Free 1GB of Global Data (Virtual eSIM, Data Valid for 2 Years) @ Eskimo.travel

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Free 1GB of Global Data (Virtual eSIM, Data Valid for 2 Years) @ Eskimo.travel

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Quarter Pounder on 28/05/2023 - 22:01 eskimo.travel (15932 clicks)
Last edited 28/11/2023 - 22:01 by 3 other users

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Free 1GB with the coupon.

use code in DBTF-1 in the sign up process

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Important details:

Roaming is available on the Optus network. Make sure to turn on data roaming.

Supported countries for roaming:
Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guernsey, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

Alternate code: ESKIMO4U - Thanks Scrooge McDeal

Mod 28/7: According to 2 reporters, you cannot use a referral code anymore as well as the promo code.

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Referee receives 500MB at sign up and referrer receives 500MB after the referee purchases a data plan.

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- lagiace on 29/05/2023 - 10:36
  
  -1
  
  Download your google maps at home before leaving the country.
  - syswong on 29/05/2023 - 11:33
    
    I am not talking about driving navigation.
    
    When traveling abroad, you need walking direction, finding attraction and restaurant, checking reviews……etc etc. These has nothing to do with downloading maps.
- Manny Calavera on 29/05/2023 - 11:29
  
  Eh, I’m averaging around 200mb day out and about/relying on home wifi.
  - syswong on 29/05/2023 - 12:36
    
    -5
    
    I know a lot people are trying to save money and stick to the cheap Monthly/Yearly sim plus NBN, which cheapest is $55 plus $5-10 per sim, but…
    
    You really have to experience large data plan to understand why it is better. Granted I have 1 sim that is paid by work. yet under any circumstances I don't think I can go back to fix connection after so many years on mobile only. Currently a setup of 2 mobile + 1 data sim currently @ Optus 560G for $138 or Voda 360G for $130, which does seem a bit pricy. A good alternative is to get a cheap sim for call plus sim hopping on a data sim special like the Mate deal with 120G for $1 for three months.
    - Manny Calavera on 29/05/2023 - 13:10
      
      Cool, but I’m overseas.
      
      As if I’m going to turnover 600gb/month on a mobile connection.
      - syswong on 29/05/2023 - 13:28
        
        @Manny Calavera: Its not about how much data you use overseas.
        
        The beauty of Vodafone's $5 roaming is you don't have to worry about anything else. You can keep receiving and making calls and use your data as you were in Australia.
        
        On that note roaming option from Optus and Telstra sucks big time.
        
        Manny Calavera on 29/05/2023 - 17:57
        
        +1
        
        @syswong: Yeah, but who’s with skodaphone?
        
        And if you’re gone for a month, there’s $150.
        
        Quarter Pounder on 29/05/2023 - 20:28
        
        @syswong: The Optus roaming deal has got more competitive with Vodafone, $5/day for 5GB.
        
        syswong on 29/05/2023 - 20:34
        
        @Quarter Pounder: Yes it is except it restrict you from using more than 5G B a day. Not likely to happen when you are overseas traveling but highly possible if you are working as well.
        
        The Vodafone way is just easier, especially if your plan is 150GB data or bigger.
ricolution on 29/05/2023 - 10:33

+4

Sounds like it's perfect for travelling overseas for bridging between just landed and getting a cheaper local SIM.
- timhn on 29/05/2023 - 11:32
  
  That's the idea. Plan to go to Vietnam at end of the year. Get the SIM in airport is expensive compare to at Bui Vien' backpacker area
- Herbse on 29/05/2023 - 11:33
  
  Exactly what I'm getting it for. The data plans aren't too expensive either for convenience of not having to find local Sim while travelling
- mini_wombat on 29/05/2023 - 17:14
  
  +1
  
  Or just survive on the 1.5Gb (and enjoy your holiday instead of watching your phone)
- Bystander on 30/05/2023 - 00:53
  
  Exactly.
  This will enable you to use G Maps, taxi apps, etc until you get to a normal (non-airport) store in whatever country you're in.
  Airport "tourist" SIM plans are almost always poor value.
  
  Having said that I'm not keen on the privacy issue.
Sid007 on 29/05/2023 - 11:02

Smooth setup, although the code needs to be redeemed in a separate section after signing and getting the Esim
eecchhoo on 29/05/2023 - 11:09

+1

Well good global coverage but why no Singapore
autonomate on 29/05/2023 - 11:40

Either the countries supported is outdated or they're breaking sanctions with Russia supposedly listed here. The company is Singapore-owned whom currently has enforced sanctions with Russian-based providers. If you're traveling to Russia right now, you either buy a Russian-owned eSIM (easy, Airalo are Russia-owned), or buy a SIM after you arrive.

I suspect this company is actually just a white-labelled Airalo.

By using this service, you'll need to accept your personal data is likely being siphoned off. But that's the case for most eSIM providers (and budget online VOIP providers).
- tajid on 29/05/2023 - 11:58
  
  +3
  
  Singapore owned but the sim cannot be used in Singapore? Interesting.
- 1bargain on 29/05/2023 - 12:04
  
  Oh, I was worried about this and just asked. Will take note of eSim providers.
  Quick question: when traveling, if you’re using wifi from hotels, is it safe? I haven’t been overseas for a long time. Is it best to just use roaming from Oz carrier as the lines can be compromised in Asian countries?
  - autonomate on 29/05/2023 - 12:21
    
    +1
    
    If you're truly worried, use a VPN. If you're doing things like online banking, your banking apps for example will require TLS (a form of encryption) which likely, if a government has secretly cracked/hacked, won't waste it on finding out your net worth.
    
    If you're concerned about being caught doing something you shouldn't online (eg breaching local laws), you'll need a VPN. I'd suggest seeing if your router at home supports OpenVPN (TP-Link for example does), and connecting to that when breaching local laws. Failing that, I'd look at a well-renowned VPN provider, such as Mullvad, or an Australian-owned and operated VPN company.
    - 1bargain on 29/05/2023 - 21:46
      
      Ok, I’ll just use banking app and guess it should be safe.
      
      I have kids to worry about so don’t think I want to play with VPN for anything that breaks the law. That sounds like a lot of work. I just want a stress-free holiday.
tharlow on 29/05/2023 - 11:43

Ukraine lol
1bargain on 29/05/2023 - 11:55

Sorry if someone has asked before but is this a reputable carrier? Planning to travel soon so was going to just use roaming from Australian carrier. Is it worth doing travel sim? Just worried of data hack like Optus.
jsediv on 29/05/2023 - 12:40

Perfect. Fly out to Bali this weekend and saves me from having to buy a Sim. Cheers OP!
- techdave on 29/05/2023 - 15:05
  
  +1
  
  They seem to roam to Telkomsel as well, which is the provider that you'd want in Indonesia for the best coverage. Not bad at all!
  - jsediv on 29/05/2023 - 15:21
    
    Win win! Might top up if I run out so the lucky referrer might get an extra 500mb too
Yankyviking on 29/05/2023 - 13:01

Good timing! Traveling to Vietnam for 10 days in July. Hope this will be sufficient!

Can I create another account with my wife’s number and then use her account on my phone?
- Quarter Pounder on 29/05/2023 - 13:08
  
  Yep, should work.
- eecchhoo on 29/05/2023 - 13:33
  
  I tried to do the same on iPhone but the account sort of ties to your device id and it keeps saying you can’t login to a different mobile number.
  Let us know if you can work it out and importing new esim
gazzas on 29/05/2023 - 13:03

What is a virtual eSIM?
- bobwokeup on 29/05/2023 - 13:14
  
  Replaces a physical SIM. I’ve been using one for years, once you get the first one setup the next time is easy.
  - gazzas on 29/05/2023 - 13:16
    
    Thanks. I know what an eSIM is. Just never heard of virtual eSIM, as in there is ever a real/physical eSIM?
    - bobwokeup on 29/05/2023 - 13:23
      
      Oh haha yeah a fancy name for the same thing maybe?
syswong on 29/05/2023 - 13:03

-5

So non of you guys heard of $5 roaming from Vodafone that allow you to use your Data allowance while overseas?
- philldo on 29/05/2023 - 13:13
  
  +3
  
  $5 per day - what if you're travelling for 4-6 weeks over the next 2 years?
  Also, free > $5
  - syswong on 29/05/2023 - 13:38
    
    -4
    
    Use Japan as example, a hotspot rental will cost at least the same or more, and you can't make or receive call with your Australia number with hotspot rental. Similar situation to other countries.
    
    Yes, you can restrict you internet use while oversea you will be banging your head when you need that critical information but has not / poor WiFi. Japan again…. have an good active internet makes a big difference.
    
    I don't understand one would spend thousands on air fares and hotels but get stingy on $5 a day roaming?
    - hardwest7 on 29/05/2023 - 13:51
      
      +1
      
      ya, I used Vodafone extensively in the last few years, but switched to Optus this year when they started the $5 roaming as well. Like you suggested, I am happy to keep my number while roaming overseas :)
      - syswong on 29/05/2023 - 15:17
        
        +1
        
        @hardwest7: I was on both. While the 5G per day of Optus should work for most people, me and my wife were concern as all out devices were setup to update and download on mobile network plus we still have to do some work while away. So we just have everything hotspot off my Vodafone device. Turn out the concern was justified as one day she has to use the roaming on Optus as we were going separate places. 4G of data was used just by herself, Imagine if we were hotspoting off her Optus……
    - mini_wombat on 29/05/2023 - 17:22
      
      $5 a day … you are crazy. Survived on under $1 in Europe https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/709184
      And please hand in your Ozbargain licence when you pay thousands on flights (it got more expensive … but there are still deals)
      - syswong on 29/05/2023 - 19:36
        
        @mini_wombat: I wrote "thousands on air fares and hotels" not just flights. Not toention any decent international flight plan with short stopover or direct are in the 4 figures anyway so two of us is in the thousands.
    - furythree on 29/05/2023 - 17:23
      
      +1
      
      its usually cheaper to buy travel sim or local sim when travelling for extended periods of 2weeks or more than spending $5 a day
      
      i dont know who the hell still needs sms sent to their number aside from sms 2fa (instead of using a 2fa app) but worst case scenario you can enable that adhoc for the 1 day u need it and use travel sim for the rest of the time
      
      $5/day for 30 days is $150 vs $30 travel sim for the same period stress free
      - syswong on 29/05/2023 - 20:05
        
        +1
        
        @furythree: Agree more than two weeks are better with local sim, especially in East Asia. Japan is a very different case …
        
        For some reason data in Japan is not cheap. That is why you will see most travel Sim for Japan include much less data compare to other Asian country. Some claim unlimited with throttle after you use up the include data. I use those before and the throttle is really painful. Large data Sim are usually rent out which you have to return and usually expensive.
        
        I would love to have a travel Sim for Japan with 30G-50G and reasonable priced, I haven't find one so far.
        
        Then there is the issue with voice call which is almost non existent. Don't know why all Japan sim is data only….
        
        furythree on 29/05/2023 - 20:36
        
        +1
        
        @syswong: didnt realise japan specifically was this painful
        
        there havent been any sim plans that include japan?
        
        https://simsdirect.com.au/collections/esim-japan
        
        This one is 35-45$ esim (i think non esim is data only)
        
        around 10gbs is more than enough data. just use hotel wifi for any serious data transfer
        use data calling like whatsapp for calls with friends family
        
        crentist on 30/05/2023 - 01:52
        
        @syswong: If 30gb with airalo or sims direct isn’t enough for Japan, get a portable wifi. Paid 60ish from ivideo with unlimited data
        
        syswong on 30/05/2023 - 06:11
        
        @crentist: I can see a 20gb on airalo which is enough especially my trip usually no more than two weeks. I would not consider anything less as I went through about min 1.5-2gb a day last time round. For that is why most travel sim is not really an option.
        
        Portable hotspot is not as good as one may think. I had use many and they all have very low high speed data and the way I use them they throttle within days of data reset. I did saw iVideo after my travel last time and they are competitive and offer big data allowance but review is very mixed so I am not sure I should risk it.
        
        Mobal also has some good option and with voice too but they are not cheap, mostly equal or more expensive than roaming.
        
        crentist on 30/05/2023 - 14:43
        
        @syswong: I was getting 20mbps on ivideo, it’s fine. Lived off it for a couple of months, including plenty of video calls and fortnite updates. Never noticed throttling
bobwokeup on 29/05/2023 - 13:05

+1

This is great, thanks OP. Was looking for a low cost one as we would rarely use it.
WordsToSayIt on 29/05/2023 - 14:09

Anyone has this working? Redeem the data and connected the esim via qr code but not connecting to Optus. Have restarted phone and put into airplane
- techdave on 29/05/2023 - 15:08
  
  Works for me, Pixel 5 and 6.. took a few minutes at first, and both successfully connected to Optus.
- Quarter Pounder on 29/05/2023 - 15:12
  
  +2
  
  Works for me on iPhone 11 and pixel 6. Have you turned on data roaming?
  - xoom on 29/05/2023 - 20:09
    
    Yeah. Had to enable data roaming before i got connected.
- mememe123 on 29/05/2023 - 19:07
  
  +1
  
  I had to manually set the APN username and password to 65ideas
tedchan0728 on 29/05/2023 - 15:12

Good find
Cheers mate
utopia on 29/05/2023 - 15:46

It's really strange Singapore isn't included in the list of countries considering it says SingTel.
Can anyone confirm ?
- bobwokeup on 29/05/2023 - 15:52
  
  +1
  
  Yep I asked support (who are in Singapore funnily enough) and they are fighting it. We needed eKYC to get it there so hopefully they can sort that one out soon.
clubhonda on 29/05/2023 - 16:17

This only works if you have a phone that supports esim right?
- bobwokeup on 29/05/2023 - 16:18
  
  +1
  
  Correct
- Wally on 29/05/2023 - 17:39
  
  +1
  
  and a Windows 10 PC apparently! 🤒
  - xoom on 29/05/2023 - 19:56
    
    LOL what. Just done this on my s22 ultra and no windows pc was used. Just the phone.
eecchhoo on 29/05/2023 - 18:19

I have a glitch with my app and not showing the esim QR code and no esim email. Message support staff and they fix the issue on my account.
dlee on 29/05/2023 - 19:02

Bummer… It has Malaysia, Hong Kong, and other Asian countries, but not Singapore….that's a bit strange.
- andylch on 29/05/2023 - 20:19
  
  Because this eSIM is provided by SingTel.
wallaceff on 29/05/2023 - 20:09

Reading the list of devices, it says NOT compatible with Pixel phones bought in Australia?!?! Wtf?

Can anyone confirm this is the case? (Specifically asking about a Pixel 7a bout from the Australian Google store)
- xoom on 29/05/2023 - 20:11
  
  Munka got it working on a pixel 7a.
  
  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/13811022/redir
  - wallaceff on 30/05/2023 - 07:02
    
    Thanks! Hope he had the Australian pixel 7a.
    Such a weird excision for them to list
- whatisk on 30/05/2023 - 16:45
  
  I read it as not compatible with Pixel 3 from Australia and 3A from SE Asia, etc. Other models (ie Pixel 4 and up) should be fine.
EsteemedCuckold on 29/05/2023 - 21:28

-2

It's always the weirdest deals that get upvoted on Ozbargain.
dangerdanger on 29/05/2023 - 22:05

I have a global travel plan with Optus, so not interested in this. Part of me is concerned re: details they want… Maybe I'm paranoid
- andylch on 29/05/2023 - 22:09
  
  +4
  
  No worries, Optus sold your details already.
- Quarter Pounder on 29/05/2023 - 22:47
  
  +2
  
  Can use fake details - no need for real info.
  - dangerdanger on 29/05/2023 - 23:09
    
    I did not know! Thanks, signed up with fake details. 😂 OzB - don't need, but will get.
Sylke on 29/05/2023 - 23:18

+1

Referral code is invalid
- bobwokeup on 29/05/2023 - 23:21
  
  I only just signed up this afternoon and mine worked. Even got a referral email which I’m assuming is from someone here 👍🏽
- Quarter Pounder on 29/05/2023 - 23:27
  
  Are you putting GOODTOFLY in the referral field?
  - zzzsianzzz on 30/05/2023 - 00:22
    
    no, referral is a user. goodtofly add later after user account created.
syswong on 30/05/2023 - 06:43

-1

With all the debate on Japanese roaming, I though I include below for you guys…..

https://www.cable.co.uk/mobiles/worldwide-data-pricing/#pric…

I now understand why the Japanese tolerate all the ad bombardment to use public wifi service. They don't have a choice!!

Never realize we have it so good here down under…… and people are still complaining😓😓
MiaSanMia on 30/05/2023 - 10:43

I've used GOODTOFLY code but only got 1gb instead o 1.5gb, anyone else on the same boat?
- xoom on 30/05/2023 - 10:53
  
  +4
  
  Did you click on the referal bonus first?
  
  You click on referer link. Then it opens the eskimo app.
  
  You get 500MB to start. Then when you add the coupon code you get extra 1GB.
  - MiaSanMia on 30/05/2023 - 11:08
    
    No I must have clicked the main link & apply the code, hence only 1gb :( Thanks for clarifying.
    - xers on 30/05/2023 - 11:33
      
      +1
      
      You can still apply the referral code even after signing up. Click on the link and you will be given a referral code, then apply that code the same way you redeemed the coupon code.
      - MiaSanMia on 30/05/2023 - 11:42
        
        @xers: done just that, clicked on Referral link & it still took me to the main Eskimo page but I've noticed in the address bar it has the Referral code, however when I applied the code in the app it says the code is invalid :(
      - MiaSanMia on 30/05/2023 - 12:00
        
        @xers: Tried again from my phone, now it says the 500mb thingy only applies to New accounts only, even though I'm new lol
        
        xers on 30/05/2023 - 12:15
        
        +1
        
        @MiaSanMia: Damn that's a shame. They must have changed it then.
VVamo on 30/05/2023 - 14:37

-4

So I gave it a try. Installed the esim + app.
I just figured I would do a quick check to see what sort of data speeds I get here in Newcastle Australia. (Australia is on the list of supported countries) Turned on the esim + roaming + mobile data. Nothing ……….
This might just be a scam guys … the app has only 10k downloads. Has anyone actually got it working at all anywhere ? Can we get any reports of a working connection / speedtest ?
- xoom on 30/05/2023 - 14:40
  
  +3
  
  I tried it last night. Connected. Opened ozbargain site. It open. Turned it off after that.
- bobwokeup on 30/05/2023 - 14:51
  
  +1
  
  Bit quick to beg a deal for those reasons. Firstly mobile data should be turned off as it’s for roaming. Secondly 10k downloads is decent for what I assume is a startup company.
  - VVamo on 30/05/2023 - 14:59
    
    -3
    
    Fair point , I am not negging the deal per se . I mean can't complain about a free offer.
    I just thought it was worthwhile to neg as this didnt seem to work for me.
    Update : After about 5 minutes the LTE and H+ networks icons showed up and I could get 0.21Mbps speedtest in my location which is not really usable. Anyway I am off the USA - LA in a month I'll try it over there and report .
    - bobwokeup on 30/05/2023 - 15:22
      
      Again, no reason to neg so quickly before you tested it correctly. Now that is working, I would remove the neg if I was you as you are 1 of 520 and you’ve confirmed it works.
      - VVamo on 30/05/2023 - 17:17
        
        +1
        
        @bobwokeup: Yeah fair call I'll remove it.
        Another bloke in Parra got decent speeds maybe its on the vodaphone network here in AUS.
    - Quarter Pounder on 15/08/2023 - 21:26
      
      How was the service in LA?
- Quarter Pounder on 30/05/2023 - 16:53
  
  +1
  
  Heres what i was getting in parramatta, NSW. https://speedtest.net/result/i/5624884617
  - VVamo on 30/05/2023 - 17:18
    
    THanks for the reply. Looks legit i guess. Maybe its on the vodaphone network ?
    - Quarter Pounder on 30/05/2023 - 17:27
      
      +2
      
      It's on the Optus network. Vodafone is forbidden.
      - VVamo on 30/05/2023 - 17:35
        
        @Quarter Pounder: Hmmmm dunno then … my other sim is with Amaysim which is also OPTUS network its getting decent speeds in the same spot. Maybe its a de-priortized data speed thing ? I know some of the cheaper services with "unlimited data" can be very very slow because they buy a low priority bandwidth. Cheers for the replies though mate.
      - abs898 on 01/06/2023 - 16:32
        
        -1
        
        @Quarter Pounder: Actual sim seems to be Singtel Singapore
        
        Quarter Pounder on 02/06/2023 - 00:18
        
        +1
        
        @abs898: Yes, it roams on Optus here though
  - UsernameChecksIn on 01/06/2023 - 16:35
    
    There goes the data quota
  - goosmurf on 04/06/2023 - 00:47
    
    The latency of 120ms is interesting, suggesting it might be tunneled back via Singapore.
    
    I've used Airalo SIMs before and bought one for NZ and found it had 600+ms latency because the SIM was issued from Liechtenstein! At that latency even web browsing is pretty bad.
    
    It seems that when roaming all traffic is tunneled back to the SIM's home country so using local services can be pretty awful. Something to watch out for.
    
    If Eskimo hands out Singaporean SIMs then that'd be pretty good for most places Aussies would go.
    - Quarter Pounder on 08/06/2023 - 01:34
      
      +1
      
      The latency of 120ms is interesting, suggesting it might be tunneled back via Singapore.
      
      Correct, It is roaming via singtel and does not have a local ip.
Justplanemad on 30/05/2023 - 23:30

+2

I got this the day we left for Japan, going well so far on my wife and my iPhones. We have a portable wifi device - but this free 1.5gb each supplements between the battery dying on that and not being connected to hotel WIfI

This was posted 11 months 11 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.