How To Activate your eSIM

Step 1: Download your plan

Sign into the Sim Local app or create an account using the same email you used to purchase your plan.

Go to My eSIM and select your plan

Tap Install Plan, then tap Download Plan

It may take a minute to download. Please keep your screen open during this time.

Step 2: Change your settings

Go to your phone settings, set mobile data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming ON.

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1. To set Mobile Data to your eSIM:

Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)

Tap Mobile Data → Select your new plan

Make sure Allow Data Switching is OFF

2. To enable Data Roaming:

Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)

Under SIMs, select your new plan

Turn Data Roaming ON

3. To rename your plan (recommended):

Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)

Under SIMs, select your new plan

Tap Mobile Plan Label

Choose a custom name

‍Reminder: Most plans won’t connect to a network until you reach your destination‍

Does your plan include calls & texts?

If yes:

To enable calls:

Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)

Tap Default Voice Line

Select your new travel plan (the one not named “Primary”)

Activate your plan when you have a stable WiFi connection, right before takeoff or just after landing to make the most of it.

Activate your plan when you have a stable WiFi connection, right before takeoff or just after landing to make the most of it.