TRAVEL ESSENTIALS BY GIGSKY
Arrive Connected With Your eSIM &
Essential Travel Apps
Exclusive all-year-long complimentary access via your eSIM to essential travel apps handpicked by travel experts to Eligible users. Maps, messages, rides, and more, in 175+ countries.
- 175+ countries
- No SIM swapping
- 24/7 support
What is Travel Essentials by GigSky?
You arrive at your destination. You need to message someone, get a ride, find your way. Travel Essentials is a GigSky eSIM benefit that gives you 365 days of access to the apps that matter most — no setup, no roaming charges. If you are eligible, it’s yours for a full year, across every international trip.
What’s included?
Curated by travel experts. Tap any category to see exactly what's covered, and what's not.
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Need more than the essentials? For streaming, video calls, or general browsing, add a GigSky data plan on the same eSIM, no extra setup required.
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Check Your Device
Most modern smartphones and tablets support eSIM — but it's always good to double-check. See if your device is on the list below before getting started.
What’s included?
Curated by travel experts. Tap any category to see exactly what's covered, and what's not.
App Category | Apps Included | Activities Covered | Activities Not Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation | Google Maps · Apple Maps | Searching destinations, viewing place details, getting directions with added stops, turn-by-turn navigation, exploring nearby places | “Google Ask Maps”, uploading photos, reserving tables, advanced real-time updates, offline maps, location sharing |
| Transportation | Uber · Bolt · DiDi · Lyft | Booking rides, selecting ride types, tracking drivers, trip management, payments, receipts, updating payment methods | Sharing ride for tracking, package delivery, rentals, bus tickets, extended services |
| Messaging | iMessage | Sending and receiving messages | Viewing external linked content, sending and receiving attachments, media streaming, initiating calls (FaceTime) |
| Messaging | WhatsApp · Messenger · Telegram · Instagram | Sending and receiving messages, reactions, staying in touch | Voice/video calls, sending and receiving voice notes and attachments, live location sharing, stories, reels, feeds, backups |
| Gmail · Outlook | Sending and receiving text-only emails | Attachments, downloads, chat, conferencing (Meet, Teams), continuous background sync | |
| Translation | iTranslate | Text and voice translation | Image translation, offline language packs |
| Connectivity | GigSky | Searching destinations, browsing plans, purchasing plans, installing eSIM, viewing plans, redeeming benefits, managing payments, transaction history, account settings | Downloading the app |
Need more than the essentials? For streaming, video calls, or general browsing, add a GigSky data plan on the same eSIM, no extra setup required.