E-Sims for Travelling Internationally Around the World

Why have an E-SIM?

We use E-Sims when travelling internationally around the World for many reasons, both Dan and I use E-sims in both of our phones, because it means we can:

• use navigation,
• contact each other when separated,
• stay in touch with the world, work, family, friends etc at all times,
• use Google Translate on the run,
• and so much more.

We also choose E-Sims so that we can keep our Australian numbers and sims in our phones for two-factor authentication, to receive text messages and calls from Aus etc. We have our Aus numbers on cheap 12 month plans so they are about $10/m.

What do we use?

The E-sims we use are data only and are average $20 – $30/month 10 – 20gig, depending where we are and how much data we need. If the WIFI at our accommodation isn’t great we will get more data for that time to help with the load, or if we aren’t driving around too much (e.g. now at the snow) we don’t need to navigate much we try to go a lower plan.

We use MobiMatter (we aren’t sponsored by them but have a discount code if you want it) and have done for Vietnam, Europe, UK and the USA and the options and service has been brilliant in all locations. We have the roaming carriers plan, which means it isn’t just certain carriers as we move around, the E-Sim will automatically select and move between the carriers as needed – this means less chance of no reception.

They are really easy to use if you have a compatible phone, you just buy it online on the website, load it on your phone with the QR Code and you’re done. We can also hotspot to Aria’s tablet on long drives for school work or TV etc (some E-sim companies don’t allow hot spotting).

The Good Bit:

The discount code if you are needing an E-Sim for your next trip, or know someone who needs one

– DANIE24483 and the link is www.mobimatter.com ($5USD off first month)

Side Note:

Many people have asked if we took Starlink with us overseas, but unfortunately in its current form it is not practical for this sort of travel.

See other discounts and recommended products for international travel here.

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