Practical report on "Holafly," a low-cost, unlimited-use eSIM for travel
The other day, I went to New York for a week.
It had been a while since I had been abroad, so I did a lot of research and preparation, but one of the most useful things I found was an eSIM, which I used as a communication line for my smartphone.
In the past, I had to replace the SIM or rent a Wi-Fi router at my destination, but the eSIM is very convenient!
This video summarizes the introduction and experience of such an eSIM.
(English subtitles are available.)
If you find this information useful, please use my coupon code "DWS".
eSIM purchase procedure
The eSIM I used this time is "Holafly".
There were several other candidates, but in the end this choice was a no-brainer. (We did not use another company's eSIM for our spare line after all.)
Holafly serves 178 locations, 63 of which offer unlimited data plans. (at the time of writing)
New York (USA) supported unlimited plans, which was one of the reasons we chose Holafly. (Japan is also unlimited)
Let's take a look at the process of installing a plan for use in the US.
First, confirm the destination and dates and select a plan.
In this case, I chose the unlimited data plan for 7 days in the US.
Please see the image below.
3,400 yen for unlimited data for 7 days!
That's extremely inexpensive!
I completed the procedure a few days before my trip. Add this plan to your shopping cart and proceed to payment.
Then you will notice that there is a field where you can enter a coupon code.
By entering the coupon code here, you get a 5% discount on your purchase.
5% off coupon code: DWS
Then enter your payment information and complete your purchase.
Preparations before the trip
You will receive an email immediately after the payment is completed.
Open the URL on your phone to start the activation process.
My phone is an iPhone, so there is no Android screen. (But it won't make much difference).
There is nothing particularly difficult to do.
Tapping "Continue" automatically completes the activation, and you are ready to use your eSIM.
But don't worry.
Your contract will start when you start communicating in your destination country. ( not at activation time )
Please complete these tasks before traveling to your destination.
Operation at the destination
If you have completed the above steps, you will be able to use the service as soon as you arrive at your destination.
Now, You can use data communication just as if you were in your own country. COOL!!!
Moreover, Holafly offers unlimited data, so you can freely use the Internet for research, post photos on SNS, live-stream, and watch videos without any problems at all.
Furthermore, the New York City subway/bus payment system "OMNY" is compatible with smartphone payment (Apple Pay / Google Pay), so you can ride the subway just by touching your iPhone.
Before traveling to New York, register an account at the OMNY website.
Conclusion
Once you actually use eSIM, you will never go back to the SIM exchange or Wi-Fi rental you have been using.
And with unlimited data and low price, you can't afford not to use it.
The eSIM in Europe also comes with 60 minutes of free calls. In China, you can connect directly to the Internet with a VPN.
The only bad point is that not all smartphones can use eSIM.
Make sure to check the model of your phone and SIM unlocking in advance.
If you are planning to travel abroad, please check out "Holafly".
And, Don't forget to use the coupon when you do!
5% off coupon code: DWS
Have a nice trip!
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