Got big travel plans? Airalo’s affordable eSIMs will keep you connected abroad

And you can save a further 10 per cent with our exclusive discount code

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Travel is well and truly back on the menu. It’s safe to say we’re all ready to pack our bags, book flights and head abroad on big month-long country-spanning excursions. We’re backpacking across the Middle East, exploring remote parts of Asia and hopping between countries in Africa.

But while travelling around the globe is fun, the enjoyment is often limited when you realise that you can’t use your smartphone like normal. Turn on your data and you’ll get charged extortionate roaming fees, meaning you can’t even book an Uber when you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere. Not to mention that finding a local SIM card when you land is an impossible task, and being tethered to public wifi hotspots in cafes and fast-food chains is getting mighty tiring.    

eSIMs to the rescue

That’s where Airalo’s eSIMs come in, and they’re about to take over the world. For those who don’t know, eSIMs are electronic SIM cards that most modern smartphones support. They’re a cheap and easy way to stay connected when travelling because they’re completely digital, so they don’t have to be swapped out.

Many phones allow you to have multiple eSIMs on one device, while still keeping your UK number intact. Last year, Apple got rid of the physical SIM card slot on all of its iPhone 14 handsets in the US, bringing us closer to that completely eSIM-only future.

Apple allows you to use more than eight eSIMs on a single device, while Samsung allows you to use more than five, meaning you can travel the globe with confidence knowing that you’ll always be connected wherever you are. 

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Save 10 per cent on all eSIMs at Airalo

Save more when travelling with an Airalo eSIM

One of the biggest companies providing eSIMs is Airalo, the world’s first eSIM store looking to solve the problem of high roaming bills. With Airalo, you can buy an affordable eSIM for more than 200 countries and regions around the globe, ensuring you get connected the second you land.

You aren’t locked into any contracts either, and it only takes a few minutes to top up a plan or switch to a different one. And while some other providers have gaps in coverage in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and South America, Airalo has a large number of eSIMs for countries in all four regions, as well as North America and Europe.

What’s more, for a limited time, Airalo is giving readers of The Independent even more money off when they purchase an eSIM from the company’s website. Enter the code “Indy10” at checkout and you’ll receive an additional 10 per cent off Airalo’s already-afforable prices.

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For a limited time, Airalo is giving readers of The Independent even more money off when they purchase an eSIM from the company’s website. All you have to do is enter the code “Indy10” at checkout and you’ll receive an additional 10 per cent off Airalo’s already-cheap prices.

Get the deal now  

How do Airalo eSIMs work?

Simply download the Airalo app, follow the on-screen instructions for setting up your new data plan and turn it on before or after you land.

As soon as you step off the plane and turn on your eSIM, you’ll automatically connect to a local network. Say goodbye to hot-spotting off the public wifi network and getting lost in Malaysia because you fear those high roaming fees. If you run out of data before your trip is over, you can simply add extra gigabytes inside the app. It couldn’t be easier.

Terms and conditions apply. Promotion valid until 31st December 2023. To find out more head to Airalo.com and discover the more affordable way to travel without limits