apple, Samsung, Google, etc) the will usually come unlocked. If you buy from the carrier on a payment plan they will usually make you pay it off before they will unlock it.
Airalo didn’t work for me. Their installation instructions were not accurate and I couldn’t get it to work. At first, the instructions may be accurate, but as of May 2023, they were not for iPhone (latest OS). The screenshots didn’t match. The steps weren’t numbered so it was difficult to troubleshoot. I’ll give them credit for the warning at the beginning, which said the steps had to be done EXACTLY as written. I take away credit too since the instructions didn’t match. I tried Ubigi and it was great. Three steps to setup and I got it done on the first try. This was in Japan.
Brillant!!! Thank you!!
You're welcome! Thanks for supporting my channel!
Great useful review ! Are there any esims for USA that would provide calls too?
Hi! Yes, do you have a time frame in mind for use? If you are looking for something to use short term, I’d recommend Visible. There are coupon codes out there to get your first month of unlimited for $5, and you would get unlimited talk/text/and data.
See my reply on Tello
Thanks for your info on eSims. My husband and I are going to try the Dent one for Italy this fall. I have a question....do you think purchasing data for an Alaskan cruise would work with this Dent app? Would it work while on the ship? The internet packages on the ships are outrageous and very slow.
Thanks for the comment. My parents have been using Airalo while taking cruises around Europe, and they have not been able to get service with on the cruise ships. Safe travels!
@@MichaelVance So you are saying that they have NOT been able to use it while on the ship?
Just walk into a mobile provider shop and ask for a tourist sim. I paid less with this solution. 60gb for 40€ and you can share the data. Something you can't do with the esim provider if I understand correctly
Hey Michael, im based in UK, have to say you come across as a very sincere guy. This might sound like a silly question, but if I take a Esim, im assuming I have to leave the mobile data switched on my phone. How will I know my normal network provider will not charge me for data, if it is still coming from my phone. ?
You should be able to turn off data for each SIM card individually in the cellular settings so you won’t get charged for roaming. Safe travels!
@@MichaelVance Ahh great, thanks Michael :)
Thanks!
No problem! Thanks for your help
Hi. Thanks the video. If I purchased a regional esim, can I still use my phone and plan if I still haven't travel? Does the esim has a phone number? I read that in China you need a local phone number to do certain transactions.
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Didi madloba, jigari xar!
Do you need these applications on your phone to use the esim? Can you use a laptop to purchase and just put the information into the phone?
I’m kinda new when it comes to international travel and using communication, having used a local SIM card for a week in Colombia via my friends suggestion and then relying on Google Fi when I did a 2 week trip in Europe. What’s your opinion on Google Fi for international travel? After using it for my Europe trip, I liked how simple it was to use and whenever I plan to travel internationally, Google Fi would be my first option, with my second being something else if I don’t see the country I’m going to supported by Google Fi.
Google Fi has some pretty good pricing. As far as I know you pay the same rate per GB of data no matter where you are in the world. I think it makes a lot of sense for someone who doesn’t use a ton of data since it can sometimes be more expensive than going with something like Airalo or DENT. Occasionally though, it might be cheaper. Best of luck in your travels!
I have Google Fi unlimited international. It worked very well and changed seamlessly country to country. However, after two months of continuous travel, I got a notice that I was not "mainly using my data in the US", thus violating the T&C, so my data would be suspended in 30 days. So it worked while it worked, but not a good option for long term international travel.
@@DeadTom949 that’s good to know because I wasn’t aware of that rule. Thanks
Thanks Mr Vance I am new to this topic. In May I will stay for 1 week in Dubai, after that 5 weeks doing Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. Looking at the different palns from Airolo it is not possible to migrate data balance to another plan. So what I want is a esim provider from which I buy lets say eur 30 data and than use is wherever I go regardless the different plans/areas. What do you advice. Later this year also wanted to visit South America(Aruba, Curacao, Surinam).
That’s true, Airalo wont let you carry over your unused data to another country. You should be able to do that with DENT, but they may not support all the countries you plan to visit.
@@MichaelVance Thanks will try Dent
This might be a dumb question but should I take my current SIM card out of my phone before purchasing an eSIM?
You don’t need to. You can turn it off in the settings on your phone if you are worried about charges while abroad.
Tjank you
You’re welcome!
Of interest to anyone considering Dent. They just wiped every kilobyte of data that their users earnt through referals, jackpots and ad-for-dent campaign.
Yeah, that was a pretty messed up move in my opinion. I had earned about 25gb of data through the referral program and it was all deleted.
Great video
Thanks Steven!
Hi, a question. Can I use the app on any device or should it be compatible?
You’ll need an eSIM compatible phone in order for these to work.
I don’t get the point of this I’m in Serbia right now and I paid 15$CAD at the airport for 10gb of data and unlimited calling but the first app you showed gives you 10gb for 25$USD and nothing else. Who would buy that
Thanks for the feedback Nikola! I’d definitely recommend shopping around before you make a purchase.
Any suggestions for Japan?
i saw AloSim mentioned in a Mashable article. pay 25 get 50 in credit. so I got it. i am just trying to figure it out. i downloaded their app. seems i am supposed to wait until i am about to travel to "activat4e" the esim or the data pack. not sure yet.
@MichaelVance I have an ew kid in the block TRZMO, what is the best way to talk & connect
What a useful video, thank you! since Apple announced only eSIM and no physical SIM slot on the US iPhone 14 models, I expect videos like yours will be getting more interest!
Thanks Craig!
@Ian actually it would be other way around but it depends on your use case. In a lot of parts of the world such as Africa there is limited eSim availability. If you are going to be somewhere you may need a physical SIM
@@scottscottsdale7868 in Croatia you can’t get the unlimited data plan without a SIM card
After almost an hour on the internet reading tons of useless articles, decided to check TH-cam...and wow...what a great video! To the point and covered everything I wanted to know. If you haven't already, definitely do a short summary video for TikTok!
Thank you Kelly! I’m glad I was able to help.
Since eSIMS are so likely to become such a large topic in the near(ish) future, will you be doing a video on dual SIM basics? eg. Can you get incoming calls on either at any time?
Hi John! If that’s something people are interested in, I’d be happy to cover it!
On iPhone (I don’t have an android to test) you can receive texts and calls from both and select which one you want to use per contact.
One thing to keep in mind or be aware of is that for the most part none of these eSIM providers include voice or SMS, they are purely data. Which is a problem if you need to make or receive a phone call when abroad. Also, the data on these eSIMs might be routed in strange ways which can cause other problems. On a recent trip to Canada I used Airalo and data was routed through Poland which caused significant problems trying to access or login to certain websites which blocked traffic from Europe most likely because of GDPR (in that some US sites may choose to just outright block traffic instead of working to comply with GDPR regulations) or they may block traffic from suspicious organizations.
Thanks Mark! Excellent points all around.
@@corrado352 no! There's a time and place for proper calls!
@@gyadabouting I was going to answer the same thing. I'm glad you said that, because I'll count on it hahaha.
@@j_609 yes but unfortunately WhatsApp can only be used with wifi so that creates a problem,. unless, can we use WhatsApp on data only?
Wait so I can't make regular calls?
It’s still all pretty expensive compared to for example buying a sim in the country but it’s definitely handy ! Dent is awesomeness!
You are the best Mike! You just saved us so much research time and money! So grateful! Will be using Airlo for our trip to Southeast Asia! Half the price of other companies and may not have even known about this company before watching your video. Thank you so much!
How was airlo for you? Going to Thailand in a couple weeks
It's worth knowing that in the EU if you get a SIM in one country (by EU law) you can use it in every other EU country. I can't see any of these eSIMs offering this. So if your landing in an EU country and traveling to a few more might be worth getting a physical pay as you go/pre paid SIM card. You can get 10gb, for 30days, for €10 in places like France by buying a local SIM
That’s good advice Aaron, I didn’t know that the EU had done that.
Not true.. I have had service from Aldi and the Netto... Both use ENets. They are prepay and only were good in Germany. I Bought Vodafone Callya prepay.. And its make calls were included for Germany but cost elsewhere in Europe however the Data and inbound was free in the rest of Europe.... Also inbound texts are roam free globally (i get my i bound 2fa for my bank when in Canada and US.. And my number never expires.. Even when i have not topped up for two years.
Try one of those hot spots like sapphire. 4 of us were in it in Europe and we got 45 GB of data for 30 days. On a trip of 20 days we only used 28GB total and we had high speed internet in 8 plus countries. My friend just borrowed it for another trip. I can see the data usage on the app
Those are pretty cool and would be perfect if you are traveling with multiple people!
Tried both Dent and Airalo at the same time on different phones. Dent was winning until I realised that on two occasions I had unauthorized use of my credit card just after buying a Dent package. Dent app was removed and Airalo wins
That’s strange, I’m sorry that happened to you. I haven’t noticed that personally, I’d be interested to know if other people have experienced that.
Thank you for this quick rundown of options. I’m just now looking into “how do I get my phone to work in European countries” 😂. Glad to know there are apps that provide you with eSIMs and that the Apple site’s option wasn’t the only one.
Glad I was able to help! Thanks for supporting the channel.
Thanks SOOOO much! This was a lifesaver and you are very relaxing to listen to and watch. 💫Fantastic job.💫
I am going with Airalo to go with my Mint Mobile plan. I read one of the comments below and boy, does that help!
You’re very welcome! Thanks for the kind comment. Safe travels!
Why do you have to pair it with mint mobile? I have my US phone number imported into google voice
This was super helpful!! Quick question, can you purchase the esim ahead of time, like a week ahead or is it better to purchase it once you land?
Thank you! I usually purchase one ahead of time so I can shop around for pricing, and then I activate it when I arrive.
Thanks a lot
This is really helpful video
I went to Barcelona, ibiza and Amsterdam last month and I used Airalo, it works very well
Thanks Rami!
Cool! I used airalo on my last trip to Europe, but this is great info about different options. Thanks for doing the leg work!
You’re welcome Julia!
2 Things:1. You have to call your US carrier and ask to have your phone is unlocked if you
don't own it outright. T-Mobile, iPhone 14 pro, just informed me of this. 2. Great Video
Good point! I should have mentioned that your device needs to be unlocked for this to work.
Thanks for that! I just unlocked mine!
Michael! What eSIM would you recommend for someone who is constantly travelling between US and Mexico? Since I could be out of USA up to 5 months I know google Fi suspend accounts if you are out more than a month or 2, i don't want to struggle with that.
You should check out the Visible+ plan. It’s $45/month but you would have unlimited talk, text, and data in the US and Mexico and they support eSIM.
This is great. What if you need to make a landline or mobile call in the local country. What's the best app to use? Trying to avoid buying a sim in the local country as well as be up and running as soon as I land.
If you’re American US citizen you can import your phone number to google voice and make and receive calls to the US via your laptop/iPad. You can receive and send texts on your phone via data on google voice, but can’t make and receive calls on your phone
I use Skype or What’s Up App. Skype app - not free but cheap per minute and it works.
There's Skype and WhatsApp, too.
Great video!! Very informative. I'm heading to France and Italy in a few weeks. Would you recommend getting separate plans on Airolo for each country or one plan for Europe?
Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback! I prefer using regional eSIMs. In the case of France and Italy, it will depend on how long you will be there and how much data you plan to use. They currently have a regional sim that would give you service in both countries (and anywhere in between) with 5gb for $20.
Hi michael I’m a seafarer and travel along Mediterranean most of the time. Which most italy france and turkey. What esim would you recommend in my case? Thanks pal more power to you
Question: Have you ever heard Maya Mobile ?.
Would you recommend them ?
They are very affordable, any help would be much appreciated.
US Mobile does do international data, just eSIM data though
Hi GG Dec, they do. I tried to use it a couple of months ago on a trip to Italy and I ran into a lot of problems. I ended up having to find something else to use.
@@MichaelVance well, that sucks, thanks for the information though
Well explained in a calm and factual manner. Great info.😉
Thanks for watching!
I've come across Airalo by chance when traveling from Algiers to Istanbul and decided to go forward with it before my flight, paid like $18 for 10GB and can't recommend it enough, very satisfied with them!
Glad to hear it! Hope Istanbul was fun, I’ve only had layovers there but I’d love to visit. Thanks for watching!
Wow Talk about luck . Found your channel and it was exactly the info I needed . I’m an old Venetian going back to the homeland .
Sounds like my situation will work? We both have Visible plans and were very confused as to how to make it work. Any recommendations on how to access phone mailbox and messaging? I know Whats up helps. Grazie mille for the Intel.
I would recommend getting a plan on Airalo. You should be able to use iMessage/FaceTime or WhatsApp to stay connected while you are there. Safe travels!
Hi Michael, great video!! Wondering if you experienced any challenges using any social media apps (Tiktok, Instagram, Snapchat etc) while using Airalo or Dent in Italy/Europe? I read that because they are routed through different countries, those apps can be blocked. Thanks again for the informative video!
Great question. I didn’t notice anything irregular, other than google search showing up in another language. It was easy to switch. But you are correct, the data will be routed through another country.
Thanks so much!! Once connected, is there a way to use a different provider? For example if you're in the US and you're automatically connected to Verizon, but you want to change to T Mobile? Is there a way to do this on the phone?
@@jessicaawong yes, depending on the phone you use you can have up to 10esim installed and also two active (iphone 13/14 series)
also add a decent vpn service to the mix if you want to be safe
DENT marketplace is the way to go. Can get cheaper prices there.
I have 16GB free data with Dent because I collected the free prices every day. Sometimes you can win 1GB and you can do this every day. I have never paid anything. Maybe that's not quite how it should be used...
That’s awesome! It defiantly works well as a backup to your normal carrier as well in the US.
You know that you should just pick the cheapest plan for European countries as roaming is free in the EU
That’s good to know, I didn’t know that!
What a useful content, thanks.
I'll be travelling to Japan in June and I will definitely use eSIM, so much cheaper than my existing Roaming add-on provided by Vodafone, which costs nearly $7 per day!
Are you Georgian by any chance or just so good at learning local languages so quickly? :)
You may find it interesting to read my story, Life Is A Game. :)
Best Wishes.
Mev