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Internet access is a necessity in today's world, especially given that we use Google Maps, Whatsapp, and Social Media on a daily basis to help us plan, communicate and discover things to do.
Getting stuck abroad without data and having to rely on your accommodations WiFi or a local restaurant can make exploring in a new destination a real challenge. Due to this, we've been testing a few different eSIM card providers on a trip to the Philippines to find out which offer the best value and connectivity across the world. The benefits of eSIMs is that they work with almost all new mobile phones, and can make internet access a real breeze, not to mention saving you from waiting to get a physical SIM card once you arrive, which can be expensive.
Our recommendation is Nomad. Download this app before you travel, or even once you're abroad, and you can get online in minutes with coverage in over 170 countries. Prices depend on where you're travelling to in the world but from what we've seen, Nomad offer competitive prices and most importantly will take you step-by-step in the app to set up your eSIM whether on Android or iPhone. We're confident that once you try Nomad on your next trip, you'll steer clear of physical SIM cards and your dodgy hotel WiFi!
Looking to discover your next travel destination to use an eSIM? Check out our destination guide for inspiration.