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If you are planning to travel abroad, it is important to know how the international roaming, which allows you to use the same telephone line (or data plan) in different countries, for an extra fee. A few years ago, the procedure would have been a lot more work, but recently with the rise of smartphones with eSIM, it just got a little easier. 2h4736
If you are already a postpaid customer of the main mobile operators in the country, such as Living, Team ou hire internet plans to use worldwide via eSIM.
However, the main highlights of the article will be the operators focused on offering data for when you have to take a trip and, of course, with a data plan without a chip. Despite not having a very inviting value, it is good to always that this data is basically for you to be able to access the browser or send emails and messages while you are without Wi-Fi.
In any case, find a cheap carrier with eSIM is the main objective in a trip these days, but first it is necessary to know what this technology is, in which devices it is available and what are its advantages in relation to the physical chip.
What is eSIM and what are its advantages? 2ji2l
In a very summarized way, the eSIM is an eSIM. Unlike the conventional chip where we have its input and we need to buy the chip separately and connect it to the device, with eSIM, we already have it installed on the device's motherboard, just activating its services.
In addition to being safer — after all, there is no way to remove something that is not physical — it is much more practical to install and in cases of loss or theft, it does not lose connection, no matter what. Also, you can keep your conventional chip installed in the device and activate a line with eSIM.
Although the focus is on smartphones, the first real appearance of the eSIM was in a Smartwatch, Samsung Gear S2 there in 2016. Currently we have the technology available in both categories and in smartphones it is getting more and more popular.
Before we go to the plans and operators, it is good to know which devices are compatible with the technology here in Brazil, so here is the list divided by brands:
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- iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max;
- iPhone SE (2st generation);
- iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max;
- iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max;
- iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
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- Apple Watch Series S3 LTE;
- Apple Watch Series S4 LTE;
- Apple Watch Series S5 LTE;
- Apple Watch SE LTE;
- Apple Watch Series S6 LTE.
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- Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra;
- Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra;
- Galaxy Z Flip and Flip3;
- Galaxy Fold, Fold 2 and Fold3;
- Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.
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- Galaxy Watch 3 LTE;
- Galaxy Watch Active 2;
- Galaxy Watch (42mm and 46mm);
- Galaxy Watch 4 LTE;
- Galaxy Watch 4 Classic LTE.
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- Motorbike RAZR
How to set up an eSIM on Android and iPhone? 5x6j3r
Regardless of the operator you hire, the means of activation will be the same, changing only the path to the eSIM configuration on the device. Even so, the big differences will be between a device Android and a iPhone. In both cases, however, you will need a QR code provided by the operator. Once you have it in hand, follow these steps:
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- Open the camera and scan the QR code;
- Tap the “Cellular Plan Detected” notification;
- Tap “Continue” at the bottom of the screen;
- Tap on “Add Cellular Plan”.
If prompted, enter the confirmation code provided by the operator.
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- Go to “Settings”;
- Tap on “Connections”;
- Select “SIM Card Management”;
- Tap on “Add mobile plan”;
- With a QR code or activation code, add the desired plan;
- When the camera recognizes the plane through the QR code, select “Add”.
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- In the settings, go to “Network and internet” and then to “mobile network” and finally to “Advanced”;
- Tap on “Carrier” and then on “Add operator”;
- After the operators is finished, scan the QR code you received from the operator;
- Wait for confirmation from the operator and that's it, the eSIM will be active.
Which national operators offer international roaming service with eSIM? 5u626
The main operators in the country guarantee services with international roaming, so if you are already a customer of one of them and are interested in traveling around the world, it may be interesting to purchase their service.
However, in order to access the services, it may be necessary to go through several bureaucratic procedures or activate a much more expensive plan just to have access to international roaming. Also, the eSIM issue is the most annoying part with our operators. Not just any plan gives you access to them and it's not always worth paying for the plan offered only by eSIM.
But in any case, it's good to know how our national operators work, after all, it can always happen that someone is a customer of one of these plans and in the end doesn't even know that they are entitled to these benefits.
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A Clear offers a service called “Sure port", divided in "Americas","Europe"and "World“. The plans allow you to use the internet and calls as if you were in Brazil, using your current data and voice package. The requirement is that you are a member of a Post plan.
No port Americas, the value is R$9,99 per line, in the annual plan and is included in the plans with 15, 20 or 30 GB. This plan entitles you to stay connected in 18 countries in the Americas without losing the benefits of your line.
O port Europe offers connection to 46 countries in Europe with all the benefits of its plan and has the value of R$19,99 monthly per line, in the annual plan. Among the countries included are , Belgium, Spain, , Portugal, Italy, England and others.
And finally, in World port, connect to more than 80 countries in the Americas, Europe and other continents without losing the benefits of your plan. It is already included in post 50 or 100 GB plans. The value is R$29,99 monthly per line, in the annual plan.
Something very important is that although the plans guarantee unlimited minutes, this is only valid for Brazil and for numbers in the country you are currently in. That said, if you are in the United States and call a number from Canada, a USD 1/minute ou USD 2/minute will be charged, varying by country. As for accessing the network abroad, check that the “data roaming” option is active on your device.
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A Living it also offers international roaming and can be used with a SIM-free data plan, ie with an eSIM. At Vivo operator, the plan that will guarantee roaming is called live travel and has several plans, including the following:
The plans offered by Vivo are post-paid and mostly offer coverage for the Americas and Europe for an individual line and also a family plan. The World package, on the other hand, exists only in the individual plan.
In addition, you can hire monthly or single-day packages at any time through the app My Alive. Vivo Travel is activated as soon as you arrive in a foreign country and you just need to have activated international roaming on your line in advance, as well as the function on the device itself.
Vivo offers several packages and possibilities, however it requires you to already have a post paid plan to start getting interesting. If you already subscribe to one of them, especially the familiar one, all you'll need is to the app and activate roaming on the devices, as well as request an eSIM, which, until the time this article was produced, is free for Vivo customers.
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As with other operators, if you are a customer with a subscription Post at TIM, you will be entitled to international roaming. in the case of TIM, regardless of the plane, if it is Black ou Black Family, you will already be entitled to use the network with your plan in the countries of the Americas. If you become or are already a customer C6 Bank, you will be entitled to the Roaming package for the Europe Also.
But if you are a of the services Pre, Control ou Espresso, you will also be able to enjoy the services, although the value is much higher. Except for the Express plan, the values are R$ 4,49/minute for calls made or received, R$ 1,50 for SMS sent and R$ 33/MB used.
Now at Express Plan, the values are a little lower and they are: R$ 2,99/minute in calls made or received, R$ 1,20 per SMS sent and R$ 9,90/MB used. Even though the values in the Pre, Control or Express plans seem more affordable, in the sum we see that they are not.
A post-paid plan from Tim costs around R$100 with 25 GB and international roaming to the Americas. If you are a C6 Bank customer, you can also use it in Europe. In family plans, plans can start at R$80 per person, also with all the benefits. And about the eSIM, all you will need is to purchase one at a TIM store. The benefits will be the ones you already have in your plan.
Which international carriers are available for international roaming? 1s6j7
As you can see with national operators, plans with a really interesting data package are very specific and expensive. Furthermore, the eSIM issue is more bureaucratic than it should be.
That said, we have other options that are very interesting and much more practical for when we are going to travel abroad. Instead of having to change your current plan or go through unnecessary bureaucracy, you will only need to choose an x value of data plans, activate eSIM with the QR code and enjoy the benefits.
The main operators in this environment and we will highlight here are the gigSky, truphone e flexiroam. I've said this before, but it's good to . The values are not cheap, but they are easily accessible, as we now have eSIM and can activate the line even before arriving at the destination.
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A gigSky is a company focused on international travel and our first choice here. On the official website we have the option to choose the destination of the trip right away. To make all the estimates of values, we will use the United States as a basis. Here's what the values look like:
- US$ 9,99 (R$ 56 in direct conversion) with 1 GB for 1 day;
- US$ 24,99 (R$ 140,25 in direct conversion) with 3 GB for 15 days;
- $39,99 (R$224,40 in direct conversion) with 5GB for 30 days.
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Already in the plans for North America, we have two variations:
- US$ 11,99 (R$ 67,32 in direct conversion) with 1 GB and duration of 15 days;
- US$ 49,99 (US$ 280,50 in direct conversion) with 5 GB and duration of 30 days.
And finally we have the plan Global, with a value of US$ 59,99 (R$ 336,60 in direct conversion), 5 GB and duration of 30 days.
A gigSky does not offer as many varieties for international roaming, at least considering only the Americas, but you can check all prices and packages through the app. The values shown here were based on a possibility of going to the United States.
On your Smartphone, all you need to do is install the GigSky app to Android ou iOS and there you will be able to hire the service that best fits your pocket. It is important to note that the app is currently only working with eSIM-compatible devices.
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A truphone It's also a great option for a SIM-free data plan. In addition to offering more variety in the choice of packages, it also showed more interesting values in their packages. If that wasn't enough, it still offers 100 MB free, regardless of location.
Before showing the final values, just for comparison purposes, the same 1GB package for the United States, for 1 day, on Truphone is $5, while it costs $10 on GigSky. So far we already have an interesting advantage with Truphone.
Now going to the complete packages, the website system allows you to choose the destination and also the currency you want to pay. In the same way as with GigSky, we have here not only the option of EUA, but also one called USA Plus that covers European countries and, of course, a global package with the main countries of the Globe. Check out some details:
- 100MB free for 1 day;
- 1GB with duration of 1 day for US$ 5 (R$ 28 in direct conversion);
- 2GB with a duration of 30 days for US$ 10 (R$ 56,10 in direct conversion);
- 5GB with a duration of 30 days for US$ 17 (R$ 95,37 in direct conversion);
- 10GB with a duration of 30 days for US$ 25 (R$ 140,25 in direct conversion);
- 20GB with a duration of 30 days for US$ 42 (R$ 235,62 in direct conversion).
Still in the matter of comparisons, with the value of 1 day on GigSKy, you can have 2GB for 30 days on Truphone, limited to the United States. If you want to explore other regions, the price goes up a little, but it still remains cheaper than the competing operator. Check package prices USA Plus e Global:
And finally, you'll need to install the Truphone app, available for Android e iOS, compatible with eSIM technology. Once installed, follow the steps and search for the desired plan.
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Finally, we also have the flexiroam. Despite having many options, it is the most confusing in every way. On the official website, the information is very limited in of values and coverage details, having only details of eSIM values and an adhesive microchip, a creative way to take the eSIM to devices that are not compatible with the technology.
The details of the plans in the app can be seen in detail and there we have many options. Despite not having the best prices for those who are going to take a quick trip, for those who always need data, it is the only one that offers plans with more than 30 days of duration, in addition to allowing you to share this data with your companions.
The app can be ed to Android e iOS and there you can find the plan that you find most interesting for you. As I mentioned earlier, Flexiroam has a greater focus on those looking for very long trips, with plans longer than 30 days, either for a specific country or on a Global plan.
These are the most popular packages in the app, as they guarantee data longer and worldwide:
- 1GB + Global valid for 90 days for US$ 29,99 (R$ 168,30 in direct conversion);
- 2GB + Global valid for 200 days for US$ 59,99 (R$ 336,6 in direct conversion).
And that was our guide to help you contract international roaming with a cheap operator with eSIM. Do you plan to travel this end of the year? Leave it in the comments.
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Uninviting prices. Much better to buy a sim (or e-sim) from a traditional carrier when arriving in another country.