Will my phone work?
These checks take a couple of minutes and are free. Nothing here is stored.
iPhone
- Open Settings, then General, then About.
- Scroll to the bottom and look for 'Available SIM' or an EID number.
- If you see an EID, your iPhone supports eSIM.
- To check carrier lock, open Settings, General, About and find 'Carrier Lock'. It should say 'No SIM restrictions'.
Android
- Open Settings, then Network & internet (or Connections).
- Tap SIMs, SIM manager, or Mobile network.
- Look for an option like 'Add eSIM', 'Download a SIM instead', or 'Add mobile plan'.
- If that option exists, your phone likely supports eSIM. Menu names vary by manufacturer.
Before you travel
- Confirm your phone is unlocked — a locked phone cannot use another carrier's plan.
- Check whether your phone can run two lines at once, so you can keep your home number for verification texts.
- Install any plan while you still have reliable internet. Most eSIMs need a connection to install.
- Save your provider's support contact and your plan reference somewhere offline.
- Ask your current carrier what happens to your line while you're abroad, and what roaming would cost.
Important
Coverage, speeds, pricing, data allowances, phone-number features, hotspot use, and availability vary by provider, device, destination, network conditions, and fair-use policy. Always review the provider's current terms before purchase.