#Airalo eSIM

[hotgirlsforpalestine]

After the fajr massacre, we received an overwhelming amount of requests for eSIMs as families are attempting to contact each other and move to a different area under evacuation orders. Help us provide eSIMs to our family and friends by supporting a nonprofit Palestinian run initiative that has a 100% successful activation rate!!!!!

[healthbusinesseducation]

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[davidsnam]

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[gothhabiba]

How to tell if your eSim has been activated: Airalo app

Note: These instructions are for the iPhone app. If the Android app is different please let me know and send screenshots.

Open the Airalo app on your phone. Click the button that reads “My eSims” in the middle of the bottom menu.

You will be led to a page that has all of the non-expired eSims you have purchased. Choose a plan and click “details” on the bottom right.

Scroll down to the section titled “my packages” (under the “usage” section). An inactive eSim will have an orange rectangle reading “Not Activated.”

An activated eSim will instead have a green rectangle reading “Active.”

Don’t let a plan expire if data is still being used! Just before the validity is up, click the button at the bottom left of the plan that says “Top up,” click "Buy" on one of the plans on the "Buy Top-up Packages" page that comes up, then check out.

How do I know 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—

The way I did this is by visually comparing QR codes. On the “details” page for an inactive plan, click “View Instructions” under where it says “eSIM installation.”

At the top of the page, under where it says “View Instructions,” toggle over to “QR code.”

Now find the e-mail for an Airalo plan that you sent to gazaesims 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.

[techniktagebuch]

11. September 2024

Das Schweizproblem, vielleicht ist es gelöst

Im Zug geschieht kurz hinter der Schweizer Grenze dasselbe wie schon oft, z.B. am 28. September 2017:

Einige Meter hinter der Grenze merke ich, dass ich vergessen habe, von Deutschland aus den Auslands-Spezialtarif zu buchen, der für die Schweiz nach wie vor nötig ist. Um ihn zu buchen, braucht man Internet.

Und zwar nicht irgendwelches Internet, sondern Handyinternet von AldiTalk. Aber weil ich schon in der Schweiz bin, kann ich nicht mehr ins AldiTalk-Internet und also auch nicht die Reise-Option buchen, die ich bräuchte, um in der Schweiz ins Internet zu können. 1 GB würde € 5,99 kosten, wenn ich es kaufen könnte.

Ich habe für das Schweizproblem im Lauf der Jahre viele verschiedene Lösungen gefunden: eine Schweizer SIM kaufen (2013), eine andere Schweizer SIM kaufen (2014), kein Internet haben (2016), die britische SIM verwenden (2017) oder rechtzeitig ans Buchen der Reise-Option von AldiTalk denken (manchmal).

Diesmal ist meine Erinnerung an die eSIM-Werbung auf der kroatischen Fähre noch frisch. Ich recherchiere, wie das mit dem Wechseln von eSIMs funktioniert. Offenbar kann man sie einfach aktivieren und deaktivieren, nachdem man sie dem Handy einmal beigebracht hat. Den mit der Post zugeschickten QR-Code meiner deutschen eSIM werde ich dazu nicht mehr brauchen, ich kann also sorglos wechseln.

Ich suche nach eSIM Schweiz und gelange zu airalo.com, einem Anbieter für eSIMs für viele Länder. Ich bin etwas skeptisch, weil die Schweiz ja beim SIM-Kauf einen Ausweis sehen möchte, aber von komplizierter Freischaltung steht da nichts und schlimmstenfalls, denke ich, habe ich $10 für einen Techniktagebuchbeitrag über das Scheitern ausgegeben statt für eine Schweizer eSIM mit 3 GB Daten.

Ich bezahle via PayPal, bekomme einen QR-Code zur Aktivierung der eSIM angezeigt und werde gewarnt, dass der Aktivierungsvorgang nur dann funktionieren wird, wenn ich Internet habe. Hier reicht jetzt aber irgendeines, zum Beispiel das WLAN der SBB.

In den SIM-Einstellungen meines Handys gibt es die Option, eine weitere eSIM durch Scannen des QR-Codes hinzuzufügen. Das mache ich. Das Handy zeigt an, dass ich jetzt Schweizer Mobilfunkinternet (von der Firma Salt) habe, und ich teile meine Freude mit der Techniktagebuch-Redaktion:

Gerade habe ich im Zug erst nach der Schweizer Grenze gemerkt (wie schon sehr oft), dass meine SIM ja nur in Europa funktioniert, also nicht in der Schweiz. Dann habe ich (am Laptop, im Zug-WLAN) eine eSIM gekauft und aktiviert und jetzt habe ich Schweizer Internet, ganz ohne mühsames Herumlaufen und Ausweisvorzeigen! Es ist rätselhaft und schön!

Gleich danach merke ich, dass es sich um ein Trug-Internet handelt, durch das in Wirklichkeit gar keine Daten fließen. Es dauert eine Dreiviertelstunde, in der ich verschiedene Dinge ausprobiere und an der Seriosität von Airalo zweifle. Danach geht es dann wirklich.

Dinge, die nicht die Lösung waren:

die Support-Seiten von Airalo durchsuchen

ChatGPT fragen

Reddit durchsuchen

Dinge, die die Lösung waren:

die Anleitung wirklich genau lesen

Man muss den APN selbst eintragen und vor allem muss man ihn dann auch speichern. Die Speichern-Funktion ist kontraintuitiv hinter dem Dreipunktemenü versteckt. Das steht aber alles in der von Airalo mitgelieferten Anleitung.

Ich glaube, jetzt habe ich das "Internet in der Schweiz"-Level durchgespielt. Unpraktisch ist nur noch, dass die durch die Airalo-SIM ersetzte eSIM die von AldiTalk ist, an deren Nummer alles für mich Wichtige seit 2014 hängt. Lieber würde ich temporär die andere SIM meines Dual-SIM-Systems auswechseln, die ich ausschließlich für Internet benutze und deren Nummer ich nie irgendwo angegeben habe. So habe ich es bisher im Ausland immer gemacht. Das geht aber nicht, weil die historisch unwichtigere (für meinen Internetzugang ist sie die wichtigere) SIM eine physische Karte ist. Ich konnte im Januar nur eine der beiden SIMs auf eSIM umstellen, die von AldiTalk. Bei der von Freenet Funk wird es nach wie vor nicht angeboten:

Auskunft auf der Freenet-Funk-Seite

Auch wenn es anders wäre, hätte ich nichts davon, denn mein Handy hat eben nur einen Slot für eine physische SIM-Karte und einen für eine eSIM. Aber das sind jetzt wirklich Luxusprobleme.

(Kathrin Passig)

[aprillikesthings]

Thinking about how, during medieval pilgrimages, depending on which one you did it could take a year or longer; how letters were rare and most people were illiterate anyway so most people couldn't write home (at best you'd hope to find someone who was going home who lived near-ish you and ask them pass word along to your family that you're okay)

And pilgrimage was genuinely dangerous--there was a bit of forest we walked through on the Camino Frances, and in both my Brierley guidebook and my Wise Pilgrim app they pointed out that people used to be robbed and/or murdered there! But also travel was just more dangerous generally, given the lack of antibiotics and knowledge of food safety or germ theory.

The reason hostel, hotel, and hospital all have the same root word comes from the Camino. Used to be that if you were on pilgrimage and sick or injured or just needed a place to eat and sleep--those were all the same place, and run by a religious order.

ANYWAY

My point is that if your family member left on pilgrimage you'd just have no idea if they'd come home in a year with some pilgrim badges and a lot of stories, or if they'd die; and depending on the circumstances of their death you might never know what happened to them.

And meanwhile, when I was in Spain, I got cranky when my phone took more than a couple of seconds to send a photo to Daci when I was 10 km from the nearest small town.

[telesim]

Airalo: Revolutionizing Global Travel with eSIM Technology

In the fast-paced world of travel, staying connected is paramount. Whether you're a business traveler hopping between meetings or a leisure explorer discovering new horizons, reliable and affordable mobile data connectivity is a must. Traditional roaming services often come with exorbitant charges and limited coverage, leaving travelers frustrated. However, a game-changing solution has emerged in recent years - Airalo. In this article, we'll delve into the world of Airalo and explore how it's revolutionizing global travel through eSIM technology.

Understanding the eSIM Revolution

What is an eSIM?

An eSIM, or embedded SIM, is a digital SIM card embedded within a device, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card. This innovation has transformed the way we connect to mobile networks, making it more convenient and flexible for consumers. Unlike traditional SIM cards, which are tied to specific carriers and locations, eSIMs can be remotely activated and configured to work with multiple carriers globally.

The Advantages of eSIM

Global Connectivity: With an eSIM, travelers can access local data plans in various countries without swapping physical SIM cards. This ensures uninterrupted connectivity across borders.

Cost-Efficiency: Traditional roaming charges can be sky-high, but eSIMs often offer more competitive data plans, allowing travelers to save on connectivity costs.

Flexibility: Users can switch between different mobile carriers and plans without the hassle of obtaining and inserting physical SIM cards.

Airalo: Your Global eSIM Marketplace

What is Airalo?

Airalo is a groundbreaking platform that has harnessed the power of eSIM technology to provide travelers with seamless connectivity around the world. It serves as a global eSIM marketplace, offering a wide range of data plans from various carriers in over 190 countries.

Key Features of Airalo

Vast Network Coverage: Airalo's extensive network coverage ensures that travelers can stay connected in remote destinations as well as major metropolitan areas.

User-Friendly App: The Airalo app makes it easy to browse and purchase eSIM plans, activate them instantly, and manage your connectivity on the go.

Affordability: Airalo's competitive pricing means that you can enjoy cost-effective data plans without sacrificing quality or coverage.

eSIM Compatibility: Airalo supports a wide range of eSIM-compatible devices, from smartphones to tablets and wearables.

How Airalo Works

Using Airalo is as easy as 1-2-3:

Download the App: Start by downloading the Airalo app on your eSIM-compatible device.

Choose Your Plan: Browse through the available eSIM data plans and select the one that suits your travel needs.

Activate and Go: Activate your chosen eSIM plan through the app, and you're ready to explore the world with seamless connectivity.

Benefits for Business Travelers

Airalo isn't just for vacationers; it's a game-changer for business travelers too:

Cost Control: Business travelers can monitor and manage their data expenses more effectively, helping companies save on connectivity costs.

Global Reach: With Airalo, professionals can maintain connectivity even in remote locations, ensuring they are always accessible for critical work matters.

Simplicity: No more dealing with multiple physical SIM cards or hunting for local SIMs. Airalo streamlines the process, allowing business travelers to focus on their objectives.

Sustainability and the Environment

In addition to its convenience and cost-efficiency, Airalo also contributes to a more sustainable future. By reducing the need for physical SIM cards and packaging, Airalo helps lower the carbon footprint associated with traditional mobile connectivity.

Conclusion

In a world that's more connected than ever, Airalo has emerged as a beacon of hope for travelers seeking seamless, affordable, and global mobile data connectivity. With its user-friendly app, vast network coverage, and commitment to sustainability, Airalo is at the forefront of the eSIM revolution. Say goodbye to the hassles of traditional roaming and embrace a world where staying connected is as easy as a tap on your smartphone. Join the Airalo community today and experience the future of global travel connectivity.

[blackpearlblast]

you can give seven days of internet connection to someone in gaza for just 6 USD

gazaesims.com is a website dedicated to helping people donate esims for people in gaza. (for the ultimate guide to donating an esim, see http://tinyurl.com/gaza-esims) there are multiple options for where to purchase an esim to donate, for the price i listed you want to use nomad esims. you can get a $3 discount by using someone's referral code from the notes of this post. it also will give the referrer credit to buy more esims! (you can only use a referral code on your first purchase) @/fairuzfan also a tag for esim referral codes here, some of which are nomad. BACKPACKNOMAD is another code to get $3 off your first purchase, it's been working for some people but not others so try out a referral code instead if you can't get it to work. also it took over an hour for the email with my information to come through so don't panic if it doesn't show up right away. (logging back into your nomad account seems to have helped some people get their emails to send!) NOMADCNG is a code for 5% off any middle east region nomad esims from connecting gaza. it can be used on any purchase, not just your first but is generally going to give less off than the first-purchase only codes, so use those first. it can be used in combination with nomad points. AWESOME NEW CODE: nomad esim discount code for 75% off any plan, NOMADCS25 do not know how long it lasts but this is an amazing deal esp. since they are really low on esims right now! (nomad promo codes do not work on plans that are already on sale, unlimited plans, and plans under $5)

weekly tuesdays only code on nomad web, PST timezone! it gives 10% off plans 10gb and above. NOMADTUE

for the month of may, first time referrals give 25% off for a person's first purchase and 25% off the referrer's next purchase! it's a great time to use someone's referral code from the notes if you are a first time buyer.

troubleshooting hint 1: if you are trying to pay through paypal, make sure you have pop-ups enabled! otherwise the payment window won't be able to appear.

troubleshooting hint 2: if you are trying to purchase an esim using the provider's app, it may block you from purchasing if your phone does not fit the requirements to install and use their esims. use their website in your browser instead and this problem should go away.

edit as of 5/21/24: holafly (israel and egypt), nomad (regional middle east), simly (palestine and middle east), mogo (israel), and airalo (discover) are currently in the highest in demand. here is a purchase guide i made that covers all of the esim platforms, including these three platforms. if it has been more than 3 weeks since you initially sent your esim and your esim has not been activated, you can reforward your original email with the expiration date in the subject line. you can see gothhabiba’s guide for how to tell if your esims have been activated. if your esim has expired without use, you can contact customer service to renew or replace it.

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[maquilanews]

5 errores comunes que pueden arruinar tus viajes al extranjero

Desde gastar de más excediendo el presupuesto, hasta quedarte sin comunicación o exponer tu información a sitios peligrosos, estos errores pueden hacerte pasar un mal rato durante un viaje.

Ciudad de México.- Planear un viaje al extranjero requiere de mucha organización: desde un presupuesto que contemple todos los gastos, imprevistos y preparativos previos a la aventura, hasta definir las rutas de los sitios que se visitarán, establecer los medios de transporte e incluso planear los outfits más cómodos para las fotos. Todo esto necesita de una herramienta fundamental: conexión a…

[redgoldsparks]

My Experience Buying eSIMs for Gaza by Maia Kobabe

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Full transcript below the cut:

Cover:

My Experience Buying eSIMs for Gaza 

Project organized by @ connectinghumanity_

by Maia Kobabe @redgoldsparks 

Page 1 

In Fall 2023, I saw instructions on instagram for how to purchase an eSIM card and submit it to be distributed to someone in Gaza. 

Download an eSIM app-> Select Middle East as the region-> Purchase-> Screenshot the QR code-> Do not activate-> send to gazaesims@gmail.com 

Image of Maia looking at eir phone. “That sounds easy, I’ll buy one.” 

I emailed an Airalo eSIM QR code to gazaesims on Nov 17 2023. 

Page 2

By January 2024, it hadn’t been activated yet. I bought a second one from Nomad and sent my new QR code and resubmitted my old one. 

Image of Maia looking at eir phone. “How long does this usually take, I wonder?” 

By February neither had been activated, but Connecting Humanity kept posting about needing more. I bought a second Nomad and resubmitted all of them on February 15, 2024. 

Page 3

The Nomad eSIMs are much cheaper than Airalo, but what I didn’t realize is that they expire even if they haven’t been activated. At the end of February I decided to try a third company, Simly. Here’s a price comparison: 

AIRALO: $39 USD for 3GB, never expires 

SIMLY: $22 USD for 3GB, never expires 

NOMAD: $16 USD for 3GB, expires after 8 weeks even if unused, only offers in-app refunds 

Page 4

Connecting Humanity asks folks to wait at least 3 weeks before resending a QR code that hasn’t been activated yet. On March 7 Mirna Elhelbawi posted: 

We send EVERY esim we receive. Bear in  mind that we are dealing with people at a war zone. They might take it and get killed before activating it, they might take it and their phone gets lost or destroyed. They might take it and search for days for stable internet connection to activate it, and some of them activate it unsuccessfully due to lack of knowledge and the horrific situations they are in. ~Connecting Gaza 

By early April, my first Nomad eSIM expired unused. I resubmitted my three remaining eSIMs. 

Page 5

Suddenly, two of my eSIMs were activated on the same day! The Airalo I’d purchased 4.5 months earlier and my second Nomad. 

Image of Maia looking happy and surprised. 

Image of Maia looking very intensely at eir phone. “I have to make sure these don’t run out!” 

I began buying top-up packages immediately. 

Page 6

I felt like I had planted a seed in the fall and waited all winter for it to sprout. Seeing it activated was like watching the first new leaves break the soil. 

Image of Maia with a watering can labeled “data”, sprinkling water on two little sprouts. “Watering my eSIMs!” 

Sadly, only .07 GB of data was ever used on my Nomad. It was never used again after that first day. 

Page 7

But my Airalo has been in constant use for over a month now. I check on it every day. 

I will never know the person I am buying data for and they will never know me. But we are connected by the same strings of hope and grief that connect us all. 

Image of two hands holding a phone, which is connected to a flying kite. 

Page 8

On April 5, 2024 Connecting Humanity reported they had sent more than 250,000 eSIMs to Gaza, equivalent to approximately $6.3 million donated! You can visit gazaesims.com for more info, instructions, and discounts. Here are my referral codes: 

MAIA5367 for $3 off Airalo 

MB772 for $3 off Simly 

MAIA66GF for $3 off Nomad 

If you need more incentive, the Cartoonist Coop is doing art rewards. Visit cartoonist.coop/esims4gaza 

Page 9

Image of Maia, weighing two options. “Buying an eSIM is easy and can make a very direct impact. It can also take a lot of patience and could get expensive over time if you commit to keeping the eSIM topped up indefinitely.” 

If an immediate one time donation is more your speed, I recommend Operation Olive Branch and Gazafunds, two places to find Gofundmes aiding Palestinian families. 

gazafunds.com

@ operationolivebranch on insta

linktr.ee/opolivebranch 

-Maia Kobabe 2024 

[hotgirlsforpalestine]

We made donating easy through a one step link! https://donate.stripe.com/bIY3dqbHZgzT7sc9AE your donations have a tangible impact on the lives of Palestinians in Gaza!!

[robpegoraro]

Weekly output: eSIM hands-on report, T-Mobile renews MLB partnership

Happy Easter, everyone! 4/7/2023: Here’s What It’s Like to Rent an eSIM on an Android Phone, PCMag This is a story I could have done in November–when first I took a loaner Pixel 7 phone to Europe and could readily have tried out Airalo while in Lisbon for Web Summit–but didn’t think to do that sort of field test until MWC brought me to Spain at the end of February. And then I needed another four…

[gothhabiba]

🍉🇵🇸 eSims for Gaza masterpost 🇵🇸🍉

Which eSims are currently being called for?

Connecting Humanity is calling for:

Nomad (“regional Middle East” plan): code NOMADCNG (they are completely out)

Simly (“Palestine” and “Middle East” plans)

Airalo (“Discover” 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.

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