 Poster: A snowHead
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My O2 subscription contract includes Switzerland as part of its European cover.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| schnitzel_skier wrote: |
| Just double check your phone can really support eSIM - allegedly mine does (according to the specs (Galaxy S23 FE)) but when I attempted to install it, it totally screwed up and wouldn't recognise the existing physical UK SIM so I had to factory reset the phone. When I spoke to someone at Samsung, they then helpfully told me the UK version of my phone doesn't support it...?!?! |
Thats strange because my Samsung phone is older than yours, it's a S20+ 5g (SM-G968B/DS) and eSIMS are supported and work fine. I bought mine outright from Amazon, not on a contract so it's possible it's an EU model not UK but I've never noticed any difference.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| schnitzel_skier wrote: |
| Just double check your phone can really support eSIM .. |
There are free eSIM services you could use to check that, if you aren't sure, eg Firsty Free which I've used.
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| pateman99 wrote: |
| @oui4ski, you had me excited until I checked Tesco sim only deals. They all say free roaming only until late spring 2023. With 12 and 24 month contract. |
https://www.tescomobile.com/sim-only-products says no EU roaming fees until 2026 - so Tesco SIM still appears to be good!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Esims are the way. Using Nomad esim in New Z. 10gig for 30 days for $10
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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| JohnS4 wrote: |
| schnitzel_skier wrote: |
| Just double check your phone can really support eSIM - allegedly mine does (according to the specs (Galaxy S23 FE)) but when I attempted to install it, it totally screwed up and wouldn't recognise the existing physical UK SIM so I had to factory reset the phone. When I spoke to someone at Samsung, they then helpfully told me the UK version of my phone doesn't support it...?!?! |
Thats strange because my Samsung phone is older than yours, it's a S20+ 5g (SM-G968B/DS) and eSIMS are supported and work fine. I bought mine outright from Amazon, not on a contract so it's possible it's an EU model not UK but I've never noticed any difference. |
I'm on the same model and use both a physical SIM with my UK number, and an eSIM for my Austrian number. The one thing that annoys me is having to switch one off and the other on to flick between the two. The OH doesn't have to do this on her newer Samsung phone.
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Current versions of Android are seamless with multiple SIMS/eSIM mixes. You can set it to be automatic or to nag you or whatever.
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When I needed a sim card for UK and US, I used esimdb to find a cheap option. I plan on doing the same for Switzerland and half term.
I've tested these two and they worked well on an iphone 12
Gomoworld (nicer setup experience)
Esim4travel
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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| oui4ski wrote: |
| pateman99 wrote: |
| @oui4ski, you had me excited until I checked Tesco sim only deals. They all say free roaming only until late spring 2023. With 12 and 24 month contract. |
https://www.tescomobile.com/sim-only-products says no EU roaming fees until 2026 - so Tesco SIM still appears to be good! |
It certainly seems to be and also includes Switzerland: LINK
So I'll add them to Virgin Media and the growing list of providers that I've been with and possibly should have left my rolling SIM contract with 
| phil_w wrote: |
| schnitzel_skier wrote: |
| Just double check your phone can really support eSIM .. |
There are free eSIM services you could use to check that, if you aren't sure, eg Firsty Free which I've used. |
Thanks for that link, @phil_w. I was pretty sure eSim wasn't an option for my budget smartphone (Motorola G7 Power) but will make it easier to check other devices in the future.
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