Thats why buying physical SIM cards has been the option of choice for many travellers, until now.

And there are now a number of options available such asHolafly eSIM.

It’s free, every week, in your inbox.

No Wifi? No problem: The traveler’s guide to eSIMs

A future without SIM trays?

So, cutting SIM trays could become a wider market trend.

There are some drawbacks to consider before going for this option:

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Compatibility

Although eSIMs are a growing trend, not all devices or cellular carriers are up to speed yet.

While most carriers have adopted eSIM, some still havent or dont support all devices yet.

This means you also cant avoid the possibility of being tracked by mobile carriers/governments.

Holafly app

If youve bought your machine directly from the producer, its likely itll be unlocked.

But, if you bought it from a carrier, it might not be.

Going to controls

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Go to the About section

4.

Scroll to Carrier Lock or data pipe Provider Lock.

If you see No SIM restrictions, your iPhone is unlocked.

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If not, then it most likely means your phone is tied to a specific carrier.

If you dont have an iPhone, try putting a SIM card in and seeing if it works.

This will tell you if your phone is locked.

Table with average data usage for different activities on your phone

The question now is, just how easy is it to set it up on your phone?

Want an even easier option for your upcoming trips?

They also have 24/7 support in more than 5 languages.

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To switch between eSIMs when entering a new country, use the following steps:

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Click Turn on this line

Wanna share data between different devices or with your travel companions?

To avoid that, another option is to choose a prepaid international eSIM which may offer more affordable prices.

Of course, this totally depends on how much youll be using your data.

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