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eSIM for Japan Travel: The Easy Way to Data
Got data in Japan? Here’s why an eSIM for Japan travel is a hassle-free way to stay connected while seeing the sights.
By Jay Allen
Can you believe there used to be a time when we would land in a foreign country and have to rely on maps and printouts to find our way around? It’s a lot easier these days now that we all carry a computer in our pockets. However, that computer isn’t very useful without an active data plan. If you’re going to Japan, here’s why an eSIM for Japan travel is a smart choice — and how to buy and install one ASAP.
What’s an eSIM?
An eSIM, or electronic SIM, is a virtual version of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card everyone has in their smartphones. The SIM card identifies you to your mobile carrier of choice and is how your carrier associates you with your cell phone plan and telephone number. No SIM? No service!
A physical SIM resides in the little slot in the side of your phone. Thanks to the design of cell phones and the laws of physics, your cell phone can have at most one physical SIM at a time. However, most phones these days enable you to install one or…
