eSIM Travel Checklist Before You Fly
Before you fly, confirm your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked, buy and install your destination plan on Wi-Fi, label the line, set it for data, and leave roaming off until you land. Then you arrive ready to connect.
Pre-flight checklist
- Confirm eSIM support and that the phone is unlocked.
- Buy your plan and install it on Wi-Fi.
- Label the line and set it as data.
- Leave roaming off until arrival.
On arrival
Switch on data roaming for the eSIM and you are connected. See activating on arrival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do before flying with an eSIM?
Install it on Wi-Fi, set it as the data line, and leave roaming off until you land.
Will my phone support an eSIM?
Most phones from 2019 onward do, including iPhone XS and newer, recent Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel 3 and newer. See our device guide to confirm.