The eSIM Revolution

I remember my first SIM card costing me N8,500. Can you believe that? Now, SIM cards are free!

Just like how mobile phones have evolved from analog to smartphones, or how we transitioned from per-minute to per-second billing (my fellow OGs can relate!), there is a new (not so new) revolution in travel — The travel eSIM! This means no more extra phone or local SIM cards needed when you travel.

Some phones do not even come with a SIM tray anymore. When Apple first introduced the SIM-free models in the US market a couple of years back, a friend of mine was hesitant to upgrade, worried he would not be able to switch SIMs when traveling internationally. But thanks to travel eSIM, that is not an issue.

I have been using a SIM-free phone for over four years, and it has been a game changer. When I travel, I do not carry an extra phone, I do not pay expensive roaming fees, nor do I rely on public Wi-Fi.

I cannot afford to rely on public Wi-Fi anyways, because I am always on the move and my travel freedom is paramount. I need 24/7 data connectivity to use Google Maps, make calls, respond to my emails, keep up with the home, the list is endless. Safety of the public Wi-Fi is also a huge concern.

So, the secret to easy travel? Use travel eSIM! That is purchasing a digital SIM for your destination (by country/region/continent/worldwide), and only for the period of your stay in each country (per day/week/month/year).

And the good thing, you can purchase and activate it before the trip and switch it on the moment you land —no delay, no hassle.

Whilst there are a couple of travel eSim providers in the market, my recommendation from 4 years experience using travel eSIM is HOLAFLY. It is the only one I have found offering unlimited data (this is quite important as you do not want to be limited to gigabytes or think of your data finishing whilst still traveling) and 24/7 WhatsApp support for instant inquiries or resolution.

It also gives me cash back for every spend and I have a 5% discount link that anyone can use for their purchase too.

For anyone who wants seamless, affordable connectivity while traveling, travel eSIM is the way to go and the bonus – you will be contributing to environmental sustainability in your own little way.

Want to learn more about the world of travel eSIMs? Read HERE.