Will the eSIM use up my plan during a layover in another country?
No, a single-country plan works only on that country’s networks. A regional plan may start on a layover if it covers that country.
A single-country plan connects only to that country’s networks. A layover in Dubai, Doha or Istanbul uses nothing and doesn’t start the validity, because the phone won’t find a network from the plan there.
A regional plan is different: if the layover country is on its list, the eSIM may connect there and start counting the days. If you don’t want that, turn the eSIM line off for the layover and turn it on after landing at your destination.
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- Is there one plan for several countries?Yes, regional plans: for Europe, Asia, the Balkans, the USA with Canada, or the whole world. One eSIM for the whole trip.
- When does the plan’s validity start?Usually at the first connection to a network in the destination country; with some plans at installation. The plan’s description says which rule applies.