Greece and Turkey; two gorgeous countries that offer much for tourism in the way of culture, adventure, and stunning geography.
Travellers visiting either country will enjoy endless opportunities to experience an incredible holiday and, with the help of their eSIM, will be able to stay connected while doing so…until, however, they come close to the border.
Bewared the unmarked border
Because there are a number of areas in which the Greece Turkey border is unclearly distinguished, you might find yourself nearing it inadvertently. Before you consult your map of Turkey and Greece, your main indication of proximity to the border will likely be a disruption in your mobile connection. eSIMs work best by connecting to the strongest network—even if that network exists beyond the border. Unfortunately, this causes a hiccup as you need an individual eSIM that is specific to the country you’re visiting.
Sounds overly complicated? It doesn’t have to be. In fact, you have three easy peasy options for staying connected on your Greece or Turkey holiday.
Option 1: Trust the aloSIM manual network selection
Fortunately, in most locales, aloSIM will automatically choose the best network without looking at where you might be on the map of Turkey and Greece for you to use and will not attempt to connect outside of the country you’re visiting. For this reason, it’s best to leave your “Network Selection” on “Automatic.
Option 2: Manually select a network
When faced with unfortunate disruptions caused by border proximity, a quick and effective solution is to manually select a network. The aloSIM support team may advise you to manually connect to a specific network if you’re experiencing connectivity issues. This can stabilize your connection and prevent the eSIM from switching between networks. Here’s how you can do it:
- Go to your phone’s settings: Navigate to the mobile network settings.
- Select Network: This option allows you to search for any available networks your device recognizes.
- Choose a network manually: Pick a network from the country you’re currently in (either Greece or Turkey) to maintain a stable connection.
Option 3: Use and aloSIM eSIM for all of Europe
aloSIM offers a Europe eSIM to ensure that you’re covered throughout the entirety of your trip, regardless of how many borders you cross within the network. Unlike regional eSIMs that do provide excellent coverage of a single country at a time, an aloSIM eSIM for Europe offers coverage across multiple countries, including Greece and Turkey, along with around 30 more. By choosing this option for more broader coverage across the map of Turkey and Greece, you don’t have to carry the concern of connectivity as you unwittingly approach or cross regional borders. Your Europe eSIM will automatically connect to the strongest available network within its extensive coverage area, meaning you can have access to a number of networks for seamless, uninterrupted service.
Don’t straddle the border of this choice! Opt for the benefits of a Europe eSIM:
- Extensive coverage: Stay connected across 35 European countries without worrying about national regional network limitations.
- Cost-effective: A Europe eSIM costs the same as a single-country eSIM (as low as $5 for the week). Also, you will avoid high roaming charges by having a single international plan through your regular wireless provider.
- Convenience: With seamless connectivity, you can use your data to access maps of Turkey and Greece, translation apps, and stay in touch with loved ones without interruption.
