eSims, what is your experience.

[Quickstatus]

The lack of 4G/5G symbol etc usually jogs the memory

That didnt que me to the problem when I did it for the first time. I assumed it was a faulty instal. tried toggling off/on, power cycled the phone. Then gave up and turned the Telstra sim back on so I could send off the email to holafly as by this time I was out of wifi range. Most expensive email ever.

 

[Kremmen]

Frewie is one of the worst I’ve come across.

How so? The only Frewie eSIMs I've used have been the free ones from SQ. You install them by using a QR code. Then, whenever you want it, you enable the eSIM and enable data roaming and it instantly works. (3 days later, it stops working.) Totally hassle-free. Have you used paid ones? Are they worse?

 

[SYD]

How so? The only Frewie eSIMs I've used have been the free ones from SQ. You install them by using a QR code. Then, whenever you want it, you enable the eSIM and enable data roaming and it instantly works. (3 days later, it stops working.) Totally hassle-free. Have you used paid ones? Are they worse?

They have an app - works with those freebie and US$1 plans if you register.

cough app but I’ll take the cheap plans anyway…

 

[moa999]

have been the free ones from SQ.

Is it one per flight? Or just a one off?

 

[SYD]

Is it one per flight? Or just a one off?

They usually throw one at you if flying SQ but also offers via Pelago.

Thread 'eSIM from Pelago - Free Data'

Jan 6, 2026

I have a booking on SQ later this month and received an email today offering up to 2GB of complimentary data for "3 [Calendar] Days":

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Dear Mr serfty,

COMPLIMENTARY ESIM
FOR YOUR UPCOMING TRIP

As a KrisFlyer member, we're pleased to offer you a complimentary Global Data eSIM1 for your upcoming travel on Singapore Airlines.

Click on the button below for the promo code and instructions on how to redeem.

We wish you a pleasant trip ahead!

1Global eSIM has 3 days validity from the selected date of activation. Powered by Pelago, the travel experiences arm of Singapore...

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[Flashback]

They have an app - works with those freebie and US$1 plans if you register.

cough app but I’ll take the cheap plans anyway…

Most infuriating app visually surely has to go to YO, even with their recently 'improved' version......

 

[Kremmen]

Is it one per flight? Or just a one off?

Better than one per flight. I even got one when I was waitlisted for an award that never cleared!