eSIM 可以搭配 VPN 使用吗？
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常见问题
Do I need to buy a special kind of plan to be able to use a VPN?+
No. A VPN runs above any regular internet connection, and works with any standard data plan that provides internet — there is no separate special condition around VPN use.
By what percentage does a VPN make data run out faster?+
We do not have an exact figure to give, since it depends on the VPN app, the protocol used, and each person's own usage pattern. What can be said is that data use should be expected to run somewhat higher than with no VPN on, always.
Are there any downsides to leaving the VPN on the whole trip?+
The main downside is somewhat higher data use for the whole time it is on, and speed that can dip a little depending on conditions. There is no direct risk to the eSIM or the plan itself from leaving a VPN running.
Does using a VPN affect a plan's countdown period in any way?+
No. A plan's usage period counts from connecting to the destination network — whether a VPN is switched on over that connection has no bearing on it.
Does a VPN guarantee access to home streaming services while abroad?+
Not always, since this depends on each streaming provider's own policy, which can detect and block VPN use on its own. We cannot confirm the outcome for any specific service.
If I have never used a VPN before, where should I start?+
Start by downloading and testing the app on your home internet before travelling, and practise the basics — switching servers, connecting and disconnecting — before having to rely on it for real while abroad.