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Portable Professional (Travel Tips with Megan)

Күн бұрын

Travel tips on how to use your phone internationally and stay connected worldwide without expensive charges.
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Have you ever wondered what is the cheapest way to use your phone while on vacation? Or how to use your phone while traveling in Europe and what is the best SIM card for Europe? Or what phone settings you should use for international travel so you are not charged? This video will cover how to keep your phone working while traveling abroad. You'll learn how you can set up your phone so you have internet access from the moment you walk off the plane in a new country. We will also discuss phone mistakes while traveling that will cost you big time, and how to get unlimited data anywhere in the world with an international phone plan package.
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0:00 SIM for international travel
0:25 4 ways to get internet while abroad
0:53 local travellers SIM card
1:38 advantages of an eSIM
1:52 immediate access to internet abroad
2:28 how to set up eSIM
2:40 buy in advance eSIM
3:07 region-wide data coverage
4:05 avoid travel SIM card scams
4:40 customer support for travel
4:55 SIM card at airport overpriced
5:30 no travel SIM available
6:05 how to use dual SIM card in phone
6:40 stress-free travel and safety
7:04 are eSIMs expensive?
7:20 eSIM reviews
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Hey there, I'm Megan and I've spent 5+ years living and working from over 50 countries around the world. I'm on a mission to prove that anyone (even you!) can do it too.
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@PortableProfessional Жыл бұрын

Access the internet as soon as you land & save 5% with Holafly eSIM 👉bit.ly/esimdeal [code: PORTABLEPROFESSIONAL]

@Mckee4055 6 ай бұрын

Is this still your recommended company to use for e-SIM in Europe? I’ll be travelling to the UK, Netherlands and Italy this summer.

@roberthammond9774 Жыл бұрын

Word to the wise (@USA): your device has to be unlocked for eSIM to work. I just goofed and purchased (holafly 15-day, UK), and THEN I saw the clear instruction about unlocked device - I missed the instruction so it is on me for the error. Not angry, just hope to help someone prevent my mistake. Happy (and safe) travels too all.

@spydude38 Жыл бұрын

I use a GlocalMe Wi-Fi hotspot. There are many other providers. This allows not only myself, but the other people traveling with me to use the hotspot. The hotspot automatically connects in whatever country you are in. All you have to do is purchase the e-Sim for the area you are traveling to before you arrive in the country you are traveling to. Once you arrive, you power up the hotspot. Then power your phone up and make sure it is set to Wi-Fi and login to the hotspot. Select Wi-Fi calling and voila, you can surf the net and make or receive phone calls. Give the other people traveling with you the login and Password and they can too login and use the net. Easy Peasy.

@user-gs5bd7fj3b Жыл бұрын

Google Fi has worked great for me. I have been to Thailand, Japan, France, Italy, and the UK in the last 4 months. All at no additional charge for data or text.

@ricardo68 Жыл бұрын

I bought the eSIM as you suggested . I was in Eilat, Israel when I saw this video and was about to cross the border to Jordan. I bought it and it was very convenient. Being the first time, I was sceptical as to whether I would receive a massive roaming bill in the end but so far so good. We’re back home in Portugal now. Thanks again.

@isobelswan Жыл бұрын

I was wondering whether to get one from Meo when I visit Portugal.

@ricardo68 Жыл бұрын

@@isobelswan that could be an option but I’m not the best person to ask since I live in Portugal. MEO however is a trusted service provider.

@isobelswan Жыл бұрын

@Ricardo Duarte Obrigada.

@pamelawooden6012 Жыл бұрын

I will definitely check this out! I was looking at sim cards before and just freaked out and couldn't figure out if I really needed them. Thanks for another helpful video😊

@ricardo68 Жыл бұрын

WOW, thanks Megan. I had never heard of an eSIM card/plan before. I’m currently travelling in Israel and will cross the border into Jordan two days from today and was planning to buy a local SIM. Too bad I didn’t know about this beforehand.

@JEDI938 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this valuable tip. Just bought an unlocked compatible phone to use an eSIM. This will give us peace of mind and one less problem to encounter when we arrive in a foreign country. I will also use Holafly eSIM as per your recommendation.

@TheNomadicFoodie Жыл бұрын

thanks for the info! I’ve been researching Sim card options for Asia. So far I found Airalo 3GB 13 days $13 USD. It’s also data only but most people have WhatsApp so I’m planning to do that.

@garthrondeau8198 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Exactly on point. Just the information we need. Well done

@JohnSmith-bz9be Жыл бұрын

Wow, I do need to check this out. Cheers for sharing :)

@zennyosorio9841 Жыл бұрын

OMG!!!! I have been wondering if I should use my own cell phone to my next travel in Hawwaii and Asia this year. I am so glad i came accross your channel. Thank you so much for this info. I'll twill definitely try it !!

@solotraveler3 Жыл бұрын

Great info. Thank you. I'm going to use this. Tip number two from you - I bought the Level 8 luggage based on your tip.

@Gurkha9 Жыл бұрын

I kind of prepared differently for an upcoming trip, I got an eSim for a Pixel 6a from my Canadian phone provider, leaving the SIM slot free for travel.

@MrSlm1982 Жыл бұрын

ESIM info is really helpful. Thank you!

@roguetiger3163 Жыл бұрын

Great info...checks all the boxes....thanks

@TravelingtheWorld96 Жыл бұрын

If you travel abroad extensively, I would consider switching to Google Fi as your provider. Depending on your plan, you automatically have a global eSIM. Works like a charm.

@LikuidK Жыл бұрын

I second this. If you have access to google fi, it's pretty cheap, and it's not just data. Plus you can pause service whenever you like. This means you can use it during transit and it will work everywhere until you pick up a local sim. Then pause service on fi

@Kristoferwitha_k Жыл бұрын

No....they cut your plan within 4 months..they don't want you using it extensively abroad trust me. Cut my service as I was on plan to Chile

@LikuidK Жыл бұрын

@@Kristoferwitha_k Yes they cut your data if you stay in one country for a few months, but you really only need it for a week or so until you get a local SIM for a usually much less price. Get local sim, pause Google Fi service, good to go till next destination.

@TravelingtheWorld96 Жыл бұрын

@@LikuidK Thank you and thank you Kristofer. Definitely have more planning to do. I am planning prolonged travel in a number of countries next year

@pen25 Жыл бұрын

@@TravelingtheWorld96 as long as you are traveling googlefi is where its at. if you plan on moving for an extended time its not.

@StevenBrener Жыл бұрын

Great advice - so convenient!

@j.heilig7239 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video. I’d not heard of an esim before, but I’m going to purchase one from Holafly for my upcoming trip to Portugal.

@greekphyre71 Жыл бұрын

As always wonderful video. Thanks :) I also use Google Fi for my esim, it just works better and you get to just use your existing service for the same price anywhere.

@747amer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I use Airalo for my data needs.

@delberthageman1152 Жыл бұрын

I have never heard of esim but I'm definitely going to check it out

@stevengoossen6019 Жыл бұрын

We are traveling to Europe next May. Thanks for this tip!

@_Tripsandtips101 8 ай бұрын

I think we need to clear some items up. Many KZfaqrs and travel bloggers seem to conflate eSIM as a whole with international eSIMs, as if the benefits of the former do not extend to locally-issued SIM cards at all. However, many local telecom providers are issuing prepaid eSIM cards directly, albeit with the slight inconvenience of real-name registration. Given how pricey international eSIMs are, I would go with those issued by local providers directly when an eSIM is available.

@davesaunders7080 Жыл бұрын

E sims are great but I think only the higher priced phones for now can use them. I have a new (April 2022) Samsung Galaxy A53($429) which is a solid mid tier phone but does not have a esim capability. So I will go from airport to find a close major phone provider kiosk beside departing train station. I look ahead of time to find providers/costs and locations.

@lazarocedeno5270 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Great advice.

@Khary11 Жыл бұрын

I needed this video last Tuesday. 🤦🏾‍♂️

@philbertshevitz3113 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!!

@lisamuir2091 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful to me. My first international trip is coming up this fall and I have learned so much from you!

@davinsurber4147 Жыл бұрын

hey did you use holafly?? if so, how did it go?

@kristianyearwood9022 Жыл бұрын

Local sim cards work great, they are affordable and readily available in the arrival halls of most airports.... except the USA for some reason. The only way to get a local sim in the US is to visit a local store, unfortunately. But it is pretty quick and simple to set up once you are in the store. I do like the simplistic idea of an esim though....I will give one a try when next I am in the US

@RobinAngel61 Жыл бұрын

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS....thank you for all the great info

@PortableProfessional Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for being on the channel, Robin!

@deandecoursey2334 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Megan. I just purchased 60 day plan in Thailand. I’ll be staying at my house in Chiangmai and really didn’t want to hook up internet service there for 1 month. I’ll use either what’s App or messenger to make phone calls back to U.S. I won’t be making restaurant reservations in Thailand. Any calls that I need to make locally, I’ll have my Thai friends make, as I know about 20 words in Thai. It maybe $10 more expensive but includes unlimited data. As long as it works at my house that is midway between Chiangmai and San Kamphaine, I’ll be happy. I did get the discount, making the total amount $88 for 60 days. Less than 3 weeks to go.

@adventuresfloridatothailan5217 Жыл бұрын

I will be moving to thailand from USA. Can I still get text from my ATT home # while I download a e-sim. I will disconnect my home att # after i;m settled in thailand.

@TedinNY Жыл бұрын

This looked really great. I just checked it out for Brazil. There you get 6gb for 15 days for $44 plus tax. You get no phone service. In the São Paulo Airport, you can buy a local SIM card for about $15 which will give you 5gb for 2 weeks with a local Brazilian number. You might need to know Portuguese, though, to find out where to do this.

@KaushikDatye Жыл бұрын

Hi Megan, is it possible to make a video on facilities like Rail and Fly(which is in Germany). When I book Lufthansa flight, I am able to book train ticket with it. But I am not able to find this option with other airlines, although it is available. Once, my travel agent gave me access rail ticket with my Air India booking. I can see that it is available for othet airlines, but not able to book it.

@letterbox203 Жыл бұрын

What great advice with Holafly and esim. I have a friend in Bali right know who traveled to Ubud, Canggu, Uluwata, and they are experiencing internet connectivity issues. Now I can share this info with them!! Thanks so much, Megan. Have a wonderful week.

@mitchellhorner3316 Жыл бұрын

This video is super helpful for those that travel internationally.

@vh6307 Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!!💯✔️

@arrivedp Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@cjedgerly Жыл бұрын

I've never heard of an e-Sim before, but I am definitely interested in obtaining one for my next trip to Europe later this year. Thanks for the tip! 😉PS: I love your videos.... they are all well presented, to the point, and relevant to so many different types of travelers. Keep up the good work!

@michael8590 Жыл бұрын

vodafone is much cheaper in europe probably a third the cost. holafly might be good for a short trip though

@farhatagwaeten1870 Жыл бұрын

Airalo application is cheaper

@NuB82 Жыл бұрын

Used one on our last trip to Jamaica, worked beautifully!

@lilditty2172 Жыл бұрын

I don't understand how you use this service. I get you will have wifi so maps will work and you can Google restaurants and check Facebook and KZfaq....but how, for instance, would you be able to receive airline delay notifications?

@GT-ho6co Жыл бұрын

Airalo worked great for me. ESIMs are so convenient when traveling

@Mr.DJones 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your time and posting.

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure, David!

@lynneeie5226 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! We JUST got back from a trip where we signed up for the USA data package with our provider, and when we got to the states, it would not work. We could text, but unreliably... my stepson got my text three days later.... and we could not call out or receive calls and had NO data access. I tried to buy a local at&t SIM card thinking at&t was a big name, but nope, neither my phone nor my husband's was supported. And we have SONY and Samsung phones, no unknown names either. Sooo... we ended up borrowing my mother's phone as a portable wifi while we were over there when we went on day trips, using their wifi when at their house. But it was such a hassle for her and for us. So THIS is very interesting. And I am going to look into this. I am also going to look into a Skype account that I can have a local telephone number, so that my family overseas can easily call me.

@shahjehan Жыл бұрын

This sounds awesome

@kimgrod Жыл бұрын

Thanks Megan. Where have you used eSIM cards in your travels?

@blackhannahofficial Жыл бұрын

This video is 🏆 GOLDEN ❕

@1234vt 2 ай бұрын

Hi. Please let me know How did you call back to the US/Canada when the eSIM does not provide calls or text

@farhatagwaeten1870 Жыл бұрын

I compared Holafly app to others, I found it more expensive 🙏

@maria2162 Жыл бұрын

Who else provides Esims at better prices? I find them to be very expensive as well

@RetroDiver Жыл бұрын

@@maria2162 it really depends on how much data you need and how long you'll be away. Airalo is probably a better buy if you have a shorter trip and require less data

@apollonius_rising Жыл бұрын

Oh? What’s cheaper than 99 for 3 months unlimited?

@gustavschneider745 Жыл бұрын

You didn't mention that it's data only, no local number, so you can't make local calls. Skype, etc. , may be OK for your contacts, but don't, e.g., try to make a restaurant reservation.

@letterbox203 Жыл бұрын

This is an important point

@RetroDiver Жыл бұрын

Skype uses data, so you can use Skype, and load your Skype account to make outgoing calls.

@alertbox Жыл бұрын

I thought she did say data, about 1:18

@lilditty2172 Жыл бұрын

With Skype or What's App or other wifi based calling apps, doesn't the recipient have to have the same service app?

@Itsme-vo4fx 6 ай бұрын

A local purchase SIM card will allow unlimited local phone calls with some data and some will also include unlimited international calls to most countries. While an eSIM will be limited to data only. This is hardly never mentioned in these videos on the use of eSIM. The big problem coming from Apple is that they are starting to remove the tray for a physical sim. This will leave us with no option other than using eSIM, with no way of being able to make included phone calls. I don’t understand why they can’t have eSIM that includes both data and calls.

@BU-mg4je Жыл бұрын

You should disclose that Holafly eSIM does not provide local phone number to make local calls, and sharing data via hotspot is not allowed.

@angeliquechatelier5040 Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Good catch Any Esim that provide local number ( example Grab transport in Vietnam)?

@duke6272 Жыл бұрын

I have an unlocked AT&T iPhone. I had my local service moved to the esim slot and have the regular physical sim open for international travel. That way I can select which I want to use at any point.

@michael8590 Жыл бұрын

Great idea

@kellydooling Жыл бұрын

this may sound nuts in this day and age, but i'm planning to get a local sim card for my trip to ireland in april. the main reason is that i don't want my home sim card activated because i get constant spam calls, which would come through if i had both my home sim and an international esim card in my phone. i would rather have the local call and text availability and just communicate with folks from home (the u.s.) via imessage, instagram/facebook messenger, etc. on wifi.

@NewBeginningswithBudhiandCyndi Жыл бұрын

We are heading to indonesia this july with a five hour layover in Japan........would it be a better idea to buy the Asia Card or the Indonesia Card. Also are we able to use our phones as hotspots with the esims?

@RB-xd8rb 11 ай бұрын

I agree on over paying on airport/train station SIM cards. I was in Italy last month when I bought one at Iliad brand in Roma Termini. It’s (20 euros)30$ CAD and just yesterday it charged me another $15 to my credit card. Ugh 😑

@The.Coin.Guy23 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, I will look into this

@The.Coin.Guy23 Жыл бұрын

Does this e-sim override the local rules for sim access?

@adventuresfloridatothailan5217 Жыл бұрын

I want to receive text like you mentioned from bank & others from home country. Do I need to inform the cell company in home country? do I need to switch back & forth from e-sim? Or just install e-sim & not worry?

@antonioaleman9771 17 күн бұрын

Hi do you have to have your phone unblock to use the e sim card Thank

@widmarkeloo6812 Жыл бұрын

Hello, so if I get an esim downloaded. Do I use the same number thats on my phone? or so I get number non of my family and friends knows?

@AngelsDiamonds Жыл бұрын

Hi but do u need a SIM card cos I have to return my SIM card to get my money back and I’m going to Australia rite now I’m in Malaysia and gonna be flying soon so I need to know if I must keep my sim or give back and loss 500 rinngit Malaysian currency

@nt91 Жыл бұрын

eSim is a great idea, however not all smartphones are eSim compatible, only the newest models are

@pasquilu Жыл бұрын

I have google Fi … works everything and I am a massive traveler

@vh6307 Жыл бұрын

Good 2 know!! Thank u!😉

@crisyorke1328 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking into buying a sim card in Poland. The issue with Holafly is that I will be paying both host and local plan, and eSim only allows for data, and does not provide local number - major issues.

@RainDance888 Жыл бұрын

Exactly my thought when going through the comments. I will be going back to New Zealand to visit family as I live in the UK and even though data is great, i would like my family to be able to call me on a local number to get hold of me.

@apollonius_rising Жыл бұрын

But eSims themselves I’m pretty sure allow local phone numbers. I think it’s merely this provider, and similar ones, that are data only. My main phone provider gave is setup via eSim, and that gives me a phone # I use with voice, SMS, etc.

@JW-iz6mv Ай бұрын

I'm going turn on den in a few days.... I'm going to be there for 11 days.... I have a US Verizon phone... I just downloaded WhatsApp.... Do I really need to do anything else?

@isobelswan Жыл бұрын

I don't know if my phone is eSIM compatible; it's c.2 years old. Maybe when I upgrade?

@vickiesmith3021 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very very much for your video it was fantastic.

@PortableProfessional Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it, Vickie.

@songbirdofva 6 күн бұрын

@@PortableProfessionalin the video you say that you can use your home number but in order not to incur charges I have to turn off my home esim and switch to the one I will be using in the new location- how can you use both?

@boymom509 7 ай бұрын

I watched this video 2x. The first time was to learn about e-sims. The 2nd time was 10 minutes ago, and found out that my phone does have e-sim capability! Thank you!

@PortableProfessional 7 ай бұрын

That’s great! Glad the video was helpful!

@duygukayhanisaskank4915 2 ай бұрын

@@PortableProfessional But...not all phones//smart phones are eSIM compatible. For example; I have a 2yo Samsung Galaxy & it's NOT eSIM compatible. Best regards, Ben

@farhatagwaeten1870 Жыл бұрын

Is it good for some countries only, but if you will go to Qatar for Soccer World Cup 2022! It’s so expensive!

@RainDance888 Жыл бұрын

What about having a number for locals to call you? Does this come with a number?

@cardboard2012 Жыл бұрын

Can you purchase an esim months in advance and activate it it the day you arrive in that particular country? I will definitely use your 5% off code and I chatted with Holafly earlier today.

@deandecoursey2334 Жыл бұрын

I bought it yesterday for my trip to Thailand. I started today to scan the barcode and do all steps short of activating it. I do have an IPhone 11 but in doing the steps, it states that the IPhone MUST be unlocked. I don’t have any intention to unlock the phone until my contract with AT&T is finished in 18 months. I’m going to have to cancel the purchase. I’ll post on here how easy or difficult that is.

@ivymoreno-alvir6015 10 ай бұрын

Thx 😊

@PortableProfessional 10 ай бұрын

No problem 😊. Happy travels!

@sf3413 3 ай бұрын

What should I use if I want data in UK and France for a week, but may need to make calls there- hotel, uber driver, tour guide, etc??? Thanks everyone!!!!

@joeblow5863 Жыл бұрын

Can you purchase your card a head off time before you leave the country or do you have to set up at your destination?

@brucebaldwin1362 Жыл бұрын

I have Fonus. Good in 50 countries. Talk text and 20G of data a month. No contracts. $30. US per month. Works great.

@zucicciu58 Жыл бұрын

Holafly does not allow data sharing (thru hot spot). Also, I have yet to find an eSim provider that offers call minutes and SMS. We used Airalo last year in Italy and it was a general failure since Wi-Fi is not as widespread as in other countries. One specific issue arose when I wanted to download access voucher for the skip-the-line tickets I had purchased. Despite being connected to the location’s Wi-Fi, logging into a site that requires two-step identification was problematic: connected to agency providing the tickets, needed to login, ts id required, switched screen to copy the access code, returned to the login page , and the login function was no longer available making the access code useless. This was not a failure of the technology; rather, travelers need to know to download vouchers and tickets while they have assess to a reliable network … such as a hotel, airport, station, etc

@dominiquetheeasyminimalist Жыл бұрын

I used an e-sim in Portugal in June with MEO, 30gb data for 15 days cost 15€. So easy to set up before I left, and worked perfectly. I will definitely give a Holafly a try for my next trip to Vietnam, thanks for the recommendation!

@flaviusvespasian Жыл бұрын

That is not really cheap. I pay €6.90 a month for 50GB with Vodafone Italia and i use it in all the EU.

@michael8590 Жыл бұрын

@@flaviusvespasian whered you get that price do you have a link? i’m going soon

@claudianangle9742 Жыл бұрын

Were you able to get the link?

@claudianangle9742 Жыл бұрын

@@flaviusvespasian were did you get that price?

@trangkev Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. May I ask 1 question, so let's say you get the eSim, I'm with Verizon, when you turn your Airplane mode off to accept eSim, will Verizon charge you their fees too? I heard sometimes when Airplane mode is off, some juice can get by and Verizon will charge you. Thank you

@reklovjj Жыл бұрын

One thing you can be sure Verizon will charge you and you’ll find yourself paying $100.00’ more! US carriers are the worst and whenever possible lock you in…

@rebeccagutierrez1960 Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of using e-sim, Holafly, for my next trip abroad.

@PortableProfessional Жыл бұрын

That's great! Happy travels!

@sdnalyam Жыл бұрын

Lots of phones don’t have that function. Also not as good for your security as it’s linked directly to your IEME number, whereas you can buy a sim and have more security.

@richardborowski5463 Жыл бұрын

Mixed reviews on holofly my wife and I went to austria on arriving her phone said welcome and esim was working great my phone which is not a android but apple still had my cell provider from back home telling me about roaming connection, I got scared and closed my phone thinking I will call holafly when getting to my hotel which I did , they were friendly and I thought all was good, the next day while walking in the city nothing was working especially google maps, again i said shit must call tonight and correct this problem which I did , and the next day same shit i gave up and on my second week in austria I thought try again, this time it worked and for the last week I had my phone in order, so android is ok but apple may be not so good , my cost in total 77 dollars for one week of service

@rosebogert6047 Жыл бұрын

My personal technique is to get a plan with a provider that includes international voice & data. It takes some searching to find a good one, but I can use my phone in over 100 countries and just pay my monthly fee. No swapping sims or anything like that. Dual SIM is useful nonetheless to get a local number because, in many countries, people simply won't return your calls to a foreign number. For places I visit often, I have a forwarding number set up to my main line - expensive workaround, but I don't mind paying whatever per minute fee if I'm only going to receive 1 or 2 calls during my trip.

@apollonius_rising Жыл бұрын

Besides Google Fi, do you know of any others that are decent?

@rosebogert6047 Жыл бұрын

@@apollonius_rising This would depend on where you live and what is available to you, so the answer isn't always simple, but Google Fi is a good option. I've seen on and off that T-Mobile sometimes has good offers as well. A friend told me that Jersey Telecom also has good deals and they don't particularly care too much if you don't live in Jersey. Although I'm a frequent traveller, my main "base" is in the UAE, so I have a plan from Etisalat that I use worldwide and I get 4G data in most places, plus they have a fairly unique feature where in-flight roaming is allowed.

@russdando5153 Жыл бұрын

Used it in Thailand went through the data so quickly i had to renew it 3 times in the month at $120 for the month, to expensive for me.

@SandOfVega Жыл бұрын

But they don't provide calling fasility. Right?

@user-vu4yl2rv7d Жыл бұрын

Can we still make a phone call or text back home or destination we will be Thanks

@NotSpockToo Жыл бұрын

To use Holafly you must have a newer device, all compatible devices are listed on their website. I would have to purchase a new phone, which is too expensive. T-Mobile has inexpensive international plans that work all over the world. We have used T-Mobile for several years in Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, Scandinavia, and Europe.

@alanmc9152 Жыл бұрын

A nice concept, unfortunately no Xiaomis on the compatible list

@kevinwelsh7490 Жыл бұрын

so, I can use my current phone number... yes? can I use an e-sim in my home country?

@staciemartin6882 Жыл бұрын

I purchased the esim card last week and after I paid...the instructions were very hard and I couldn't download the sim card. I couldn't find the sim card area on my cell.I contacted them on their site and they never responded to helping me or giving a refund. I found no 1800 number for them. Wtf?

@natalieloban3911 Жыл бұрын

If your phone doesn't have eSIM, it's not an option. Mine doesn't, so I purchased a prepaid SIM card from Orange upon arrival in Paris. The card didn't work properly the first 14 days, what's more, I was unable to register the card, which is a must if you want to extend the service for longer than 2 weeks. Orange's customer support was not very helpful. As a result, my card stopped working completely after 14 days. A new card would cost another 40 euros. I have a few days left in France, and decided to rely on offline Google maps and free wifi where available. No more wasting my money on prepaid SIM cards.

@michael8590 Жыл бұрын

Vodafone is probably better

@apollonius_rising Жыл бұрын

The Orange Holiday card, right? Those have such a good reputation. Bummer it worked so poorly for you.

@well-blazeredman6187 Жыл бұрын

Until this, I had never heard of an e-sim. When I holiday abroad, my phone stays off - except for when I'm using the WiFi in my hotel. P.S. Nice dress.

@euterpie Жыл бұрын

Is it available to US citizens?

@FREEFROMITALL Жыл бұрын

So is it just data or is it phone service?

@leohoward7282 Жыл бұрын

Great video Megan nice LBD and your hair was lovely some great tips if I fly international I will definitely consider this perhaps I missed something in the video how does this stack up against adding a package to your domestic service carrier for your destination for instance adding a US-Uk calls and Data package for people traveling from either country.

@wendyon4517 Жыл бұрын

It looks like phone compatibility is limited. My Japan only smartphone probably wouldn't make the cut. My Pixel 5A would but... US$44 for 20G using Rogers in Canada is pretty good. I paid CDN$62 for 15G (using 3G) and a phone number using CHATR.

@sherunswithscissors Жыл бұрын

How long is that for? Rogers said to use roaming ONLY $15/day.

@wendyon4517 Жыл бұрын

@@sherunswithscissors It's on the site she is talking about. They say they are using Rogers in Canada.

@bryanlawley 10 ай бұрын

Will your apps on the phone still be available after setting up an eSim app?

@davidthomson5507 Жыл бұрын

Be careful with e-sims. They definitely have their place, especially with short trips by nervous or inexperienced tourists but there are some traps. Firstly, none of the Holafly e-sims have the ability to tether. This means that you can't use an e-sim with your laptop which makes them useless for digital nomads. Secondly, you need to be very careful to look at which carrier they actually support in country. For example in Australia, the only carrier they use is Vodafone which almost no coverage outside major cities and towns. And e-sims are crazy expensive - at any supermarket you can get a physical card with unlimited data for a month in Australia from a much better carrier for a third of the cost of an e-sim - and you can tether your other devices.

@mattlawrence7130 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. If I can't tether, it's useless to me

@michael8590 Жыл бұрын

Many good points. I was able to use my Vodafone esim to tether though just not the online services like holafly or truphone

@apollonius_rising Жыл бұрын

@@michael8590 Truphone is trash. Using them now. Absolutely NO customer service. Constant slowdowns, as in it can take up to a half hour to render a webpage. Just trouble all around

@michael8590 Жыл бұрын

@@apollonius_rising sorry to hear it! they went up in price recently also. many other good esim options besides that especially in europe where cellular service is much cheaper than north america

@archeewaters Жыл бұрын

i recently went to mauritius and used wifi and whatsapp for phone calls, all for free. you step into the closest restaurant or hotel lobby and you're on. i realize this isn't the case for everywhere in the world but i felt very lucky.

@cheetabis Жыл бұрын

Can eSIM still be used for your another trip in the future? Or is it only used once?

@PortableProfessional Жыл бұрын

Good question! You purchase a package online for each trip you are taking. It can be used until the package expires and most packages are specific to a country or region. For example, you can purchase a 10 day unlimited data eSIM for France, then enter and exit France as much as you want in those 10 days and have internet access while there.

@lucinda6816 Жыл бұрын

That is my concern as the South American ESIM is for just 15 days or 6 GB which ever happens first by Holafly site. How does one handle when visiting for 30 days or more? I like you videos- much great info.

@maria2162 Жыл бұрын

@@lucinda6816 you can purchase a bigger package

@farhatagwaeten1870 Жыл бұрын

Actually I use airalo application when I travel to US 🇺🇸

@michael8590 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the suggestion it’s a lot cheaper. i might use that in spain

@rcboatnut Жыл бұрын

Have you ever looked into Google Fi, you should

@tweetyalso Жыл бұрын

Question: How does an esim differ from a personal VPN that can be based in other countries?

@michael8590 Жыл бұрын

an esim allows you to connect to the local cell phone service provider. a vpn is a virtual private network and you still need an internet service provide such as a cellular internet service provider to connect to it

@TheNomadicFoodie Жыл бұрын

Exactly ⬆️ so basically you can’t use a VPN without Internet, so that’s where an eSIM comes in the picture

@tweetyalso Жыл бұрын

@@michael8590 I see; that's very helpful. Thank you.

@tweetyalso Жыл бұрын

@@TheNomadicFoodie Thank you!