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How to Buy a SIM Card in Poland in 2024

Wherever you may be traveling to, it is a must to have reliable and affordable connectivity whether it be for business or pleasure. This guide delves into the various aspects of purchasing a local physical SIM card and explains why eSIMs are now the obvious choice in every way. If you’re planning a trip to Poland, whether to explore its rich historical sites, experience vibrant cities like…

[gothhabiba]

🍉🇵🇸 eSims for Gaza masterpost 🇵🇸🍉

Which eSims are currently being called for?

Connecting Humanity is calling for:

Nomad (“regional Middle East” plan): code NOMADCNG

Simly (“Palestine” plan)

Gaza Online is calling for:

Holafly (“Israel” and “Egypt” plans): code HOLACNG

Nomad (“regional Middle East” plan): code NOMADCNG (can now be used multiple times from the same email)

Airalo (“Middle East and North Africa” plan)

Sparks (“Israel” plan)

Numero (“Egypt” plan)

For Connecting Humanity: if you sent an eSim more than two weeks ago and it is still valid and not yet activated, reply to the email in which you originally sent the eSim. To determine whether the eSim is still valid, scan the QR code with a smartphone; tap the yellow button that reads “Cellular plan”; when a screen comes up reading “Activate eSIM,” click the button that says “Continue.” If a message comes up reading “eSIM Cannot Be Added: This code is no longer valid. Contact your carrier for more information,” the eSim is activated, expired, or had an error in installation, and should not be sent. It is very important not to re-send invalid eSims, since people may walk several kilometers to access wifi to connect their eSims only to find out that they cannot be activated.

If a screen appears reading “Activate eSIM: An eSIM is ready to be activated” with a button asking you to “Continue,” do not click “Continue” to activate the eSim on your phone; exit out of the screen and reply to the email containing that QR code.

Be sure you're looking at the original post, as this will be continually updated. Any new instructions about replying to emails for specific types of unactivated plans will also appear here.

Check the notes of blackpearlblasts's eSim post, as well as fairuzfan's 'esim' tag, for referral and discount codes.

How do I purchase an eSim?

If you cannot download an app or manage an eSim yourself, send funds to Crips for eSims for Gaza (Visa; Mastercard; Paypal; AmEx; Canadian e-transfer), or to me (venmo @gothhabiba; paypal.me/Najia; cash app $NajiaK, with note “esims” or similar; check the notes of this post for updates on what I've purchased.)

You can purchase an eSim yourself using a mobile phone app, or on a desktop computer (with the exception of Simly, which does not have a desktop site). See this screenreader-accessible guide to purchasing an eSim through each of the five services that the Connecting Humanity team is calling for (Simly, Nomad, Mogo, Holafly, and Airalo).

Send a screenshot of the plan's QR code to gazaesims@gmail.com. Be sure to include the app used, the word "esim," the type of plan (when an app has more than one, aka "regional Middle East" versus "Palestine"), and the amount of data or time on the plan, in the subject line or body of your email.

Message me if you have any questions or if you need help purchasing an eSim through one of these apps.

If you’re going to be purchasing many eSims at once, see Jane Shi’s list of tips.

Which app should I use?

Try to buy an eSim from one of the apps that the team is currently calling for (see above).

If the team is calling for multiple apps:

Nomad is best in terms of data price, app navigability, and ability to top up when they are near expiry; but eSims must be stayed on top of, as you cannot top them up once the data has completely run out. Go into the app settings and make sure your "data usage" notifcations are turned on.

Simly Middle East plans cannot be topped up; Simly Palestine ones can. Unlike with Nomad, data can be topped up once it has completely run out.

Holafly has the most expensive data, and top-ups don't seem to work.

Mogo has the worst user interface in my opinion. It is difficult or impossible to see plan activation and usage.

How much data should I purchase?

Mirna el-Helbawi has been told that large families may all rely on the same plan for data (by setting up a hotspot). Some recipients of eSim plans may also be using them to upload video.

For those reasons I would recommend getting the largest plan you can afford for plans which cannot be topped up: namely, Simly "Middle East" plans, and Holafly plans (they say you can top them up, but I haven't heard of anyone who has gotten it to work yet).

For all other plans, get a relatively small amount of data (1-3 GB, a 3-day plan, etc.), and top up the plan with more data once it is activated. Go into the app’s settings and make sure low-data notifications are on, because a 1-GB eSIM can expire very quickly.

Is there anything else I need to do?

Check back regularly to see if the plan has been activated. Once it's been activated, check once a day to see if data is still being used, and how close the eSim is to running out of data or to expiring; make sure your notifications are on.

If the eSim hasn't been activated after three weeks or so, reply to the original email that you sent to Gaza eSims containing the QR code for that plan.

If you purchased the eSim through an app which has a policy of starting the countdown to auto-expiry a certain amount of time after the purchase of the eSim, rather than only upon activation (Nomad does this), then also reply to your original e-mail once you're within a few days of this date. If you're within 12 hours of that date, contact customer service and ask for a credit (not a refund) and use it to purchase and send another eSim.

How can I tell if my plan has been activated? How do I top up a plan?

The Connecting Humanity team recommends keeping your eSims topped up once they have been activated.

See this guide on how to tell if your plan has been activated, how to top up plans, and (for Nomad) how to tell when the auto-expiry will start. Keep topping up the eSim for as long as the data usage keeps ticking up. This keeps a person or family connected for longer, without the Connecting Humanity team having to go through another process of installing a new eSim.

If the data usage hasn't changed in a week or so, allow the plan to expire and purchase another one.

What if I can't afford a larger plan, or don't have time or money to keep topping up an eSim?

I have set up a pool of funds out of which to buy and top up eSims, which you can contribute to by sending funds to my venmo (@gothhabiba), PayPal (paypal.me/Najia), or cash app ($NajiaK) (with note “esims” or similar). Check the notes of this post for updates on what I've purchased, which plans are active, and how much data they've used.

Crips for eSims for Gaza also has a donation pool to purchase eSims and top them up.

Gaza Online (run by alumni of Gaza Sky Geeks) accepts monetary donations to purchase eSims as needed.

What if my eSim has not been activated, even after I replied to my email?

Make sure that the QR code you sent was a clear screenshot, and not a photo of a screen; and that you didn’t install the eSim on your own phone by scanning the QR code or clicking “install automatically."

Possible reasons for an eSim not having been activated include: it was given to a journalist as a back-up in case the plan they had activated expired or ran out of data; there was an error during installation or activation and the eSim could no longer be used; the eSim was installed, but not activated, and then Israeli bombings destroyed the phone, or forced someone to leave it behind.

An eSim that was sent but couldn’t be used is still part of an important effort and learning curve. Errors in installation, for example, are happening less often than they were in the beginning of the project.

Why should I purchase an eSim? Is there any proof that they work?

Israel is imposing near-constant communications blackouts on Gaza. The majority of the news that you are seeing come from Gaza is coming from people who are connected via eSim.

eSims also connect people to news. People are able to videochat with their family for the first time in months, to learn that their family members are still alive, to see their newborn children for the first time, and more, thanks to eSims.

Some of this sharing of news saves lives, as people have been able to flee or avoid areas under bombardment, or learn that they are on evacuation lists.

Why are different plans called for at different times?

Different eSims work in different areas of the Gaza Strip (and Egypt, where many refugees currently are). The team tries to keep a stockpile of each type of sim on hand.

Is there anything else I can do to help?

There is an urgent need for more eSims. Print out these posters and place them on bulletin boards, in local businesses, on telephone poles, or wherever people are likely to see them. Print out these foldable brochures to inform people about the initiative and distribute them at protests, cafes and restaurants, &c. Also feel free to make your own brochures using the wording from this post.

The Connecting Humanity team is very busy connecting people to eSims and don't often have time to answer questions. Check a few of Mirna El Helbawi's most recent tweets and see if anyone has commented with any questions that you can answer with the information in this post.

[ncssian]

you might have seen different methods of donating e-sims to palestine going around and here’s one of them! for only a few dollars you can buy up to a week’s worth of data for someone, and it has more direct impact than donating your money to an org. palestinians have been using these to stay connected during the internet blackouts

[brodinsons]

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OK folks, all of my purchased plans have activated & #esimsforgaza is in critical need of more!

I'm going to provide a step-by-step tutorial for the NOMAD app, specifically. Please download it if you have the ability.

Step 1: sign up (feel free to use the referral code K56437QB)

Step 2: once your account/profile is set up, go to the bottom left hand tab on your screen labeled "DATA" and tab into "REGIONAL PLANS"

Step 3: scroll alllllll the way to the bottom and select "MIDDLE EAST"

Step 4: after selecting "MIDDLE EAST", you will see four (4) different plans (1GB/3GB/5GB/10GB) and you select whichever one you can afford! (there is a one-use NOMADCNG promo code, but it may be expired)

Step 5: purchase the plan and DO NOT INSTALL IT, but wait for the email with the QR code and manual instructions, both of which you will screencap and send to the initiative (gazaesims@gmail.com)

Step 6: keep an eye on your plans via the center "MANAGE" tab so you can clock when one is activated! (if ~3-4 weeks go by without any activity, forward your original email and add the plan's expiration date to the subject line)

Step 7: a plan has activated and someone in Gaza is rapidly using data...that means you're going to need to keep topping the plan up for as long as it's in use/as long as you're able!

Step 8: click into the activated plan and hit the giant blue "ADD-ON" button at the bottom of the screen, then choose whichever add-on amount you can afford

Step 9: if a plan expires without use, contact the help center and request a refund (that way, you can use the refund to purchase a new one)

Step 10: spread the word! use the referral codes so you and comrades get the automatic kickback to buy even more eSIMS!

[actuallygodzilla]

A Linktree of all the Palestinians who have asked me for help over the weeks. These are vetted by trusted accounts. I have personally spoken to some. I have no other proof to offer you then my word. Please spare if you are able please share if you cannot. I have tried to arrange them based on how close they are to their goal.

Crips for eSIMS supplies eSIMs to Gazans to stay connected they also keep replenishing their plans so you don't have to.

Nomad eSIMs (my personal preference) where you can buy an eSIM for a Palestinian in need. Purchase an eSIM. Screenshot the QR it emails you. Email it to Mirna El Helbawi at gazaesims@gmail.com

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[edwin-paynes-bowtie]

eSims for Gaza: A Step-By-Step Guide

I just learned how to do A Thing and I think everyone who is able to do The Thing should, so I'm going to share step by step directions.

Download the app "Simly" on your phone.

Enter your name (it can be a fake name if you want. It doesn't matter.)

Enter your email address to activate your account.

Go to "search for destination" to look up where you want an eSim for. Type "Palestine" into the search bar and click on the Palestinian flag.

Look at the available Sim card plans. There are options for as low as $4 USD, but you can pay a bit more if you want to get the recipient more GB of data. Click "BUY NOW" next to the plan you want.

Enter your credit card number to purchase the eSim.

You will then see a QR code to activate your Palestine eSim. DO NOT ACTIVATE THE ESIM, IT WILL BE UNUSABLE IN PALESTINE IF YOU DO.

Instead, take a clear screenshot of the QR code and email it to gazaesims@gmail.com

A Palestinian person or family will receive access to the data you purchased, giving them the ability to communicate both inside and (hopefully) outside Gaza during blackouts.

More information on eSims in Gaza:

(This first link is for the company distributing the eSims. The others are informative.)

[ipomoea-batatas]

DAY 15 OF POSTING COVERS OF ED’S SAD SONG

Day 15: the organ setting on my piano

During this week of the Global Strike For Gaza I will be posting these without the renew tags and urging folks to donate and/or call their reps! If you have been enjoying these, I urge you to take some kind of action for Gaza this week!

Today: Gaza has been under a near-total communications blackout for two weeks. People cannot contact their loved ones or share information. You can help buy buying buying and donating esims, which is a kind of temporary data plan. More info here:

[gothhabiba]

How to tell if your eSim has been activated: Nomad desktop

Navigate to getnomad.app/ in your web browser and sign in with the email and password you used to buy the eSim.

At the top right of the screen, to the left of the blue oval button that says "My Account," click "Manage" to open a drop-down menu. Click "Manage Plans."

Here you will see all of the plans that are current and not expired.

Click on a plan to open its details page. If the plan is not active, red-orange text will read "not yet started" in the circle to the right.

Usually, a plan only begins to count down to expiry once it is installed, but Nomad also has a set date (from the purchase of the eSim) that it will begin counting down to expiry regardless of whether it is installed. You can see this date under where it says "Service: Data Only" on the left. As of January 2024, the Connecting Humanity team has asked people to reply to the email they sent containing the QR code for any inactive eSim that is about to begin auto-expiry (see instructions below).

If the plan is active, a blue meter will show the data usage around the circumference of the circle to the right, and the amount of data used will be printed inside the circle; the amount of time left before the eSim expires will be shown at the left, under the area that says "Service: Data Only" and above the blue button that says "Add more data."

How to top up a plan

Don’t let the plan expire if data is still being used! Just before the validity is up, or before the available data runs out, click the blue button at the bottom that says “Add more data,” scroll down and select one of the plans, then click the blue button at the bottom reading “Checkout” to top up the plan.

How to tell which plan is which

If you’ve sent multiple eSims from the same app to the Connecting Humanity team, some are active and some aren’t, and you’re not sure which e-mail to reply to to tell the team that that plan is still inactive—

I’ve figured this out by visually comparing the QR codes. Click on an inactive plan. Click the button towards the bottom of the page that says “Installation Instruction,” just to the right of the blue button that says "My Plans."

Scroll down. Under where it says "Add eSim to your phone," expand the menu titled "Install eSIM via QR code or Manual Input."

Scroll down a bit. To the right of the blue button that says "Manual Input" is a greyed-out button that says "QR code." Toggle over to the QR code. The QR code for this plan will appear right under the menu.

Now find the e-mail for a Nomad plan that you sent during October, November, or the first two weeks of December and visually compare to see if the QR code matches. If it does, then that means this plan is not yet active, and you should send a reply to this e-mail to let the team know.

If you can't visually compare QR codes, take a screenshot of both QR codes and upload the image files to an online QR code reader to get the data they're encoding in a text format; then compare the text to see if it matches.

Note: Only do this on desktop if you originally purchased the plan and sent the QR code on desktop. The QR code for the same plan looks completely different on desktop from how it looks in the app.

[neep-neep-neep]

fyi! getnomad has a 10% off coupon code for every tuesday?

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screenshot from getnomad .com banner that says "nomad tuesday special web ONLY" buying esim data for your next trip on a Tuesday? Sounds like a perfect plan! 10% off 10gb and above esim plans EVERY tuesday (pst). Check Promo Details for more information.

Use code "NOMADTUE"

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[sand-lily]

I JUST GOT MY CoE!!!

(like just now now)

they still didn't tell me when my training date is, where my hotel is, when i can check in to the hotel, or APPARENTLY how long I'll be staying

(my contract says 1 year, but the CoE says 3years,, so idk what to put on the application , if they dont answer by Friday I'll just put 3years, then i wont get in trouble if i do renew the contract but it wont be an issue if i only stay 1 year)

im NOT buying another hotel if i can help it, SO i do wanna know when i can check into the training hotel so i can buy my plane ticket for that day and put that as the arrival date on the application, according to maps and reddit the shinkansen is only a few hours to the city i need to be in from the airport, so im taking that instead of doing a layover in japan,,

so i need to know WHEN i can check in so i can do the math to know WHAT flight to take, and since im technically losing a day across time zones, thats going to be hard for me since normal time math is ALREADY hard for me

i already have the passport photos, i already have the envelopes, i already made the shipping labels (just gotta print them), i already signed the disclaimer (gotta print), I already filled out the application minus those 2 things im not sure about (and gotta print),,

so my plan is to go to the library and print all the stuff at once, and sign it at the library, then go from there to the post office to drop it off, and then from there back home (shit has to be planned when you don't have a car and public transit only comes once every 2hrs)

the CoE is valid for 3 months from tonight, so im HOPING they want me there the last week of june or mid july so i can pack up my apartment, call my bank, get an esim card for my phone company (this is the only phone number I had my WHOLE LIFE and I don't wanna lose it so i MIGHT pay for international data to keep it), take care of my pets, break my lease unfortunately, get a transit card (apparently you can buy them online BEFORE going to Japan and have it shipped to you),

and quit my new job i JUST started last week unfortunately,, ive only done training so i dont even think i can put it on my resume, HOWEVER, i did pass CPR + baby CPR so i can put that on my resume if they have the certificate on file (idk if they filed it yet)...but if i have another month, I'll be able to have childcare IN A SCHOOL experience (asst teaching)

ig i WONT be able to save up to pay off my credit card, or get my hair braided, and i WONT be able to afford business class like i wanted,, i just hope i get a window seat, i WILL NOT sit in the middle if i can avoid it, i also dont want an isle seat just in case i sit next to somebody who doesn't speak English and they feel nervous about asking me to move so they can use the toilet... i really dont wanna talk to ppl like that

i also also need to look for headphones with a type c connector, because i heard those exist,, my Bluetooth headphones dont work very well on airplanes and i MISS wired headphones severely (i WILL NOT take them out of the box until im at the airport tho, i WILL NOT risk losing them before the flight, as i tend to do)

i also also also need to go through my music library and delete the songs i always skip and add in the new ones ive been playing on repeat via YouTube, im NOT paying for plane wifi , i also x3 need to figure out how to download Libby books like PDFs since i cant use libby outside of America and i want to keep reading books on the flight

ig im un-makeovering my apt tomorrow, time to put doors back on hinges and remove contact paper and fill in nail holes and everything,, it took me like 3days to do everything up and i did it with a butter knife instead of a screwdriver, so it should take less time to undo it with my new electric screwdriver ,, i think my sister is going to try and steal my bedframe, shes already laid dibs on the couch

they BETTER NOT charge me ANY fees considering i paid a TRIPLE deposit to move in here without a cosigner and thats the whole point of a deposit

anyways i got a lot to do tomorrow, so i gotta go to bed at a REASONABLE HOUR, NOT 2AM

and if anybody wants to help me pay off my $1400 credit card bill (ive been using it to pay rent and buy groceries since nobody wants to hire me, unemployment is only enough to pay the minimum + my phone bill so i dont get late fees)

here are my PayPal and cashapp,, im not good at art AT ALL, but if yall want commissions for something so that i can earn the money (i can only do traditional art), I'll do that too,, or i can proofread something? creative writing is actually my forte believe it or not

anyways

cashapp: https://cash.app/$firellily

(the pfp is a pic of my cat)

[3nding]

Came back from my Japan trip, want to share my experience. 1. All my bookings were from Klook, super convenient and easy. I booked the Hello Kitty train from Klook( Haruka Express). I also bought an ICOCA card at Kansai airport. If you have made any train bookings from Klook then get your physical tickets from the JR office (Shinkansen: from Osaka to Tokyo) 2. Buy JR Kansai Hiroshima pass if you are planning to go to Hiroshima (I was at Osaka) so it’s was totally worth it. I used it on the Shinkansen as well as could use to go on the ferry to Miyajima. It was also useful for the sightseeing bus at Hiroshima. I could use this pass for internal subways in Osaka. 3. Bought a 72 hr subway pass in Osaka and it was worth it. 4. The ICOCA card was super easy to use and could tap in and out at JR stations as well as any convenient stores. 5. Carry a coin pouch or buy one as you will have lots of coins if you use cash, that’s why the ICOCA card worked best for me. 6. I mostly ate at the convenient stores, 7 eleven being my favourite. Don’t miss their soufflé pudding and crème brule. 7. I used the Kansai pass to travel to Kyoto and Nara. It was so worth the money. Don’t buy the JR pass it’s too expensive. You have to check the subway lines to see how you can connect from various stations. 8. I enjoyed the vibes of Universal Studios but if you have been to other countries, you can avoid as everything is in Japanese language. Since it was my first time I enjoyed. The Super Nintendo was a total waste of time, if you are an adult you can skip it completely.9. Tokyo subway pass too was super convenient. I was staying at Ueno so for me it was the Hibiya and Ginza line and then change for other subway lines for different places. Ask the officer at the gate, he will guide you well. Don’t miss the above head directions or else you can be on the wrong track.10. I booked my Mt Fuji trip too from Klook and it was really nice. 11. I did Disneyland and Disneysea on one day as I was short of time. Disneyland was fun and I enjoyed all the rides and attractions. I went to Disneysea in the evening as I understood from most of the posts that getting access to Fantasy spring wasn’t so easy. I enjoyed the water show and fireworks in the evening. 12. I used the Hotel services from Osaka to transfer my luggage to Tokyo and it had reached before I did. I booked luggage transfer from Klook to send my luggage to the airport and wasn’t disappointed as the luggage had reached before I did. My flight was at 22:55 so I could explore the whole day and reached the airport at 20:00 (8 pm). Japan trains are on time so you can be rest assured and enjoy a stress free day. 13. Go to Donki for your major shopping, it’s worth the experience and price.14. I bought an unlimited data eSIM which worked so well for me everywhere. I could make video call, upload pictures. It was super easy. Got that too from Klook. I totally loved the country, the culture and the people were super helpful though language was a major barrier. Please do use Google translators and take the subway maps if you are planning to use one. It’s very helpful. Just an add on reminder: you need proper footwear as you have to really walk a lot. - via fb

[flightsgoogle]

Travel Tech: Gadgets and Apps That Will Change the Way You Travel in 2024

Traveling in 2024 is set to be a tech-savvy adventure like never before. With cutting-edge gadgets and innovative apps, your journeys will be more seamless, enjoyable, and efficient. Here’s a look at some of the latest travel technologies that are transforming the way we explore the world.

Smart Luggage Smart luggage has evolved significantly, offering features like GPS tracking, built-in power banks, and biometric locks. Brands like Away and Samsonite are leading the charge with luggage that not only keeps your belongings safe but also charges your devices on the go.

Top Features: GPS Tracking: Never lose your luggage again with real-time location tracking. Biometric Locks: Secure your belongings with fingerprint recognition. Built-in Scales: Avoid overweight fees by weighing your luggage with integrated scales.

AI-Powered Travel Apps Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing travel planning. Apps like Cheap Flights for android and Cheap Flights pro for ios use AI to predict the best times to book flights and hotels, potentially saving you hundreds of dollars.

Must-Have website: CheapFlights365: Predicts future flight and hotel prices with 95% accuracy. TripIt: Organizes your travel plans in one place, giving you a master itinerary. PackPoint: Helps you pack by creating a customized packing list based on your destination and travel plans.

Virtual Reality (VR) Tours Before you even leave home, VR can give you a taste of your destination. Apps like Google Earth VR and Expedia VR offer immersive virtual tours, helping you decide where to go and what to see.

VR Highlights: Google Earth VR: Explore any city or landmark in the world from your living room. Expedia VR: Experience hotel rooms and tourist attractions virtually before booking.

Portable Language Translators Language barriers are a thing of the past with portable translators like Pocketalk and Travis Touch Go. These devices offer real-time translation in dozens of languages, ensuring smooth communication wherever you are.

Translation Devices: Pocketalk: Translates 82 languages with two-way voice translation. Travis Touch Go: Supports over 100 languages and can be used offline.

Wearable Tech Wearable technology, such as smartwatches and fitness trackers, is more travel-friendly than ever. Devices like the Apple Watch Ultra and Fitbit Charge 5 not only track your fitness but also provide navigation, weather updates, and even emergency assistance.

Wearable Benefits: Apple Watch Ultra: Offers GPS, cellular connectivity, and fall detection. Fitbit Charge 5: Tracks your health metrics and provides stress management tools.

E-SIM Cards E-SIM cards are making connectivity abroad easier and more affordable. With apps like Airalo and GigSky, you can purchase and activate data plans for your destination without needing a physical SIM card.

Connectivity Solutions: Airalo: Buy eSIMs for over 190 countries directly from your phone. GigSky: Offers global data plans without the need for a local SIM card.

Solar-Powered Chargers Eco-friendly and efficient, solar-powered chargers like Anker PowerPort Solar allow you to keep your devices charged using the power of the sun. Perfect for camping or traveling to remote areas.

Top Picks: Anker PowerPort Solar: Lightweight, foldable, and capable of charging two devices simultaneously. Goal Zero Nomad 7: Durable and compact, ideal for outdoor adventures. Conclusion The travel tech landscape in 2024 is brimming with innovations designed to make your trips smoother, safer, and more enjoyable. From smart luggage and AI-powered apps to VR tours and portable translators, these gadgets and tools are set to revolutionize your travel experience. So gear up, tech out, and get ready to explore the world like never before!

What travel tech are you most excited to try in 2024? Let us know in the comments!

[travanzi]

eSIM vs. SIM: What’s Better for International Travelers?

In the ever-evolving world of travel technology, staying connected while exploring the globe is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. Whether you're a digital nomad, backpacker, or business traveler, having seamless mobile connectivity abroad is essential. That's where the debate begins: eSIM vs. traditional SIM card — which is better for international travelers?

With Travanzi, enjoy massive discounts on popular destinations and 10% OFF worldwide eSIM plans — the smarter way to stay connected!

What is an eSIM? An eSIM (Embedded SIM) is a digital SIM card embedded in your smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch. Unlike physical SIM cards, an eSIM doesn't need to be inserted manually — it's activated by scanning a QR code or installing a profile from a provider like Travanzi.

Key Features of eSIM: No physical card required

Supports multiple profiles

Works instantly — no local SIM shopping

Compatible with most new devices

What is a Traditional SIM Card? A traditional SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is a physical chip that stores your mobile identity. Travelers usually purchase a local SIM in their destination country to avoid roaming fees — a method that’s become outdated with the rise of eSIMs.

Key Limitations: Easy to lose or damage Requires manual swapping Often limited to one network provider Local vendors may overcharge tourists

eSIM vs. SIM: Head-to-Head Comparison

Convenience & Setup eSIM: Can be activated online within minutes, before you even land at your destination. SIM: Requires visiting a store, showing ID, and physically inserting the card.

Travanzi eSIM setup takes just 3 minutes – travel ready, stress-free.

Device Compatibility eSIM: Supported by modern devices like iPhones (XS and later), Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and newer iPads. SIM: Universally supported but becoming obsolete in high-end devices.

Network Flexibility eSIM: Lets you switch between networks instantly — perfect for multi-country travel. SIM: You're stuck with one provider unless you physically replace the card.

Travanzi offers global connectivity in 190+ countries.

Security & Durability eSIM: Impossible to lose or damage — lives inside your device. SIM: Can be lost, stolen, or corrupted.

Environmental Impact eSIM: Zero plastic, zero waste. A sustainable choice for eco-conscious travelers. SIM: Comes with plastic packaging, paper instructions, and usually gets thrown away.

Cost & Affordability eSIM: Often cheaper due to digital distribution and exclusive travel bundles. SIM: Tourist SIM cards can be expensive, especially at airports.

Travanzi Travel eSIM Plans = Up to 70% cheaper than roaming + 10% OFF worldwide.

Why eSIM is the Best Option for International Travelers With one eSIM, you get global coverage, instant activation, and flexible plans. Travelers no longer have to juggle SIM cards or worry about losing their mobile connection. For modern, frequent, or digital travelers — eSIM is the future.

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The Benefits of Buying an eSIM for Travel

Traveling abroad is exciting, but staying connected can be a hassle. Traditional SIM cards often come with high roaming charges, limited data, and the inconvenience of swapping cards. Thankfully, eSIM technology offers a modern solution. In this blog, we'll explore the benefits of using an eSIM for international travel and how eSIMTRav can make your trips smoother and more enjoyable.

What is an eSIM?

An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM card embedded in your phone. Unlike physical SIM cards, an eSIM is activated electronically and can store multiple profiles. This means you can switch between carriers and plans without needing to physically change the card in your device.

Benefits of Using an eSIM for Travel

1. Easy to Set Up

With eSIMTRav, setting up your eSIM is a breeze. You can purchase and activate your eSIM online before your trip. No need to visit a store or wait for a physical card to arrive. Simply scan a QR code, and you're ready to go!

2. Cost-Effective

Roaming charges can add up quickly when you're using your home carrier abroad. eSIMTRav offers competitive rates and various data plans tailored to your travel needs. You'll avoid those hefty roaming fees and only pay for the data you use.

3. Multiple Profiles

One of the greatest advantages of an eSIM is its ability to hold multiple profiles. This means you can have one profile for your home country and another for your travel destination. Switching between them is seamless and can be done directly from your phone's settings.

4. Reliable Connectivity

Finding a reliable local SIM card can be a challenge in some countries. With eSIMTRav, you get access to trusted networks worldwide. You'll enjoy reliable internet connectivity without the hassle of finding and purchasing a local SIM.

5. Environmentally Friendly

Using an eSIM is a more sustainable choice. Since eSIMs are digital, there's no need for plastic SIM cards, reducing electronic waste. By choosing eSIMTRav, you're making an eco-friendly decision.

6. Convenience

An eSIM eliminates the need to carry multiple SIM cards or worry about losing them. It's especially useful for frequent travelers who visit multiple countries. With eSIMTRav, managing your data plans and staying connected has never been easier.

How to Get Started with eSIMTRav

Getting started with eSIMTRav is simple:

Visit the eSIMTRav Website: Browse our available data plans and choose the one that fits your travel needs.

Purchase Your eSIM: Complete the purchase online and receive your eSIM instantly.

Activate Your eSIM: Follow the instructions provided, scan the QR code, and your eSIM will be activated.

Enjoy Your Trip: Stay connected with reliable internet access throughout your journey.

Conclusion

Traveling abroad should be about experiencing new places, not worrying about staying connected. With an eSIM from eSIMTRav, you can enjoy easy setup, cost-effective plans, reliable connectivity, and the convenience of multiple profiles. Plus, you'll be making an environmentally friendly choice. Make your next trip smoother and more enjoyable with eSIMTRav.

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Hi, Najia

About topping up Nomad esims, in the guide it says that all I have to do it buy the top up and that's it. I have done that for one of the esims that have activated and it ran out today but the top up still hasn't been used. Does it not turn on automatically? Do I have to press something?

Here's an old ss of the active esim

And this is an ss of it after the data ran out today

[the asker followed up with "Nvmd it started working! Thank you for all your hard work in general tho! 💜"]

yeah, so this happens because Nomad doesn't add the top-up amount to the original eSim (so if, as here, you get a 5 GB eSim and then a 3 GB top-up, it won't read "8 GB"): instead, it replaces the "5 GB" marker with the new "3 GB" marker once the original 5 GB plan is used up and just the 3 GB top-up remains.

the reason it reads "plan not yet started" here is because the 5 GB plan has been all used up, but the 3 GB plan has not been started yet--the person connected to this esim just happened to pause in their data usage exactly at that point (or the original 5 GB plan expired / ran out of time, but you still had a top-up waiting).

the new 3 GB plan then started to read "active" again once they used a little bit more data, causing the top-up to activate. the top-up will always activate automatically as soon as the person connected uses any more data: there is nothing you need to do to activate it.