iOS - Manual Installation

Install Your Travel eSIM 

You can install an eSIM manually to your iPhone using the activation codes provided with your plan.

• Go to your Tesco International app and check your eSIM plan under Your eSIMs, or locate it in your order confirmation email.

Then:

• Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
• Tap Add eSIM → Use QR Code
• Tap Enter Details Manually
• Enter the SM-DP+ Address and Activation Code

It may take a minute to install. Please keep your screen open during this time.

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Change Your Settings

Go to your phone settings, set mobile data to your eSIM, and turn Data Roaming ON.

1. To set Mobile Data to your Travel eSIM:

• Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
• Tap Mobile Data → Select your new plan
• Make sure Allow Data Switching is OFF

2. To enable Data Roaming:

• Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
• Under SIMs, select your new plan
• Turn Data Roaming ON

3. To rename your plan (recommended):

• Go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular)
• Under SIMs, select your new plan
• Tap Mobile Plan Label
• Choose a custom name 

** Reminder: Your plan validity won't start until you connect to a local network when you reach your destination

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