How to activate an eSIM on iPhone and iPad
Getting ready to travel? We'll walk you through the settings so your device is ready to use your travel eSIM for mobile data.
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How to activate your eSIM data
Prepare your phone before your trip and connect automatically in 200+ countries when you arrive
How to activate an eSIM on Google Pixel
About to head off? Adjust your Google Pixel settings so it connects to a local network as soon as you arrive.
Do you want to use your primary phone number while traveling?
How to activate an eSIM on Samsung
Going abroad? Let's adjust your Samsung settings so it uses your eSIM data the moment you land.
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What are the steps to activate an eSIM?
If this is your first eSIM, it may not be clear how buying a data plan, installing the eSIM and activating the plan differ. Here's the whole process.
step 1
Check that your device supports eSIM
Most newer phones and tablets support eSIM, but it's worth checking before you buy with our free device compatibility checker.
step 2
Buy a prepaid eSIM data plan
Pick your destination, number of days and data amount on touriesim.vn. Pay by VietQR bank transfer (VND) or with PayPal (USD).
step 3
Install the eSIM on your device
After payment, your QR code is sent by email. It only takes a few minutes to install the eSIM by scanning the QR code or entering the details manually.
step 4
Activate your eSIM data plan
When you arrive, we walk you through activating your data plan and making sure your phone uses the eSIM for mobile data.
What does activating an eSIM mean?
Activating an eSIM really means starting to use your prepaid data plan. It's not quite as simple as buying a plan, installing the eSIM and having it just work when you arrive.
Activation is the step that “tells” your phone: from now on, use this eSIM for mobile data and allow it to roam onto local networks.
When should I activate my eSIM?
Your data plan only works once you've arrived at your destination, because the eSIM needs to connect to a local network. For example, a France eSIM only works once you're in France.
Review the activation steps before you leave so your phone is ready, and so you avoid roaming charges on your main SIM.
Do I need Wi-Fi or data to activate an eSIM?
No. Activating your eSIM data plan doesn't require Wi-Fi or data.
The eSIM just needs to be installed correctly on your phone. Activation simply means adjusting your settings so your phone uses the eSIM for mobile data and allows data roaming.
Can I activate an eSIM in the middle of my trip?
Yes. You can install and activate an eSIM at any time, even when you're already abroad, as long as you have Wi-Fi to install it. Your data plan starts counting from the moment the eSIM connects to a network at your destination.
Need an eSIM?
TouriESIM has prepaid eSIM plans for 200+ countries
Have questions about activating your eSIM?
Our customer care team is available 24/7 by email at hello@touriesim.vn and by hotline at 0372140949.
Why smart travelers choose eSIM
Instant connection
Touch down and get high-speed data wherever you go.
No physical SIM needed
Buy your eSIM online and add it to your phone in a few taps.
Private & secure
Skip the public Wi-Fi. Use your own private 5G connection.
Save money
Data plans from just $3.49 for 7 days. Only pay for what you need!
No roaming fees
No more surprise phone bills. Use an eSIM instead.
Works wherever you go
Cross borders and hop onto local networks easily, all around the world.
