Do I need to enable data roaming to use the eSIM plan?

UpdatedJune 10, 2026

Quick Answer

Yes. Data roaming must be turned on for the eSIM line to use mobile data abroad.

How to enable data roaming on iPhone

Open [Settings] > [Cellular] or [Mobile Service].
Select our eSIM under the SIMs section.
Tap [Cellular Data Options]. 4.Scroll down to toggle on “Data Roaming”.

How to enable data roaming on Samsung

Go to [Settings] > [Connections] > [Mobile networks]
Toggle on “Data roaming”

How to enable data roaming on Google

Go to [Settings] > [Network & Internet] > [SIMs]
Select our eSIM
Toggle on “Roaming”

Will this cause roaming charges?

Turning on data roaming for our eSIM does not create roaming charges from your home carrier. To avoid charges from your primary SIM, make sure your primary SIM is not selected for mobile data while abroad.

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Do I need to enable data roaming to use the eSIM plan?

How to enable data roaming on iPhone

How to enable data roaming on Samsung

How to enable data roaming on Google

Will this cause roaming charges?

To activate an eSIM,
your device must be both

eSIM-compatible

Carrier unlocked

1. Go to [Settings] > [General] > [About] on your device.

2. Look for “Network Provider Lock – No SIM restrictions”:

◦ If you see this, your phone is unlocked.
◦ If not, your phone is locked.

1. Go to [Settings] > [Connections] > [Mobile networks] on your device.

2. Select [Network operators]:

◦ If multiple networks appear, your phone is likely unlocked.
◦ If only one network appears or you cannot find the option to search networks, your phone is likely locked to the carrier.

1. Go to [Settings] > [Network and Internet] > [Internet] on your device.

2. Select your SIM > [Automatically Select Network]:

◦ If multiple networks appear, your phone is likely unlocked.
◦ If only one network appears or you cannot find the option to search networks, your phone is likely locked to the carrier.

Do I need to enable data roaming to use the eSIM plan?

How to enable data roaming on iPhone

How to enable data roaming on Samsung

How to enable data roaming on Google

Will this cause roaming charges?

1. Go to [Settings] > [General] > [About] on your device.

2. Look for “Network Provider Lock – No SIM restrictions”:

◦ If you see this, your phone is unlocked. ◦ If not, your phone is locked.

1. Go to [Settings] > [Connections] > [Mobile networks] on your device.

2. Select [Network operators]:

◦ If multiple networks appear, your phone is likely unlocked. ◦ If only one network appears or you cannot find the option to search networks, your phone is likely locked to the carrier.

1. Go to [Settings] > [Network and Internet] > [Internet] on your device.

2. Select your SIM > [Automatically Select Network]:

◦ If multiple networks appear, your phone is likely unlocked. ◦ If only one network appears or you cannot find the option to search networks, your phone is likely locked to the carrier.

◦ If you see this, your phone is unlocked.
◦ If not, your phone is locked.

◦ If multiple networks appear, your phone is likely unlocked.
◦ If only one network appears or you cannot find the option to search networks, your phone is likely locked to the carrier.

◦ If multiple networks appear, your phone is likely unlocked.
◦ If only one network appears or you cannot find the option to search networks, your phone is likely locked to the carrier.