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A travel eSIM is a digital SIM that connects you to a mobile network in any country without needing a physical SIM card. It can be activated with a few changes in your phone settings, giving you access to mobile data, calls, and texts almost anywhere.

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By downloading a travel eSIM from Sim Local, you avoid international roaming charges and connect directly to a local network with an affordable prepaid plan.

A travel eSIM from Sim Local connects you to trusted local networks in 200+ destinations to provide data, calls, and texts at affordable rates. When you purchase a plan from Sim Local, we’ll send you a QR code and instructions to install your eSIM.

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Ready to start? Visit our Find My Plan tool to find the right plan in seconds!

Most devices support eSIM technology nowadays, but it’s not guaranteed. You can check if your smartphone or tablet is eSIM compatible with our compatibility checker.

Once you download a Sim Local plan online, simply adjust a few phone settings and you're ready to go! We recommend activating your eSIM while connected to Wi-Fi and just before you travel. For more information, visit our activation guides. 

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Getting connected is so easy! Simply download a Sim Local plan and make a few changes to your phone settings—no SIM card swapping required! We recommend activating your eSIM while connected to Wi-Fi and just before you travel. For more information, visit our activation guides.
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Yes, most modern smartphones support dual SIM functionality, allowing you to receive calls from your regular SIM card and access data on your eSIM simultaneously.

You can top up your eSIM plan, depending on the provider (*Smartroam only). Download the Sim Local app to check your data balance* and top up in seconds*.

Yes! An eSIM uses the same security protocols as physical SIM cards, including encryption to protect your data. And since an eSIM is embedded—it cannot be removed from your device, so is safer than a traditional SIM card.

When you return home, it only takes a few seconds to switch back to your existing plan. Simply go to your phone settings and select your primary SIM card.

Validity refers to the number of days a plan can be used for.

The validity period will start when you install your plan or when you arrive at your destination, depending on the provider. Your plan details will state when the validity period starts.

Yes! Your eSIM is associated with your smartphone rather than your operator plan or phone number.

You can have several plans on your smartphone and switch between them instantly, depending on where you are and the plan you wish to use. Some devices support a dual-eSIM configuration, but usually you cannot use more than two at the same time. Check your device manufacturer guidelines for more information.

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Yes! You can have multiple active plans (usually up to 10) on your phone and instantly switch between them depending on where you are and the plan you wish to use.  However, some devices will limit the number of eSIMs you can store on your phone. You may need to remove an old eSIM to activate a new one.

Sim Local accepts:

• Visa (including Visa PrePaid, Visa Premium Deferred Debit)
• Mastercard (including all cards associated with Mastercard (i.e Maestro)
• American Express
• PayPal
• Apple Pay
• Google Pay

All credit/debit card transactions on simlocal.com are processed securely by Stripe, to keep your information safe.

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We recommend that you download and install your eSIM on your departure day, and when you have a Wi-Fi connection.

Each of our operators have slightly different activation rules, so please check your plan details to understand the validity period (start/end dates) of your eSIM to ensure you get the most out of it.

Sim Local has stores and kiosks at many major airports if you need guidance. ‍

See our store locations.

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