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How to install holiday.com’s eSIM on iOS

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In this guide, you’ll learn how to install holiday.com’s eSIM on an iPhone or iPad.

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

  1. An eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked iPhone or iPad.
  2. A stable internet connection.

NOTE: Once installed, your eSIM cannot be moved to a different device or reinstalled if removed/deleted.

Here are the steps on how to install the eSIM:

  1. Download the holiday.com app. Find the holiday.com eSIM app in the App Store, click Get to download our app.
  2. Sign up/sign in using your preferred login method. You may choose to sign in using Apple, Google, or ExpressVPN. 
  3. Once logged in, click on the Install eSIM button. Tap Allow when the "Activate New eSIM" pop-up displays.
  4. Tap "Continue" to activate the eSIM. This may take a few minutes. Tap Done when it appears.
  5. On the Data Plan Labels screen, tap Secondary, then enter your preferred label (e.g., holiday.com eSIM) to name your new eSIM. Tap Continue.
  6. On the Default Line screen, select your Primary line. This ensures you’ll receive calls and texts through your regular SIM. Tap Continue.
  7. If you see the iMessage & FaceTime screen, select your Primary line, then tap Continue.
  8. On the Cellular Data screen, if you wish to use your holiday.com eSIM for data immediately, select the holiday.com eSIM. To avoid extra roaming charges, keep Allow Cellular Data Switching toggled OFF. Tap Continue.
  9. Now, go to Settings > Cellular or Mobile Service. Under SIMs, tap your holiday.com eSIM and ensure Turn On This Line is toggled ON. 
  10. On the same screen, tap Cellular Data Network. Tap the APN field, then enter globaldata and save the change.
  11. Toggle Data Roaming ON. Your device should automatically connect to a supported network upon arriving at a supported destination for your chosen data plan.

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