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Everything You Need to Get Connected.

Your step-by-step guides for iOS devices. ** One-Click Download available for iOS 17.4 or later only.

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Before you begin

👉 Ensure you have a stable network/wifi connection.

👉 Ensure your iPhone is carrier-unlocked. See here how.

👉 Ensure your device is eSIM-compatible. See here how.

Download Your eSIM

👉 Install your eSIM either just before takeoff or shortly after landing—to get the most out of your plan.

👉 Sign into the Sim Local app or create an account using the same email you used to purchase your plan.

Steps

  • Go to My eSIM and select your plan
  • Tap Install Plan, then tap Download Plan

It may take a minute to download. Please keep your screen open during this time.

Activate Your Plan

👉 In most cases, your plan will only activate when you arrive at your destination. Check your plan details for more information.

👉 Go to your Phone Settings and follow the 3-steps:

Setting

Steps

  1. Set Mobile Data to your Sim Local eSIM:
  • Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
  • Tap Mobile Data → Select your new plan
  • Turn Allow Data Switching is OF
  1. Enable Data Roaming:
  • Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
  • Under SIMs, select your new plan
  • Turn Data Roaming ON
  1. Rename your plan (recommended):
  • Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
  • Under SIMs, select your new plan
  • Tap Mobile Plan Label
  • Choose a custom name

Does Your Plan Include Calls & Texts?

If your Plan includes Calls and Texts, follow the step below:

Setting

Steps

  1. Enable calls
  • Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
  • Tap Default Voice Line
  • Select your new travel plan (the one not named “Primary”)

✈️ Wishing you an amazing journey!
Memories made, no moment wasted, wherever your journey takes you. 

If you need anything, we’re just a click away.

Safe travels and enjoy every moment! 🌍💙
The Sim Local Team