Set Up Guide For iOS

Last updated on November, 1, 2023

Customers who are planning to visit Hong Kong and Taiwan, please click here to complete real-name registration.

How to install eSIM

These steps may differ depending on your device and language.

Important Notice

Make sure you have an eSIM compatible and network-unlocked device.
Be connected to a strong WiFi to activate an eSIM successfully.
Be noted that the validity begins once you install the eSIM.
Please do not remove the eSIM without consulting CS Team.

01

Add eSIM from the device’s Settings.

For iOS, 17.4 or newer,
try the QUICK INSTALLATION link in your QR voucher email.

Go to Settings

Select [Cellular/Mobile Service]
Tap [Add eSIM/Data Plan]

02

Select [Use QR Code] to install the eSIM.

For versions before iOS 16, this step will be skipped. Please move to the next step.

03

Install eSIM via QR code or manual installation.

Either scan the QR code or manually put your eSIM details. You can find your eSIM details in the email.

! Be connected to a strong WiFi to activate an eSIM successfully.

04

Wait for eSIM to activate successfully.

Your eSIM will be connected to the network, which may take a few minutes. 
Once completed, tap “Done”.

05

Label your eSIM.

After the successful installation, you can label it for more convenient management.

Go to Settings

Select [Cellular/Mobile Service]
Select our eSIM under the SIMs section.
Tap [Cellular Plan Label]
Type in the ‘Custom Label’, e.g. {Destination} – eSIM World.


Installation Completed

The installation steps are done!
You are almost ready to use the data.

How to access data

These steps may differ depending on your device and language.

01

Turn on the eSIM.

Go to Settings

Select [Cellular/Mobile Service]
Select our eSIM under the SIMs section.
Toggle on ‘Turn on this Line’
Toggle on ‘Data Roaming’
For your domestic SIM,
please toggle off ‘Data Roaming’.

02

Select your eSIM on [Cellular Data].

Go to Settings

Select [Cellular/Mobile Service]
Tap [Cellular Data]
Select your eSIM.

Please toggle off ‘Allow Cellular Data Switching’ to prevent unnecessary roaming charges from your domestic carrier.

Troubleshooting –
Still can’t access internet

If you installed the eSIM well, but cannot access the internet, please try the troubleshooting below.
Also, please DO NOT remove the eSIM, since in most cases, our eSIM cannot be reinstalled or regenerated.
If you installed the eSIM well, but cannot access the internet, please try the troubleshooting below. Also, please DO NOT remove the eSIM, since in most cases, our eSIM cannot be reinstalled or regenerated.

01

Manually perform Network Selection.

Check your plan’s Network
Plans Network
Fixed Plans
Unlimited Plans
City Plans
Optus
Australia & New Zealand Unlimited
More >
Australia & Asia 6GB More >
Global Unlimited More >

Go to Settings

Select [Cellular/Mobile Service]
Under ‘SIMs’, choose your eSIM.
Choose [Network selection]
To perform a manual search.
Toggle off ‘Automatic’

When the list of networks is displayed, Select the name of the telecom in the country in which you are located.

02

Set up APN manually if you have access.

Check your plan’s APN
Plans APNs
Fixed Plans
Unlimited Plans
City Plans
cmlink/cmhk
Australia & New Zealand Unlimited
More >
Australia & Asia Plan Unnecessary
Global Unlimited More >

Go to Settings

Select [Cellular/Mobile Service]
Under ‘SIMs’, choose your eSIM.
Go to [Cellular Data Network]
Type the APN information.

Before using eSIM

* The following steps only apply to visitors to Hong Kong and Taiwan.
To successfully use eSIM in Hong Kong & Taiwan, a real-name registration is mandatory.
Make sure that you complete the registration before arriving in Hong Kong & Taiwan.

Review the directions,
then click the button to start registration.

Contact information
Enter your personal email address
& phone number.

ICCID
Put ICCID of the eSIM for your destination, Taiwan or Hong Kong.
Find ICCID in the email with the QR code.

Document Type
Select “Passport”
and check the 2 boxes below.

Document Image
Upload picture of your passport.
Check the box and click continue.

If you still need help,
contact our customer support team.