The OpenSim journal
Find your eSIMVerified updates on eSIMs, roaming, airline Wi-Fi, satellite service and travel apps that sell mobile data.
Japan advanced rules for 700 MHz satellite-to-phone service on August 31. See what changed for Rakuten and AST SpaceMobile, and what travelers can use now.
H.I.S. Mobile will include a 4GB, 15-day travel eSIM once a year. Check eligibility, the October 1 start, data limits and alternatives.
Journey Japan says its new 7, 15 and 30-day plans have no phone-data throttle. Check prices, hotspot limits, network, activation and alternatives.
Kyushu Shinkansen through trains return September 18. Check the modified timetable, September 1 ticket sale, refunds and the line still closed.
Smart Infinity ROAM+ gives members 6GB to 40GB of roaming data for 365 days. Check the plan tiers, missing terms, trip fit and eSIM alternatives.
South Africa's SATMS declaration is required for entry and exit. Check the 24-hour window, nil declarations, children, transit and border rules.
Thailand DTV applications now require residence proof and a criminal record certificate. Compare current embassy rules before applying.
US Mobile plans 50GB roaming plus AST and Starlink phone-to-satellite coverage, but none is live yet. See the dates, limits and travel options.
au Starlink Direct roaming now supports eligible users in the US, Canada, Philippines and New Zealand. Check phones, setup, limits and trip-data options.