How To Activate your eSIM

Activate your eSIM in 2 quick steps:

1. Download your plan: via One-Click Download, QR Code, or Manual Codes.
2. Change your settings: Set preferrences for data, calls & texts, and enable data roaming.

Activate your plan when you have a stable WiFi connection, right before takeoff or just after landing to make the most of it.

Select your device below to view instructions: iOS or Android

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One-Click Download

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Step 1: Download your plan

Sign into the Sim Local app or create an account using the same email address you used to purchase your plan.

- Go to My eSIM and select your plan.

- Tap Install Plan. Then, tap Download Plan.

It may take a minute to download. Please keep your screen open during this time.

Step 2: Change your settings

Go to your phone settings, set mobile data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming on.

Go to Settings

- Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Your new plan will be listed under SIMs

Set Mobile Data to your eSIM

- Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Tap Mobile Data → Select your new plan

- Allow Data Switching should be OFF

Enable Data Roaming

- Settings →  Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Under SIMs, select your new plan.

- Turn Data Roaming: ON

Does your plan include calls & texts?

Yes?

- Go to Settings →  Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Tap Default Voice Line

- Select your new travel plan (the one that is not named Primary)

Rename your plan (recommended)

- Go to Settings →  Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Under SIMs, select your new plan

- Tap Mobile Plan Label

- Choose a custom name

Remember: Most plans won’t connect to a network until you reach your destination.

Download with Activation Codes

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Step 1: Download your plan
You can download an eSIM manually to your iPhone or iPad, using the download codes provided with your plan. Log into your Sim Local account and check your plan under My eSIM, or locate it in your confirmation email.

- Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Tap 'Add eSIM' → Use QR Code

- Tap Enter Details Manually

- Enter the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code

It may take a minute to download. Please keep your screen open during this time.

Step 2: Change your settings

Go to your phone settings, set mobile data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming on.

Go to Settings

- Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Your new plan will be listed under SIMs

Set Mobile Data to your eSIM

- Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Tap Mobile Data → Select your new plan

- Allow Data Switching should be OFF

Enable Data Roaming

- Settings →  Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Under SIMs, select your new plan.

- Turn Data Roaming: ON

Does your plan include calls & texts?

Yes?

- For calls, go to Settings →  Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Tap Default Voice Line

- Select your new travel plan (the one that is not named Primary)

Rename your plan (recommended)

- Go to Settings →  Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Under SIMs, select your new plan

- Tap Mobile Plan Label

- Choose a custom name

Remember: Most plans won’t connect to a network until you reach your destination.

Download with a QR Code

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Step 1: Download your plan
You can download an eSIM to your iPhone or iPad, using the QR code provided with your plan. Log into your Sim Local account and check your plan under My eSIM, or locate it in your confirmation email.

If you can’t scan your QR code with your camera app, try this…

- Screenshot your QR code

- Then, go to Settings →  Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Tap Add eSIM → Use QR Code

- Tap Open Photos and select your saved image

You might also be able to tap and hold the QR code and select the 'Add eSIM' option that appears.

Step 2: Change your settings

Go to your phone settings, set mobile data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming on.

Go to Settings

- Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Your new plan will be listed under SIMs

Set Mobile Data to your eSIM

- Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Tap Mobile Data → Select your new plan

- Allow Data Switching should be OFF

Enable Data Roaming

- Settings →  Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Under SIMs, select your new plan.

- Turn Data Roaming: ON

Does your plan include calls & texts?

Yes?

- For calls, go to Settings →  Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Tap Default Voice Line

- Select your new travel plan (the one that is not named Primary)

Rename your plan (recommended)

- Go to Settings →  Mobile Service (or Cellular)

- Under SIMs, select your new plan

- Tap Mobile Plan Label

- Choose a custom name

Remember: Most plans won’t connect to a network until you reach your destination.

Samsung - One-Click Download

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Step 1: Download your plan

Sign into the Sim Local app or create an account using the same email address you used to purchase your plan.

- Log in and go to the My eSIM section

- Select your plan

- Tap Install Plan, then Download Plan

It might take a minute. Keep your screen open while your plan downloads


Step 2: Change your settings
Go to your phone settings, set mobile data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming on.

Go to Settings

- Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager

- Your new plan will be listed under eSIMs

Set Mobile Data to your eSIM

- Settings → Connections → SIM manager

- Under your Primary/Preferred SIMs, you'll see Mobile Data, Calls, and Texts.

- Tap Mobile data and select your new eSIM plan

- Turn Data Switching OFF

Enable Data Roaming

- Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks

- Turn Data Roaming: ON

(OR)

- Settings → Connections → SIM manager.

- Select your new plan under eSIMs

- Turn Data Roaming ON


Does your plan include calls & texts?

Yes?

- Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager

- Under Primary/Preferred SIMs, select your new eSIM plan for Calls and Texts


Rename your plan (recommended)

- Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager.

- Select your new eSIM plan

- Tap Edit to enter a custom name

Remember: Most plans won’t connect to a network until you reach your destination.

Android - One-Click Download

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Step 1: Download your plan

Sign into the Sim Local app or create an account using the same email address you used to purchase your plan.

- Log in and go to the My eSIM section.

- Select your plan.

- Tap Install Plan, then Download Plan.

It might take a minute. Keep your screen open while your plan downloads.


Step 2: Change your settings
Go to your phone settings, set mobile data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming on.

Go to Settings

- Open your phone's Settings app.

- Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Your new plan will be listed under eSIMs

Set Mobile Data to your eSIM

- Under your Primary/Preferred SIMs, you'll see Mobile Data, Calls, and Texts.
- Select your new eSIM plan for Mobile Data

- (Automatic Data Switching should be OFF)

Enable Data Roaming

- Settings → Network & internet → Mobile networks

- Turn Data Roaming ON

(OR)

- Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Select your eSIM plan

- Turn Data Roaming ON

Does your plan include calls & texts?

- Yes?

- Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Under Your Primary/Preferred SIMs, select your new eSIM plan for Calls and Texts

Rename your plan (recommended)

- Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Select your new eSIM plan

- Tap Edit to enter a custom name

Remember: Most plans won’t connect to a network until you reach your destination.

Samsung - Download with a QR Code

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Step 1: Download your plan

You can download your eSIM with a QR code. The QR code can be found in the Sim Local app when you create an account, or the email confirmation sent to your inbox.

If you can't scan the QR code using your camera app, try this...

- Go to Settings

- Go to Connections → SIM manager

- Tap Add eSIM → Scan QR code

- Add a screenshot from your camera roll

It might take a minute. Keep your screen open while your plan downloads.

Step 2: Change your settings

Go to your phone settings, set mobile data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming on.

         

Go to Settings

- Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager

- Your new plan will be listed under eSIMs

Set Mobile Data to your eSIM

- Settings → Connections → SIM manager

- Under your Primary/Preferred SIMs, you'll see Mobile Data, Calls, and Texts.

- Tap Mobile Data and select your new eSIM plan

- Turn Data Switching OFF

Enable Data Roaming

- Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks

- Turn Data Roaming: ON

(OR)

- Settings → Connections → SIM manager.

- Select your new plan under eSIMs

- Turn Data Roaming ON


Does your plan include calls & texts?

Yes?

- Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager

- Under Primary/Preferred SIMs, select your new eSIM plan for Calls and Texts


Rename your plan (recommended)

- Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager.

- Select your new eSIM plan

- Tap Edit to enter a custom name

Remember: Most plans won’t connect to a network until you reach your destination.

Other Android Devices - Download with a QR Code

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Step 1: Download your plan

You can download your eSIM with a QR code. The QR code can be found when you sign into the Sim Local app under My eSIM, or in the email confirmation sent to your inbox.

If you can't scan the QR code with your camera app, try this...

- Screenshot your QR code

- Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Tap Add eSIM → Use a QR code

- Tap Photos and select your saved QR code image

It might take a minute. Keep your screen open while your plan downloads.

Step 2: Change your settings
Go to your phone settings, set mobile data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming on.

Go to Settings

- Open your phone's Settings app.

- Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Your new plan will be listed under eSIMs

Set Mobile Data to your eSIM

- Under your Primary/Preferred SIMs, you'll see Mobile Data, Calls, and Texts.
- Select your new eSIM plan for Mobile Data

(Automatic Data Switching should be OFF)

Enable Data Roaming

- Settings → Network & internet → Mobile networks

- Turn Data Roaming ON

(OR)

- Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Select your eSIM plan

- Turn Data Roaming ON

Does your plan include calls & texts?

Yes?

- Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Under Your Primary/Preferred SIMs, select your new eSIM plan for Calls and Texts

Rename your plan (recommended)

- Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Select your new eSIM plan

- Tap Edit to enter a custom name

Remember: Most plans won’t connect to a network until you reach your destination.

Samsung - Download Manually

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Step 1: Download your plan

You can download your eSIM plan with manual codes provided when you purchase your plan. Log in and check the Sim Local app under My eSIM, or in the email confirmation sent to your inbox.

- Download your eSIM by entering codes manually.

- Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager

- Tap Add eSIM → Enter activation code

- Copy/Paste the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code into the appropirate spaces.

It might take a minute. Keep your screen open while your plan downloads.

Step 2: Change your settings
Go to your phone settings, set mobile data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming on.

1. Go to Settings

- Open your phone's Settings app.

- Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Your new plan will be listed under eSIMs

2. Change your settings

Go to your phone settings, set mobile data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming on.

         

Go to Settings

- Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager

- Your new plan will be listed under eSIMs

Set Mobile Data to your eSIM

- Settings → Connections → SIM manager

- Under your Primary/Preferred SIMs, you'll see Mobile Data, Calls, and Texts.

- Tap Mobile Data and select your new eSIM plan

- Turn Data Switching OFF

Enable Data Roaming

- Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks

- Turn Data Roaming: ON

(OR)

- Settings → Connections → SIM manager.

- Select your new plan under eSIMs

- Turn Data Roaming ON


Does your plan include calls & texts?

Yes?

- Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager

- Under Primary/Preferred SIMs, select your new eSIM plan for Calls and Texts


Rename your plan (recommended)

- Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager.

- Select your new eSIM plan

- Tap Edit to enter a custom name

Remember: Most plans won’t connect to a network until you reach your destination.

Other Android Devices - Download Manually

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Step 1: Download your plan

Note: Your device settings may vary slightly depending on your device manufacturer.

- Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Tap 'Add eSIM' → Enter activation code manually

- Copy/Paste the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code into the appropirate spaces.

It might take a minute. Keep your screen open while your plan downloads.

Step 2: Change your settings
Go to your phone settings, set mobile data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming on.

Go to Settings

- Open your phone's Settings app.

- Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Your new plan will be listed under eSIMs

Set Mobile Data to your eSIM

- Under your Primary/Preferred SIMs, you'll see Mobile Data, Calls, and Texts. You can choose which SIM to use for each function.
- Select your new eSIM plan for Mobile Data

(Automatic Data Switching should be OFF)

Enable Data Roaming

- Settings → Network & internet → Mobile networks

- Turn Data Roaming ON

(OR)

- Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Select your eSIM plan

- Turn Data Roaming ON

Does your plan include calls & texts?

Yes?

- Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Under Your Primary/Preferred SIMs, select your new eSIM plan for Calls and Texts

Rename your plan (recommended)

- Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs

- Select your new eSIM plan

- Tap Edit to enter a custom name

Remember: Most plans won’t connect to a network until you reach your destination.