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What is eSIM “airalo”? How to use this app for traveling overseas!

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What comes to mind as essential items for traveling overseas?

Passport?

Credit card?

Travel insurance?

Smartphone?

Of course, these are all necessary.

But I bet you that's the most essential one in recent society.

It's an internet for smartphone during traveling overseas!

For example, what would you do in the following situations?

  • You would like to know the route to your destination!
  • You would like to look up recommended restaurants!
  • You would like to post photos and videos on social media!
  • You would like to message or call your family and friends on message app!

All of these require a smartphone, and you definitely need an internet.

eSIM is really essential item for traveling overseas.

So, I will introduce how to use the eSIM app "airalo", which is incredibly useful for traveling overseas.

Tap here! "airalo" 【PR】

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便利すぎ！？人気のeSIMアプリ『airalo』って？海外旅行に必須なアプリの使い方！
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What is popular eSIM app "airalo"? How to use this essential app for traveling overseas!

便利すぎ！？人気のeSIMアプリ『airalo』って？海外旅行に必須なアプリの使い方！！

Many people may not know eSIM, I explain what is eSIM.

What is eSIM, and why is it so useful for traveling overseas?

eSIM (Embedded-SIM) is a digital SIM that allows you to select multiple carriers on your device's screen, replacing the need for a physical SIM card.

In other words, it's a second SIM card that doesn't require any physical swapping.

With eSIM, you can easily access mobile data overseas without having to swap SIM cards.

Some of the benefits of using eSIM include:

  • No need to swap SIM cards
  • Usable worldwide
  • Available for immediate use after purchasing data
  • No need for a pocket Wi-Fi

One that stands out as particularly popular eSIM is 'airalo'.

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What is airalo? It's useful eSIM for traveling overseas

airalo is an eSIM app operated by a Singaporean company.
You can purchase country-specific data plans and even continent-specific data plans.
You can purchase a data that suits your travel plan, so you can reduce unnecessary expenses.
  • It's available worldwide
  • With affordable plans for every country
  • Operates on a prepaid system
  • You can also earn points when purchasing data

It's available worldwide

 airalo is a prepaid eSIM app that offers easy management through its app, with data plans available in over 190 countries.
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Affordable plans for every country

You can purchase affordable plans for any country.
For example you can purchase 5GB plan in Europe for $20.

As a prepaid service

airalo doesn't have no cancellation fees or contracts like with traditional mobile carriers.

You can get a point when you purchase data plans

Additionally, you can earn AirMoney which is like a points.
It's equivalent to 5% of the purchase amount when you purchase a data plan.
This can be used to buy additional data plans within the app.

Before departure : What is the popular eSIM app "airalo"? How to use this essential app for traveling overseas

In the airalo app, data plans are available in over 190 countries, and there is a wide range of plans to choose from.

This is how to use the app:

  1. Download the 'Airalo' app.
  2. Register an account.
  3. Complete the identity verification process.
  4. Select the country you will be traveling to.
  5. Choose a data plan that you need and purchase one.
  6. Install the eSIM on your smartphone.
  7. Configure the eSIM settings.

By following these steps, you can easily connect internet while traveling abroad with Airalo's eSIM service.

With a wide range of data plans available in so many countries, it's a great option for anyone who wants to stay connected while on the go."

Download "airalo"

First, download the "airalo" app.

There is an official page at the following URL, so please download from there.

Tap here! "airalo"【PR】

Create an account

After downloading, please register.

You can also link your Facebook or Google account.

Identity verification

Next, you need identity verification.

In some countries, there are regulations that require customers to complete the KYC process when activating new network services.

eKYC is a paperless customer verification (KYC) authentication process where the subscriber's ID and address are electronically verified.

This is to verify the customer's identity, evaluate their suitability, and evaluate potential risks of illegal use of the service.

You should upload your identity in the "Identity Verification" section of the profile menu.

You can choose from a passport, driver's license, or ID card.

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This is the screen after the personal verification has been authenticated."

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Select a destination country for travel

The list of available countries can be found in the store menu.

Let's choose the country you plan to travel to

Choose and purchase your preferred data plan

I l explain the example of data plans for France.

Different plans are available for each country, in the case of France, there are data plans available with 1GB, 3GB, 5GB, and 10GB.

Once you have found the plan you want, click on '[Buy Now]'."

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Next, select a payment method.

For iPhone users, payment methods include Apple Pay, credit/debit cards, PayPal, and others.

After the purchase is complete, you will be directed to the screen below.

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Let's return to the top screen.

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Installing an eSIM

Next, we will explain how to install an eSIM. When you go to the 'My eSIM' menu on the top screen, you will see the eSIM you purchased. Click on '[Details]' within the red frame.

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The detailed information about eSIM will be displayed, so please press [Install eSIM].

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First, press [Direct] in the red frame ①.

(Although there are other methods such as using a QR code or installing manually, these methods sometimes happen trouble and failure.)

It is recommended to read through the installation process for eSIM written on this screen.

Then, press [Install eSIM] in the red frame ②.

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When you proceed, the operation procedure guide will be displayed and you will be automatically moved to the screen for adding a mobile data plan.

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You select your usual phone line.

Generally, selecting the primary line is sufficient. (The primary line refers to the line of the SIM card inserted in your smartphone.)

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You should set the primary line in case of emergency calls, because phone plans are not usually included in prepaid eSIM.

In other words, you can use SIM cards for phone calls and eSIM for mobile data at the same time.

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Next, you select which SIM card to use for your mobile data plan.

Before traveling abroad, please set it up as shown on the screen below. (Switch to an eSIM data plan after arriving abroad.)

The most important thing is the area highlighted in red in section ②.

Please don't turn this on!

Otherwise it's possibility to switch automatically, and you will need to pay for a huge amount of data.

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You set the primary line.

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Setting eSIM

Setting up the final eSIM configuration is the last step.

Please open the settings screen of your smartphone and select "Mobile data."

And choose the eSIM data plan that you purchase it previous.

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You can change eSIM name.

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In this step, you just need to turn on the two areas highlighted in red.

This completes the basic setup of your eSIM.

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After arrival : What is the popular eSIM app "airalo"? How to use this essential app for traveling overseas!

After arriving in your destination, you need to do only two action, so be sure to remember them:

  1. Switch mobile data
  2. Check whether the data plan has been activated

Switch mobile data

Once you arrive at your destination, switch to the mobile data plan for that region.

Go to the "Mobile data" option in your smartphone's settings screen.

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When you go to the "Mobile data" option at the top, you can select "Mobile data plan".

Let's choose the eSIM plan for your destination here.

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Check whether the data plan has been activated

Generally, when you enter the country of your destination, the data plan should be automatically activated.

You can check the details of the data plan in the airalo app under "My eSIM".

If it appears as shown below, the plan has not been activated yet, and you will not be able to use mobile data.

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If the setup is complete but you still cannot use it in the destination country, there is a high possibility that it has not been activated yet.

You can manually activate it by tapping the area marked in red and activating it (using the airport Wi-Fi).

Once activated, the screen will change to the one shown below.

Convenient? The popular eSIM app "airalo" can also be charged!

Airalo's eSIM also allows for recharging in some data plans, which can come in handy in case of unexpected situations while traveling overseas, where you may end up using more data than planned.

Benefits of Data Plan Recharge

The benefits of data plan recharge are as follows:

  • No need to buy a new data plan
  • Previous settings can be carried over as is
  • Ability to recharge only the necessary amount

Method of charging data plans

Tap the eSIM for which you want to add a data plan in My eSIM and tap on Charge.

Then, simply make the payment following the same process as a first purchase.

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Usage conditions of popular eSIM app 'airalo'

"There are two conditions to use airalo, which can be said for any eSIM app:

  • Only available for compatible devices
  • SIM lock must be unlocked

You cannot be used unless it is a compatible device

It must be a compatible device.

Basically, unless it was released after 2018, it does not have an eSIM function.

Please make sure to check if your smartphone is compatible.

You can only be used with SIM-unlocked smartphones

Even if it is a compatible device, you cannot use it with SIM lock.

To use eSIM, it is necessary to unlock the SIM lock.

Is it possible to use the popular eSIM app 'airalo' for free?

便利すぎ！？人気のeSIMアプリ『airalo』って？海外旅行に必須なアプリの使い方！！

You can also get airalo's data plan for free by using points.
There is no special trick to it, just using the Airmoney point system provided by airalo.
If you have enough points to cover the data plan, it will be free.
And even if you don't have enough points, you can use them to get a discount.
The number of points available is displayed on the top right of the home page.
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How to earn points for popular eSIM app "airalo"

There are two ways to earn points for airalo:

  1. Purchase a data plan to earn points
  2. Refer a friend to airalo to earn points

You can get points by purchasing a data plan

The point accumulation rate is 5% of the purchase amount.

The more you use airalo, the more you can use it economically.

You can get points by referring airalo to acquaintances

There is a [Refer and Earn] section in the profile menu where you can check your invitation code for acquaintances.

If your acquaintance uses your invitation code, they will receive a $3 discount on their first data plan purchase.

And your will receive $3 worth of points added to your account.

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How to Use Points on the Popular eSIM App "Airalo"

I explain how to use points to purchase a data plan.

Select "Apply Code / Use Airmoney" as the payment method.

Then, simply select the points you want to use and complete the payment process as usual.

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[Summary]What is the popular eSIM app "airalo"? How to use this essential app for traveling overseas

Some people may not need prepaid SIM when traveling overseas, because WiFi is more prevalent than in Japan.

However, that is usually only the case in the city.

Once you leave the city, there are no WiFi available.

and if you have some trouble without internet, it could ruin your trip.

Therefore, I recommend to prepare eSIM.

Here is a summary of this article:

  • eSIM is convenient for overseas travel
  • No need to swap SIM cards with eSIM
  • airalo is a recommended eSIM app
  • Available in over 190 countries
  • Easy to install and use
  • Data can be purchased with points

I'm sure many travelers will find airalo useful for their international trips.

You can download airalo from here.

Tap here! "airalo" 【PR】

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