Articles and tips for travelling abroad
Choosing the right SIM/eSIM for your trip, how to install it, and tips for getting the best value from data abroad
Buy a Japan KDDI (au) eSIM, get a free LAWSON coupon — how to get and use the coupon
A bonus for Japan travelers: buy an eSIM on the KDDI (au) network and get a LAWSON discount coupon for your trip, with steps to get and use the coupon
Read more ›How to install an eSIM on iPhone step by step (takes less than 3 minutes)
Scan the QR Code, name the line, select the data line, then turn on Data Roaming — all in one article, with cautions people often forget
Read more ›How to install an eSIM on Android (Samsung, Google Pixel and other models)
Android menu names differ by brand. This article covers the Samsung and Pixel paths plus how to find the menu on other models
Read more ›How to check if your phone supports eSIM? 3 easy ways before buying
Dial *#06# to see the EID, check the Settings menu, and make sure the phone is not carrier-locked — if not supported, use a SIM card instead
Read more ›Data Roaming What is it, and do you need it on? Use an eSIM abroad without Thai SIM roaming charges
Turn roaming on for the eSIM / travel SIM but off for your Thai SIM — set it up right once and use data the whole trip with no hidden costs
Read more ›Using an eSIM abroad, can you still receive SMS / bank OTP from your Thai number??
Yes — with an eSIM you do not need to remove your Thai SIM; just set your Thai number to receive SMS and use the eSIM for internet
Read more ›Traveling to China: can you use LINE, Facebook, Google? How to choose a China SIM / eSIM without mistakes
China local network SIMs cannot use these apps under local rules — see the section "Supported apps" on the package page every time before buying
Read more ›eSIM Japan KDDI, SoftBank, Docomo: what’s the difference and which to choose?
All 3 are Japan’s main networks and work equally well in big cities; they differ in coverage outside cities and package types
Read more ›How many GB per day do you use abroad? Simple math before choosing a package
Maps, chat, social media and video use very different amounts of data — this estimate table helps you choose a package that fits, not too little, not too much
Read more ›eSIM Installed but no internet? 7 fixes that work
Most issues can be fixed yourself in 2 minutes — check roaming, the data line, APN and airplane mode before contacting our team
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