eSIMs and the Future of Travel: A Digital Nomad’s Lifeline—or Just Another Tech Hiccup?

From instant connectivity to hidden limitations, here’s everything you really need to know about using eSIMs around the world—with a few practical tips that no one tells you.

Jul 14, 2025

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If you’ve traveled in the past five years and haven’t heard of eSIMs, welcome to 2025. These digital alternatives to traditional SIM cards have gone from tech novelty to essential toolkit for frequent flyers, digital nomads, remote workers, and slowmads alike.

We’re expanding on the excellent overview originally published by Johan Mejia for our friends @…

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