First and foremost: this is not a sponsored article. I'm speaking purely from my own experience when I say that HolaFly is one of the best services for staying connected to the internet while traveling at a reasonable price.
HolaFly is a company that sells SIM cards. With them, you can access mobile data from anywhere in the world, which saves you from the exorbitant roaming charges that too many telecom companies impose.
How to Have Internet Connection Anywhere in the World
Assuming you have an iPhone with eSIM support, the process with HolaFly is extremely simple.
The first thing to do is go to their website, find the region you will be visiting, and choose the duration of your stay. From a short trip of five days to two months, the options are there. Most regions also offer unlimited data, so the only thing you need to decide is the length of your trip without having to worry about using too much or too little data.
Once the purchase is made, you will immediately receive an email with a QR code. On your iPhone, open the camera app, scan it, and follow the steps to set up the new eSIM.
This eSIM comes with roaming turned off. This means you can purchase and set it up before your trip, even a couple of weeks in advance, and have everything ready for when you are en route to your destination.
Even on the plane—an approach I always recommend to avoid unnecessary connections—all you need to do is go to Settings, enter Mobile Data, and deactivate your main line. While it's true that you can turn off the mobile data for it, making or receiving calls while roaming can be quite expensive. Knowing that you will be using FaceTime or WhatsApp, you might as well deactivate it directly.
Next, switch to the HolaFly eSIM and activate data roaming. That’s it, you can continue enjoying your flight.
Upon arrival at your destination, all you have to do is turn off airplane mode, and that's it. The card will connect, activate, and you'll have connectivity before the plane even reaches the boarding gate. Ready to receive messages and calls as usual—remember that WhatsApp, Telegram, Messages, FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, and similar services do not require a phone number.
With the assurance that you cannot incur any additional charges, as you have completely deactivated your usual card, the peace of mind is significant. Wherever you go, you'll have connectivity and, from my experience, it's of great quality. Simple, right?
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