I have an iPhone14, which has an eSim card already built in. Will I need to get anything for the phone to travel abroad? PS--My phone is "unlocked"?

[Amy10223]

I've been looking on YouTube and can't find an answer to the question. I see many on how good phones with eSim cards are, and what you can do with them, but nothing on what requirements you need for WIFI and use things on my phone, like Google Maps, in particular. For those who have traveled with Iphones-- will I need to buy a service so that my phone will work, especially with those apps? Thanks so much.

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PS--my phone is "unlocked", and I have Metro PCS, which they do not have in Japan. However it is still an iPhone with an eSim card.

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For those of you traveling abroad, this may be helpful if you're going to Japan : "BEST eSIMs for Japan Travel 2024: Mobal, Ubigi, Airalo Review" and have "Metro PCS"
If your phone is unlocked then you can and need to purchase a plan for Japan since Metro PCS is not available. The three choices mentioned in the video are all good. It just depends on your needs for data. Also, if you need a Japanese phone number while in Japan, you might be interested in this video:
https://youtu.be/aQU42w

[Anonymous]

Metro is part of t-mobile network, which is a GSM network. Other companies like Verizon uses CDMA. Many countries do both types of networks, however Japan is only limited to CDMA, which means unfortunately your phone would not work on the networks. You can however still use wifi for the phone for apps and calls. Hope this helps

[Amy10223]

Have you heard of Docomo or Docamo? I called Metro and they looked up some info and saw I’d have to buy a plan over there for WiFi, for some weeks. I was disappointed with what they suggested.
Thank you.

[Amy10223]

Ah, that’s the name of the carrier they said would be best for WIFI

[Anonymous]

You need to buy an esim plan for the country you want to visit first.

[Amy10223]

Mine is already in the phone (eSIM)

[Opinion Owner]

Yeah but it won't do anything unless you buy a specific plan for it

[Opinion Owner]

Something like HolaFly or Airalo etc

[Amy10223]

Yes, I need to buy a plan, as you said. I wrote something on Youtube and someone from Japan said this:
yes, if your phone is unlocked then you can and need to purchase a plan for Japan since Metro PCS is not available. The three choices mentioned in the video are all good. It just depends on your needs for data. Also, if you need a Japanese phone number while in Japan, you might be interested in this video:
https://youtu.be/aQU42wIbDtU

[Dinklex3]

I’ve used my iPhone 14 in Korea, US, Italy, France, Turkey, and Greece.

I have T-Mobile so I was able to use my data in Europe. When I was in Korea I had a Korean service provider because I lived there for 2 years. I was in Turkey for a while after Korea and I got a Turkish cell provider. It all depends on what your goal is. Are you just visiting? Or are you staying there for a long time?

[strateguy632]

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