Pre‑Travel Checklist: Set Up Your hiSIM eSIM Before Flying

Booking flights and hotels is just the beginning. To avoid stress when you land, you should prepare your hiSIM.net eSIM before you even leave home.

Use this simple checklist a few days before departure so your connectivity is as ready as your suitcase.

1. Confirm Your Itinerary and Coverage

List all countries and cities you will visit
Check whether a single‑country, regional or global plan from hiSIM fits best
Make sure the validity period (for example 7, 10 or 15 days) covers your full stay

If your trip includes multiple regions (for example Europe + USA), consider using two different hiSIM eSIMs.

2. Verify Device Compatibility

Visit the Compatible Devices section on hiSIM.net and:

Confirm that your phone model is listed
Check how many eSIM profiles your device supports
Ensure your phone is unlocked

This step prevents last‑minute surprises at the airport.

3. Purchase Your hiSIM Plan

Choose a plan based on data usage (light, normal, heavy)
Pay securely on hiSIM.net and double‑check your email address
Save the confirmation email and eSIM QR code in a dedicated “Travel” folder

You can even print the QR code as a backup in case your inbox is hard to access.

4. Install the eSIM at Home

Before you fly:

Go into your phone settings and add a new eSIM using the QR code
Give the plan a clear label, such as “hiSIM Japan” or “hiSIM Europe”
Keep your current SIM as the default line for calls and SMS

The goal here is to have everything installed but not yet actively using data.

5. Adjust Phone Settings

Turn off automatic app updates on mobile data
Disable large cloud backups (Google Photos, iCloud Photos) on 4G/5G
Download offline maps and entertainment while on Wi‑Fi

These tweaks help you make the most of your hiSIM data allowance.

6. Test the eSIM on Departure Day (Optional)

Shortly before heading to the airport, you can:

Toggle the hiSIM eSIM on for a moment
Check that it registers to a partner network in your home country (if supported)
Turn it off again so your validity starts at your destination

7. On Arrival: Turn It On and Enjoy

Once your plane lands:

Open mobile data settings
Set hiSIM as the mobile data line
Turn on Data roaming for the hiSIM eSIM
Confirm 4G/5G is active and run a quick speed test or open Maps

With this checklist complete, you can walk out of the airport with navigation, ride‑hailing and translation apps all ready to go – powered by hiSIM.net.