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Country guides, how-tos and comparisons for staying online on the road.
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StayOn or Airalo: which is cheaper for Cyprus and Turkey
We compared StayOn, Airalo and Holafly prices for the same plans in Cyprus and Turkey. Tables, pros and cons, and when to choose which.
Cyprus SIM card for tourists: is a local SIM worth it?
How to buy a SIM card in Cyprus as a tourist: price, passport, activation call. And when an eSIM is the easier option.
eSIM for Georgia: staying online in Tbilisi, Batumi and the mountains
How mobile coverage works in Georgia, how much data a regional road trip really takes, and why you should download maps before Svaneti.
Best eSIM for Cyprus in 2026: stay connected from the moment you land
Do you need an eSIM in Cyprus? Prices, where signal drops, North Cyprus, local SIM vs eSIM vs roaming. Real speed test and plan table.
eSIM for Turkey: a practical guide for travellers
Why an eSIM beats a local SIM in Turkey, how coverage holds on the coast and in Cappadocia, and how much data a week really takes.
How much data do you need on a trip
A usage table by activity, benchmarks per trip type, and the three settings that save more than picking a bigger plan.
How to install an eSIM on iPhone and AndroidHow to install an eSIM on iPhone
Step by step: what arrives by email, where to tap on iPhone and Android, why you must not switch the profile on early, and the three switches to check on arrival.Step by step: what arrives by email, where to tap on iPhone, why you must not switch the profile on early, and the three switches to check on arrival.
eSIM not connecting: what to check, in order
Seven reasons the profile is installed but there is no internet, ordered from the most common to the rarest. Two minutes to work through.
How to top up an eSIM instead of buying a new one
What to do when the data runs out mid-trip: topping up the same profile, how that differs from buying another eSIM, and when a new one is genuinely needed.
Does my phone support eSIM: a ten-second check
Model lists for iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel and others, a ten-second check in settings, and what to do if the phone was bought in China.Model lists for iPhone and others, a ten-second check in settings, and what to do if the phone was bought in China.
eSIM vs roaming: which is cheaper in 2026
The arithmetic: when a travel eSIM beats roaming, where your operator wins, and why a month-long stay calls for a local contract.