{"id":2218,"date":"2026-11-04T16:24:56","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T16:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maya.net\/connect\/how-do-you-activate-a-travel-esim-step-by-step\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T16:24:56","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T16:24:56","slug":"how-do-you-activate-a-travel-esim-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maya.net\/connect\/how-do-you-activate-a-travel-esim-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you activate a travel eSIM, step by step?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Activate a travel eSIM by adding it in your phone\u2019s settings with the QR code, then switching on its line and data roaming when you land. Our Global eSIM installs once and stays on your phone, so each trip starts at USD 9.99 for a 3-day plan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">The trap is settings you only learn about at the arrival gate, with a dead signal and a queue behind you.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-8 mb-4 font-normal text-slate-900\">To activate a travel eSIM, scan its QR code and turn on roaming<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Do the install in two moves: add the plan with its QR code, then confirm it shows up as a cellular line in your phone\u2019s settings. On iPhone the path is Settings &gt; Cellular &gt; Add eSIM &gt; Use QR Code. Scan the QR code your carrier or travel provider gives you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">With Maya, choose the QR code method in the Maya Mobile app. It\u2019s marked Recommended. Scan the code with the device you\u2019re installing on, tap Add eSIM or Add Cellular Plan when the notification appears, and follow the on-screen prompts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Your plan\u2019s clock starts when you enable the Maya eSIM in your phone\u2019s settings. Install once, switch on when you\u2019re ready. Done.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-8 mb-4 font-normal text-slate-900\">What do you need ready before you activate a travel eSIM?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Confirm your phone supports eSIM and is on the compatible device list before you buy. Keep the QR code and the manual entry details (SM-DP+ address, activation code) to hand when you install.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Apple\u2019s check for an iPhone (Apple Support, Set up eSIM on iPhone):<\/p>\n<ol class=\"list-decimal list-inside mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Open the Settings app on your new iPhone.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Tap Cellular or Mobile Service, then tap Set Up Cellular or Add eSIM.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">If you see Add eSIM or Add Cellular Plan, the iPhone supports eSIM (that\u2019s the check the carrier-activation steps rely on).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Google\u2019s rules for Pixel (Google Pixel Phone Help, Get a SIM or eSIM &amp; add it to your Pixel phone):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-disc list-inside mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Pixel 4 and later: all phones work with eSIM.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Pixel 3a: phones bought with Verizon service or in Japan can\u2019t use eSIM.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Pixel 3: phones bought with service from any US or Canadian carriers other than Sprint and Google Fi can\u2019t use eSIM; phones bought in Australia, Taiwan, and Japan can\u2019t either.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Pixel 2: only phones bought with Google Fi service work with eSIM.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Pixel (2016): no phones work with eSIM.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">[US only]: you can\u2019t use a physical SIM (pSim) with a Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, or Pixel 10 Pro XL.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Our compatible list covers iPhones from the iPhone XR\/XS series through the iPhone 17 series, including iPhone Air, SE 2 (2020) and SE 3 (2022). Samsung Galaxy support includes the S20 through S25 series, Z Flip and Z Fold models, and A34, A54, A55 and A56 5G. Pixel models run from the Pixel 3 up to the Pixel 10 Pro. Most modern smartphones work, including Android devices running Android 10 or later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">For manual entry, your provider supplies the SM-DP+ address, activation code and confirmation code.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-8 mb-4 font-normal text-slate-900\">How do you install a travel eSIM on iPhone and on Android?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">On iPhone, go to Settings &gt; Cellular &gt; Add eSIM and choose Use QR Code. On Android or Pixel, go to Settings &gt; Network &amp; internet &gt; SIMs &gt; Add SIM and select Set up an eSIM. Samsung has its own route, listed below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Samsung\u2019s steps for adding an eSIM with a QR code (Samsung UK, How to install Nano-SIM card &amp; eSIM on the Galaxy S24 Series):<\/p>\n<ol class=\"list-decimal list-inside mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Launch the Settings app and tap Connections.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Tap SIM manager.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Tap Add eSIM.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Tap Scan QR code, then scan the QR code provided by your service provider.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">When a mobile plan is found, follow the on-screen instructions to activate the eSIM.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Prefer to skip the scanning on iPhone? Use our automatic method. In the Maya Mobile app go to Home, select the eSIM, choose Installation Instructions, tap Install eSIM Now, and follow the on-screen prompts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Need the code itself? Log in to your Maya Mobile account, open the related eSIM, and go to the Installation tab, where the QR code and manual activation code are shown. For the manual code, click My eSIMs, click Install eSIM under the plan, click Manual Activation Code on the pop-up, then copy the code and enter it on your device when prompted.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-8 mb-4 font-normal text-slate-900\">How do you switch your phone\u2019s data to the travel eSIM?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Once installed, set the travel eSIM as the line your phone uses for cellular data, and turn on data roaming for that line. On landing, switch on the Maya eSIM and select it for Cellular Data. Turn On This Line and Data Roaming both need to be ON for the eSIM plan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Apple\u2019s steps (Apple Support, About cellular data roaming options for your iPhone and iPad):<\/p>\n<ol class=\"list-decimal list-inside mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"ml-4\">If your device has a single SIM card or eSIM, turn on Cellular Data, then tap Cellular Data Options, and turn on Data Roaming and other settings suggested by your carrier.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">If your device uses Dual SIM or Dual eSIM, turn on Cellular Data, tap the number you want to modify, then tap Cellular Data Options, and turn on Data Roaming and other settings suggested by your carrier.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Google\u2019s steps for a Pixel (Google Pixel Phone Help, How to use dual SIMs on your Google Pixel phone):<\/p>\n<ol class=\"list-decimal list-inside mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Open your Settings app.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Tap Network &amp; internet SIMs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Turn on Mobile data so the phone can use your mobile network for data.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4\">Under \u201cYour primary SIMs,\u201d choose which SIM you want to use for Data: tap Mobile data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Switch Data Roaming off on your primary line, your home SIM, so it can\u2019t run up roaming charges. Then you\u2019re online, and the trip is about the trip.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-8 mb-4 font-normal text-slate-900\">What if the QR code won\u2019t scan or the eSIM won\u2019t connect?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Enter the details by hand: on iPhone, Settings &gt; Cellular &gt; Add eSIM &gt; Enter Details Manually, then type the SM-DP+ address, activation code and confirmation code. If the eSIM is installed but won\u2019t connect, work through the troubleshooting steps in order.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">First, check that the Maya eSIM is switched on and selected for Cellular Data in your phone settings. Next, reset the data connection: enable Airplane Mode, wait 30 seconds, then switch it off again. After toggling Airplane Mode, give the eSIM up to 15 minutes to re-authenticate on the network and start receiving data.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Still nothing after 15 minutes? Open the eSIM Connection Troubleshooting Guide. Fix it, and you\u2019re back to maps and messages.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-8 mb-4 font-normal text-slate-900\">What happens when your travel eSIM plan ends mid-trip?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">A plan is a one-time purchase that ends when its days end, and the eSIM stays on your phone. When you need more days, pick another plan from the app, or turn on Auto Top-Up, which is opt-in and off by default.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">If you leave Auto Top-Up off, the plan simply ends on its expiry date and nothing more is charged. You can extend your plan anytime from the app. Prices run USD 9.99 for 3 days, USD 27.99 for 14 days (USD 2.00\/day) and USD 49.99 for 30 days (USD 1.67\/day).<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Pick your days and go.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-8 mb-4 font-normal text-slate-900\">Which travel eSIM should you buy for this trip?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">The table lists each company\u2019s own published plan types, how it prices them and its data terms for the trip you are booking. Our Global eSIM covers 165+ countries at one flat price set by trip length.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-1 mb-4 overflow-x-auto\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse border border-slate-200\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-left font-medium text-slate-900 bg-slate-50\">Travel eSIM<\/th>\n<th class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-left font-medium text-slate-900 bg-slate-50\">How plans are sold<\/th>\n<th class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-left font-medium text-slate-900 bg-slate-50\">Unlimited plan allowance, as published<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\"><strong>Maya Mobile<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\">One Global eSIM for 165+ countries, unlimited data at a flat price by trip length: USD 9.99 for 3 days, USD 19.99 for 7 days, USD 27.99 for 14 days, USD 49.99 for 30 days<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\"><strong>A daily high-speed data allowance (the Daily Quota) at up to 4G LTE or 5G where local networks offer it, reset every 24 hours; unlimited data at standard speed once the Daily Quota is used<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\">Airalo<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\">Per country, per region, or one global plan; priced in USD<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\">Our unlimited data packages don\u2019t have a fixed total data cap. However, to keep the network running fairly for everyone, when you use more than 3GB in a day, we\u2019ll slow down (or \u201cthrottle\u201d) your internet speed to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day. Your full high-speed connection will automatically be restored when your daily allowance next resets. Your daily allowance resets every 24 hours, counted from the time you activated your eSIM.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\">Holafly<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\">Per country, per region (Europe, Latin America, Cruise plans), and monthly global plans: Light, 25GB of data, $ 49.90USD\/month; Unlimited, $ 64.90USD\/month; Ultra, $ 90.95USD\/month<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\">Unlimited data plans are subject to a fair use policy, which may temporarily reduce speed in cases of unusually high usage to maintain network quality for all users.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\">Saily<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\">Per country and per region, plus one global plan; by the gigabyte, unlimited, or both<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\">The Unlimited plan gives you 5 GB per day at full 4G\/5G speed, then keeps you online at 1 Mbps for the rest of the day \u2014 fast enough for navigation, messaging, and standard browsing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\">Nomad<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\">Per country, per region and global plans; by the gigabyte and unlimited<\/td>\n<td class=\"border border-slate-200 px-4 py-3 text-slate-700\">Once the daily allowance of 2 GB is used, data speeds are reduced (throttled) for the rest of the day. Depending on the specific plan, this reduced speed is approximately 1 Mbps or 2 Mbps.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">The Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad cells use each company\u2019s own published words or a short summary of them, while the Maya Mobile cells come from maya.net.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Setup is where some travelers get stuck. Osman D. left aloSIM one star on Trustpilot in August 2026, writing: \u201cNo Russian manuals available. I purchased aloSIM for my family while they were traveling, but none of them could set up the eSIM. As an experienced Windows and Android user, I could have probably figured it out by trial and error, but my family couldn\u2019t. It\u2019s way too complicated with English-only instructions. Plus, after my payment successfully processed, the app still asked me to buy the plan again. # update since you are planning to add Russian instructions, I\u2019ll give aloSIM another try. My family is heading to Turkey at the end of August, and if everything goes well, I\u2019ll update my review to 5 stars.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Atlas, 4.5 billion years old, shrugs at that. Setup is one job, and with us it\u2019s done once.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-8 mb-4 font-normal text-slate-900\">How Maya keeps one eSIM on your phone for every trip<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Activation should take a minute, not an evening. Our Global eSIM installs once and stays on your phone, with unlimited data and a daily high-speed allowance across 165+ countries. You pick the trip length, from 3, 7, 14 or 30 days, with plans from USD 9.99 at one flat price for each length.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">The next trip needs another plan from the app and nothing else. Andr\u00e9s C. gave us five stars on Trustpilot in April 2026: \u201cI always have a great experience using Maya.net during my travels. The setup is quick and straightforward, which make it easy to get connected right away without any hassle. The connection is stable and reliable throughout my trips, even when I need it for important tasks like checking emails, navigating, and staying in touch. Overall, the service works exactly as expected.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Land, switch on, go.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-8 mb-4 font-normal text-slate-900\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"mt-6 mb-3 text-lg font-normal text-slate-900\">When should you install your travel eSIM before a trip?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Install it any time before you fly. The eSIM won\u2019t connect to a network until you arrive at your destination. Your plan\u2019s clock starts when you enable the Maya eSIM in your phone\u2019s settings, and a billing day is 24 hours from that moment. If you installed early, set the eSIM as your primary Cellular\/Mobile Data plan on arrival.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-6 mb-3 text-lg font-normal text-slate-900\">How do you keep your home number for calls while using a travel eSIM?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">On an iPhone with two lines, calls go out on the number you last used with that contact, and your default number if you haven\u2019t called them (Apple Support, 2026). You can also set a number per contact. Only one number at a time can use cellular data, which you change in Settings under Cellular Data (Apple Support, 2026). To label your lines, open Settings, tap Cellular or Mobile Data, tap the number, then tap Cellular Plan Label (Apple Support, 2026).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-6 mb-3 text-lg font-normal text-slate-900\">What should you do with your travel eSIM when the trip ends?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Leave it installed. Our eSIM stays on your phone permanently, with no need to delete or reinstall it between trips. When the plan expires, it\u2019s ready for the next trip.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-6 mb-3 text-lg font-normal text-slate-900\">Why does a carrier-locked phone block a travel eSIM?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">To use your iPhone with another carrier when traveling internationally, it can\u2019t be locked to a carrier (Apple Support, 2026). A phone must be free of carrier restrictions to use the Maya eSIM. Check under Settings &gt; General &gt; About: \u201cNo SIM restrictions\u201d next to Carrier Lock means the phone is not locked. Only your current carrier can lift the lock on your iPhone, so contact them to request it.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-6 mb-3 text-lg font-normal text-slate-900\">How do refunds work if your travel eSIM won\u2019t activate?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">If the eSIM can\u2019t be installed because the device is incompatible or carrier-locked, you get a full refund less payment processing fees when no data was used and you ask within 30 days of purchase. You also get a full refund if an activated plan is completely unusable because of a Maya error that isn\u2019t fixed within 10 days of your refund request. The Terms cover the other cases. Once you\u2019ve followed the steps and the eSIM still shows as not installed, Maya support will help.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-6 mb-3 text-lg font-normal text-slate-900\">What does the daily high-speed allowance mean on an unlimited travel eSIM?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Each plan comes with a daily high-speed data allowance, the Daily Quota, running at up to 4G LTE or 5G wherever local networks offer it. After you use it up, your data carries on at standard speed until the day ends. It refreshes every 24 hours counted from the activation date. Some restrictions apply to very high usage, to assure service quality for everyone, and no speed is guaranteed.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-6 mb-3 text-lg font-normal text-slate-900\">How do you activate a travel eSIM for a cruise?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">Cruise coverage is the Global + Cruise plan, bought as a separate purchase from the Global plan. It covers 20+ cruise lines and 165+ countries, including Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line. It\u2019s one eSIM, permanently installed on your phone.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-6 mb-3 text-lg font-normal text-slate-900\">What do you do if you have an eSIM on your phone already and want to add another?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\">For a Maya trip, you only buy a new plan, with no reinstalling. For another provider\u2019s eSIM on iPhone, open the Camera app, scan the carrier\u2019s QR code, then tap the Cellular Plan Detected notification (Apple Support, 2026). An iPhone can manage up to eight or more eSIMs (Apple Support, 2026). Two eSIMs at once is supported on iPhone 13 models and later, and iPhone SE (3rd generation) (Apple Support, 2026).<\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-6 border-slate-200\" \/>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\"><strong>Maya<\/strong> installs once on your phone and covers 165+ countries with unlimited data and a daily high-speed allowance, with plans from USD 9.99.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-3 text-slate-700 leading-relaxed\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maya.net\" class=\"text-primary hover:underline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get your Global eSIM for your next trip \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You will learn how to add a travel eSIM with its QR code, confirm the cellular line, and get data working before you reach the arrival gate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2217,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2218","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-data"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How do you activate a travel eSIM, step by step? 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