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The video focuses on the benefits and practical usage of eSIMs, particularly for travelers. Jeremy, newly arrived in Japan, discovers the convenience of eSIMs, digital SIM cards that eliminate the need for physical swaps and are supported by many modern smartphones. The video emphasizes preparing for travel by setting up an eSIM in advance to avoid connectivity issues. Details are provided on downloading the Aalo app, creating an account, selecting appropriate eSIM plans based on travel duration and data needs, and ensuring phones are unlocked. Comprehensive instructions are given for installing, activating, and managing eSIMs, including selecting default lines, preventing unwanted charges, and managing data usage to optimize connectivity while traveling. The video concludes with practical tips for conserving data and promoting the channel.
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In this part of the video, Jeremy has just arrived in Japan with enthusiasm but no mobile connection, navigating Tokyo’s streets and looking for a SIM card. The video highlights how setting up an eSIM beforehand could have simplified his experience. It introduces eSIMs as digital SIM cards built into phones, eliminating the need to swap physical SIM cards. Newer iPhones and many recent Android models support eSIMs, but phones need to be unlocked to use them. Viewers are guided on how to check if their phone is unlocked and introduced to Aalo, a provider offering various eSIM plans. The video explains how to download the Aalo app, create an account, and navigate its user-friendly interface to set up an eSIM.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the process of contacting support, selecting and purchasing eSIM plans, and provides tips for using eSIMs while traveling. Support can be contacted 24/7 through a form or by speaking to an agent, noting that it might involve a wait. When choosing an eSIM plan, it’s important to consider your travel duration and data needs. Using minimal data activities like navigating with Google Maps versus high data consumption activities like streaming videos is highlighted. The speaker demonstrates selecting a local eSIM for France, emphasizing checking data allowance, validity, and price. Payment methods should ideally avoid foreign transaction fees. After purchasing, the eSIM can be activated immediately or later, and organization is recommended for multiple eSIMs. Activation should ideally be done with a stable internet connection, preferably at home to avoid issues. Critical steps for installation are also outlined, such as not interrupting the process or deleting the eSIM prematurely.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains the ease of different installation methods for an eSIM, recommending the “direct” method as the simplest option. They guide viewers through the installation process by clicking “install eIM” and following a step-by-step guide, emphasizing the importance of keeping the installation window open. After installation, users must select the default line for calling and messaging, usually choosing “primary” to maintain accessibility for emergencies and avoid extra charges.
Users are advised to keep “allow mobile data switching” off to prevent unwanted charges from their home mobile plan. When traveling, users can activate their eSIM in the phone settings, renaming it for easy identification. They should ensure the “turn on this line” option is enabled and leave network selection on automatic for the best connection. Lastly, the APN should be checked to ensure mobile data network settings are correct.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter provides detailed instructions on managing mobile data usage when using an eSIM card while traveling. Key steps include accessing APN settings from the app to input necessary information if the fields are blank, toggling data roaming on, and enabling low data mode to save data by pausing automatic updates and background tasks. Additionally, the presenter advises on disabling data roaming for your primary SIM card to avoid using home network data. They suggest tracking usage through the app or a widget and pre-downloading maps via Wi-Fi for offline navigation to conserve data. The video ends with a call to like, comment, and use an affiliate link to support the channel.