Can I use eSIM on a locked phone?

If you're travelling, you can't use eSIM on a locked phone because it won't have the freedom to connect to new networks.   When a phone is locked to a particular carrier, it's only allowed to connect to that specific network. Having a locked phone will prevent you from being able to connect to the new networks available at your new destination.   Why does my phone need to reach new networks?   Typically, a travel eSIM package will...

Dear Grandpa, here's how to use eSIM

Teaching Grandpa how to use eSIM

Dear Gramps,   Dad says you've got a few vacations coming up, and that you were determined to learn 'how to use eSIM thingys' that I'm always posting about on the Facebook.   First of all, thank you for supporting...

Heading to Munich? Our Oktoberfest vacation guide includes 10 ways to prepare for your Oktoberfest trip

10 ways to prep for your Oktoberfest vacation

If you're planning an Oktoberfest vacation for the 188th annual event on the Theresienwiese in Munich, fasten your dirndls and lederhosen, gear up for feasting on brezn (fresh pretzels), and mark your calendars for Sept. 16 through Oct. 3, 2023....

Travelling from Australia to Thailand

Australia to Thailand: Deals and travel hacks

As summer heats up in the southern hemisphere and the calendar inches closer to holiday breaks, travellers are jetting from Australia to Thailand for whirlwind weekend getaways, family trips, and long decadent vacations.   Thailand blends old-world culture with modern...

Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023

Travel tips for the Men’s Cricket World Cup in India

The Men's Cricket World Cup in India needed to be postponed due to COVID-19, but nothing could stop India from proudly going ahead and hosting on its own for the very first time – and now it's almost here!  ...

Taylor Swift Eras Tour travel hack

Travel hack for the Taylor Swift Eras tour

Taylor Swift's Eras tour is causing a massive tourism boom as excited Swifties travel over borders and cross oceans to see their beloved performer live in stadiums all over the world.   With tickets selling out in minutes and going...

eSIM for international travel

30 reasons you need an eSIM for international travel

Using an eSIM for international travel means you're downloading a digital SIM card onto your phone or tablet, and using it to get local mobile data at your destination.   An eSIM is an embedded SIM card, and you can...