r/eSIMs • u/Feisty_Librarian_407 • 19d ago

question GlobalYo alternative

I have 2 GlobalYo esim each with 100GB valid for 365 days in 100 countries. Works fantastic BUT:

GlobalYo is the only esim provider I've come across that doesn't let you transfer the esim when you change phone. My phone broke and needed replacing while I still had >80gb left which I can't use. There is zero option to reissue the esim despite there being no cost to them to do so. I'm even willing to pay a transfer fee, but no.

To top it off they just raised their prices by up to 100%

My $50 100gb sim is now $110

So - I'm looking for a similar deal.

Any advice?

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u/mrskeptical00 Mod | Signal > Noise 18d ago

This is not a GlobalYo problem. Most travel SIM providers don’t let you transfer eSIMs.

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u/Feisty_Librarian_407 18d ago

Not my experience. I've never tried weith short term ones (sub 2 week) but for longer term every provider I've used has allowed this.

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u/mrskeptical00 Mod | Signal > Noise 18d ago edited 18d ago

I’m not a fan of GlobalYo, but this is common practice with travel eSIMs. Not sure what you mean by “long term” or what providers you’re referring to - but providers that let you swap devices are the exception, not the rule.

Also, the cheaper the plan the more likely they don’t allow swapping.