eSIM Yesim Review: international internet for businesses

Yesim is a brand of Genesis group AG, which is located in Switzerland and provides cellular data connectivity through eSIM (embedded SIM). You can find it on the brand’s official website in two languages: English and Russia, available on the internet to a wide group of countries in the world. And so that’s why we bring to you – Yesim APP – the app where travelers, tourists, explorers and business agents are able to manage everything related to the purchase of Yesim eSIM products, cellular data, and their respective installation and use. Today we will tell you about the features of their products, the target audience, how to obtain and install them, and everything related to Yesim eSIM.

We will try to provide clarity on the use of the app and how the traveller can manage data plans that best suit him from his personal account, we will indicate operational and technical characteristics of both eSIM and the tools needed to use eSIM, we will show you which devices are compatible with Yesim’s eSIM.

Yesim service products

eSIM’s function is to link its users to cellular internet and is associated with the mobile app Yesim app. This app and the eSIM are the brand’s main products. On the app, there are options such as buying and installing eSIM Yesim cellular data. This company offers services similar to Truphone, Gigsky, Airalo or Soracom.

Yesim’s eSIM and cellular data reviews

I have used Yesim during my travels in South Africa and Europe (early 2020). The service works well with new iPhones and is very cheap compared to other eSim providers (I paid €6 per GB for 30 days). I recommend trying it to save drastically on home plans when traveling (often $10/day with AT&T and Verizon.

Sjonk

Just make sure you have the right configuration: make Yesim your mobile data line and don’t allow switching mobile data to your main provider to save costs.

Cosgood

I was worried that this app was a scam, as it is much cheaper than competing apps and they have no web presence at all. However, I am happy to report that it is doing very well in Thailand this week.

Artycheng_Peter

Easy to use and does what it’s under for! Not many ads, if any. Thank you. This is the only app that works for me.

Yesim User

What is Yesim’s eSIM and cellular data?

The eSIM from roaming telecommunications company Yesim is an electronic SIM card that is integrated into the device (smartphone, tablet, ipad, pc, etc.) This service gives you the convenience of having two cellular connectivity providers on one device at the same time. You can have separate providers for personal and business purposes or add an additional line when traveling abroad.

YESIM’s eSIM only works on unlocked devices compatible with the technology, we will show you in this article what they are and how to install an eSIM depending on the operating system: IOS or Android.

Learn about Yesim’s eSIM and cellular data operational features.

How do I install Yesim eSIM on my iOS and Android devices?

Buy an eSIM data plan from Yesim

Recommendations before buying.

• There can only be 1 active data plan on the account, but you can buy more than ten. 
• The “Activate later” button allows you to activate the already purchased plan for up to 30 days. 
• During this period you will not be able to purchase a different plan.
• The QR code will be sent to you as soon as the plan is purchased and activated. 
• To receive the QR code with the activated postponed activation, please log in to the App and click on the “Activate plan” button.
• Please note that the purchase of the new plan will delete the existing one.

Once you have created your account or logged in to the App, you can choose a suitable data plan according to the country in which you plan to use the internet and make the payment.

1. To get started, tap Buy Plan. Simply type the name of the country you are planning to visit in the app’s search engine, the app will list all mobile service plans that include this country.

You can then choose the duration and the number of MBs/GBs.

2. If another user has advised you to use this App, ask them for the referral code. You will both receive a €3 bonus to your account balance. Then click on Buy with the card.

3. Check that everything is correct and click on pay securely. Then enter your card details and click Pay. After a successful payment, you will receive a receipt on your email. If you have not received it within 2-5 minutes, please check your spam or junk mail folders.

4. You will also receive an email with detailed information on how to add the Yesim profile to your eSIM-capable device.

5. Finally, install the eSIM profile on your device.

Recommendations before installing Yesim’s eSIM to have mobile data

• Once you have purchased your data plan you will receive an email with detailed information on how to add the Yesim profile to your compatible device.
• The installation of the eSIM profile varies according to the operating system.
• Stable Internet connection is required when adding the code.

There are several options for adding a Yesim profile to your device, here are the most important ones.

Option 1 – Automatic installation of Yesim eSIMs

When you purchase the eSIM, it is automatically installed on your device. 

You will see this message “Add a new mobile plan? Click add to start the process.

• When the eSIM is installed, your device will prompt you to restart. Please restart your device and log in to your settings page when you are done.

Settings – Connections – SIM Card Manager.

• Name the eSIM as “Yesim” – it will be easier for you to manage it later.
• Select it as “Preferred SIM card” to work with your cellular data.

 Settings – Connections – Mobile networks, data roaming – Enabled

If the data connection is not established, select Access point names – Yesim – Add – add a new access point: name it “Yesim”, APN “fast-access”, save it and select it in the list – then check the connection.

Option 2 – Add Yesim eSIM by scanning the QR code

As you have purchased the Yesim code, you have a new tab available in the app called “Yesim Installation”. Here you can find the code and some options on how this code can be shared within your nearest devices. You can also find the code being sent to your email address. 

Go to your device’s Settings – Connections – SIM card manager – Add mobile plan – Add using QR code.

You can also open the camera and scan the QR code:

Note: internet connection is required when adding the code.

Settings – Connections – Mobile networks

Data roaming – On.

If the data connection is not established, select Access Point Names – Yesim – Add – add a new access point: name it “Yesim”, APN “fast access”, save it and select it from the list – check the connection!
Note: For security reasons, after the Yesim QR code is installed on your device, it cannot be used on any other device.

Option 3 – Add Yesim eSIM manually

In case there is a problem scanning the QR code or you have no other devices, this is the option that allows you to install your eSIM profile.

Follow the instructions:

Go to your device’s Settings – click on Connections – then click on SIM Card Manager – Add mobile plan – Add using the activation code.

The activation code must be of the type LPA:1$smdp.io$4Y-L6KA7-1754C90

1. Copy the entire line from the “Yesim Installation” page in the App and insert it in the Activation code field on the settings page.
2. Name the eSIM as “Yesim” – it will be easier for you to manage it later.
3. Select Yesim as a “Preferred SIM card” to work with your cellular data.
4. Settings – Connections – cellular networks:
5. Data roaming – On.

If the data connection is not established, select Access point names – Yesim – Add – add a new access point: name it “Yesim”, APN “fast access”, save it and select it in the list and check if it is connected.

Which devices are compatible with Yesim’s eSIM, which ones can give you cellular data?

Device compatibility varies from country to country. For example, iPhones XS, XS Max and XR sold in China, Macau and Hong Kong are not eSIM compatible – however, they are Dual SIM phones with 2 physical SIM slots.

Your device must be unlocked. You can check with your operator to see if there is anything you can do to unlock the eSIM on your device. Below is the list of Yesim compatible phones as of November 2020 update.

IOS

Note: Your device must be unlocked and the iOS version must be updated to 14.1 or later.

Android

Note: Note: If you have a device manufactured in Turkey and it prevents you from installing the eSIM, please have your device restored to factory settings.

Genesis Group and Yesim

Yesim belongs to the Genesis group which provides a range of infrastructure, software and platform services to the blockchain industry, and is a data center operator and provider of colocation and hosting services to corporate and private customers for a range of applications including video rendering, AI, and blockchain development applications.

Founder of Genesis Group (YeSIM)

Marco Andreas Streng: is a German entrepreneur, CEO, and co-founder of Genesis Group, a cryptocurrency company based in Iceland. He studied mathematics at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich but dropped out before graduating thanks to an interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology developed while at university.

Yesim headquarters

Yesim is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Social media Yesim

These are the social networks where you can find Yesim:

• Facebook
• Instagram

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Yesim eSIM

Daniela Rojas

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