Activate after landing.
The plan is installed. The clock starts when data first flows, so activate after touch-down.
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1. When to activate
Activate after you land. Most plans start their validity clock the moment data first flows.
2. How to activate
- Turn airplane mode on for a moment so you can switch lines cleanly.
- Settings/Cellular/Mobile Data
- Pick your travel eSIM as the data line.
- Make sure Data Roaming is enabled on the travel line.
- Turn airplane mode off and give the device 30 seconds to attach.
3. How validity works
The validity clock starts at first data usage and continues until the time window or allowance runs out.
startsFirst time data flows on the eSIM
endsValidity window end or data exhaustion, whichever comes first
pauses?No, validity counts continuously
4. Confirm it's working
- Look for the operator name in the status bar.
- Open a webpage over cellular data.