Seven-point phone readiness check before you fly
Tick what you have done; the rest comes back in the order to do it, with a link for each.
Ultimo aggiornamento 6 ottobre 2026
Most people think about the internet only after the flights and hotel are booked, but what trips up day one is usually the whole phone, not just the SIM. This list pulls together seven things to settle before you fly.
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Still open, in the order to do them
- My phone supports eSIM and is not network-lockedCheck before buying; if the phone cannot take an eSIM nothing else matters.Check my phone
- Dual SIM is set so my Thai number still receives OTP textsLet the Thai line receive SMS, run data on the eSIM, and turn roaming data off on the main SIM.Set up Dual SIM
- I have checked that my everyday apps work at the destinationSome apps behave differently in some countries; find out before you fly, not after you land.Check my apps
- I downloaded offline maps for the cityOffline maps cover the gaps — tunnels, trains, a late start to the line.Use offline maps
- I have a plug adapter and charger for the destinationLook up the plug type and voltage for where you are going.Plugs by country
- My cards and payment methods are set up for this tripEnable the card for overseas use and carry a backup way to pay.Set up cards before you go
- My destination eSIM is installed and ready to switch on at landingThis is where most people slip: installing needs the internet you will not have on arrival. Install at home on Wi-Fi, switch on when you land.Install now, activate on arrival
Why the last item is the eSIM
Installing an eSIM needs the internet you do not yet have on arrival. If the first six are done but this one is not, day one still starts with hunting for Wi-Fi.
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Do I have to do every item?+
No. Skip what does not apply, for example the plug item for a country that uses the same sockets. The eSIM and Dual SIM items matter every time you need OTPs or data on arrival.
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