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Kaustubh LahotyAugust 26, 2026

Call Hotels and Taxis Abroad Without a Local SIM

You finally found the perfect restaurant. You need to call to confirm your reservation but don't want to spend $$$ with your operator. Kolet's built-in keypad lets you call that number instead, for a fraction of the cost.

Tips & Tricks6 min read

Kaustubh LahotyAugust 26, 2026

Kolet's Koins Explained Simply

You bought a 5 GB plan, used 3 GB, and landed home wondering where the rest went. With Kolet, the answer is: it didn't vanish. Koins, Kolet's in-app currency, captures that leftover value and turns it into calling credit or a head start on your next trip.

Tips & Tricks3 min read

Kaustubh LahotyAugust 25, 2026

Share Mobile Data Abroad Without a Hotspot

Hotspots kill batteries, slow speeds, and snap the moment someone walks three steps ahead. There is a better way to share mobile data when you travel abroad. Kolet's Standard Plans let you split GBs directly in the app, so everyone stays connected on their own terms.

Tips & Tricks4 min read

Kaustubh LahotyAugust 21, 2026

Best eSIM Sri Lanka 2026: Coverage and Setup Guide

Sri Lanka in 2026 is no longer a hidden gem. More French and Dutch travellers are landing in Colombo every month, and the last thing you want is a queue at the airport counter trying to register a local SIM with your passport. There is a smarter way.

Destinations2 min read

Kaustubh LahotyAugust 20, 2026

Hotel WiFi vs Travel eSIM for Remote Work 2026

Hotel WiFi sounds convenient until your client call drops mid-presentation. In 2026, remote workers abroad need more than a password on a key card. Here is the honest breakdown of hotel WiFi versus a travel eSIM, and why the smartest setup uses both.

Travel4 minutes read

Kaustubh LahotyAugust 7, 2026

Why Is My eSIM Not Working? 10 Travel Fixes

Your eSIM shows "No Service" and your flight lands in an hour. This guide walks you through 10 plausible fixes, so you can stop guessing and start connecting.

eSIM Guides5 mins read

Kaustubh LahotyAugust 3, 2026

Travel eSIM Shared Data Plan: Which Brands Deliver?

Somewhere over the Atlantic, your partner's eSIM runs dry while yours still has 4 GB sitting idle. A travel eSIM shared data plan sounds simple. In practice, most brands dodge the question entirely. Here is exactly who delivers, who fakes it, and what to check before you buy.

Tips & Tricks6 mins read

Kaustubh LahotyJuly 31, 2026

Travel eSIM Unused Data Refund: Who Pays You Back?

You bought 10 GB for Japan. You used 4. The rest vanished without a word. Most eSIM providers quietly pocket that gap, no refund, no rollover. Here is exactly what Kolet, Airalo, Holafly, and Nomad do with your leftover data.

eSIM Guides6 mins read

Kaustubh LahotyJuly 23, 2026

Which Travel eSIM Should I Buy in 2026

Too many eSIMs, too much fine print, not enough honest answers. If you've spent more than five minutes comparing plans and still feel lost, you're not overthinking it, the industry makes comparison deliberately hard. Here's a framework that cuts through it fast.

eSIM Guides4 min read

Kaustubh LahotyJuly 22, 2026

Best eSIM for Turkey 2026: Unlimited vs Fixed Plans

Turkey is pulling record visitor numbers in 2026, and your data plan can make or break the trip. Unlimited or fixed GB: the wrong choice costs you money or connectivity. Here is exactly how to pick, plus a loyalty perk no other eSIM provider offers.

Destinations5 min read

Kaustubh LahotyJuly 20, 2026

eSIM Kenya Safari 2026: Stay Connected in the Mara

You're watching a lion pride at dawn, twenty kilometres from the nearest tarmac road. Your phone has one bar. This is not the moment to discover your eSIM cuts out at the daily cap. Here's how to plan your Kenya safari data properly - before you board.

Destinations6 min read

Kaustubh LahotyJuly 17, 2026

Flying Blue Miles and eSIM: Earn Points Every Trip

You pay for data on every trip. You earn nothing back. Flying Blue members already optimise their flights, hotels, and credit cards for Miles — yet the eSIM bill stays invisible. Kolet is the only eSIM that changes that, turning connectivity spend into loyalty points and rewards.

Tips & Tricks6 min read

Kaustubh LahotyJuly 17, 2026

Kolet vs Airalo United States: Best eSIM 2026

You've landed at JFK, your roaming bill is already climbing, and you're wondering if you picked the wrong eSIM. For Air France-KLM passengers heading to the US, this comparison cuts through the noise. Two very different products. One clear winner depending on how you travel.

Destinations6 min read

Kaustubh LahotyJuly 17, 2026

eSIM Thailand FAQ: 15 Questions Answered

Planning a trip to Thailand and wondering whether an eSIM actually works there? Good question. From compatibility checks to data speeds, Flying Blue miles, and what happens to leftover data, here are the 15 questions every traveller asks before landing in Bangkok.

Destinations6 min read

Kaustubh LahotyJuly 9, 2026

Unlimited eSIM vs Fixed Data Plan: Which Wins?

"Unlimited" is the most abused word in telecom. Before you buy that unlimited eSIM for your European summer trip, read the fine print. Throttled speeds at 2 Mbps are not unlimited. They are unlimited frustration. Here is the comparison most eSIM brands skip over.

eSIM Guides6 min read

Kaustubh LahotyJuly 8, 2026

What Is An Unlimited eSIM?

"Unlimited" sounds great until your map freezes mid-turn in a foreign city. Most unlimited eSIM plans throttle your speed after a data threshold — and providers bury that fact deep in their terms. Here's what the label actually means, and why fixed-data plans are the honest alternative.

7 min read

Kaustubh LahotyJuly 2, 2026

Best eSIM for South America: our complete guide

Your French carrier has no advantageous roaming agreement with Brazil. Nor with Argentina. Nor with Colombia. A South America eSIM solves the problem before you even pack your bags. Fixed price, activation on landing, zero nasty surprises.

5 min read

Kaustubh LahotyJuly 2, 2026

eSIM Morocco : the complete 2026 guide

You're heading to Morocco and you refuse to pay your French carrier to check Google Maps in Marrakech. Smart call. This eSIM Morocco guide covers everything: compatibility, activation from your living room, city-by-city coverage, and what happens to your unused data when your plan expires.

Destinations6 min read

Kaustubh Lahoty

eSIM for Bali 2026: Stay Connected Without Stress

Bali's rice terraces, temple ceremonies, and cliff-top sunsets deserve your full attention — not a queue at Ngurah Rai Airport hunting for a prepaid SIM. In 2026, an eSIM for Bali is faster, cheaper, and frankly smarter. Here's everything you need to know before you fly.

Travel5 min read