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Using it abroad
Settings that matter once you land: roaming, your Indian SIM, WhatsApp and hotspot.
6 guides
- 1Data roaming on or off? How to set it for your eSIMTurn Data Roaming on for the Olysim eSIM and off for your Indian SIM. A travel eSIM always counts as roaming, and roaming on Olysim costs nothing extra.2 min read
- 2How to choose your eSIM for mobile dataSet the Olysim eSIM as your Mobile Data line, so all your internet comes from it. Your home SIM can stay on for calls and SMS.1 min read
- 3Can I use WhatsApp with a travel eSIM?Yes. WhatsApp keeps your Indian number and works on the Olysim data. Messages, voice and video calls all work, and you do not need to change anything in…1 min read
- 4Will I get bank OTPs on my Indian number abroad?OTPs come by SMS to your Indian SIM, not through Olysim. Olysim gives you data only. Keep your Indian SIM in the phone and switched on, and check with your…2 min read
- 5Can I use my eSIM as a hotspot?Yes, on most plans. Turn on Personal Hotspot on iPhone or Mobile Hotspot on Android, and other devices can use your eSIM data. It uses data faster, so keep an…1 min read
- 6How to avoid roaming charges on your Indian SIMBefore you land, turn Data Roaming off on your Indian SIM and choose the Olysim eSIM for mobile data. Your Indian SIM can stay on for SMS, but it will not use…1 min read
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