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Airalo should absolutely pay you for this, you did a better walk through than their website, thank you very much! I’ll be using your code next time I buy another eSIM.
I'm an old guy and will be using eSim for the first time on an upcoming trip to Spain instead of Verizon's international plan. I've watched a number of similar videos and your video has been the most helpful. Thank you!
@@briansteph and this old guy and his wife are going on a river cruise in the Spring, and we'll be bouncing back and forth from the different countries along the Rhine. We tried a River cruise 6 years ago and had to come home early and Verizon got us real good, even just for a few days.
It's very confusing for the first little bit, that was me too! Tried to make instructions I would have wanted when i was installing my first eSIM. Happy to hear it helped you! Safe travels 😊
Honestly mate. Airalo should have paid you for this video. This is by far the best Airalo tutorial I’ve ever seen on RUclips. Not only it’s super clear, but you’ve also made it extremely simple.
Truly appreciate the kind words - happy to know that it helped you out! Making the whole process simple was my goal, so I'm glad to hear it's come across that way. Thanks again mate - cheers!
Thank you so much! I can't tell you how many videos I've watched about using an esim and yours is honestly the only one I found that shows how to do it step-by-step, in clear, concise terms. I bailed out of most of the others because they were either needlessly confusing or going off on tangents. Thanks for your focus and clarity which is apparently a rare thing when making a video about esim! You made it sooooo easy!
Thanks so much for the kind words, I appreciate you taking the time! Great feedback and encouragement too, as this was my first time putting together a video of this style. So glad to hear you found it helpful...safe travels!
@@briansteph surprised to read that it was your first video of this style. It's awesome! My only tiny critique is that you clicked through some screens really quickly. I rewound a copy times in order to screenshot a couple of them. Good job!
Thank you Brian. I will Airalo eSim the first time next week when I visit Europe. You explain Airalo in simple language and it’s helpful for a 60 years old man like me. Much appreciated. The $3 saving, too.
I spent 90 minutes on the online chat with Airalo, and I learned more from this video of yours that they could provide me. Thanks for making it clear and simple.
You are the reason I purchased Airalo! Your video is the best tutorial I have ever watched -- clear, logical, good tone, no BS fill-in... They definitely need to pay you well! I had never heard of an esim and was confused and apprehensive... Thank you!
Thanks so much for this nice comment, I appreciate you taking the time! So glad to hear this video was what you needed to feel comfortable with an eSIM as well...it can certainly be intimidating and confusing. Haha I would love to make videos for them and get paid...I have had a few people mention that now. Very kind. I'm not directly sponsored by them, but i have joined their affiliate program recently (after making this video). So if you click the link in the description when you go to make your purchase, it will give us a small commission. Nothing crazy, but anything helps to keep the channel growing (affiliate link clicks, video likes, subscriptions, etc)...and the best part is that it doesn't cost anything to do 😊 Let me know if you have any questions about your eSIM...I try and respond quickly and help research a question if i don't know the answer. Safe travels! ✈️
@@briansteph HI Brian, I watched this video about a while ago when you were heading to Europe where you would be giving this Airalo esimm a try. I wanted to ask how it did work? Was it as easy as you were hoping? And did it work the way you anticipated? Thanks for answering this. Steve
@@stevewanke2470 Hey Steve! Yes it worked wonderfully. This was my 2nd time using the European regional eSIM through Airalo...I have now used it in 9 countries between my 2 trips there and have had no issues. Steph uses my hotspot as well, so there is data for both of us to share. Still highly recommend!
You are great help. I just purchased an eSIM for my trip to Greece in May. It’s my first time using eSIM. After watching your video I feel confident. Thanks Brian
You're very welcome Wendy, thanks so much for the nice comment! Glad the video was helpful to you. Hope you have a wonderful trip to Greece - safe travels ✈️
I appreciate that a ton! The hardest part of making these videos is packing in everything that someone would need to know, without the video getting too long or having unnecessary commentary. So, thanks for the nice comment...means a lot. Safe travels ✈️
I have used Airalo twice. I give them 5 stars. Very affordable cellular data. When you get to where you are going you automatically connect. Top up is very easy.
@@annge5730 we are Verizon customers in the US. We only used data with Airalo. We used Facebook Messenger to make calls on Wi-Fi and Messenger for, of course messaging. We did not make conventional calls nor did we conventionally text. It worked well for us. We are planning to do the same next year in Scotland and Scandinavia. We aren’t willing to shell out the bigger bucks for another plan. We will shop around some, but our needs were met with what we did.
Thanks for making this excellent “how to” video. I forwarded it to my daughter who is travelling to Europe for the first time in a couple of weeks. Your directions are straightforward and easy to follow. Just what she needs.
Seriously!! I love how you reiterate many of the “common sense” stuff one would ask to make sure they’re doing it correctly. This was super helpful! Thank you 🥹🥹🥰🥰
Thankyou for the discount code! This video makes it super easy and takes the stress out! I’m used to physical SIM cards so this was different-and very simple. So glad I don’t have to keep track of my physical SIM card any longer!
Brian, thanks so much for this. We ventured to Ireland last year and I did the whole - get a physical sim at the airport- that was not fun! This year I did some research (youtube and tech websites) and we are hitting continental Europe with Airalo! But your video really made a difference in the installation and set process.
Hey Julie, so happy to hear this was helpful to you! It's certainly a lot less hassle than the physical SIMs. I've been using the regional european eSIM on and off for over 2 years now and it's been awesome. Hope you have a great time on your trip!!
Sooooo helpful and a better choice than relying on our USA carrier for 'international' coverage; too expensive!!! Just need a couple of Gs to cover us when we are out and about and away from a wi-fi enabled rental car or hotel. Other videos i've seen are confusing. You explained things very clearly, step by step and were very attentive to any concerns your viewers might have. I also liked that you explained what to do AFTER the esim was installed. I will definitely watch again as we get closer to our departure. Thank you!
Hey Tish - thanks so much for taking the time to leave this comment, I appreciate it a ton! This was my first tutorial video, so comments like this are encouraging to read. I had the same trouble as you finding a video on this service that I felt was comprehensive enough, and explained what to do once I got to Europe. I took a little bit of a gamble on it the first time we went overseas and was able to figure it out, but felt like it would be super helpful for others to have as a resource as well. Thanks again & safe travels! ✈️
Many thanks for creating such a good video and explanation of using Airalo. Easy to follow with clear and concise instructions. Installed my esim while watching and now it's ready to go.
Awesome Alex, glad to hear this was helpful - thanks for the nice comment! Hope you had a great time in Turkey...we may be in Istanbul in October if you have any recommendations. Cheers!
I learned about this app yesterday while planning my vacation for this summer. The last time I travelled, it was so hard and expensive to get data while in the US. This app is a blessing! Your video is the best one I found that explained the process in a way that is clear and concise. Now my vacation will be awesome!
This is the first video that I have come across where all of the info to utilize an esim is clear and concise! Now I feel super confident that it’s the way to go for us on our trip to Norway this summer. Thanks so much!
So happy to hear that, glad you found it helpful! This is the first video i have done in this format, so that's encouraging to hear. Enjoy your Norwegian summer, we are jealous! Definitely want to make it up that way one of these days. Safe travels!
Thank you for making this very easy to understand! Your instructions were so clear and helpful! You should absolutely get paid for this!!! By far, yours is the best video I've seen explaining all of this! Will use your code! Thanks!
Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful comment, I appreciate it! So happy to hear this was clear and helpful to you. Hope you have great and memorable travels!
Brian states that eSIM are “easier” but it is more than that. The ability to activate the eSIM while still in one’s home area and then to choose it once at one’s destination is so much better than having to buy a physical SIM at one’s destination and then try to install and activate it without using expensive roaming data with one’s native service. The last time I did that I was sitting outside a SBUX in the rain (inside was closed due to COVID) and had to use their wifi, which was spotty because I was outside the store, trying to activate my SIM.
Brian!!! You da best.. thanks a million for your easy peasy step by step instructions.. And thanks for the 3 bucks discount!! Be well and happy travels mister ;)
Thank you Brian. Excellent video and tutorial on how to use eSIM. Airalo is user friendly but watching your video was really helpful with all your tips and explanations on what to do pre-trip/ during trip. My wife and I are going to Thailand and Bali this October and will be getting the Asia eSIM data package… :) Keep up to the good work. Cheers
Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment, so glad to hear this helped you! Sounds like an awesome trip. My sister has spent a lot of time in that region and has exclusively used that Airalo package you mentioned...works great for her. Hope you both have a wonderful time - safe travels! ✈️
This was an amazing tutorial! I am a planner and all the tech options for travelling had me mesmerized. Love the step by step and how articulate you are in your explanation! My partner and I are doing the Camino soon - 30 days of walking/hiking so contact back home is essential. I feel so much more confidant now :)
This is such a nice comment Yvonne, thanks so much for taking the time to write this! Ooh awesome, I have heard of that trail before...definitely something we are interested in as well. Would love to hear what you think afterwards! Glad you feel better about the phone setup - safe travels out there on the trail 😃
I watched six RUclips videos about buying/installing/activating the Airalo app. I also watched all of the Airalo on-line videos about their app. I found the Airalo videos far too detailed and therefore very confusing. The other RUclips videos weren't much better but your video was extremely helpful and much easier to follow through with your screenshots. Great job. I've used Airalo successfully in New Zealand and Australia and I'll be trying it in Europe next. I've seen comments about it not working well in some countries (specifically Japan). Has anyone had any experience with Airalo in Japan?
Truly glad to hear that, and I appreciate you taking the time to leave this encouraging comment - thank you! I have used it twice in Europe with no issues now, not Japan quite yet. I have had a few folks comment about travel plans to Japan, but haven't had anyone come back and let us know how it went. Hopefully someone will! Enjoy your trip to Europe - safe travels ✈️
Thank you so much! Yours was the first video that gave info about settings on the iPhone AFTER the sim was installed. What to turn on and off etc. perfect 🎉
This is a great video! Thank you. I am trying out Airalo this weekend in Canada (as a trial run for a larger trip we are taking to Japan in the fall) and you made the process of understanding the process of getting the card clear. Now to see how it goes with toggling to the service in Canada in a couple of days. Thanks!
Awesome, glad it made the process go smoothly for you! Let me know how the activation goes if you have time. Canada is beautiful, hope you have a wonderful trip - safe travels ✈️
@@briansteph : Had a fantastic experience using Airalo in Canada. We were crossing the boarder at Buffalo, NY and while we waited to go through customs I was able to get the eSIM to connect to a Canadian cell provider with no real issues. The only thing I had to do was manually select a carrier. The auto connect seemed to not work. But once I toggled to show the providers and I selected one that was part of the list that Airalo said was approved, I had cell data instantly. Thank you again for this great video to get this prepared before leaving.
That's awesome to hear! So glad it worked out for you. Interesting about needing to manually select the network, but good that you had that option too, and no issues once connected. Hope you had a great trip!
Such an outstanding presentation that was hugely helpful. Your exacting details step by step made the whole process of setting up easy. I am a college professor and have to say your style of talking was excellent. I will be heading to Canada in a couple of weeks and look forward to clicking a few buttons and turning it on. Your comment about having to buy SIM cards locally is true. Years of traveling with SIM cards has only one good side, a collection of SIM cards that you stow in a box never to be used again. UGH
Thanks so much for the compliments David! So encouraged to hear the presentation style was impactful. I spent ~5 years at a large corporation as a New Hire Coach, and do my best to not leave the small details out that may seem obvious, just in case. I appreciate you taking the time to comment - hope you have a great trip to Canada, we love it there!
Hello thank you for your video it was great. I feel a lot better about buying Airalo esim now and was constantly doing google research about which was the better company to go with. I have one question download speed how was this during your past travels? Is speed important when using data, I mean I'm not watching a movie lol
Thanks so much for checking out the video - super happy to hear that it was helpful to you! That's a great question about the DL speed. I can only recall having a slower connection once or twice, and it was when we were traveling between cities (such as, on a train in the middle of a countryside rather than in a city center). That makes sense though, because your phone is using Airalo to connect to the local carriers in any given place, and most carriers do have spots within their coverage areas that aren't as strong of a signal, or maybe even are a "dead zone". i know this is true for me at home here in the US with Verizon...every now and again, i'll be somewhere where my signal isn't all that strong. That said, I personally didn't experience a time where the connection was so slow that I was unable to complete a task I wanted to complete. But as I mentioned, none of what I was doing was extremely data-heavy (mostly using Google Maps and the internet to look things up). Slower speeds could impact making a call through FaceTime, but that would be true if you were a local in whatever area you were in on the same carrier. Ultimately, it'll be dependent on the carriers that Airalo is connecting you to and not Airalo itself that determines your speeds. If you are mostly in populated areas, you should have sufficient speed...if you are in less populated areas, you may have slower speeds at times, just as you would expect may happen with your native mobile carrier. Again, I never had a problem, and like you said, I wasn't streaming movies or anything either. Europe also has a ton of public WiFi that is typically pretty solid, so I used that every so often as well to save on the data i was using with Airalo. Hopefully that helps answer your question - thanks for asking!
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Hello Brian! Thank you for the accurate and high quality information! You helped a lot!
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You should have touched on using the data sim with iMessage. There is a whole lot to do to make iMessage work and then once you are done with the data sim switching it back. also turning off your primary line removes your number from iMessage and FaceTime and causes more heartache than it is worth. just turn off data roaming.
fair points! i certainly should have mentioned switching the sims back since i've had a few questions about that already. And yes, iMessage removes your number. I supposed we have always used our Apple Id emails via iMessage when we are using it internationally. Tried to include as much as possible, but knew i couldn't remember or have time to include everything, so thanks for chiming in!
Bryan, perhaps you can hear me applauding you for making this great video! You are clear; concise; understandable; and, Give a marvelous presentation! 19:02 These remarks are made by me a (Male)senior Citizen, who has an ,Apple 13-Pro. I would really appreciate if you would notify me if you plan to make anymore videos.
Hi Nemo - thank you so very much for the generous compliment! There are many more videos in the works. My wife and I will be uploading some highlight reels from our recent trip to Europe, along with separate videos detailing some of our favorite locations and spots that we recommend. Plenty of other videos planned related to travel and planning for travel as well! I actually released a video since this one came out that shows how I find unique locations when planning for a trip that you may also enjoy...let me know if you get a chance to watch 🙂 Subscribing to the channel and enabling the notification bell should alert you of any future videos too! Hope you enjoy them 😀
That's awesome to hear, thanks for coming back and letting me know! Hope you had a wonderful time there and glad you made it back safely. My sister has been there for a few weeks this summer as well and has been having the time of her life. We are hoping to do the same soon. Thanks again for the comment!
Sometimes in Europe it can be beneficial to purchase a country specific SIM. With the European package you cab be limited to say LTE speed, but a country specific can allow for example 5G. This varys from country to country so make sure you check.
Such a wonderful walkthrough. Great job making this! Pacing and information is on point. There's a lot of general information out there, but you covered everything big and small concerning eSIMs while going abroad.
Hey Grant - thanks so much for this nice comment! Encouraging to read stuff like this, and happy to hear that others are finding the information useful. I try to make resources that I would have wanted a couple years ago when I was first diving into all of this. Thanks again - safe travels! ✈️
I've come back to your video twice for two different trips abroad, to learn and remember how to do all of this. Thanks so much for the detailed video! We used your link and recommended your links to friends.
That's awesome, so glad to hear it's helped you multiple times...that was certainly the goal! Appreciate the nice comment and that you're sharing it with others...truly means a lot. Safe travels my friend! ✈️
Thank you so much Brian, that was really helpful, I will be using it soon in my next destination, pretty sure it will save me not only money but also time !
No worries, glad to hear that! I've certainly been a bit frustrated with their resources in the past as well, which is why I try and create the resources I would have wanted before gaining some experience using their products. Appreciate the comment, thank you - safe travels! ✈️
Thanks so much Amanda, glad to hear this has been so helpful to you! I appreciate you sharing - the link in the description helps a lot too, it's my affiliate :) Steph and I would love to make it over to Japan someday - hope you have a wonderful time! Safe travels ✈️
Thanks so much Brian.....you make a very excellent video with all clear esim info for travelers.......step-by-step installation esim....... I did watch your videos @ very first time about esim.....amazing Brian!!!! Learning a lot from your video.......Take care & enjoy your trip to Europe......❤❤❤❤❤ I refer your RUclips channel to my friends with all great info Brian.......
Cindy - this was such a sweet and thoughtful comment, I appreciate the compliments and am so happy to hear that the video was helpful to you! Very much appreciate you referring our videos as well...it truly does help so much with growing our channel. Safe travels and thank you so much again 💙
Hi there! I just wanted to thank you for the helpful guide! I used an esim for the first time for my trip and I really appreciated how you explained each step clearly and it really helped to clear my worries when it came to using esims. Will definitely be using esims over physical sim cards for my travels in the future! :)
Absolutely, so glad it helped you! Happy to help with any questions as best I can as well. I also have an FAQ video that may be useful as you get closer to your travels. Hope you have a wonderful trip - safe travels! ✈️
Superbly clear just bought my eSIM for Saudi for Saturday…I’m very new to the eSIM world…I look forward to switching on as I land ! You did well to highlight all those fears that we all have ref being charged like a wounded bull ref our home carrier every time we go abroad…fingers crossed it all goes smoothly…next challenge is actually how much data we actually use day to day so we can best choose a plan! Thank a lot Brian - I used your code too so spend the $3 wisely!
Hey Steve - glad to hear this was helpful to you, thanks for the nice comment! Yes indeed, definitely happy to not have those international charges anymore. You can always start with a smaller amount of data, knowing that you can add more for the same cost as it would be to buy a new eSIM. "Topping up" is extremely easy and can be done at any time, so I typically suggest starting with an amount of data that lives around the low end of what you think you'll need, knowing that you can add more at any time. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions - safe travels! ✈️
Thanks guys! I suppose the obvious question I have is that presumably you need data in order to buy extra data! (Or if course wifi!) Will it notify you when you’re about to run out of data so you can then act quickly or will it just run out. I will naturally be keep on top of my usage but just wondered if the top up process was made easier by timely reminders? Thanks again! 😀
@stevejones3864 Yes correct, you'll need an initial package in order to buy more! I don't recall the exact intervals at which Airalo sends reminders, but you will get push notifications and emails by default when you start to run out. I know there is a reminder at the 25% remaining mark. You can also purchase more before you run out, as Airalo will continue to use your original package until it's gone before tapping into any "top up" packages.
Hi guys, just completed my first trip with Airalo and it was brilliant ! Thank you so much.. Came into another country and used a different eSIM - was all going well - I had 750 mb left when checked (I check often in these early stages!) but then the following morning my network wasn’t working. Got into wifi to see all my data had gone and I have since topped up some more. 3 questions.. 1) does Airalo not give any notification when you’re running low? I expected some sort of notification … ??? 2) the only explanation as to bit used up so much data so quickly is because I have auto download of WhatsApp photos switched on and I been receiving a fair few photos as I’m in a group tour and ptople like to share! Do you think this might be the source of quick data usage or do you have any other thoughts 3) I’ve got data roaming switched off for my current eSIM and things seem to work fine. Always reluctant to switch on data roaming anywhere but in UK but Airalo seems to suggest I should have it in for my active eSIM.. help!!?? Many thanks Steve
I should've watched this before I did it- lol. I think it's easier from the app as opposed to online. Another confusing things is that Airalo should never give a message "Activating e-Sim" because it makes you think it's going live, as opposed to simply installing it. However, your info about it not starting until it pings the tower at your travel destination makes a lot of sense. If this is your first time doing a video with this format, I'm impressed!! Thanks.
Hey Neil - thanks so much for the comment! I agree, that language can be a little concerning...wouldn't mind if they changed that to say something else. Appreciate you checking out the video and glad to hear it's insightful...safe travels! ✈️
This video and your other one FAQs have been excellent and so helpful. Not used eSIMs before, either just only had WiFi at hotels or when in Europe Pais extra of my contract. Going to China in a couple of weeks and this has been so useful. The Great Firewall of China makes even more complex, watching China specific videos has helped to understand VPNs (and my understanding is Airalo doesn't need an additional one) but the detail you go into and reading your helpful comments to questions has given me the detail I needed. Many Thanks.
Thanks so much for the nice comment Duncan, I appreciate it a ton! Glad the videos have been useful to you, that's certainly the goal. I do remember someone else commenting about visiting China on one of these videos awhile back and remember it worked out for them...I can try to dig that up if you'd like! Otherwise, hope you have a great trip to China - safe travels!
@@briansteph I've think I've watch most of the travelling in China videos !!! so fine with current info but thanks for offering to look for it. Looking forward to the trip, we are there for a month. I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your travel videos.
Awesome, I'm sure you'll have a great time! Steph went to China 5-6 years ago and really enjoyed her time there. Appreciate the subscription, thank you for that!
@@briansteph thanks again, just purchased my first package… And also used you as my referral code. Safe travels also for you my friend. I’m just setting up the installation now, so when I get down there, it will be good… Thanks again. 🤝
I’ll be going to England to visit family in a few weeks ! I’m excited about this eSim situation!!! Every other time I’d go I would just go phoneless. Those days are over Yay
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Airalo should absolutely pay you for this, you did a better walk through than their website, thank you very much! I’ll be using your code next time I buy another eSIM.
Thank you so much, I appreciate that nice comment! Awesome - safe travels 😊✈️
Agreed. This was a very detailed and helpful video. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the nice comment, so glad you found it helpful! safe travels ✈️
I totally agree! You are a life saver. So much clearer than instructions they provide! Appreciate you
So glad to hear it, thanks for the encouraging comment! Safe travels 😊
I'm an old guy and will be using eSim for the first time on an upcoming trip to Spain instead of Verizon's international plan. I've watched a number of similar videos and your video has been the most helpful. Thank you!
Glad to hear it, thanks for the nice comment - I appreciate it! Hope you have a great trip to Spain...we were just there and loved it. Safe travels ✈️
@@briansteph and this old guy and his wife are going on a river cruise in the Spring, and we'll be bouncing back and forth from the different countries along the Rhine. We tried a River cruise 6 years ago and had to come home early and Verizon got us real good, even just for a few days.
I'm 79 and watched other Aralo videos - and their explanations was to many times Toooo fast to follow and I found your video was easier to follow.
Hi there - so glad to hear this was easier for you to follow! Thanks for the nice comment 😊 Safe travels!
May the Lord bless you for your contribution to society. I was nearly in tears trying to figure this thing out
It's very confusing for the first little bit, that was me too! Tried to make instructions I would have wanted when i was installing my first eSIM. Happy to hear it helped you! Safe travels 😊
Honestly mate. Airalo should have paid you for this video. This is by far the best Airalo tutorial I’ve ever seen on RUclips. Not only it’s super clear, but you’ve also made it extremely simple.
Truly appreciate the kind words - happy to know that it helped you out! Making the whole process simple was my goal, so I'm glad to hear it's come across that way. Thanks again mate - cheers!
Thank you so much! I can't tell you how many videos I've watched about using an esim and yours is honestly the only one I found that shows how to do it step-by-step, in clear, concise terms. I bailed out of most of the others because they were either needlessly confusing or going off on tangents. Thanks for your focus and clarity which is apparently a rare thing when making a video about esim! You made it sooooo easy!
Thanks so much for the kind words, I appreciate you taking the time! Great feedback and encouragement too, as this was my first time putting together a video of this style. So glad to hear you found it helpful...safe travels!
@@briansteph surprised to read that it was your first video of this style. It's awesome! My only tiny critique is that you clicked through some screens really quickly. I rewound a copy times in order to screenshot a couple of them. Good job!
Great feedback! I try to be concise, but sometimes i overcompensate. Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you Brian. I will Airalo eSim the first time next week when I visit Europe. You explain Airalo in simple language and it’s helpful for a 60 years old man like me. Much appreciated. The $3 saving, too.
Thanks so much for the nice comment, so glad to hear this has been helpful to you! What countries will you be visiting in Europe?
@@briansteph Budapest, Hungary and, Vienna and Salzburg in Austria.
Awesome! We will be visiting all of those places in oct/nov this year. If you remember, feel free to send recommendations 🙏🏼
I spent 90 minutes on the online chat with Airalo, and I learned more from this video of yours that they could provide me. Thanks for making it clear and simple.
So glad this was useful to you, sorry you had to deal with that! Appreciate the nice comment - safe travels ✈️
As a senior using an esim for the first time, I found this very helpful. I think I am good to go. Thank you.
Happy to hear it Susan! Safe travels to you 😊
I love how simple you made this! You should be paid by Airalo for this superb, easy-to-use, step-by-step tutorial! :)
Thanks so much for the kind comment! So glad to hear you found this helpful and that it was easy to understand 😊
You are the reason I purchased Airalo! Your video is the best tutorial I have ever watched -- clear, logical, good tone, no BS fill-in... They definitely need to pay you well! I had never heard of an esim and was confused and apprehensive... Thank you!
Thanks so much for this nice comment, I appreciate you taking the time! So glad to hear this video was what you needed to feel comfortable with an eSIM as well...it can certainly be intimidating and confusing.
Haha I would love to make videos for them and get paid...I have had a few people mention that now. Very kind. I'm not directly sponsored by them, but i have joined their affiliate program recently (after making this video). So if you click the link in the description when you go to make your purchase, it will give us a small commission. Nothing crazy, but anything helps to keep the channel growing (affiliate link clicks, video likes, subscriptions, etc)...and the best part is that it doesn't cost anything to do 😊
Let me know if you have any questions about your eSIM...I try and respond quickly and help research a question if i don't know the answer. Safe travels! ✈️
@@briansteph HI Brian, I watched this video about a while ago when you were heading to Europe where you would be giving this Airalo esimm a try. I wanted to ask how it did work? Was it as easy as you were hoping? And did it work the way you anticipated? Thanks for answering this. Steve
@@stevewanke2470 Hey Steve! Yes it worked wonderfully. This was my 2nd time using the European regional eSIM through Airalo...I have now used it in 9 countries between my 2 trips there and have had no issues. Steph uses my hotspot as well, so there is data for both of us to share. Still highly recommend!
Excellent tutorial. Very helpful and concise.
Thanks so much for the nice comment, happy to hear this was helpful to you! Safe travels ✈️
You are great help. I just purchased an eSIM for my trip to Greece in May. It’s my first time using eSIM. After watching your video I feel confident. Thanks Brian
You're very welcome Wendy, thanks so much for the nice comment! Glad the video was helpful to you. Hope you have a wonderful trip to Greece - safe travels ✈️
I wouldn’t have downloaded Airalo without these videos. Thanks for the help!
Glad to hear it! Hope you have great travels and everything goes smoothly for you with the phone. Thanks for the comment!
Took away all the stress! And I had already been in contact with the pros at Airalo. You are a great teacher!
so glad to hear that, thanks for the nice comment Mary Lou! Safe travels ✈️
Thanks for your help. One last question- will my map app work for gps using the eSIM?
Best and clearest video I have seen on Airalo set up and how to start using. Really appreciate it!!!
So glad to hear this was helpful to you Nick, thanks so much for the nice comment! Safe travels ✈️
Thanks this is the most thorough instructions Ive seen. Its very helpful.
Happy to hear it! Glad you were able to get some use out of it. Thanks for commenting - safe travels ✈️
Really thorough without boring me to tears with unnecessary chatty clutter. 100%
I appreciate that a ton! The hardest part of making these videos is packing in everything that someone would need to know, without the video getting too long or having unnecessary commentary. So, thanks for the nice comment...means a lot. Safe travels ✈️
I have used Airalo twice. I give them 5 stars. Very affordable cellular data. When you get to where you are going you automatically connect. Top up is very easy.
Agree completely!
Thank you Brian, fantastic work
Thanks so much for the nice comment, I appreciate it! Safe travels ✈️
My wife and I have been using Airalo for the past three weeks in Europe. It was perfect.
Awesome! My wife and i are doing the same here now as well, and agree - it works perfectly. Safe travels!
What Network did you have in the US? Were you able to make calls/texts?
@@annge5730 we are Verizon customers in the US. We only used data with Airalo. We used Facebook Messenger to make calls on Wi-Fi and Messenger for, of course messaging. We did not make conventional calls nor did we conventionally text. It worked well for us. We are planning to do the same next year in Scotland and Scandinavia. We aren’t willing to shell out the bigger bucks for another plan. We will shop around some, but our needs were met with what we did.
Thank you for making this video. I rewatch it every time I travel just so I know that everything will work.
Thanks so much for the nice comment! So happy to hear this has been helpful to you more than once. Safe travels! ✈️
Thanks for making this excellent “how to” video. I forwarded it to my daughter who is travelling to Europe for the first time in a couple of weeks. Your directions are straightforward and easy to follow. Just what she needs.
Thanks for the comment Marcel! Glad to hear it is straightforward and helpful. Safe travels to your daughter!
Seriously!! I love how you reiterate many of the “common sense” stuff one would ask to make sure they’re doing it correctly. This was super helpful! Thank you 🥹🥹🥰🥰
@@JSVR4021 That's encouraging to hear, so glad it helped you - thanks for the nice comment! Safe travels 🙂
This was EXTREMELY helpful! I had trouble ordering a Uber in Mexico.
Thanks Brian
So glad to hear it was helpful to you!! Hope you had a wonderful time in Mexico. Safe travels 😊
Best explanation on the internet for E SIM airalo
Thanks so much, I appreciate the nice comment! Safe travels 😊
Thankyou for the discount code! This video makes it super easy and takes the stress out! I’m used to physical SIM cards so this was different-and very simple. So glad I don’t have to keep track of my physical SIM card any longer!
Hi there, so glad this was helpful to you and that you feel you have a more simple process now! Thanks so much for the nice comment...safe travels 😊
This has been superbly helpful. Thanks for taking the time to explain this so clearly to us. Much appreciated.
Absolutely - appreciate the encouraging comment, thanks for taking the time! Safe travels ✈️
I am using Airalo for the first time... Your video is the best tutorial I have watched on these e sims....great job.
Hi Ramona, so glad to hear that it was helpful to you! Thank you for the nice comment :) safe travels!
Thank you for making this very helpful video. Your explanation together with the visuals were very clear.
Absolutely - so glad to hear you found it useful! Thanks for taking the time to comment - safe travels ✈️
Brian, thanks so much for this. We ventured to Ireland last year and I did the whole - get a physical sim at the airport- that was not fun! This year I did some research (youtube and tech websites) and we are hitting continental Europe with Airalo! But your video really made a difference in the installation and set process.
Hey Julie, so happy to hear this was helpful to you! It's certainly a lot less hassle than the physical SIMs. I've been using the regional european eSIM on and off for over 2 years now and it's been awesome. Hope you have a great time on your trip!!
Very informative and properly paced for beginners like me. Gracias!
Appreciate the thoughtful comment, Juan! De nada - safe travels ✈️
Brilliant step by step instructions - especially if, like me, you are an eSim newbie. Thanks Brian.
So glad this was helpful to you, Jo! Thanks so much for the nice comment. Safe travels 🙂✈️
Sooooo helpful and a better choice than relying on our USA carrier for 'international' coverage; too expensive!!! Just need a couple of Gs to cover us when we are out and about and away from a wi-fi enabled rental car or hotel. Other videos i've seen are confusing. You explained things very clearly, step by step and were very attentive to any concerns your viewers might have. I also liked that you explained what to do AFTER the esim was installed. I will definitely watch again as we get closer to our departure. Thank you!
Hey Tish - thanks so much for taking the time to leave this comment, I appreciate it a ton! This was my first tutorial video, so comments like this are encouraging to read.
I had the same trouble as you finding a video on this service that I felt was comprehensive enough, and explained what to do once I got to Europe. I took a little bit of a gamble on it the first time we went overseas and was able to figure it out, but felt like it would be super helpful for others to have as a resource as well.
Thanks again & safe travels! ✈️
This was easily the best eSim video I’ve watched. Thanks.
Thanks so much, appreciate the nice comment and glad to hear it was helpful! Safe travels ✈️
Fantastic explainer! This video truly helped me to finalize my decision to use Airalo.
Great to hear Andre, appreciate the comment! Safe travels to you ✈️
Excellent tutorial the company should reward you for your efforts
Thanks so much Jessica, appreciate the kind words and glad the video was useful! Safe travels 😊
Many thanks for creating such a good video and explanation of using Airalo. Easy to follow with clear and concise instructions. Installed my esim while watching and now it's ready to go.
So glad to hear that! Thanks so much for leaving a comment. Safe travels to you ✈️
Cheers mate, been helpful for my trip to Turkey, you are very good at explaining each step and giving advice. Many thanks.
Awesome Alex, glad to hear this was helpful - thanks for the nice comment! Hope you had a great time in Turkey...we may be in Istanbul in October if you have any recommendations. Cheers!
I learned about this app yesterday while planning my vacation for this summer. The last time I travelled, it was so hard and expensive to get data while in the US. This app is a blessing! Your video is the best one I found that explained the process in a way that is clear and concise. Now my vacation will be awesome!
Agreed, I was dreading figuring out a phone plan prior to learning of this as well. Happy to hear the video was helpful to you - safe travels!
the most helpful video on this lol thanks.
glad to hear it! safe travels ✈️
This is the first video that I have come across where all of the info to utilize an esim is clear and concise! Now I feel super confident that it’s the way to go for us on our trip to Norway this summer. Thanks so much!
So happy to hear that, glad you found it helpful! This is the first video i have done in this format, so that's encouraging to hear.
Enjoy your Norwegian summer, we are jealous! Definitely want to make it up that way one of these days. Safe travels!
Thank you, and to you as well!
Your videos are great and enjoyable to watch…keep up the awesome work and thanks again.
Very helpful man. You made it all so easy.
Glad to hear it, thanks for the comment! Safe travels 🫡
Great content and easy to understand video. Thanks for doing all of our homework! Got the esim installed and ready to go on our European trip.
Awesome to hear, glad it was easy for you! Hope you all have a great trip to Europe - safe travels ✈️
Thank you for making this very easy to understand! Your instructions were so clear and helpful! You should absolutely get paid for this!!! By far, yours is the best video I've seen explaining all of this! Will use your code! Thanks!
Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful comment, I appreciate it! So happy to hear this was clear and helpful to you. Hope you have great and memorable travels!
Brian states that eSIM are “easier” but it is more than that. The ability to activate the eSIM while still in one’s home area and then to choose it once at one’s destination is so much better than having to buy a physical SIM at one’s destination and then try to install and activate it without using expensive roaming data with one’s native service. The last time I did that I was sitting outside a SBUX in the rain (inside was closed due to COVID) and had to use their wifi, which was spotty because I was outside the store, trying to activate my SIM.
Completely agree Kevin, the convenience is undeniable - thanks for the comment!
Brian!!! You da best.. thanks a million for your easy peasy step by step instructions.. And thanks for the 3 bucks discount!! Be well and happy travels mister ;)
Absolutely, happy to hear this helped you out! Thanks so much for the nice comment - safe travels to you as well 🙂
Thank you Brian. Excellent video and tutorial on how to use eSIM. Airalo is user friendly but watching your video was really helpful with all your tips and explanations on what to do pre-trip/ during trip. My wife and I are going to Thailand and Bali this October and will be getting the Asia eSIM data package… :)
Keep up to the good work. Cheers
Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment, so glad to hear this helped you! Sounds like an awesome trip. My sister has spent a lot of time in that region and has exclusively used that Airalo package you mentioned...works great for her.
Hope you both have a wonderful time - safe travels! ✈️
This was an amazing tutorial! I am a planner and all the tech options for travelling had me mesmerized. Love the step by step and how articulate you are in your explanation! My partner and I are doing the Camino soon - 30 days of walking/hiking so contact back home is essential. I feel so much more confidant now :)
This is such a nice comment Yvonne, thanks so much for taking the time to write this! Ooh awesome, I have heard of that trail before...definitely something we are interested in as well. Would love to hear what you think afterwards! Glad you feel better about the phone setup - safe travels out there on the trail 😃
I watched six RUclips videos about buying/installing/activating the Airalo app. I also watched all of the Airalo on-line videos about their app. I found the Airalo videos far too detailed and therefore very confusing. The other RUclips videos weren't much better but your video was extremely helpful and much easier to follow through with your screenshots. Great job.
I've used Airalo successfully in New Zealand and Australia and I'll be trying it in Europe next. I've seen comments about it not working well in some countries (specifically Japan). Has anyone had any experience with Airalo in Japan?
Truly glad to hear that, and I appreciate you taking the time to leave this encouraging comment - thank you!
I have used it twice in Europe with no issues now, not Japan quite yet. I have had a few folks comment about travel plans to Japan, but haven't had anyone come back and let us know how it went. Hopefully someone will!
Enjoy your trip to Europe - safe travels ✈️
In Greece now. Airalo working perfectly. Thanks for your great tips.
Great to hear Gerry, hope you have a wonderful time in Greece - cheers!
Thank you so much! Yours was the first video that gave info about settings on the iPhone AFTER the sim was installed. What to turn on and off etc. perfect 🎉
So glad to hear this was useful to you Debra, thanks so much for commenting! Safe travels to you 😊
Brilliant video, helpful and engaging. Thank you Brian
So glad it was helpful to you Heidi, thanks so much for the nice comment! Safe travels 😊
This is a great video! Thank you. I am trying out Airalo this weekend in Canada (as a trial run for a larger trip we are taking to Japan in the fall) and you made the process of understanding the process of getting the card clear. Now to see how it goes with toggling to the service in Canada in a couple of days. Thanks!
Awesome, glad it made the process go smoothly for you! Let me know how the activation goes if you have time. Canada is beautiful, hope you have a wonderful trip - safe travels ✈️
@@briansteph : Had a fantastic experience using Airalo in Canada. We were crossing the boarder at Buffalo, NY and while we waited to go through customs I was able to get the eSIM to connect to a Canadian cell provider with no real issues. The only thing I had to do was manually select a carrier. The auto connect seemed to not work. But once I toggled to show the providers and I selected one that was part of the list that Airalo said was approved, I had cell data instantly. Thank you again for this great video to get this prepared before leaving.
That's awesome to hear! So glad it worked out for you. Interesting about needing to manually select the network, but good that you had that option too, and no issues once connected. Hope you had a great trip!
I am trying out this too and I have activated it today. Got a local Canadian e-SIM basic data plan :)
wonderful! enjoy your trip - safe travels ✈️
You're an absolute G 🔥Just used ur code, got $3 off, and am all set for my vacation!
Appreciate it Laksh! Glad you're feeling prepped for your vacation - enjoy it, safe travels mate! ✈️
Such an outstanding presentation that was hugely helpful. Your exacting details step by step made the whole process of setting up easy. I am a college professor and have to say your style of talking was excellent. I will be heading to Canada in a couple of weeks and look forward to clicking a few buttons and turning it on. Your comment about having to buy SIM cards locally is true. Years of traveling with SIM cards has only one good side, a collection of SIM cards that you stow in a box never to be used again. UGH
Thanks so much for the compliments David! So encouraged to hear the presentation style was impactful. I spent ~5 years at a large corporation as a New Hire Coach, and do my best to not leave the small details out that may seem obvious, just in case. I appreciate you taking the time to comment - hope you have a great trip to Canada, we love it there!
Great job...thanks! Concise, no BS... great confirmation
Thanks so much, glad it was helpful to you! Appreciate the comment - safe travels ✈️
Hello thank you for your video it was great. I feel a lot better about buying Airalo esim now and was constantly doing google research about which was the better company to go with. I have one question download speed how was this during your past travels? Is speed important when using data, I mean I'm not watching a movie lol
Thanks so much for checking out the video - super happy to hear that it was helpful to you!
That's a great question about the DL speed. I can only recall having a slower connection once or twice, and it was when we were traveling between cities (such as, on a train in the middle of a countryside rather than in a city center). That makes sense though, because your phone is using Airalo to connect to the local carriers in any given place, and most carriers do have spots within their coverage areas that aren't as strong of a signal, or maybe even are a "dead zone". i know this is true for me at home here in the US with Verizon...every now and again, i'll be somewhere where my signal isn't all that strong.
That said, I personally didn't experience a time where the connection was so slow that I was unable to complete a task I wanted to complete. But as I mentioned, none of what I was doing was extremely data-heavy (mostly using Google Maps and the internet to look things up). Slower speeds could impact making a call through FaceTime, but that would be true if you were a local in whatever area you were in on the same carrier.
Ultimately, it'll be dependent on the carriers that Airalo is connecting you to and not Airalo itself that determines your speeds. If you are mostly in populated areas, you should have sufficient speed...if you are in less populated areas, you may have slower speeds at times, just as you would expect may happen with your native mobile carrier.
Again, I never had a problem, and like you said, I wasn't streaming movies or anything either. Europe also has a ton of public WiFi that is typically pretty solid, so I used that every so often as well to save on the data i was using with Airalo.
Hopefully that helps answer your question - thanks for asking!
Hello Brian! Thank you for the accurate and high quality information! You helped a lot!
Hi there, so glad to hear it helped you! Thanks so much for the nice comment - safe travels ✈️
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You should have touched on using the data sim with iMessage. There is a whole lot to do to make iMessage work and then once you are done with the data sim switching it back. also turning off your primary line removes your number from iMessage and FaceTime and causes more heartache than it is worth. just turn off data roaming.
fair points! i certainly should have mentioned switching the sims back since i've had a few questions about that already. And yes, iMessage removes your number. I supposed we have always used our Apple Id emails via iMessage when we are using it internationally. Tried to include as much as possible, but knew i couldn't remember or have time to include everything, so thanks for chiming in!
Bryan, perhaps you can hear me applauding you for making this great video! You are clear; concise; understandable; and, Give a marvelous presentation!
19:02 These remarks are made by me a (Male)senior Citizen, who has an ,Apple 13-Pro.
I would really appreciate if you would notify me if you plan to make anymore videos.
Hi Nemo - thank you so very much for the generous compliment! There are many more videos in the works. My wife and I will be uploading some highlight reels from our recent trip to Europe, along with separate videos detailing some of our favorite locations and spots that we recommend. Plenty of other videos planned related to travel and planning for travel as well! I actually released a video since this one came out that shows how I find unique locations when planning for a trip that you may also enjoy...let me know if you get a chance to watch 🙂
Subscribing to the channel and enabling the notification bell should alert you of any future videos too! Hope you enjoy them 😀
@@briansteph it was indeed, my pleasure.
I certainly will look forward to viewing and listening to your forthcoming videos.
nemo👍
I just got back from Italy this week after a monthlong stay. THANK YOU! this was clear and worked perfectly.
That's awesome to hear, thanks for coming back and letting me know! Hope you had a wonderful time there and glad you made it back safely. My sister has been there for a few weeks this summer as well and has been having the time of her life. We are hoping to do the same soon. Thanks again for the comment!
Thank you for all the information. First time using an eSIM and your tutorial was the best. I have watched a couple of your videos and so helpful!
Hi Anne - so happy to hear this and glad you found these videos useful! Safe travels 🙂
Sometimes in Europe it can be beneficial to purchase a country specific SIM. With the European package you cab be limited to say LTE speed, but a country specific can allow for example 5G. This varys from country to country so make sure you check.
Yes this is true - good tip, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the info. I used your code for the discount.
Thanks for the nice comment! So glad this was helpful to you. Safe travels ✈️
Thanks for your video took the stress out of planning a trip to South America where data will be needed!
Glad to hear it, thanks for the comment! Hope you have a great trip to South America - safe travels ✈️
Such a wonderful walkthrough. Great job making this! Pacing and information is on point. There's a lot of general information out there, but you covered everything big and small concerning eSIMs while going abroad.
Hey Grant - thanks so much for this nice comment! Encouraging to read stuff like this, and happy to hear that others are finding the information useful. I try to make resources that I would have wanted a couple years ago when I was first diving into all of this. Thanks again - safe travels! ✈️
Finally! found the best and most informative.
Glad it helped you out, thanks for the comment! Safe travels ✈️
thx dude, new to esim and got everything done before the video was finished. this app makes the sometimes complicated process easy 🤙
great to hear man! have a great trip!
Excellent video, thank you. Enjoy your future travels!
Thanks so much Brandon, glad it was useful! Same to you! ✈️
Your video is the best in explaining how esim works. I finally understood. Thanks Brian
Hey Johnny - glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for the comment - safe travels ✈️
I've come back to your video twice for two different trips abroad, to learn and remember how to do all of this. Thanks so much for the detailed video! We used your link and recommended your links to friends.
That's awesome, so glad to hear it's helped you multiple times...that was certainly the goal! Appreciate the nice comment and that you're sharing it with others...truly means a lot. Safe travels my friend! ✈️
Thank you so much Brian, that was really helpful, I will be using it soon in my next destination, pretty sure it will save me not only money but also time !
So glad to hear it was helpful to you Imane! Certainly hope it saves you both. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment - safe travels! ✈️
Thanks so much! So much more helpful than Airolo tutorial which clearly doesn’t reflect current IOS
No worries, glad to hear that! I've certainly been a bit frustrated with their resources in the past as well, which is why I try and create the resources I would have wanted before gaining some experience using their products. Appreciate the comment, thank you - safe travels! ✈️
Perfect video! Will use your code when I land in Japan tomorrow, and sharing with all my friends to also use your code and watch this video!
Thanks so much Amanda, glad to hear this has been so helpful to you! I appreciate you sharing - the link in the description helps a lot too, it's my affiliate :) Steph and I would love to make it over to Japan someday - hope you have a wonderful time! Safe travels ✈️
Thanks so much Brian.....you make a very excellent video with all clear esim info for travelers.......step-by-step installation esim....... I did watch your videos @ very first time about esim.....amazing Brian!!!! Learning a lot from your video.......Take care & enjoy your trip to Europe......❤❤❤❤❤ I refer your RUclips channel to my friends with all great info Brian.......
Cindy - this was such a sweet and thoughtful comment, I appreciate the compliments and am so happy to hear that the video was helpful to you! Very much appreciate you referring our videos as well...it truly does help so much with growing our channel. Safe travels and thank you so much again 💙
Great tutorial
Glad it was helpful to you, thanks for the comment! Safe travels ✈️
This video his way clearer than the Airalo one. Thx !
So glad to hear that, thanks for the nice comment! Safe travels ✈️
Life-saver! Way better than their own video tutorials. Thanks for this!!
You got it, glad it was helpful to you! Safe travels ✈️
Hi there! I just wanted to thank you for the helpful guide! I used an esim for the first time for my trip and I really appreciated how you explained each step clearly and it really helped to clear my worries when it came to using esims. Will definitely be using esims over physical sim cards for my travels in the future! :)
Hi there - thanks so much for the nice comment, I truly appreciate it! So happy to hear this helped you with your setup/trip. Safe future travels 😊
Your demo is very easy to follow --Thanks
Glad you think so, happy it was helpful! Thanks for the comment - safe travels ✈️
Thanks a lot for this video! I was lost and you let me to the right direction.
So glad to hear that, thanks for the comment! Safe travels ✈️
Thank you for sharing all the details about the airalo esim. Now I am more confident to use esim....your video is really helpful for me.
So glad to hear this Fieliana! Thanks for the comment - safe travels ✈️
Thanks for that great step by step Video. Just purchased mine (using your Code). Merry Xmas from Austria
You got it, thanks for the comment - glad it was helpful! Merry Christmas to you as well - hoping to visit Austria this upcoming year 🇦🇹 Safe travels!
Super helpful. Thanks. I agree, Airalo should reward you. You've made it easy to follow. Much appreciated
Thanks so much Aslom, I appreciate the nice comment! Glad this was helpful to you - safe travels ✈️
Maravilha! This is a perfect video - going to Europe next February and couldn't find an easy yet knowledgeable explanation. Obrigada!
So glad to hear it! De nada - safe travels ✈️
Glad I found your video about how to use Airalo. I’m gonna be travelling soon and this video of yours helped me to get started to using Airalo. 👍
Awesome, so glad to hear this - thanks for the nice comment! Hope you have a great trip and safe travels ✈️
Your instructions are amazing better than anyone thank you so much
So glad the video helped you out, thanks for the nice comment! Safe travels ✈️
Thanks for the very detailed explanation, very helpful
Glad to hear it James - thanks for the nice comment! Safe travels ✈️
This was so helpful, thank you!!!
So glad to hear it - thanks for the nice comment! Safe travels ✈️
This is all so new to me. Thanks for clarifying! And thanks for the sharing your code 🤝
Absolutely, so glad it helped you! Happy to help with any questions as best I can as well. I also have an FAQ video that may be useful as you get closer to your travels. Hope you have a wonderful trip - safe travels! ✈️
This was super useful, thank you for the video !
So glad to hear it, thanks for the comment! Safe travels ✈️
Superbly clear just bought my eSIM for Saudi for Saturday…I’m very new to the eSIM world…I look forward to switching on as I land ! You did well to highlight all those fears that we all have ref being charged like a wounded bull ref our home carrier every time we go abroad…fingers crossed it all goes smoothly…next challenge is actually how much data we actually use day to day so we can best choose a plan!
Thank a lot Brian - I used your code too so spend the $3 wisely!
Hey Steve - glad to hear this was helpful to you, thanks for the nice comment! Yes indeed, definitely happy to not have those international charges anymore.
You can always start with a smaller amount of data, knowing that you can add more for the same cost as it would be to buy a new eSIM. "Topping up" is extremely easy and can be done at any time, so I typically suggest starting with an amount of data that lives around the low end of what you think you'll need, knowing that you can add more at any time.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions - safe travels! ✈️
Thanks guys! I suppose the obvious question I have is that presumably you need data in order to buy extra data! (Or if course wifi!) Will it notify you when you’re about to run out of data so you can then act quickly or will it just run out. I will naturally be keep on top of my usage but just wondered if the top up process was made easier by timely reminders?
Thanks again! 😀
@stevejones3864 Yes correct, you'll need an initial package in order to buy more! I don't recall the exact intervals at which Airalo sends reminders, but you will get push notifications and emails by default when you start to run out. I know there is a reminder at the 25% remaining mark. You can also purchase more before you run out, as Airalo will continue to use your original package until it's gone before tapping into any "top up" packages.
Hi guys, just completed my first trip with Airalo and it was brilliant ! Thank you so much..
Came into another country and used a different eSIM - was all going well - I had 750 mb left when checked (I check often in these early stages!) but then the following morning my network wasn’t working. Got into wifi to see all my data had gone and I have since topped up some more.
3 questions..
1) does Airalo not give any notification when you’re running low? I expected some sort of notification … ???
2) the only explanation as to bit used up so much data so quickly is because I have auto download of WhatsApp photos switched on and I been receiving a fair few photos as I’m in a group tour and ptople like to share! Do you think this might be the source of quick data usage or do you have any other thoughts
3) I’ve got data roaming switched off for my current eSIM and things seem to work fine. Always reluctant to switch on data roaming anywhere but in UK but Airalo seems to suggest I should have it in for my active eSIM.. help!!??
Many thanks Steve
I should've watched this before I did it- lol. I think it's easier from the app as opposed to online. Another confusing things is that Airalo should never give a message "Activating e-Sim" because it makes you think it's going live, as opposed to simply installing it. However, your info about it not starting until it pings the tower at your travel destination makes a lot of sense. If this is your first time doing a video with this format, I'm impressed!! Thanks.
Hey Neil - thanks so much for the comment! I agree, that language can be a little concerning...wouldn't mind if they changed that to say something else. Appreciate you checking out the video and glad to hear it's insightful...safe travels! ✈️
This video and your other one FAQs have been excellent and so helpful. Not used eSIMs before, either just only had WiFi at hotels or when in Europe Pais extra of my contract. Going to China in a couple of weeks and this has been so useful. The Great Firewall of China makes even more complex, watching China specific videos has helped to understand VPNs (and my understanding is Airalo doesn't need an additional one) but the detail you go into and reading your helpful comments to questions has given me the detail I needed. Many Thanks.
Thanks so much for the nice comment Duncan, I appreciate it a ton! Glad the videos have been useful to you, that's certainly the goal. I do remember someone else commenting about visiting China on one of these videos awhile back and remember it worked out for them...I can try to dig that up if you'd like! Otherwise, hope you have a great trip to China - safe travels!
@@briansteph I've think I've watch most of the travelling in China videos !!! so fine with current info but thanks for offering to look for it. Looking forward to the trip, we are there for a month. I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your travel videos.
Awesome, I'm sure you'll have a great time! Steph went to China 5-6 years ago and really enjoyed her time there. Appreciate the subscription, thank you for that!
Very helpful! Your explanations made this so easy
Cheers mate
So glad to hear it and i appreciate you taking the time to leave a nice comment! Safe travels - cheers ✈️
Thank youuuu for this! Defo went with this app! I used your code and got 3 bucks off :3 that’s so cool!
So glad to hear it, thanks for the nice comment! Happy you were able to save a few $ too. Safe travels ✈️
Thanks for the great breakdown and info. Extremely well made video. Thanks for your time and info. Much appreciate! 👏👏🤝
Thanks so much for the nice comment, happy to hear this was useful to you! Safe travels ✈️
@@briansteph thanks again, just purchased my first package… And also used you as my referral code. Safe travels also for you my friend. I’m just setting up the installation now, so when I get down there, it will be good… Thanks again. 🤝
I’ll be going to England to visit family in a few weeks ! I’m excited about this eSim situation!!! Every other time I’d go I would just go phoneless. Those days are over Yay
So glad you were able to get this set up! Let me know how it goes 😊 Hope you have wonderful family time in England, sounds lovely - safe travels ✈️
Damn bro you really know how to make a good tutorial, hats off to you good sir…
Haha appreciate that mate, thanks for the compliment and for checking out the video! Safe travels ✈️
Great video. Thanks!!
Thanks for the comment, glad it was helpful! Safe travels ✈️