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Originally Posted by username
(Post 35330281)
I have a stupid question - I see this kind of answered on the Internet but still don't quite understand it.
iPhone with US SIM with Wifi Calling enabled + data eSIM. Goal: not accidentally use the US SIM when overseas for either data and call/text. I know I can turn off Data on the US SIM. However, what I don't understand is how to make the call / text portion to only stay on Wifi calling (or data via eSIM). I end up disabling the line since that would be the safest. However, that means no Wifi Calling/Testing unless I am on Wifi and disable cellular completely. Is there a way to keep the line on and not have it going to cellular at all? I don't see an option to disable roaming for voice/text. Googling shows: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201299 Turn Voice Roaming on or off: With CDMA networks, you can turn off Voice Roaming to avoid charges from using other carriers' networks. Thanks. |
Originally Posted by mistytalon
(Post 35274633)
If you're visiting Paris first, I highly suggest the Free.fr 20 EUR plan, which roams across Europe and a bunch of other countries. I've used this plan across Europe, as well as in Canada, Australia, UK, etc. Roams on Vodafone, but you can MNS to EE 5G if you like.
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Advice for Canadians
On Rogers and they have extortionate pricing.
Any advice on which network to choose when travelling with this to Europe to prevent roaming? Plan to use iPhone on dual sim with an airalo eSIM (data/voice roaming off, low data settings etc) and Wi-Fi calling to be reachable? Did I miss a setting as last time it worked but I did get charged for a few days. Is it because of Wi-Fi calling being flagged as abroad? I would really appreciate some sort of checklist that could benefit me and any others in this situation. |
Someone want to explain to me how an eSIM sells out?
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4df26a319.jpeg |
Last time I saw that I emailed them. They said it would be back in stock later that day and it was. Maybe related to how many activations they can do at one time?
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eSIM.net showing "unlimited" in 75 countries for 27 UKP.
So do they use Vodafone in EU countries where there's a Vodafone subsidiary? Do they get 5G if not roaming in a Vodafone network such as in Switzerland, where there isn't a Vodafone subsidiary? |
Originally Posted by frappant
(Post 35385939)
eSIM.net showing "unlimited" in 75 countries for 27 UKP.
So do they use Vodafone in EU countries where there's a Vodafone subsidiary? Do they get 5G if not roaming in a Vodafone network such as in Switzerland, where there isn't a Vodafone subsidiary? https://www.vodafone.co.uk/mobile/global-roaming It lists the countries that have 5G (Switzerland isn't one of them) And . A 25GB roam fair use policy applies for each billing month. |
Originally Posted by paperwastage
(Post 35386597)
If you click thru to the Vodafone fine print.
https://www.vodafone.co.uk/mobile/global-roaming It lists the countries that have 5G (Switzerland isn't one of them) And . A 25GB roam fair use policy applies for each billing month. Good find. So just Germany, Italy, Spain and Ireland, not in Switzerland, not in France or Benelux or Scandinavia. Well if anyone tries it, let us know what the speeds were like, whether 4G or 5G. Going to depend on which carriers it uses in those countries without a Vodafone subsidiary. For instance, do they use either Swisscom or Sunrise or use some smaller operator in Switzerland? Same for other countries. Because £27 for 30 days of unlimited, with 25 GB limit in EU, is very competitive price. The most competitive eSIM I've seen mentioned in this thread and elsewhere. That's better than local SIMs from the likes of Vodafone Espana and TIM or Vodafone Italia. |
Originally Posted by frappant
(Post 35386782)
Good find. So just Germany, Italy, Spain and Ireland, not in Switzerland, not in France or Benelux or Scandinavia.
Well if anyone tries it, let us know what the speeds were like, whether 4G or 5G. Going to depend on which carriers it uses in those countries without a Vodafone subsidiary. For instance, do they use either Swisscom or Sunrise or use some smaller operator in Switzerland? Same for other countries. Because £27 for 30 days of unlimited, with 25 GB limit in EU, is very competitive price. The most competitive eSIM I've seen mentioned in this thread and elsewhere. That's better than local SIMs from the likes of Vodafone Espana and TIM or Vodafone Italia. This is Vodafone business UK, may not be the same as Vodafone consumer phone UK (shows sunrise https://www.vodafone.com/about-vodaf...artner-markets Airtel-vodafone (India?) And Vodafone ghana Shows all 3 https://www.airtel-vodafone.com/disc...aming-partners https://support.vodafone.com.gh/help...ming-partners/ |
Originally Posted by frappant
(Post 35386782)
Good find. So just Germany, Italy, Spain and Ireland, not in Switzerland, not in France or Benelux or Scandinavia.
Well if anyone tries it, let us know what the speeds were like, whether 4G or 5G. Going to depend on which carriers it uses in those countries without a Vodafone subsidiary. For instance, do they use either Swisscom or Sunrise or use some smaller operator in Switzerland? Same for other countries. Because £27 for 30 days of unlimited, with 25 GB limit in EU, is very competitive price. The most competitive eSIM I've seen mentioned in this thread and elsewhere. That's better than local SIMs from the likes of Vodafone Espana and TIM or Vodafone Italia. I would not focus too much on 5G. While it can be faster in some occasions, you also get 200-300 Mbps on 4G in Zurich and 5G was around the same then I checked last time. Bottom line: More than enough to surf on Flyertalk. |
Originally Posted by CheckInPeach
(Post 35387625)
Switzerland only has three operators, from my past experience, Vodafone roams on Swisscom.
I would not focus too much on 5G. While it can be faster in some occasions, you also get 200-300 Mbps on 4G in Zurich and 5G was around the same then I checked last time. Bottom line: More than enough to surf on Flyertalk. I got email back from eSIM.net, they said 5G only in the UK Well I'm leaving for Italy and Switzerland next week Do I chance this offer? |
Originally Posted by frappant
(Post 35388265)
Yeah that would be great. Actually on one of those links they listed Sunrise, which is also fast. But I'm looking to stream and download too.
I got email back from eSIM.net, they said 5G only in the UK Well I'm leaving for Italy and Switzerland next week Do I chance this offer? Also, earlier in the thread, there were some free trial esims. Eg Eskimo explicitly says they use sunrise in Switzerland Also is there anything cheaper (see sites like esimdb.com)? Eg you spend most time in Switzerland, makes sense to get a cheap 10day plan 5GB to cover UK+Germany+Italy, and a cheap bulk 30GB switzerland-only plan for the 20 days you're in Switzerland (unlikely because most EU providers will cover entire EU for their plan) |
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Digital Republic , being resold by a few different esim providers, uses sunrise (Switzerland only, not for roaming in other EU countries) Has a flat 10eur/month for 10/5 Mbit down/up, or more € for higher speed, up to 2000/300 it seems https://digitalrepublic.ch/en/privat...omers-pricing/ https://digitalrepublic.ch/en/esim/ Is the subscription really unlimited?Yes, the data volume is unlimited Will my speed ever be throttled?Generally no, however we reserve the right to temporarily lower network speeds if malicious usage is suspected. However, excessive use can lead to capacity problems, which has a direct impact on other mobile subscribers. We therefore ask you to use the mobile internet within a reasonable range.In extreme cases (more than 97% and 99.89% of all customers) we reserve the right to temporarily lower the priority of data traffic. This means that speed will be reduced in places and at times of day when the mobile network is congested. This is generally only noticeable during data-intensive activities. In antenna cells that are not overloaded, the deprioritization does not affect the speed |
Originally Posted by paperwastage
(Post 35389165)
Be the data point you want to see.
Also, earlier in the thread, there were some free trial esims. Eg Eskimo explicitly says they use sunrise in Switzerland Also is there anything cheaper (see sites like esimdb.com)? Eg you spend most time in Switzerland, makes sense to get a cheap 10day plan 5GB to cover UK+Germany+Italy, and a cheap bulk 30GB switzerland-only plan for the 20 days you're in Switzerland (unlikely because most EU providers will cover entire EU for their plan) |
I'm travelling to the UK and France so I purchased an eSIM.net "super travel" eSIM and I have to say that it is total trash. I purchased it this past Friday and it worked perfectly fine for a few hours till I went to bed. The next morning it was completely inoperable, no calls, texts, or data. I reached out to support and it took 12 hours for them to respond. They gave me some troubleshooting tips that did not work. I emailed them back and after another 8-12 hours they're claiming that my plan was deactivated because I sent an MMS message which supposedly isn't covered by the plan. This morning data is working again but calls and texts are not. I'm just going to get an Orange Holiday eSIM and dispute the charges from eSIM.net with my credit card if they don't issue me a full refund promptly.
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