Saily review: Introducing a fast-growing eSIM service

What is Saily?

Saily is the latest initiative from NordVPN, and it’s an eSIM service app that provides mobile data packages to at least 150 countries worldwide. The app uses a phone’s eSIM (also known as embedded SIM) function to allow users access to travel data plans without needing to look for a physical SIM or other travel data options from their provider. Such an improvement offers substantial benefits for avid travelers that often use the internet when abroad and want to save money on roaming charges, avoid unsafe public Wi-Fi hotspots, or manage their travel data more efficiently.

Saily eSIM review

Saily offers a reliable service that comes with versatile and wallet-friendly data package options. Here’s a quick overview of Saily’s key features:

Saily pros and cons

Of course, no app is perfect. Even with all its attractive features (such as flexible data plans and access to more than 150 countries) Saily still has room to improve. Here are the main pros and cons of the Saily eSIM app:

Saily features

According to Saily iOS developer Arnas Valiauga, “The app seamlessly integrates with mobile networks worldwide, utilizing a virtual SIM card to establish connections swiftly and securely, ensuring users stay connected wherever they go.” In addition to these features, Saily offers extra benefits to enable you to enjoy safer and cheaper connections while traveling.

Among Saily app’s features you will find diverse data plans, access to more than 150 countries worldwide, and multi-operator network support. Below we present detailed explanations of Saily’s prominent features.

Plans

Saily offers at least three different data plans that you can choose according to your preference (most countries offer four data plans, and some – even a fifth data plan with 20GB/30 days). You can buy your data plan instantly via the web or mobile app by choosing the one you want and clicking the “Buy plan” button.

Price

The prices of Saily’s data plans vary according to the country that you’re planning to visit. It can go from as low as $1.99/week (1GB/7 days plan) to as high as $40/month (20GB/30 days plan). If you don’t manage to activate your data plan, you will be eligible for a refund.

Countries

Saily is available in 150 countries worldwide. You can find a list of these countries on the Saily website under the section “Destinations.”

Compatibility

Saily is available on all eSIM-compatible phones. You can also find the list of compatible devices on the Saily website’s “What is an eSIM” page, under the section “How to set up an eSIM.”

Support

Saily offers 24/7 in-app support that will help you with any question regarding the use of the app and its services. While for now, the feature is accessible only via the app, in the upcoming weeks, desktop users should be able to access support via their computers as well.

For now, desktop users can submit their questions to the Saily help center, where customer support will review their queries and provide support.

Payment method

Currently, Saily provides four payment options: credit/debit card, Google Pay (or Apple Pay, if you’re an iOS user), and PayPal. You can use any of these payment methods to instantly purchase your preferred data plans via the app or online.

Speed

According to its developers, Saily uses advanced technology to ensure rapid connections to data service providers worldwide. This ensures swift connections and seamless integrations within mobile networks, allowing Saily users to access the internet without holdup.

A guide to start using the Saily application

You can set up and start using your Saily app in a matter of minutes. Here’s how to install and begin using Saily via the mobile app.

Download the Saily app

You can download the Saily eSIM app on the App Store or Google Play Store. After doing so, navigate to the list of the available destinations and choose the one you’re planning to travel to (or have already arrived at).

Choose the destination and complete the purchase

After finding your destination, tap on it and pick the preferred data plan. Remember, some countries may only offer three or four data plans instead of five. After choosing the data plan, tap “Get plan” to proceed.

Activate Saily eSIM card

The app will then ask you to install the eSIM that will allow you access to the data in the preferred destination. Installing the eSIM doesn’t start your data plan. After installing the eSIM, you will need to activate your data plan to start using the package. Both installation and activation requires an internet connection, so make sure you set up your connection before traveling abroad.

FAQ

Is the Saily eSIM safe?

Yes, the Saily eSIM is safe to use. Created by Nord Security, a company behind NordVPN, Saily provides users with swift and secure connections wherever they go.

How do I troubleshoot Saily app issues?

If you encounter a problem while using the app, you can refer to Saily troubleshooting guides to try and solve the issue yourself. If you cannot find the answers you’re looking for, refer to Saily’s customer service or the Saily help center.

Is Saily a good choice for travel?

Yes, using Saily while traveling can help you avoid spending money on mobile internet provider roaming fees and encountering potential cyber threats by eliminating the need to connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots. Enabling a VPN for travel can also reduce potential cyber threats (for example, man-in-the-middle attacks) and improve privacy while using the internet abroad.

Should I install my Saily eSIM before traveling to another country?

Yes, we suggest installing your eSIM before you travel abroad. Since installing and activating an eSIM requires an internet connection, doing so before your journey will help you save time on looking for places with an internet connection to set up eSIM when you arrive.

Does Saily give you a phone number?

Currently, Saily provides data-only eSIM plans, meaning that you can’t use the app as an eSIM for mobile calls and messages.

Can I have multiple profiles with Saily?

Yes. However, the number of eSIM profiles you can install and use simultaneously depends on your device. For example, some iPhones support up to 10 eSIM profiles, while most Android devices can support up to seven eSIMs.