Holafly eSIM app for iPhone: Is it worth it?

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Recently, the virtual eSIM card store for more than 160 destinations, Holafly, launched its new eSIM app for iPhone. Certainly, many of us wonder: What is it for? How does it work? How useful is it? So, we endeavored to find out and leave you this review with everything you need to know.

Have you ever had the chance to visit another country? If so, you’ve probably had to look for a prepaid SIM card with a local operator. If you’re lucky, you get it without much of a hassle. However, in other cases, it can be so complex that you may end up with a headache.

So, it is worth looking at this information and discovering it’s a suitable alternative for your next trip. Let’s start!

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What is the new Holafly iPhone eSIM app for?

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The aim of these apps is for travelers to save time when managing the eSIM they buy plans or packages to have the internet on their cellphones while traveling to different destinations.

There are many options in the market, thanks to the growing demand for cellular services and specifically, where users are in control of their connection and consumption through their smartphone.

In the case of the new Holafly eSIM app for iPhone, anyone can easily activate, install and manage it from their cellphone after buying an eSIM in the Holafly virtual store. Wherever they are and whenever they need it.

What services does the Holafly eSIM app offer?

Certainly, when we are in the comfort of our homes we don’t give prominence to downloading and using eSIM apps. Why? Because there are currently multiple alternatives to having internet on a cellphone. But, if we go a little deeper, with real-life cases, we could relate and consider its importance.

Dear traveler: What would happen if you can’t activate your eSIM while in another country? Or you don’t know what days and data are available to you? It would become a real headache and you would end up complaining about the bad service, so you better download the app, and problem solved!

In our case, we did the test and found that the app is quite intuitive and easy to use. Once you register with the same email you used when buying your eSIM, you have access to the eSIM installation and activation functions, with very simple instructions so you can do it yourself. But if you still have doubts about how to do it, you’ll find some support videos with the step by step to guide you.

In addition, you’ll be able to solve connection problems with your eSIM and review the list of cellphones compatible with this technology (remember that this step is essential to enjoy your eSIM, otherwise it won’t help you at all). And as if that were not enough, quickly access to the help center, so that the Holafly support team can help you solve any problem, whenever you need it.

What operating system works with the Holafly app?

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for iPhone

The Holafly eSIM app is compatible with the iOS operating system and Android. For now, we know that the Holafly app is compatible with the following Apple devices and versions:

iPhone 11, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE 2 (2020), iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone SE 3 (2022), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPad Pro (from 2018 onwards), iPad Pro 11″ (model A2068, from 2020), iPad Pro 12.9″ (model A2069, from 2020), iPad Air (model A2123, from 2019), iPad (model A2198, from 2019), iPad Mini (model A2124, from 2019), Watch series 3, Watch series 4, Watch series 5, Watch series 6, Watch series 7 and Watch SE.

Advantages of the eSIM app for iPhone

From our point of view, the advantages of this app are: practicality, speed, autonomy, and support. Here we will explain the reasons:

  1. Practicality: With the Holafly eSIM app, it’s much easier to install and activate the eSIM. iPhone’ users no longer need a QR code to activate their data plan.
  2. Speed: Saving time is the common denominator of any traveler and even more when you want to enjoy every moment. With this app, users can install the eSIM before leaving on a trip and activate it from their cellphone when the plane lands.
  3. Autonomy: As we mentioned before, users expect to be in control of their journey, even when it comes to buying, installing, and activating the eSIM. So, you no longer need a physical store or subscribe to a prepaid plan at each destination, and this makes a big difference. 
  4. Support: The app is intuitive and easy to use, but Holafly has created a customer service module. In case you don’t receive the QR code or experience any other problem, they will help you solve it.

What are the requirements to use the Holafly app?

  • Verify the compatibility of the cellphone as we have already explained before.
  • Being a Holafly customer; that is, having previously purchased an eSIM in the virtual store.
  • Register in the app with the same email used to buy the eSIM.
  • Check that the Apple ID is linked to the registered email.
  • Keep in mind that the password is the verification code that will arrive on your email or WhatsApp number.

Opinion: How useful is the new Holafly eSIM app?

There’s no doubt that app services are increasingly adjusted to the needs and interests of users, and the Holafly eSIM app is no exception.

We would say that it coincides with the range of services offered by other providers worldwide, helping us save time with this option, which is quite friendly when it comes to cellular internet.

But ultimately, each experience is different. That’s why we leave you with the link to download the app, explore it and share your opinion in the comments.

FAQs:

How do I install the eSIM from the Holafly app?

You must open your App Store, then look for the Holafly app: International eSIM and register with the same email you used to buy the eSIM in the Holafly virtual store. Remember, this step is very important!

What steps should be followed if the verification code doesn’t arrive at the registered email or WhatsApp number?

Check all email inboxes to make sure it is not stored in another folder, such as spam. If this doesn’t work, start the process again, and if necessary, contact the Holafly customer service team.

Can I activate a Holafly international eSIM without the app?

Of course. Remember that Holafly always sends a QR code with the eSIM number for you to use in the activation process, especially if you haven’t downloaded the app at the time of doing this process.

What if my eSIM-compatible device can’t be activated with the app?

We recommend you contact the Holafly customer service team because it’s a specific case that they can surely help you resolve.

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