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title: "From Mifi to eSIM: Finally Catching Up with Mobile Connectivity"
description: "Easy eSIM: Installed via QR code, activated smoothly in Switzerland, and it just works. Goodbye Mifi and prepaid SIMs, hello convenience!"
url: "https://hoeijmakers.net/from-mifi-to-esim-finally-catching-up-with-mobile-connectivity/"
date: 2024-12-29
updated: 2026-04-21
author: "Rob Hoeijmakers"
site: "hoeijmakers.net"
language: "en"
tags: []
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# From Mifi to eSIM: Finally Catching Up with Mobile Connectivity

It’s taken me a while, but I’ve finally caught up with the eSIM revolution—and I’m glad I did. After years of juggling Mifi routers and prepaid SIM cards, I decided to test an eSIM for my trip to Switzerlando.

The experience was so seamless and convenient that it left me wondering why I didn’t make the switch sooner. Here’s how it went and why I’m leaving my old connectivity solutions behind.

## Why I Finally Switched to an eSIM

For years, I relied on Mifi routers to stay connected during trips, and prepaid SIM cards were my go-to for mobile data.

While these worked, they came with their share of challenges—extra devices to carry, [fiddling with physical SIMs](https://hoeijmakers.net/from-physical-sim-to-esim-on-iphone/), and the uncertainty of finding a plan that worked well abroad. When I learned more about eSIMs and their convenience, I decided it was time to make the leap.

****Summer holiday 2025 update:**** Used eSIM and worked like a charm. ordered and activated one for my wife’s phone and one for my own phone (extra GB’s). Tip: you can use a [Europe wide one](https://maya.net/plans/europe), it includes Switzerland. ## The Process: Easy, Quick, and Affordable

ordered an eSIM online and received a QR code to set it up. The installation process was straightforward, and the eSIM activated right on schedule. For €8, I got 5GB of data, which turned out to be fast and reliable for my typical needs. The only adjustment I had to make was turning off roaming data when I crossed the German-Swiss border, after which the eSIM worked flawlessly.

The simplicity of the process made me realise how much time I used to waste on physical SIMs and routers.

## Goodbye Mifi and Prepaid SIMs

Now that I’ve experienced the convenience of an eSIM, I can’t see myself going back to the old ways. No more carrying extra devices or worrying about physical SIM cards.

eSIMs are not just affordable—they’re efficient, reliable, and a far better fit for modern travel. If, like me, you’ve been hesitant to make the switch, trust me: it’s worth catching up. The future of connectivity is here, and it’s never been easier to embrace.

eSIMs are wonderfully convenient, but recent research shows a hidden trade-off: some travel eSIM providers route data through unexpected countries (including China), exposing traffic to unfamiliar jurisdictions and surveillance risks. A reminder that digital convenience often hides infrastructural choices we don’t see. [Read more](https://www.itnews.com.au/news/travel-esims-secretly-route-traffic-over-chinese-and-undisclosed-networks-study-619659).

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