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Staying connected abroad
Guides to travel eSIMs: what to buy, how to install it, and how the options compare country by country.
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October 22, 2026 1 min read
Solar eclipse 2027: the path of totality and where to watch on 2 August
The 2 August 2027 total solar eclipse crosses Spain, Morocco and Egypt. Totality times by city, up to 6 min 23 s near Luxor, weather odds, bookings and safety.
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October 22, 2026 1 min read
Will I get texts with a travel eSIM? Bank codes, WhatsApp and iMessage abroad
Yes: keep your usual line on with data roaming off, and texts, bank codes included, still arrive. How WhatsApp, iMessage and calls work with a data-only eSIM.
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October 22, 2026 1 min read
Does an eSIM work on a plane? What works in flight, and when to switch it on
No: cellular is off in flight, eSIM or not. Free Wi-Fi on Delta and United, when to install your travel eSIM, and what to switch on when you land.
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October 22, 2026 1 min read
When to install an eSIM before travel, and when it starts counting
Install your travel eSIM on Wi-Fi on the day you leave, and turn on its data when you land. When plans start counting, and how Airalo and Holafly differ.
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October 22, 2026 1 min read
Phone lost or stolen abroad? What to do, in order
Lock it with Find My or Find Hub, suspend your line, then file a police report. Numbers to call from abroad, bank codes without your SIM, and your travel eSIM.
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October 22, 2026 1 min read
eSIM ran out of data? How to check your usage and get more
When a travel eSIM runs out, data stops or slows on that line. How to check what is left on iPhone and Android, who offers top-ups, and how to add a plan.
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October 22, 2026 1 min read
How to avoid international roaming charges: the settings on iPhone and Android
Turn off data roaming on your home line, use Wi-Fi or a travel eSIM for data, and watch calls and texts. What starts a Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile charge.
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October 20, 2026 1 min read
Will my phone work in Germany? Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile in Berlin, Munich and on the trains (2026)
Yes, a recent US phone works in Germany, but Verizon and AT&T charge $12 a day per line. What each carrier gives you, what 10 days cost, why calls need 4G there, signal gaps on trains and in the countryside, and when a travel eSIM is cheaper.
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October 20, 2026 1 min read
Will my phone work in Spain? Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile in Madrid, Barcelona and the islands (2026)
Yes, a recent US phone works in Spain, but Verizon and AT&T charge $12 a day per line. What each carrier gives you, what 10 days in Madrid, Barcelona or Andalusia cost, the Balearic and Canary Islands, and when a travel eSIM is cheaper.
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