--- title: "Travel eSIM for iPhone & Android: plans and setup | DualLine" description: "Explore DualLine travel eSIMs: data plans, eligible calls and SMS packages, device compatibility, QR installation and usage tracking." canonical: "https://dualline.co/esim" --- # Travel eSIM. One less thing to pack. Choose your destination, find a plan that fits your trip and stay connected without swapping a physical SIM. Manage your travel data and your second line in one app. [Find your plan type](https://dualline.co/esim#plans) [Check device compatibility](https://dualline.co/esim#compatibility) Istanbul, Türkiye ## What is a travel eSIM? It adds a mobile plan to a compatible device digitally. The plan determines where you can connect, how much data you have, how long it lasts and whether calls or SMS are included. An eSIM does not automatically include a phone number. ## Choose the connection you need. DualLine separates data plans from plans that explicitly include data, calls and texts. Available options vary by destination. ### Standard data A fixed data allowance for a stated number of days. Compare allowance, validity, supported networks and price. Carrier calls and SMS are not included in data-only plans. ### Unlimited data A data plan whose usage terms matter as much as its name. Check the package’s fair-use policy, daily high-speed allowance, speed restrictions and tethering rules. “Unlimited” does not guarantee unlimited full-speed data. ### Data, calls & texts Only where the package explicitly includes voice and SMS. Read the included minutes, texts, number and permitted calling destinations. This is separate from a DualLine virtual second line; not every country or package offers it. ## Popular destinations. Compare plans, prices per GB and networks for popular travel destinations. Prices are dated and confirmed at checkout. [eSIM for the United States](https://dualline.co/esim/united-states) [eSIM for the United Kingdom](https://dualline.co/esim/united-kingdom) [eSIM for Dubai & the UAE](https://dualline.co/esim/united-arab-emirates) [eSIM for Japan](https://dualline.co/esim/japan) [eSIM for Thailand](https://dualline.co/esim/thailand) [eSIM for France](https://dualline.co/esim/france) [eSIM for Italy](https://dualline.co/esim/italy) [eSIM for Spain](https://dualline.co/esim/spain) [eSIM for Germany](https://dualline.co/esim/germany) [eSIM for Turkey](https://dualline.co/esim/turkey) [eSIM for Greece](https://dualline.co/esim/greece) [eSIM for Portugal](https://dualline.co/esim/portugal) [eSIM for the Netherlands](https://dualline.co/esim/netherlands) [eSIM for Switzerland](https://dualline.co/esim/switzerland) [eSIM for South Korea](https://dualline.co/esim/south-korea) [eSIM for Singapore](https://dualline.co/esim/singapore) [eSIM for Indonesia](https://dualline.co/esim/indonesia) [eSIM for Mexico](https://dualline.co/esim/mexico) [eSIM for Canada](https://dualline.co/esim/canada) [eSIM for Australia](https://dualline.co/esim/australia) ## Four checks before you choose. Device Your exact device model and sales region must support eSIM. Check that it is unlocked for the network you want to use. Destination Choose country, regional or global coverage in DualLine and read the package’s actual list of supported destinations. A “global” label does not mean every country. Validity Check when the validity period starts. Some plans start on installation; others start after connecting to a supported network. Total price Review the selected package and total payment amount at checkout before confirming. ### Will it work on my phone? Many iPhones and Android phones support eSIM, but model, region, software and carrier lock matter. Check the manufacturer’s instructions for your exact model. An in-app compatibility check is guidance, not a guarantee of network service. [Apple: eSIM setup and requirements](https://support.apple.com/en-us/118669) [Samsung: Galaxy eSIM setup](https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-an-esim-with-your-galaxy-phone/) ## From package to connection. Choose your plan in DualLine, then follow the installation steps for your phone. [Buy a travel eSIM](https://dualline.co/buy-esim) 1. ### Choose and review Select the destination and package, then review data, duration, network, activation policy and any included calls or SMS. 2. ### Sign in and pay Buy on the DualLine website after signing in to your account: review the total and choose an available payment method. Your travel eSIM is purchased separately from second-line subscriptions and code credits. 3. ### Open installation details After successful delivery, open the eSIM in DualLine for the available QR code, manual activation details or supported installation link. Keep these details private. 4. ### Set your data line Follow the package-specific instructions in your phone settings. Select the travel eSIM for mobile data and apply its roaming/APN settings where required. ## Your connection has a home. In the app’s eSIM tab, open a delivered eSIM to view installation details, usage and remaining allowances where available. Purchase history is in Account → eSIM purchases. Usage may update with a delay; an unavailable reading is not zero usage. Top-ups are offered only for eligible profiles and packages. Buying a top-up does not mean every eSIM is reusable, transferable or refundable. ## Three products. Different jobs. Travel eSIM Mobile data on a compatible phone, with carrier calls and SMS included on eligible plans. Second line A dedicated number for personal, non-commercial communication through DualLine. Separate from your travel data plan. One-time code A temporary, receive-only number for one verification attempt. Separate from a permanent line or travel eSIM. [Explore personal second lines](https://dualline.co/second-line) [Understand one-time codes](https://dualline.co/one-time-codes) ## Travel eSIM questions, answered. How do I choose a travel eSIM plan? Start with your destination and trip length. Compare data allowance, validity, supported networks and whether you need calls or SMS. Review the final price and installation requirements in DualLine before confirming. Does every eSIM include calls, SMS and a phone number? No. Data-only eSIM plans provide mobile data, not carrier voice or SMS. Only packages explicitly labelled with calls and texts include those allowances. Check the package details, supported destinations and number information before paying. Can I keep my usual number? On a device that supports the required dual-SIM combination, you can usually keep your main line enabled and choose the travel eSIM for data. Your main carrier may still charge for calls, SMS or roaming. Review both lines’ settings. Can I use messaging apps on a data-only eSIM? A data connection can carry internet-based messaging and calling in apps, subject to their terms and local availability. It does not supply carrier SMS or guarantee account registration, bank verification or delivery of one-time codes. When does the eSIM validity period start? The package’s activation policy decides. It may start when the eSIM is installed or when it first connects to a supported network. Read that policy before installing, especially before travelling. How do I install an eSIM on iPhone or Android? Open the delivered eSIM’s installation details in DualLine and follow the device-specific instructions. Use the QR code, manual details or supported link where available. You may need an internet connection for installation. Do not share the activation code publicly. Is an unlimited eSIM always full speed? No. Unlimited plans may have fair-use limits, daily high-speed allowances or reduced speeds after a threshold. Network conditions and tethering rules also vary. The selected package’s terms are the source of truth. Where can I see remaining data and purchases? The eSIM tab contains delivered eSIMs and their available usage information. Account → eSIM purchases contains eSIM order history. Usage may update with a delay or be temporarily unavailable. Can I add more data to the same eSIM? Only if that eSIM supports top-ups and an eligible package is offered. Check the available options on the eSIM detail screen. Some profiles cannot be topped up or reinstalled. What if installation fails or I need a refund? Contact DualLine support with the order reference, device model and a description of the issue. Do not send passwords or full card details. Refund eligibility depends on the issue, package terms and applicable rights; usage alone does not determine every case. ## Prepare for your journey. [### What is an eSIM, and which plan do you need? Understand eSIM, travel data, phone numbers and setup. Choose between data-only and calls-and-texts plans without changing your everyday number. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/what-is-esim) [### Travel eSIM, roaming or a local SIM? Compare roaming, a local SIM and a travel eSIM on cost, setup and keeping your main number reachable, and see which fits your trip. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/esim-vs-roaming) [### How much mobile data do you need for travel? Estimate travel data from trip length and your daily usage. Compare 1GB or 5GB with your needs, and allow for calls, video, downloads and hotspot. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/how-much-data-for-travel) [### Unlimited eSIM data and hotspot: what to compare Read unlimited travel eSIM fair-use, speed and hotspot terms. Share the intended data line and include connected-device use in your allowance. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/unlimited-data-and-hotspot) [### Travel eSIM prices by country Compare travel eSIM prices for 199 destinations: the lowest plan price, the lowest price per GB and the cheapest unlimited plan, all dated. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/esim-prices-by-country) [### Will your travel eSIM connect? Networks by country See the local mobile networks DualLine travel eSIM plans use in 199 destinations, and the checks that help your eSIM connect when you arrive. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/esim-networks-by-country) [### Is your phone ready for a travel eSIM? Check exact model, sales region, carrier lock and dual-SIM needs before choosing a travel eSIM. A practical compatibility checklist for iPhone and Android. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/device-compatibility) [### Install your travel eSIM with a clear plan. Prepare for eSIM installation on iPhone or Android: delivery details, QR or manual setup, activation timing and choosing the correct data line. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/installation) [### How to install an eSIM on iPhone Install your DualLine eSIM on iPhone with a QR code, supported link or manual details. Choose the data line and check activation before travelling. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/install-esim-iphone) [### How to install an eSIM on Android Set up a DualLine travel eSIM on Android. Follow Samsung or Pixel settings, choose QR or manual installation and select the right data line. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/install-esim-android) [### Set up your eSIM on Samsung Galaxy Add a delivered eSIM in Samsung SIM manager, use QR or activation details, and set mobile data and roaming for your travel package. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/install-esim-samsung) [### Set up your eSIM on Google Pixel Add a delivered travel eSIM through Pixel SIM settings. Follow the supplied installation method and choose data, calls and text preferences. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/install-esim-pixel) [### Two lines. One deliberate data choice. Understand travel eSIM data roaming, your home line and automatic data switching. Review settings before departure and after returning home. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/data-roaming) [### Use WhatsApp abroad with a travel eSIM Keep your existing WhatsApp number while using travel eSIM data. Set the data line, control roaming and prepare for later verification. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/whatsapp-abroad) [### eSIM plans with a phone number, calls and SMS Compare mobile eSIM plans with data, a phone number, calls and SMS. Choose the incoming capabilities needed for WhatsApp registration. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/with-phone-number) [### How to top up a travel eSIM in DualLine Add an eligible data package to your delivered eSIM. Review price and validity, follow the order state and keep the installed profile. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/top-up) [### Your eSIM is not connecting. What next? Distinguish eSIM delivery, installation, network and data-usage problems. Follow a focused troubleshooting checklist and prepare useful support details. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/not-connecting) [### Turkish carrier roaming or a travel eSIM? Costs compared Turkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom day passes and packages next to a DualLine eSIM for Germany, the UK, the USA and the UAE, for 3, 7 or 14 days. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/turkey-roaming-vs-esim) [### AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile roaming vs a travel eSIM AT&T International Day Pass, Verizon TravelPass and T-Mobile passes next to a DualLine eSIM for the UK, Italy, France and Japan, for 3, 7 or 14 days. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/us-carrier-roaming-vs-esim) [### UK roaming vs a travel eSIM: EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three roaming charges next to a DualLine eSIM for Spain, France, the USA and Turkey, for 3, 7 or 14 days. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/uk-roaming-vs-esim) [### EU roaming vs a travel eSIM: where the rules end EU roam-like-at-home does not reach Switzerland, the UK, Turkey or the USA. Telekom, Vodafone, Orange, SFR and Movistar prices there, next to a DualLine eSIM. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/eu-roaming-vs-esim) ## Sources and further help Check the device manufacturer’s instructions for your exact model, alongside the installation steps for your selected plan. - [Apple: eSIM setup and requirements](https://support.apple.com/en-us/118669) - [Samsung: Galaxy eSIM setup](https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-an-esim-with-your-galaxy-phone/) ## Plan with clear expectations. Read the terms before choosing a package. If anything is unclear, our support contact is available before purchase. [Contact DualLine support](https://dualline.co/support) [Privacy policy](https://dualline.co/privacy) [Refund and cancellation policy](https://dualline.co/refund-cancellation) ## Answers for your situation [Internet abroad, without rebuilding your phone life.](https://dualline.co/guides/internet-abroad-without-changing-number)