Guides
Operational guides on installing eSIMs, buying anonymously, paying with crypto, and keeping your mobile data private while travelling.
Installation
How to install an eSIM on iPhone
Step-by-step setup for iPhone XS through iPhone 16. QR scan, manual activation code, and what to do if the install fails.
How to install an eSIM on Android
Setup instructions for Pixel, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi and other Android phones. Wording varies by manufacturer.
Compatibility
Privacy
How to buy an eSIM anonymously
Operational guide: no-account provider, crypto from a non-custodial wallet, Tor browsing, on-screen QR delivery.
eSIM vs physical SIM — which is more private?
Mandatory SIM registration laws apply to local physical SIMs. Foreign eSIMs roam in under a different legal regime. Here's what that means.
eSIM vs international roaming — privacy comparison
Your home-carrier roaming logs every destination under your billing account. A foreign anonymous eSIM does not.
Travel data privacy — the full OPSEC guide
Threat model for travelers: airport Wi-Fi, hotel networks, border phone searches, eSIM choice, VPN layering, app permissions.