eSims, what is your experience.

[Flashback]

Interesting article about UK phone networks

The real 5G conspiracy: How Londoners are being lied to about their phone signal

Plus: We reveal how much the capital's councils actually make from festivals in their parks.

www.londoncentric.media

Spot on.

 

[SYD]

Interesting article about UK phone networks

The real 5G conspiracy: How Londoners are being lied to about their phone signal

Plus: We reveal how much the capital's councils actually make from festivals in their parks.

www.londoncentric.media

OT, but dialling *3001#12345#* on an iPhone is a handy trick (as mentioned in the article).

 

[MEL_Traveller]

E-sim Thailand… bought online through Agoda before arrival.

10 day/50GB AUD4.12 through AIS. Almost impossible to install and one of only two carriers requiring ‘advance registration’. You have to verify your identity though their app before use, submit your passport, and takes up to 24 hours for verification. Only then can you install the e-sim. FAIL. (yes, the advance registration was written in the small print, but who reads that?? lol)

10 day/50GB AUD6 through DTAC. Also purchased on Agoda after above problems. Instant email with QR code, installed immediately, good to go.

 

[hwy]

TravelKon is running a sale at the moment. Their prices are very competitive during sales, the support is quite good, and they're based in Perth.

3GB/30 day Europe going for A$10.50

30% off All Travel eSIMs and SIM Cards - Europe, USA, NZ, Japan, Asia & Unlimited Plans from $2.10 + Free Shipping @ TravelKon

Deal: 30% off All Travel eSIMs and SIM Cards - Europe, USA, NZ, Japan, Asia & Unlimited Plans from $2.10 + Free Shipping @ TravelKon, Store: TravelKon, Code: EOFY30, Category: Mobile

www.ozbargain.com.au

I have used these esims before and it works. Just bought another couple for Europe 15G for 30 days for $49 total price.

 

[SYD]

I have used these esims before and it works. Just bought another couple for Europe 15G for 30 days for $49 total price.

That’s possibly on the high side. One of my go to options (Monty) is US$10 for 10GB / 30D (Euro/Turkey).

But it’s better than many of the big names. Once you go over 3 to 5GB pm, the price can really jump.

 

[hwy]

That’s possibly on the high side. One of my go to options (Monty) is US$10 for 10GB / 30D (Euro/Turkey).

But it’s better than many of the big names. Once you go over 3 to 5GB pm, the price can really jump.

Monty is cheap!!!!! Next time I will give them a go. Thanks SYD

 

[moa999]

Another cheap one I've come across recently (via trip.com) is Billion Connect / BC ESim.

US8 for a 10GB/30D England Ireland to US13 for 33 Euro countries.

 

[hwy]

Another cheap one I've come across recently (via trip.com) is Billion Connect / BC ESim.

US8 for a 10GB/30D England Ireland to US13 for 33 Euro countries.

Nice price- have you used them before as not all esims are seemless to activate for whatever strange reason.

 

[SYD]

Flexiroam have lost the plot. So called “20% off USA Sale”, but only ludicrous options available…



I don’t need 20GB for 5Ds… 5GB for 7Ds would be fine but that option is no longer available at all….

 

[qaz]

Good thing I had the Orange Flex as back-up which worked a treat (15GB for $0.23), and I used this exclusively for the last ten days of my trip (~11GB). I cancelled the Orange plan once I got back, then promptly got a text saying I’d get a refund of my 23 cents because I used the service for less than 14 days.

nice - definitely the best choice for Europe in general

Free 1-Month Orange Flex UNLMTD 5G SIM Plan (EU Roaming: 23.26GB, Unlimited Calls/SMS/MMS) @ Orange Polska (App Required)

Deal: Free 1-Month Orange Flex UNLMTD 5G SIM Plan (EU Roaming: 23.26GB, Unlimited Calls/SMS/MMS) @ Orange Polska (App Required), Store: Orange Poland, Code: HALOFLEX, Category: Mobile

www.ozbargain.com.au

 

[SYD]

Eskimo now covers SIN and I noticed in the app that there’s a new “Identity verification” option under account settings. Not sure, but could be related?

Meanwhile, Ubigi have a 10% off promo code “SUMMER10” valid until 30 Sep.

 

[RooFlyer]

Flexiroam have lost the plot. So called “20% off USA Sale”, but only ludicrous options available…

I'll say. I went to the app the other day to see what was on offer and an alternative or back-up to my standard Kolet and found similarly. The app is still a basket case (at least for this relatively unsophisticated user).

PS earning Air France Flying Blue miles on my Kolet purchases - enabling me to buy their miles when they come up for sale.

 

[SYD]

I'll say. I went to the app the other day to see what was on offer and an alternative or back-up to my standard Kolet and found similarly. The app is still a basket case (at least for this relatively unsophisticated user).

It’s not great.

PS earning Air France Flying Blue miles on my Kolet purchases - enabling me to buy their miles when they come up for sale.

Ah, that reminded me to check if I’d received some FB miles after I used some plans a while back and nothing. Checked those plans and they were both freebies…. But I have an auto 20% off my next purchase which I must use.

 

[moa999]

Eskimo now covers SIN

Got that email as well.. Very misleading.

They now have a country plan for Singapore.
But it's not on the list for their regional Asia Pac or Global plans when you check the country listings

 

[SYD]

Got that email as well.. Very misleading.

They now have a country plan for Singapore.
But it's not on the list for their regional Asia Pac or Global plans when you check the country listings

Ah, I meant to say that I’d not crossed checked that yet.

As per my earlier comment, I wouldn’t be surprised if you need to validate you ID to get that SIN plan. I believe some other Singtel plans require that for use in SIN?

I have 3x Eskimo Global plans stacked in my account at the moment and I’ll be in SIN later in the year as part of a multi-Asia trip. Slightly ironic if I need to get a seperate plan for a couple of days…

 

[Buzzard]

That’s possibly on the high side. One of my go to options (Monty) is US$10 for 10GB / 30D (Euro/Turkey).

But it’s better than many of the big names. Once you go over 3 to 5GB pm, the price can really jump.

I must have a look at Monty, I need a SIM for Greece and Turkey.

 

[SYD]

I must have a look at Monty, I need a SIM for Greece and Turkey.

How long in each? Something like a Regional plan, I mentioned earlier is simple if moving between multiple places but it does pay to check individual country plans if spending a reasonable time in one but just passing through another.

 

[Buzzard]

How long in each? Something like a Regional plan, I mentioned earlier is simple if moving between multiple places but it does pay to check individual country plans if spending a reasonable time in one but just passing through another.

42 days with a bit of back and forth.
I checked and they have a EoroTurk SIM.
I'll just have to buy a 30 day plan and recharge for another 30 days.

 

[qaz]

42 days with a bit of back and forth.
I checked and they have a EoroTurk SIM.
I'll just have to buy a 30 day plan and recharge for another 30 days.

fyi Orange Flex have Here & Now non-EU/UK multi-country roaming packs e.g. 10gb 15days PLN80 (A$34)

Roaming and international calls | Orange Flex

Discover EU and non-EU roaming and international call offers. You pay for Orange Flex roaming packages in advance, meaning no surprises on your bills!

flex.orange.pl

else Jetpac Turkey 10gb 30days $21

Jetpac | Travel eSIM

anyone have experience with Jetpac?
edit:

Just back from my trip.
Got the 30 day 20Gb Jetpac one, data only.
Worked pretty well but had to manually connect it a few times.
Only used up about 12 Gb.
Was mostly at least 4G, 5G in larger centres.

 

[SYD]

fyi Orange Flex have Here & Now non-EU/UK multi-country roaming packs e.g. 10gb 15days PLN80 (A$34)

Roaming and international calls | Orange Flex

Discover EU and non-EU roaming and international call offers. You pay for Orange Flex roaming packages in advance, meaning no surprises on your bills!

flex.orange.pl

else Jetpac Turkey 10gb 30days $21

Jetpac | Travel eSIM

anyone have experience with Jetpac?

The Monty eSIM mentioned earlier is A$15 for 10GB / 30d.

No doubt, there are cheaper options around, but it’s reasonable with an app that works.