International students around the world want to connect with their loved ones from time to time. Living alone in a foreign country is no small undertaking. But making this connection from a distant land is not without challenges.
High roaming charges, finding toothpicks to eject your SIM card and no network are just some of the problems students face. Not being able to connect to the internet or their loved ones in a faraway land can challenge anyone.
Today we are here with a solution namely eSIMs and we will tell you how international students can benefit from it.
What is an eSIM?
A SIM card is a removable smart card that allows a subscriber to access a mobile telephone network.
An eSIM is an abbreviation for Embedded Subscriber Identity Module. An eSIM is a combination of a programmable chip in the device and a digital identity that stores subscriber identifying information and network authorization data.
The hardware and software form the complete eSIM, which works just like a standard SIM card.
Now let's dive right into the benefits of eSIMs.
No high roaming costs
Traditional SIM cards charge high roaming costs when you call internationally. It can be a nightmare for international students who are still struggling to keep costs within their budget.
Smissey has cheaper roaming costs than traditional SIM cards in most parts of the world. International students can also save a lot of money on data plans when they buy an eSIM card.
Immediate activation
For starters, eSIM reduces the hassle of purchasing and switching SIM cards for multiple locations. Gone are the days when students would leave the airport and head straight to the first mobile carrier they saw to get a new SIM card. Students can purchase an eSIM card directly from their student housing.
eSIMs allow international students to stay connected at all times without having to purchase a physical SIM card.
Multiple operators
Another key benefit of having an eSIM for international students is the ability to smoothly switch between your home and host country's plans. In reality, most smartphones allow you to use up to 5 mobile eSIM plans on one device.
Another key benefit of having multiple SIM cards is that several organizations will only deliver messages such as two-factor authentication if you have your home SIM card inserted into your phone at the same time.
No physical damage
Nano SIM cards are currently supported by new smartphones around the world. you will need to shrink your SIM card to nano size as your phone only supports that.
Many people suffered injuries while trimming SIM cards into micro or nano sizes. It can sometimes also cause certain network problems in the coming months.
With eSIMs built into smartphones, SIM cards no longer need to be trimmed. eSIMs reduce this danger while increasing security and flexibility. 
Theft evidence
An eSIM can never be lost because it is virtual, but remember that an eSIM is integrated into the phone. If your phone is lost or damaged, the eSIM cannot be easily removed and replaced on another device.
If you are ever faced with this possibility as an international student, you can rest assured that phone numbers are still virtually safe. But when you repair or replace your smartphone, you cannot restore your data from cloud storage. You will need to reinstall your provider's eSIM exactly as you did the first time.
Attacking and stealing your eSIM through virtual means is also very challenging. Cybercriminals must navigate strong encryption and platform security to gain access to phone data. You can safely connect with your family and friends from your student house.
Conclusion
We hope this article helps you identify and understand the benefits of an eSIM card for international students. It means no more plastic, no more fiddling with toothpicks to remove your SIM card holder and no more physically changing your SIM cards abroad.
Check out the Smissey website for eSIMs to stay in touch during your international studies.