Activating your SouthESIM is a breeze! First, you'll receive a QR code via email immediately after purchase. We suggest installing this before you travel, while you have reliable Wi-Fi. Go to your phone's settings, find 'Mobile Data' or 'Cellular Plan,' and select 'Add eSIM' or 'Add Data Plan' to scan the QR code. The second step, activation, happens automatically when your phone connects to a local network in your destination, like when you land in Bogota or Manila. Then, you're good to go!
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What are the steps to activate my SouthESIM after I purchase it?
Updated April 22, 2026
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