Question 1

Which network will I be on?

Accepted Answer

The local carrier named on every plan card — the same network locals use, with the same coverage map. No mystery roaming partners.

Question 2

Does it work on the islands / outside the big cities?

Accepted Answer

Coverage matches the local carrier’s national network — strong in cities and tourist areas, decent on islands and rural routes. 5G in metro areas, 4G elsewhere.

Question 3

Can I top up if I run out mid-trip?

Accepted Answer

On most total-data plans, yes — from your dashboard in two taps, and it lands on the same eSIM within a minute with no new QR code. Daily plans can't be topped up (they refresh every day instead), so if topping up matters to you, pick a total-data plan; your dashboard shows the option when the plan supports it. To protect against card fraud, each eSIM takes up to 5 top-ups in any 30 days and can be topped up at most 6 months ahead — plenty to keep the same eSIM going month after month.

Question 4

Can I make normal phone calls with this?

Accepted Answer

It’s data-only, so no regular calls or SMS — but WhatsApp, FaceTime and Messenger calls all work fine over data, and your home SIM stays active beside it.

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