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.
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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 full instructions: iOS or Android

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iOS
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 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.

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Step 2: Change your settings

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

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1. To set Mobile Data to your eSIM:

  • Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
  • Tap Mobile Data → Select your new plan
  • Make sure Allow Data Switching is OFF

2. To enable Data Roaming:

  • Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
  • Under SIMs, select your new plan
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

3. To 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

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

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Does your plan include calls & texts?

If yes:

To enable calls:

  • Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
  • Tap Default Voice Line
  • Select your new travel plan (the one not named “Primary”)

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.

Then:

  • 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.

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Step 2: Change your settings

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

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1. To set Mobile Data to your eSIM:

  • Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
  • Tap Mobile Data → Select your new plan
  • Make sure Allow Data Switching is OFF

2. To enable Data Roaming:

  • Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
  • Under SIMs, select your new plan
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

3. To 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

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

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Does your plan include calls & texts?

If yes:

To enable calls:

  • Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
  • Tap Default Voice Line
  • Select your new travel plan (the one not named “Primary”)

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:

  1. Screenshot your QR code
  2. 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.

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Step 2: Change your settings

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

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1. To set Mobile Data to your eSIM:

  • Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
  • Tap Mobile Data → Select your new plan
  • Make sure Allow Data Switching is OFF

2. To enable Data Roaming:

  • Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
  • Under SIMs, select your new plan
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

3. To 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

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

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Does your plan include calls & texts?

If yes:

To enable calls:

  • Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
  • Tap Default Voice Line
  • Select your new travel plan (the one not named “Primary”)

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. Please keep your screen open while your plan downloads.

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Step 2: Change your settings

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

1. To locate your new plan:

  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Your new plan will be listed under eSIMs

2. To set Mobile Data to your eSIM:

  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Under Primary/Preferred SIMs, you'll see Mobile Data, Calls, and Texts
  • Tap Mobile Data and select your new eSIM plan
  • Turn Data Switching OFF

3. To enable Data Roaming:
Option 1:

  • Go to Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

OR

Option 2:

  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Select your new plan under eSIMs
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

4. To rename your plan (recommended):

  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Select your new eSIM plan
  • Tap Edit to enter a custom name

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

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Does your plan include calls & texts?

If yes:

To enable calls and texts:

  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Under Primary/Preferred SIMs, select your new eSIM plan for Calls and Texts

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.

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Step 2: Change your settings

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

To locate your new plan:

  • Open your phone’s Settings app
  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
  • Your new plan will be listed under eSIMs

To set Mobile Data to your eSIM:

  • Under 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)

To enable Data Roaming:
Option 1:

  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → Mobile networks
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

OR

Option 2:

  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
  • Select your eSIM plan
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

To rename your plan (recommended):

  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
  • Select your new eSIM plan
  • Tap Edit to enter a custom name

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

‍

Does your plan include calls & texts?

If yes:

To enable calls and texts:

  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
  • Under Primary/Preferred SIMs, select your new eSIM plan for Calls and Texts

Samsung - Download with a QR Code

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Step 1: Download your plan

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

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

  • Go to Settings
  • Settings → 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.

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Step 2: Change your settings

Go to your phone settings, set Mobile Data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming ON.

1. To locate your new plan:

  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Your new plan will be listed under eSIMs

2. To set Mobile Data to your eSIM:

  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Under Primary/Preferred SIMs, you’ll see Mobile Data, Calls, and Texts
  • Tap Mobile Data and select your new eSIM plan
  • Turn Data Switching OFF

3. To enable Data Roaming:
Option 1:

  • Go to Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

OR

Option 2:

  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Select your new plan under eSIMs
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

4. To rename your plan (recommended):

  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Select your new eSIM plan
  • Tap Edit to enter a custom name

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

‍

Does your plan include calls & texts?

If yes:

To enable calls and texts:

  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Under Primary/Preferred SIMs, select your new eSIM plan for Calls and Texts

Other Android Devices - Download with a QR Code

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Step 1: Download your plan

You can download your eSIM using 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.

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Step 2: Change your settings

Go to your phone settings, set Mobile Data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming ON.

1. To locate your new plan:

  • Open your phone’s Settings app
  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
  • Your new plan will be listed under eSIMs

2. To set Mobile Data to your eSIM:

  • Under 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)

3. To enable Data Roaming:
Option 1:

  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → Mobile networks
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

OR

Option 2:

  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
  • Select your eSIM plan
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

4. To rename your plan (recommended):

  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
  • Select your new eSIM plan
  • Tap Edit to enter a custom name

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

‍

Does your plan include calls & texts?

If yes:

To enable calls and texts:

  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
  • Under Primary/Preferred SIMs, select your new eSIM plan for Calls and Texts

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Samsung - Download Manually

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Step 1: Download your plan

You can download your eSIM plan using the manual codes provided when you purchase your plan.
Log in and check the Sim Local app under My eSIM, or refer to 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 appropriate spaces

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

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Step 2: Change your settings

Go to your phone settings, set Mobile Data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming ON.

1. Locate your new plan:

  • Open your phone's Settings app
  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Your new plan will be listed under eSIMs

2. Set Mobile Data to your eSIM:

  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Under Primary/Preferred SIMs, you'll see Mobile Data, Calls, and Texts
  • Tap Mobile Data and select your new eSIM plan
  • Turn Data Switching OFF

3. Enable Data Roaming:
Option 1:

  • Go to Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

OR

Option 2:

  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Select your new plan under eSIMs
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

4. To rename your plan (recommended):

  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Select your new eSIM plan
  • Tap Edit to enter a custom name

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

Does your plan include calls & texts?

If yes:

To enable calls and texts:

  • Go to Settings → Connections → SIM manager
  • Under Primary/Preferred SIMs, select your new eSIM plan for Calls and Texts

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 appropriate fields

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

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Step 2: Change your settings

Go to your phone settings, set Mobile Data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming ON.

1. To locate your new plan:

  • Open your phone's Settings app
  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
  • Your new plan will be listed under eSIMs

2. To set Mobile Data to your eSIM:

  • Under 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)

3. To enable Data Roaming:
Option 1:

  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → Mobile networks
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

OR

Option 2:

  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
  • Select your eSIM plan
  • Turn Data Roaming ON

4. To rename your plan (recommended):

  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
  • Select your new eSIM plan
  • Tap Edit to enter a custom name

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

Does your plan include calls & texts?

If yes:

To enable calls and texts:

  • Go to Settings → Network & internet → SIMs
  • Under Primary/Preferred SIMs, select your new eSIM plan for Calls and Texts
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