Published on October 18, 2025•2 min read

eSIMs Made Simple: What They Are and How Figabytes Gets You Online Fast

eSIMs Made Simple: What They Are and How Figabytes Gets You Online Fast

If you’ve ever landed in a new country and sprinted to a SIM kiosk, there’s a smoother way: eSIM. With Figabytes, you activate a data plan in minutes—no plastic, no queues, no hassle.

What is an eSIM?

An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital version of the SIM card that’s built into your phone, tablet, or laptop. Instead of inserting a card, you download a plan directly to your device and start using mobile data immediately.

How eSIMs work (the short version)

  1. Buy a plan from Figabytes (country, regional, or multi-country).

  2. Install the eSIM by scanning a QR code or installing directly from the app.

  3. Your device adds a profile and connects to partner networks—just like a normal SIM, but fully digital.

Tip: Keep Wi-Fi on during installation and set Mobile Data → Figabytes afterward. Turn Data Roaming: On when you travel.

Why eSIMs are changing travel

  • Instant activation: Get connected in minutes—before you fly or as you land.

  • Multiple profiles: Store several eSIMs and switch based on country or use case.

  • No swapping cards: One phone, many destinations—no tiny trays or tools.

  • Greener choice: Less plastic and packaging, fewer courier miles.

How to get started with Figabytes

  1. Check compatibility: Make sure your device supports eSIM and is unlocked.

  2. Open Figabytes: Choose your country/region and data size.

  3. Install: Scan your QR code or install directly from the app.

  4. Finish up: Set Figabytes as your Mobile Data line and enable Data Roaming abroad.

    • If data doesn’t start: add the APN from your order, then toggle Airplane Mode off/on.

That’s it—you’re online

Business trip, backpacking, or a quick city break: Figabytes eSIM keeps you connected quickly, affordably, and without the plastic.

Install your eSIM with confidence

Follow this guided checklist from device prep to activation. Figabytes eSIMs stay ready in your account, so you can install today and switch them on the moment you land.

Most unlocked phones from 2018 onward support eSIM. Run these pre-checks now so activation is stress-free when you land.

  • Make sure your device is unlocked and supports eSIM (iPhone XR/XS or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer, Google Pixel 4 or newer, and most recent flagships).
  • Stay connected to Wi-Fi during installation so the eSIM profile downloads instantly.

iPhone & iPad

Settings → General → About. Under "Digital SIM," confirm an EID is listed.

Android

Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs (or Connections). Look for "Add eSIM" or "Download a SIM instead."

Unsure about compatibility? Ask our team before you buy.