The digital nomads’ guide
to staying connected
For all digital nomads and remote workers, staying connected is not a preference but a necessity. The desirability to be able to work from anywhere in the world, be that while overlooking the rice paddies of Ubud in Bali, at the top of a mountain in Whistler, or beachside on the west coast of Australia – this is only a possibility if you’re connected.
Whether you’re a full-time nomad moving countries every few weeks with no tether to a home country, travel often for work, or even have the freedom in your job to take a few weeks off choosing your office to be the blue seas of Barbados, connectivity is critical. After crossing time zones, multiple seas and language barriers, the final thing you want to slow you down is the hunt for a SIM card to allow you to live the digital nomad life.
This guide covers everything you need to know about managing your connection and why choosing a global eSIM will change the way you travel for the better.
So… what is a global eSIM and why do you need one?
An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM card built into your phone, so there is no need to worry about losing or swapping a physical SIM again. Unlike a physical SIM, an eSIM can be purchased, activated, and topped up all from the comfort of your own phone – wherever in the world you may be. An eSIM is the perfect design for a digital nomad, cutting the tie to physical Kiosks, queues, and unnecessary charges. A global eSIM extends this very functionality across up to 201 countries on just one single plan. Pay once and stay connected wherever you go.
From the moment you land in your new destination, you will be connected and won’t ever have to think twice about where you will hunt your new SIM card from, how much you will be paying, or which provider will cover you better. A global eSIM will provide you with continuous coverage across borders from the moment it’s activated.
One provider, one SIM, countless destinations.
Who is this guide for?
Global eSIMs are particularly suited to those who are:
So, regardless of the frequency or duration of travel, a global eSIM really is the answer by meeting the core requirements of consistent, reliable connectivity without the constant administrative process of sourcing local SIMs at each and every new destination.
By using a global eSIM for both your data at home and abroad, you will never have to think twice about your connection.
The limitations of existing connectivity solutions
Initially, you may believe this to be the default option, but it is by no means an economical one, especially for extended travel. Roaming charges accumulate incredibly quickly, seeing bills up to hundreds for a week’s travel, let alone two, three or more. This is the most unsustainable option out there and would make travelling as a digital nomad a decision you may quickly regret!
Purchasing a local SIM is more cost-effective than home roaming; however, it would require you to purchase a new physical SIM in every country you visit. Hunting down a Kiosk in busy airports, long queues, and constant swapping of physical SIMs would become your normality. Oh, and did we mention still paying your home SIM bill while you’re not even using the data abroad!
Switching to a local SIM will also mean deactivating your home number – for remote workers, this will inevitably create issues with authentication, banking apps and professional contacts who are reliant on a consistent number to contact you on.
While solely relying on your hotel’s Wi-Fi may seem like the cheapest solution, the ‘free Wi-Fi’ rarely lives up to the promise of what it should be. Slow speeds, unreliable connections and the greatest issue, the security risks that unsecured public WIFI holds – and for digital nomads using it for work, the last thing you want to do is put professional information at risk. Banking, client calls and sensitive documents are none of which should be handled over some patchy, unsafe WIFI at the local café. While Wifi is a great addition when you want to watch the new episode of your show after a long day’s work, it is not the primary connectivity solution for a digital nomad.
Global eSIM plans
So, now you understand why a global eSIM is the winning option for a digital nomad, it’s time to choose a plan.
With the global eSIMs, there is a data plan to suit every need, and with the ability to top up on the go, you’ll never be without connection.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 201 Countries | ||
| 500MB | 30 days | £8 |
| 1GB | 30 days | £14 |
| 3GB | 30 days | £22 |
| 10GB | 30 days | £51 |
| 5GB/month | 12 months | £168 |
| 20GB/month Popular | 12 months | £340 |
| 179 Countries | ||
| 500MB | 30 days | £4 |
| 25GB | 3 Months | £68 |
| 50GB | 6 Months | £110 |
Setting your eSIM up
Setting up an eSIM couldn’t be simpler
- 1Check your phone’s compatibility
- 2Choose your plan
- 3Activate via the QR code emailed to you
- 4Stay connected!
So whether you’re working from a rooftop bar in New York or a café in New Zealand, your connection should be the last thing on your mind and with a global eSIM, it will be.
One provider, one SIM, countless destinations.
Up to 201 countries on a single plan. Top up on the go, keep your number active, and stay connected from the rice paddies of Bali to a rooftop bar in New York.
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