Stay Connected the Simple Way

An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM that allows you to activate a cellular plan without having to use a physical nano-SIM card. It's built into your device and can be programmed remotely with your plan details. This means:

• No physical card to insert or lose
• Ability to store multiple plans on one device
• Instant activation without visiting a store
• Easy switching between networks when traveling

Travel eSIMs offer numerous advantages over traditional roaming options:

• Cost savings: Save up to 90% compared to traditional roaming fees
• Convenience: Purchase and activate your eSIM before your trip
• Keep your number: Maintain your home number for calls and texts while using data from your eSIM
• No SIM swapping: Keep your physical SIM card in place while using the eSIM for data abroad
• Flexibility: Choose exactly how much data you need for your trip

Using your home network while traveling can lead to several issues:

• High costs: UK networks charge £5-£11 per day for basic roaming (that's up to £77 per week!)
• Data caps: Many roaming plans have strict daily limits
• Reduced speeds: Networks often throttle international roaming data
• Unexpected charges: Going over allowances can result in bill shock
• Limited coverage: Your home network might have poor agreements with local carriers in your destination

Our eSIMs connect to premium local networks for better coverage and speeds at a fraction of typical roaming costs.

Installing an eSIM is remarkably simple and typically takes less than 5 minutes:

1. Purchase your eSIM (you'll receive it via email instantly)
2. Scan the QR code or tap the activation link on your device
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to install
4. Turn on data roaming for your eSIM profile
5. You're connected!

We provide detailed installation guides for both iOS and Android devices, and our support team is available if you need assistance.

eSIM technology is supported on most modern smartphones and tablets released since 2018, including:

Yes! This is one of the biggest advantages of using an eSIM for travel. You can:

• Keep your physical SIM active for calls and texts from your regular number
• Use the eSIM for data connectivity abroad
• Receive authentication codes and important messages from banks, etc.
• Make emergency calls using either your home network or the eSIM

This dual-SIM functionality means you stay fully connected while traveling without worrying about missing important communications.

Our eSIMs have flexible validity periods to match your travel needs:

• Activation: Your eSIM is activated only when you first connect to a network in your destination country
• Duration: Plans range from 1 day to 30 days depending on your selection
• Data limits: Choose from 1GB up to 50GB based on your usage requirements
• Pre-purchase: You can buy your eSIM up to 60 days before your trip

Once activated, your eSIM will remain valid for the selected duration or until you consume your data allowance, whichever comes first.

If you find yourself needing more data during your travels, you have several options:

• Purchase an additional eSIM from your SimplySIM account
• Top up your existing eSIM (available for selected plans)
• Upgrade to a larger data package before your current one expires

Our dashboard makes it easy to monitor your data usage and receive notifications when you're approaching your limit, so you'll never be caught off guard.

eSIMs offer excellent security advantages over physical SIM cards:

• They cannot be physically removed or stolen like traditional SIM cards
• Profile data is encrypted and securely stored on your device
• Activation requires device authentication through your passcode/biometrics
• Remote provisioning follows strict GSMA security standards

At SimplySIM, we take additional measures to protect your data and provide secure transmission of your eSIM profile to ensure your connectivity is not only convenient but also safe.