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Is roaming synonymous with travelling? No, definitely not, because travelling abroad is becoming easier and without large financial outlays for mobile phones. If only 10 years ago every tourist had a great fear before travelling to another country, because if they did not turn off their mobile data, they brought home not only memorable souvenirs and impressions, but also a huge bill for communication with roaming option, which was connected automatically when flying out of the local region. Calls and messages seemed like something expensive for the average tourist, not to mention internet traffic.
Related: “What to choose eSIMs vs. International Roaming Plans for Travel“
However, in 2016, a new eSIM technology came along that solved the problem of expensive communication bills and made it possible to travel without roaming and restrictions, taking full advantage of the cellular network. Are you familiar with eSIM? Or how to travel abroad is cost-effective? Let’s find out.
Getting to know eSIM — Travelling abroad in a new way
In the aspect of travelling and a vibrant and active life, MFF2 technology: the M2M form factor, which is synonymous with Embedded SIM, is a real must-have in the form of an electronic version of a card with a phone number. This technology is almost impossible to see unless you understand the “brains” of your gadget, and it doesn’t require plastic to produce, so you can’t touch or remove it from your smartphone. You can say that this is a newer and more optimised version of the standard SIM, but with more functionality. And it will become useful when you are going on a trip abroad.
Therefore, eSIM is a convenient and cost-effective solution for those who often travel or live abroad and want to avoid expensive roaming. Why? Let’s try to understand.
Traveling abroad with an eSIM — Why is it Convenient?
Let’s say you are travelling through several countries in Europe: Switzerland, Austria and Germany, for example. Instead of activating roaming with your regular operator in your home region, you can pre-load and activate e-SIM profiles from the local operators in each country.
But what are the benefits? Let’s see:
- Firstly, one of the main reasons for choosing an electronic version of SIM instead of roaming is to save money. Roaming in Switzerland is a very expensive option, especially if you plan to use mobile data or make calls and share inspiring photos of mountains, landscapes and local scenery on social media. Using phone internationally when tripping between Austria, Germany and Switzerland, with an eSIM you can choose a local operator with more favourable tariffs for each country, saving you money;
- Secondly, with MFF2 you are part of the Clean Planet Programme, as you won’t have to buy a local SIM and change it every time you visit a new country. You will be able to remotely download such e-card profiles to your gadget and use them alternately depending on the location. This is much more convenient and saves you time;
- You probably know firsthand that roaming can often cause technical problems such as poor connection or unavailability of certain services. By using an eSIM, you can avoid these problems and enjoy a more stable connection.
- It is also a high level of security of your personal data – and this is one of the most important reasons, as we all now take care of information about ourselves. Even traveling overseas with a mobile phone now requires care about data security;
- eSIM also opens new opportunities for your phone, as it allows you to maximise the capabilities of your device and use the superfast 5G network, which is becoming more and more accessible every day in all countries of the world.
How to use a phone internationally with eSIM?
Activating an e-SIM when travelling is a fairly simple process. You can see for yourself by reading the general steps for activation:
- Check the support of your device. Make sure initially that your gadget or smart accessory supports embedding technology. Most modern phones already have this support, as they have been actively introducing electronic SIM for the last 6 years;
- Choose an operator. Decide which local or international operator you want to use the card with in the country. You can find information about operators and their tariffs online on our website;
- Get a profile. There are several ways to get your MFF2 profile: At the operator’s office. If you purchase a tariff plan from a local operator, you can visit their office or shop where they will provide you with everything you need and help you activate it. However, this will take time. Or via the internet. Almost all popular operators provide an opportunity to order an eSIM online. You will receive a QR code or a link to download the data to your gadget;
- Activate the card. Depending on your device and operating system (iOS or Android), the activation process may vary slightly. Standardly, it involves scanning the QR code or entering data provided by the operator;
- Configure the settings. After activating the settings, make sure you have your mobile settings properly lined up, such as data access and SMS sending. After activation, test the connectivity on your device.
Summary
Forget the fears of travellers of the past decade and look at the possibilities of mobile communication of the next 10 years. Travel abroad with comfort, financial benefit and fast online connection without the need to visit a telecom salon or shop and fill in a lot of papers and documents. Take travelling to the next level with eSIM.
