eSIM activation requires an internet connection, so we strongly suggest you activate before arriving at your destination. But you could also use local Wi-Fi at the airport to place order and activate eSIM right after landing.

eSIM activation requires an internet connection, so we strongly suggest you activate before arriving at your destination.
But you could also use local Wi-Fi at the airport to place order and activate eSIM right after landing.

We strongly suggest you activate before arriving at your destination.

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Shall I activate eSIM before or after landing?

Here are a few straightforward tips to help you reduce data consumption.<h2> Activate Low Data Mode / Data Saver</h2>This function will temporarily pause automatic updates and background tasks when your device isn't connected to Wi-Fi, helping save your cellular data.<h3>For iOS:</h3> Go to Settings → Cellular → Your eSIM plan and turn on Low Data Mode, located at the bottom of the screen.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://cms.wifimap.io/uploads/group_2029267232_4_2c2b22c1c7.webp" alt="group_2029267232_4.webp"><h3> For Android:</h3>On Google phones: Go to Settings → Network &amp; internet → Data Saver and switch Data Saver ON.On Samsung phones: &nbsp;Go to Settings → Connections → Data usage and turn Data saver ON.<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://cms.wifimap.io/uploads/Group_2029267663_50c02ed379.webp" alt="Group 2029267663.webp"> &nbsp;<h4>Disable Auto-Downloads in Messaging Apps</h4>Messaging applications like WhatsApp and Telegram are programmed to automatically download media files.&nbsp;To adjust this, open your messaging app, go to Settings → Data and Storage and turn off automatic media downloads when using cellular.<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://cms.wifimap.io/uploads/group_20292672332_60ec6a9d7e.webp" alt="group_20292672332.webp"><h4> Use WiFi Map's Offline Maps</h4>Open WiFi Map and download the [offline map](link) for your area. This gives you a map of free Wi-Fi hotspots you can use instead of cellular data. It's a great way to keep your data use low and save money.<img src="https://cms.wifimap.io/uploads/offline_widget_no_infodsa_a85b8a41ec.webp" alt="offline_widget_no_infodsa.webp"> By following these easy steps, you can optimize your eSIM data usage and lower your expenses.

Here are a few straightforward tips to help you reduce data consumption.
  
  
## **Activate Low Data Mode / Data Saver**

This function will temporarily pause automatic updates and background tasks when your device isn't connected to Wi-Fi, helping save your cellular data.
 

### For iOS:


Go to **Settings** > **Cellular** > **Your eSIM plan** and turn on **Low Data Mode**, located at the bottom of the screen.

![group_2029267232_4.png](https://d-r2z6w7-strapi.wifimap.io/uploads/group_2029267232_4_96b450c2cf.png)


### For Android:

On Google phones: Go to **Settings** > **Network & internet** > **Data Saver** and switch **Data Saver** ON.

On Samsung phones:  Go to **Settings** > **Connections** > **Data usage** and turn **Data saver** ON.

 
![Group 2029267663.png](https://d-r2z6w7-strapi.wifimap.io/uploads/Group_2029267663_9bf5a3dbfc.png)

 

#### **Disable Auto-Downloads in Messaging Apps**
Messaging applications like WhatsApp and Telegram are programmed to automatically download media files.

 

To adjust this, open your messaging app, go to **Settings** > **Data and Storage** and turn off automatic media downloads when using cellular.

 
![group_20292672332.png](https://d-r2z6w7-strapi.wifimap.io/uploads/group_20292672332_d46a9dbb90.png)


#### **Use WiFi Map's Offline Maps**
Open WiFi Map and download the [offline map](link) for your area. This gives you a map of free Wi-Fi hotspots you can use instead of cellular data. It's a great way to keep your data use low and save money.

 
![offline_widget_no_infodsa.png](https://d-r2z6w7-strapi.wifimap.io/uploads/offline_widget_no_infodsa_7fa9a7ae85.png)


By following these easy steps, you can optimize your eSIM data usage and lower your expenses.

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