Traditional physical SIM cards for mobile phones usually require the consumer to go through a relatively lengthy process to activate the card, which can be a drawback for those who travel frequently.
eSIMs (embedded SIM cards) eliminate the need for physical SIM cards, as they are simply integrated directly into a device.
This article highlights six different platforms that provide eSIMs for travelling, and details their unique offerings to help the reader make an informed purchase decision.
The platforms include ESIMDB, Airalo, Airhub, Holafly, Jetpac and Nomad, each offering its own unique features at varying price points.
For example, Jetpac offers complimentary lounge access in case of a flight delay, and Holafly offers unlimited data plans for travellers who intend to use data-intensive streaming services or file downloads.
The article also touts the advantages of eSIMs over physical SIM cards, such as ease of topping up an account with an eSIM over a WiFi connection, rather than physically replacing a SIM card, and recommending that travellers carry an eSIM instead of a physical SIM card while on the move.
