When can I install my Stippl eSIM?

Installing your eSIM at the right time is important, especially since your plan activates when it first connects to a local network.

When does activation start?

Stippl eSIMs activate when they first connect to a supported local network in your destination country. This means:

• You can install the eSIM before you travel — it won't use any data until you arrive
• The validity period starts only when the eSIM connects to a supported network abroad

When to install

• Install before you leave — you don't need Wi-Fi at your destination
• You need a stable Wi-Fi connection on your iPhone during installation itself
• Check the installation window shown on your eSIM in the Stippl app — some eSIMs can only be installed within a certain period after purchase

What you need

• An eSIM-compatible, unlocked iPhone (iPhone XR or later)
• iOS 16 or later (iOS 17.2+ for direct in-app activation)
• A stable Wi-Fi connection during installation

Updated on: 03/08/2026