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How to Avoid Roaming Charges with eSimy eSIM?

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Are you going abroad? With eSimy eSIM, you can avoid costly roaming fees and maintain a smooth, affordable connection! This guide explains how to optimize your phone settings and switch to eSimy eSIM to avoid roaming charges.

 

Why Use eSimy eSIM to Avoid Roaming Fees?

  • No hidden fees – Pay once and use data without worrying about unexpected bills.
  • Instant activation: Download and install your eSIM in a matter of minutes ✅ Local rates globally: Access reasonably priced data in more than 165 countries ✅ No SIM swapping: Utilize your primary number when using eSimy for data.
  • How It Works: Prior to your trip, purchase an eSimy eSIM for your destination.
  • Install and activate your phone’s eSIM (no physical SIM required).
  • Turn off roaming on your main SIM and use eSimy instead for data.
  • Take advantage of uninterrupted internet access without worrying about roaming fees!

 Click here to buy your eSIM.

 

How to Use eSimy to Prevent Roaming Fees

1. On an iPhone (iOS),

  • Install and activate your eSimy eSIM.
    Select Cellular under Settings.
  • Select “Add Cellular Plan” (either manually enter the details or scan the QR code from eSimy).
  • Turn on the eSIM and give it a label, such as “eSimy Travel Data.”
  • Navigate to Settings > Connections > SIM Manager on an Android device.
  • After choosing Add Mobile Plan, scan the eSimy QR code.
  • Verify activation and configure the eSIM.

Expert Advice: To prevent last-minute problems, install your eSimy eSIM before your trip!

 

2. Turn Off Your Primary SIM’s Roaming

Turn off roaming or disable your primary SIM entirely to avoid unwanted charges.

Option 1 (Retain Primary SIM for Calls/Texts) on the iPhone (iOS):

  • Select [Primary SIM] under Settings > Cellular.
  • Disable Data Roaming
  • Option 2: Disable the primary SIM completely
  • Select [Primary SIM] under Settings > Cellular.
  • Turn this line on and off.
  • On Android, Disabling Roaming (Affects All SIMs) is Option 1:
  • Navigate to Network & Internet > Settings > Mobile Network.
  • Disable roaming

Option 2 (Total Disabling of the Primary SIM):

 

  • Navigate to Network & Internet > SIM Cards in Settings.
  • Turn off your primary SIM card.

 

3. Make eSimy your default data SIM.

To prevent unintentional roaming, make sure your phone only uses eSimy for mobile data.

On the iPhone (iOS)

Navigate to Cellular Data under Settings > Cellular.

  • Choose eSimy eSIM.
  • Disable cellular data switching.
  • Navigate to Settings > Network & Internet > SIM Cards on an Android device.
  • Select eSimy eSIM under Mobile Data.

 

4. Switch to airplane mode (recommended but optional).

  • When not using mobile data, turn on Airplane Mode + Wi-Fi for added security.
  • Activate Airplane Mode.
  • If necessary, manually activate Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
  • This permits internet access through Wi-Fi while guaranteeing zero roaming risk.

 

Extra Advice for a Free-Roaming Experience

Use the eSimy dashboard to keep an eye on data usage and top it up if necessary.

Make free calls and texts over data using WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal

Download offline maps (Maps.me, Google Maps) to conserve data

Turn on Wi-Fi calling (if your carrier allows it)

 

Are You All Set to Go Without Any Concerns?

 

eSimy eSIM allows you to:  Reduce roaming costs by up to 90%

For calls and SMS, keep your primary number active

Get immediate access to more than 190 countries.

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