Saily eSim Review & Tutorial - Best eSim in 2026

Hey, I'm Caleb and in this video, we'll be reviewing Saily eSIM to see if it's actually worth it and if it sounds right for you. I'll also walk you through the full setup from start to finish. If you're traveling abroad and you want affordable mobile data without dealing with roaming charges or hunting down a local SIM card, Saily is one of the best options out there right now. >> [music] >> In this video, I'll explain what Saily offers, what makes it stand out from other eSIM apps, what it costs, and whether it's the right fit depending on how you travel. And then once you've got the full picture, I'll teach you exactly set it up step-by-step on both iPhone and Android, so it's ready to go before you even depart for your trip. So real quick, if you're not sure what an eSIM actually is, it's basically a digital SIM card that's already built into your phone. Instead of popping out a tiny card and swapping it when you travel, you just buy a data plan through an app and your phone connects to a local network wherever you're going. Most phones made in the last few years support them and we'll check that your phone will actually work with Saily in just a bit. So now that you know what an eSIM is, let's talk about Saily. Saily is a travel eSIM built by the same company behind NordVPN, [music] which is one of the biggest names in online security. It covers over 150 countries, plans start at just a few dollars, and everything is prepaid. So you pick the plan you need, pay once, and that's it. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no surprise charges on your bill when you get home. The one thing to know is that Saily plans are data only, which means your calls and texts happen through apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, or whatever you normally use over Wi-Fi. For most travelers, that's not an issue at all since that's how most of us communicate anyways. >> [music] >> So that's what Saily is, but how does it actually compare to other eSIM apps out there? Most of them do the same basic thing. They sell you a data plan and that's about it. [music] Saily does more than that and honestly for the price, no other eSIM app gives you this much. First, there's a built-in ad blocker that saves you close to 30% of your data because ads are one of the biggest things eating through your plan when you're browsing. There's also web protection that blocks sketchy sites and trackers while you're connected abroad and a virtual location feature if you want a little more privacy. All that comes included with every single plan at no extra cost. You also get unlimited hotspot sharing, so you can share your connection with a laptop, a tablet, or whoever you're traveling with. Most other eSIM apps either don't offer that or charge extra for it. So, when you factor in the security features, the ad blocker saving you data, unlimited hotspot, and the pricing, Selly is the best value that you're going to get right now with a travel eSIM. So, now that you know what you're getting, let's talk about who this is actually for. If you're taking a one-time trip, Selly makes it really simple. You just grab a plan for the country you're visiting, and you're good to go. If you're traveling across a multiple countries, they've also got regional plans that cover entire areas, like Europe or Asia on a single plan. So, you don't have to buy a new one every time you cross a border. And if you're someone who travels all the time, there's a premium option called Selly Ultra for $59.99 a month. That gives you unlimited global data across 121 countries, the full NordVPN security suite, and some nice travel perks, like airport lounge access and fast track through security. So, it really covers the full range, whether you're a once-a-year vacationer or a [music] full-time digital nomad. The only thing to keep in mind is that since it's data only, if you specifically [music] need a local phone number or traditional calling and texting, Selly isn't built for that. But, for people who are using WhatsApp, FaceTime, or iMessage, it's not going to be an issue. Okay, so now let's talk about what this actually costs. [music] For single country plans and popular destinations, like France, Italy, Turkey, or the US, you're looking at around $3.99 for 1 gig over 7 days, and around $8.99 for 3 gigs. If you need more data for a longer trip, the plans scale up from there. If you're visiting multiple countries, regional plans start at around $4.99 for Europe and $8.99 for global coverage, and those are usually the better deal since you're covered across the entire area with one purchase. Pricing it vary by destination, so I'd always recommend checking the app for wherever you're looking to go. >> [music] >> All right, so now that you understand the pricing, let's begin talking about how to actually set up the Saylite eSIM on your phone. Before we start, let's do a quick check to make sure Saylite is going to actually work on your phone. First, we need to confirm your phone supports eSIM. On iPhone, go to settings, then cellular, and look for an option like add eSIM. If you see that, then you're good to go. On Android, go to settings, network and internet, or connections. [music] Then look for SIMs or the SIM manager. You're looking for anything that mentions eSIM or add eSIM. If you see that on Android, then you're also good to go. Next, make sure your phone is unlocked, meaning that it's not carrier locked. The quickest way to check this is in the settings. On iPhone, go to settings, general, about, and scroll until you see carrier lock. If it says no SIM restrictions, then that means you have an unlocked phone and you're good to go. [music] On Android, a quick way to check if your phone is unlocked is to go to settings, connections, mobile networks, then network operators, and turn off select automatically. If your phone shows multiple networks, it's probably unlocked. If it only shows your current carrier, that means your phone is probably locked. Okay, so at this point, if your phone can add eSIMs and is unlocked, then you're ready to go ahead and purchase your eSIM plan. Before we continue, if you want to save yourself some money and get an extra 15% off discount, make sure to use the first link in the video description. If you're following along on your phone, scan the QR code on screen right here. That'll open the link in your mobile browser, so you can also get that extra discount. After going to that link, the checkout process is the same whether you're on PC or mobile. Just choose the country or region you're traveling to, pick a data plan, choose how much data you'll need for your trip, and then go through checkout. Once your plan is purchased, the next step is to install the Saylite app and set up the eSIM on your phone. I'm setting this up on my iPhone, but if you're using an Android device, then don't worry. The process is mostly the same, and I'll go over some Android specific settings a little bit later on. Start on your home screen, then open the App Store. Search for Saily, install the app, and then open it. From here, tap log in or sign up. And make sure you sign in with the exact same account you used during checkout, because that's how Saily pulls up the plan you already purchased. After you log in, you'll get a couple prompts. If it asks to add a Wi-Fi hotspot network, tap allow. If it asks about notifications, you can allow those, too. At the top of your screen, you should see your plan with the country or region you're traveling to. There at the top, you want to tap on install eSIM. From here, we're going to run through the eSIM setup checklist. Tap install eSIM again, and it's going to bring you over to your cellular settings. Tap activate, and then give it a minute because it has to connect to your carrier. Once it says that your eSIM is ready to activate, tap continue. When it asks where you'll use this eSIM, choose abroad. When it asks what type of plan you have, choose data only. Then tap continue. Once you see that the travel eSIM setup is complete, tap done. At this point, the eSIM is installed, and you'll see it underneath your primary line in your cellular settings. It'll have a default label, so tap the new eSIM, tap cellular plan label, and set a custom label like Saily, so it's easy to recognize later. Now, let's talk about installing the eSIM on an Android phone, so that way everyone is covered. On your Android phone, open settings, then go to connections. From there, tap SIM manager, and you should see your SIMs listed. Tap the one that says Saily, and that's where you can find the main eSIM options for it, including turning the line on and off, and renaming it so it's easy to recognize later. And just like I mentioned with iPhone, if you don't need your primary SIM at all, you can turn it off so there's no chance your phone switches back while you're traveling. Now, for activation and safety. When you arrive at your destination, you'll want to turn on the Sal eSIM and then I recommend turning off your primary line completely. So there's no chance you get roaming charges from your normal carrier. After that, go back into the Sal eSIM settings and enable data roaming if your destination or plan requires it. And for Android users, it's the same idea. When you arrive at your destination, go back into your SIM manager, turn the Sal eSIM on and if you don't need your primary SIM at all, turn that line off as a safety to avoid roaming charges. And you can also enable data roaming for your Sal eSIM if you need to. And then once you got everything turned on, the easiest way to double check that you're good to go is to hop back into the Sal app. Just go to your home screen and open Sal and it's going to automatically check your eSIM status and confirm everything is installed properly. You'll also be able to see your activation date and track your data usage. And if anything needs to be enabled like a data roaming, it'll tell you right there. After that, tap okay and you're ready to start using your eSIM. If it doesn't connect right away, don't panic. This is usually a quick fix. >> [music] >> First, toggle airplane mode on and back off and give that a few seconds. If that doesn't do it, do a quick restart on your phone. After that, go back into your cellular or SIM settings and double check that Sal is selected for mobile data because that's the most common thing that gets missed. And if you're still stuck after all that, open the Sal app and use their support options. They'll usually point you to the exact setting that's holding it up. And then once your trip is over, just go back into your cellular or SIM settings, find the Sal eSIM you installed and remove or delete it if you're done with it. That way it's not sitting on your phone later and you're not second guessing which line is which the next time you travel. And that's the full setup from purchasing your plan to installing the eSIM to activating it once you land. And quick reminder, if you want an extra 15% off, use the first link in the video description or scan the QR code on screen right now to open it in your browser. If you get stuck at any point, drop your phone model and what step you're on in the comments down below and I'll try to point you in the right direction. Thanks for watching this video.