Backup Internet: Why Having a 2nd eSIM Can Save the Day

Imagine the scene: you're in the middle of a hike in Iceland, your rental car breaks down, and your phone displays "No Service" on your main operator. What do you do?

This is where the concept of "Backup Internet" comes in. Having a redundant connectivity solution is no longer a luxury reserved for professionals; it's a safety net for every adventurous traveler.

1. Network Redundancy

Even the best operators have dead zones. In France, Orange covers some regions better, while others are better served by different providers. It's the same abroad.

With an Alolilo eSIM, you can often manually choose the local network (e.g., switch from T-Mobile to AT&T in the USA). This is a flexibility that a single local physical SIM card doesn't always offer you.

2. In Case of Loss or Theft

If you lose your main phone with your physical SIM card inside, you lose everything: your contacts, your access to banks (2FA via SMS), and your means of communication.

If you have an eSIM activated on a second device (your old tablet, your partner's phone, or even a cellular smartwatch), you remain reachable and able to block your cards or contact emergency services.

3. Hotel Wi-Fi is Never Guaranteed

"Free Wi-Fi" on Booking.com doesn't mean "functional Wi-Fi". How many times have you arrived in a room where the signal didn't even pass the door?

Having an Alolilo eSIM with a substantial data plan allows you to turn your phone into a hotspot and work or watch your movies without depending on failing infrastructure.

4. Separate Pro and Personal

If you are a "Digital Nomad", mixing your uses on a single connection can be risky (excessive data consumption by Netflix blocking the sending of a pro file). Having one eSIM dedicated to work and another to leisure allows for better consumption management.

Conclusion

A backup eSIM is like a spare tire in a car: you hope never to use it, but you're glad to have it when you're stuck in the middle of nowhere.

Travel with peace of mind. Equip yourself with a backup eSIM.