r/eSIMforTravelers

I am looking to purchase an eSIM for an upcoming 7-day trip to China. I’d like to continue using common social media apps without issue. I have used Airalo in other countries without any issues but I have seen recent complaints about Airalo being very slow in China, and many people are recommending trip.com eSIMs. I’d like to stay with Airalo as it’s familiar and I can continue to collect credits. Does anyone have any recent experience with Airalo or trip.com in mainland China?

I had a US number, got a remote job in south america and didnt need a number. Im looking to get a new job and interviews offten ask for US numbers. I have family in the states, Ive tried openphone but from what I understand it no longer works.

Im thinking about buying a cheap phone and getting a plan from my family in the US and getting it sent over to me but I dont know if that will work. Google says it has to be activated in the us to open the valid line. Hopefully Ill be able to update banking too since im relegated to using online banking at the moment.

What are you guys using, providers, plans, strategy? I have a FL adress I can use but I live in south america and intend to stay far away.

Any help is apreciated.

landing in athens for four days then a ferry to naxos. maps, whatsapp, and a hotspot for a second phone.

does 15gb last that week if we are not streaming? and does vodafone hold on the ferry or should i download maps first? better to start unlimited for the island week?