{"id":688191,"date":"2023-09-13T09:44:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T09:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=688191"},"modified":"2023-09-13T09:44:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T09:44:47","slug":"visiting-lebanon-heres-how-to-get-an-esim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/688191\/visiting-lebanon-heres-how-to-get-an-esim\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Lebanon? Here&#8217;s How To Get An eSIM"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Are you visiting Lebanon but have no idea how to get your hands on an eSIM? Here&#8217;s a quick guide to make your life easier.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Following the release of the iPhone 14 and the adoption of eSIMs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/64238\/alfas-new-esim-prices-and-how-it-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alfa launched an eSIM service<\/a>, which you can purchase from any of their stores. This step will allow your mobile to support multiple eSIMs during your visit. All you have to do is:<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>\u2013 Visit of the Alfa stores with your ID or passport and purchase the QR code<\/strong><\/p>    <p><strong>\u2013 Scan the QR code with a device that supports eSIM<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Touch has also introduced this service, so you can click <a href=\"https:\/\/touch.com.lb\/autoforms\/portal\/touch\/esim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for the details. The process is similar for both telecom companies.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Your second option is to use Airalo, an eSIM store, where you can purchase your eSIM data pack. You can benefit from $3 off on your first data pack from their platform using the code <strong>ZIAD4841<\/strong> when you sign up, or apply on checkout! You can also click <a href=\"https:\/\/ref.airalo.com\/PwK2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to benefit from this code.<\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you visiting Lebanon but have no idea how to get your hands on an eSIM? Here&#8217;s a quick guide to make your life easier. Following the release of the iPhone 14 and the adoption of eSIMs, Alfa launched an eSIM service, which you can purchase from any of their stores. 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