Tourism is one of the new hobbies of modern man. We can see and learn a lot by visiting new countries, experiencing the culture and attractions. But how do you stay connected and share the beauty with your friends and family? Today, we will learn one way to keep in touch when traveling to the United States of America.
This way was a novelty not so long ago, but now this new technology is becoming more and more integrated into everyday life, helping to simplify routine tasks and facilitate business communication. This technology is the virtual SIM card!
What Is a Virtual Sim Card or eSIM?
An eSIM is a chip embedded in a smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch that replaces the familiar physical SIM card. Virtual card provides a new approach to providing access to the Internet and mobile communication.
The principle of operation is simple: to connect to the network of a telecom operator, you do not need to insert the received SIM card into your phone. You need to install a specialized application and complete all the settings of your SIM card in the phone itself by scanning a QR code.
Tariffs and duration of validity you choose yourself in the application, you can connect up to five virtual SIM cards for different needs. A couple of minutes and the United States phone number is already in your phone!
The advantages of using a virtual SIM card in America:
- The main advantage of virtual sim card is that this technology is very easy to connect and manage. All the basic functions are in the application of the mobile operator, and you can change the tariff in a few minutes without visiting the office of the mobile operator. Also in this application you will be able to control the consumption of mobile traffic and minutes for calls.
- If you require stable mobile internet at an inexpensive cost, a virtual SIM card fully meets your request.
- If your trip to the USA lasts for a month, then connecting a virtual SIM card will save you time, because you can connect eSIM from the comfort of your home.
- The quality of eSIM connectivity in the US is very good, as most virtual sim card operators provide extensive coverage, connecting to the leading mobile carriers in the US.
- Many operators add additional features to their tariffs such as talk minutes, the ability to give away mobile internet as a hotspot or SMS messaging.
To sum up, when traveling to the United States, it is also worth knowing about some nuances of being in a new country. For example, payment for the use of the Internet may be more than expected, because the cost of goods in the United States does not include taxes.
The amount of tax may vary from state to state. There is also another nuance. If you wanted to buy a new smartphone in the US, then be careful. Many manufacturers of new phones make devices without a slot for a physical sim card, focusing on the needs of the American sector. In America, virtual sim cards are very popular, so many phones contain two chips for eSIM and none for the physical sim card option.
