eSIM travel outside EU

AmboMan

Has anyone experience using esim on iPhone ? Easy to use travel in Asia, activate before travel, simple compared to buying a data sim for mifi device on arrival at destination ?

Thanks in advance !

Agent Coulson

I've used this in North America and Canada and never had an issue.

https://www.gomoworld.com/destinations/

Creamy Goodness

GomoWorld and Airalo are my two favourites. Check prices on both as there can be a fair difference. I'm in UAE atm and Gomo has a much better deal, €5 cheaper and it's faster and more data. Buy when you get to your hotel as the installation process requires a stable fast wifi connection. I've had it fail doing it in some airports and it ends up messy and requires a lot of support back and forth.

AmboMan

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120983248#Comment_120983248

Thanks a million, might be an option to activate at home before I go, will be away for 21 days so will have to purchase 30 day plan ?

Thanks again !

helimachoptor

I've airalo at least 50 times, probably closer to 70, USA, Middle East and Asia, its been bullet proof.

0ph0rce0

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120983280#Comment_120983280

Just used gomo recently in Thailand, Vietnam etc..

I activated it at home.

The 30 days didn't start until it connected to the asian network.

Gumbo

My first time using Airalo this year going to turkey. It’s been brilliant. I’m with 48 so outside EU costs a fortune.

WiFi everywhere, pubs, restaurants etc but the eSim has. Even brilliant for the. Each and day to day.

We have an apartment here and used to get a wifi dongle and local sim for it but this year no.

I have a referral to get discount and I’d you’d like it just PM me. I bought the basic pack to try it for the first few days then upgraded once I knew it was good.

Hey, have you tried an eSIM? Get US$3 off your first eSIM data pack from Airalo. Use code KEITH0132 when you sign up or apply it at checkout. https://ref.airalo.com/EyYp

Creamy Goodness

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120983280#Comment_120983280

Yeah you can do that too. I travel so often that I just do it when I get to the hotel.

AmboMan

Many thanks for the replies, I know what to do now.

3DataModem

I use Airalo 25 weeks a year. Fantastic.

eabhaniamh

Which would people recommend for a family of 5 with 3 teens who use their phone a lot? We will be in the US for 16 nights and all will require data roaming but no real need for calls. Airalo or gomoworld ?

Creamy Goodness

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121133071#Comment_121133071

Download both and purchase whichever data bundle is cheapest.

eabhaniamh

How much data would we all need? Sorry I’m a bit clueless! Gomo world is €20 each for 15gb which is better value than Airalo for same data but options of 3gb and 5gb with Airalo which are obviously cheaper.

wiresandmore

Son was in US for 3 weeks in July - admittedly he uses the phone a lot - he had 2x15gb on Gomoworld during that time.

Agent Coulson

I was over in California for about a month earlier this year and used €40 on Gomo never had an issue.

I found it great value.

I’ve used Airlalo on shorter trips over there and it worked great as well.

Value to data for me goes to Gomo.

eabhaniamh

Thank you all

lynchie

I usually get the 3gb package on airola for a two week trip to the states or a 5gb when doing 3 weeks. Have never ran out with that and I'm only using it outside of wifi from hotels / bars / restaurants etc.

eabhaniamh

Thank you. We would be the same so 5g each might suffice.

crinkley

Do you get a local number with either of these esims?

ibFoxer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121135755#Comment_121135755

Must agree with Agent Coulson, it's hard to look past Gomo for value. We did a double of Miami/Caribbean/Miami and I used both Gomo for US and Airalo for the islands, Gomo streets ahead in terms of value return.

Homer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121137015#Comment_121137015

With Mobimatter I pay $40 for 30gb which runs for 12 months and suits me for 4/5 trips a year to the US .. it’s a Hong Kong number if I were to dial out but I only use it for data (WhatsApp, maps, social media etc) and it’s perfect.

auvngv

I'm looking for a eSIM provider with USA number & Data for a 5 month stint in USA. Will only be used for incoming calls. Would be handy if current GOMO SIM could remain active to (set to not roaming) so WhatsApp number doesn't have to change and eSIM could be used as Data bearer. Is this possible?

Doodah7

Have a look at GoMo World.

eeloe

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121590442#Comment_121590442

This is only good for data, not cellular calls unfortunately, but i have used it extensively since launch, and love it for data.

webpal

If you are happy with the data, use Viber out for your calls

Creamy Goodness

I'm guessing there's a specific need for a local number for incoming calls or maybe 2fa codes from a provider that only provides SMS 2fa.

I flip between Gomo World and Airalo depending on country and price however I've only had a need for data which for the USA, Gomo and Airalo only provide data only eSims.

I'd suggest maybe looking at a traditional provider like T-Mobile as I believe majority of their plans are available over eSim including those with a "line".