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What do I do if I'm facing connectivity issues with my Nesa eSIM?

Updated over a month ago

No Service or No Bars Showing on Your Nesa eSIM: A Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide

If your device is showing No Service, No Bars, or simply can't connect to your Nesa eSIM plan, follow these simple steps to troubleshoot the issue. We recommend going through them in order, starting with the quickest and easiest solutions.

1. Enable Data Roaming

Why This Helps
Even when using your eSIM in supported countries, most devices require data roaming to be enabled for eSIMs to function properly.

How to Do It

  • iOS: Go to Settings → Cellular → Select your Nesa eSIM → Turn on "Data Roaming"

  • Android: Go to Settings → Network & Internet (or Connections) → SIMs → Select the Nesa eSIM → Mobile Data → Enable "Data Roaming"

Restart your device and check if service is restored.

2. Check and Update APN Settings

Why This Helps
APN (Access Point Name) settings tell your device how to connect to our network. Incorrect settings are a common cause of connectivity issues.

How to Do It

  1. Find your correct APN settings in:

    • The Nesa Mobile app under "Plan Details"

    • The Nesa website dashboard under "Plan Details"

  2. Update your APN settings:

    • iOS: Go to Settings → Cellular → Select your Nesa eSIM → Cellular Data Network → Update APN fields with the provided information

    • Android: Go to Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → Select the Nesa eSIM → Access Point Names → Add New APN → Enter the settings and save

  3. Restart your device and check for connectivity.

3. Try Manual Network Selection

Why This Helps
Sometimes automatic network selection doesn't choose the best available carrier in your location.

How to Do It

  • iOS: Settings → Cellular → Network Selection → Turn off "Automatic" → Wait for the list to populate → Select a supported network

  • Android: Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile Network → Automatically select network → Turn off → Select a supported network

Try each available network to see which provides the best connection.

4. Perform a Network Settings Reset

Why This Helps
This clears any corrupted network data without affecting your personal data.

How to Do It

  • iOS: Go to Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset → Reset Network Settings

  • Android: Go to Settings → System → Reset options → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth

After resetting, re-enter your Wi-Fi passwords and check your eSIM connection.

5. Remove and Reinstall the eSIM Profile

Why This Helps
If the above steps don't work, your eSIM profile might be corrupted.

How to Do It

  1. Delete your existing Nesa eSIM profile:

    • iOS: Settings → Cellular → Select your Nesa eSIM → Remove Cellular Plan

    • Android: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → Select the Nesa eSIM → Delete/Remove

  2. Restart your device

  3. Re-install the eSIM using your Nesa Mobile activation QR code or manual activation steps

  4. Enter the APN details using the information from Step 2

  5. Enable Data Roaming as in Step 1

6. Check Device Compatibility

Why This Helps
Not all devices support the same cellular bands used in different countries.

How to Do It

  • Confirm your device is carrier-unlocked (contact your original carrier if unsure)

  • Check that your device supports the frequency bands used in your current location

  • Test another SIM card if available to verify your device can connect to mobile networks

7. Disable VPN or Firewall Apps

Why This Helps
VPNs and security apps can sometimes interfere with mobile connections.

How to Do It

  • Temporarily disable any VPN apps

  • Check for security or firewall apps that might be blocking connections

  • Restart your device and test the connection

8. Contact Nesa Support

If you've tried all the steps above and still have connection issues:

  1. Gather the following information:

    • Your device make and model

    • Current software version

    • Screenshots of your APN settings

    • Any error messages you've received

  2. Contact us through:

Our support team may check your account status, verify your eSIM is correctly provisioned, or escalate to our network specialists if needed.

Additional Tips

  • Keep Your Device Updated: Ensure your phone's operating system is running the latest version

  • Use Stable Internet for Setup: When adding or refreshing an eSIM, use a reliable Wi-Fi connection

  • Restart Your Device: Sometimes a simple restart can resolve connectivity issues

We're here to help you stay connected! If you need any assistance with these steps, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.

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