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Guides to travel eSIMs: what to buy, how to install it, and how the options compare country by country.
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October 10, 2026 1 min read
Mexico SIM card or eSIM in 2026: the new registration rule and Telcel's tourist eSIM
Every new Mexican phone line must now be registered with ID, and unregistered lines are being cut off. What that means for a tourist buying a Telcel SIM or Telcel's tourist eSIM, and when a travel eSIM bought at home is simpler.
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October 10, 2026 1 min read
Will my phone work in Mexico? AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and the alternatives
Most big US plans include Mexico, but not all of them at full speed. What AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon give you there, which plans leave you on slow data, and when a travel eSIM is the better buy.
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October 9, 2026 1 min read
How to delete an eSIM from an iPhone (and when not to)
Remove an eSIM from your iPhone in four taps, turn a line off instead when you may need it again, and what Erase eSIM means when you reset the phone.
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October 9, 2026 1 min read
How to transfer an eSIM to a new iPhone
Move your eSIM to a new iPhone with Quick Transfer in a few minutes, and what to do with a travel eSIM, which usually cannot move with it.
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October 9, 2026 1 min read
Saily eSIM review: prices, limits and the security extras
Saily is the travel eSIM from the team behind NordVPN, with built-in ad blocking and web protection. We checked its prices, the 5 GB a day limit on unlimited plans, its refund rules and who it suits.
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October 9, 2026 1 min read
Nomad eSIM review: prices, coverage and the catches
Nomad sells low-priced fixed data plans for 200+ destinations, plus unlimited plans with a daily high-speed cap. We checked its prices, coverage, add-ons, refund rules and where it beats the bigger names.
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October 9, 2026 1 min read
Holafly eSIM review: is unlimited data worth it?
Holafly sells unlimited data for 3 to 30 days at one price in most countries. We checked its prices, the hotspot cap, the no top-up rule and its refund policy, and when a cheaper plan does the same job.
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October 9, 2026 1 min read
Airalo eSIM review: prices, coverage and the catches
Airalo is the best-known travel eSIM store, with plans for 200+ destinations. We checked its prices, unlimited plan limits, refund rules and app, and where it is good value and where it is not.
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October 8, 2026 1 min read
Autumn leaves in Japan: how kōyō moves through the islands, and where to see it
Japan's autumn color starts on Hokkaido's mountains in September and reaches Kyushu in December. What kōyō means, how it travels, the festivals worth planning around, and why it is often calmer than cherry blossom season.
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