FAQ
Here are the most frequently asked questions. If you can't find what you are looking for, please free to contact our customer service. or mail us at customerservice@worlddataplans.com
Can I use GlobalDataPlans eSIM service?- iOS: You must have iOS 12.1 or later and an unlocked iPhone. Any iPhone older than XR or XS supports eSIM.
- (When you buy a device with a contract from a mobile operator, it is common practice for them to lock the connectivity from any other supplier. In this case your device will be considered "locked"—at least until your contract expires. You can check with your operator to see if there is anything you can do to unlock the eSIM in your device.)
- Samsung, Pixel and many Androids support eSIM.
- Here are a few of the many ways you can use eSIM:
1. Add a local data plan when you travel outside of the country or region.
2. Use eSIM for Data and keep your voice line separate.
How to Setup GlobalDataPlans eSIM for iOS？
- 1.Purchase the eSIM data plan on our website
- 2.Receive the eSIM QR code by email
3.Setup your eSIM profile as follows:
- Go to your device [Settings] > [Cellular or Mobile Data] > [Add Cellular Plan]
- Scan the QR code provided by email
- - Tap [Add Cellular Plan]
- - Choose [Secondary] Label and change the name to "eSIM"
- - Select the option for "Use eSIM for cellular data only" and tap [Continue]
- - Select the option for ‘Use Primary as the preferred line’ and tap [Done]
- 4.Check the APN Name match with eSIM order: Tap on eSIM eSIM > [Cellular Data Network] > [Cellular Data] > [APN]
- 1.Purchase the eSIM data plan on our website
- 2.Receive the eSIM QR code by email
3.Setup your eSIM profile as follows:
- Go to your device [Settings] > [Network & Internet] > [Mobile Network]
- Tap "Download a SIM instead?" > Download your SIM > Tap [Next]
- - Scan the QR code provided by email
- - Tap [Download] and [Done]
- 4.Check the APN Name match with eSIM order: Tap "eSIM" and tap [Advanced] > Tap [Access Point Names] > [APN]
What payment methods does GlobalDataPlans eSIM support?
- Currently Visa, Mastercard and other major credit cards are all accepted.
- 4G/LTE service is available in most countries and continues to be covered in more countries.
- Only data service is available
- Dual SIM on iPhone offers you the freedom to get separate voice/SMS and data plans. At this stage only cellular data are available on our eSIM platform. Therefore, after you scan a QR code to add the eSIM, please do label it "Secondary" on "Cellular Plan Labels" page, and then go to "Default Line" page, choose "Use [Secondary] for cellular data only". You will see a little pop up "Uncertified Cellular Plan", just click "OK".
- More questions about Dual SIM, please check the official document on Apple's website:
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209044
Should I switch on Data Roaming when using eSIM?
- Yes. Please make sure that Data Roaming is on. Please go to "setting"-"Cellular" and turn on "Data Roaming" . Please also remember to turn it off after use.
- You can use your phone's delete eSIM function.
- You will receive an email with your QR code. Please check spam if you have not received after 1 minute.
- The actual usage time of some data plan may start according to your eSIM first connection. We will describe in the package information.
- For some packages, you can view the data usage in the order, and for some orders, you cannot view the data usage.You might go to [settings - cellular] on your iPhone to find out how much cellular data that you're using.
- No. But a the same device can rescan the same QR code.
- Check your email or contact us.
- Yes, your physical sim can still work. We suggest turning off data roaming and turning on "WiFi calling".