GigSky: Staying Connected at Sea and on Land
GigSky, a global mobility leader for over a decade, offers travelers the opportunity to stay connected seamlessly with a single eSIM data plan that provides the fastest and most reliable data service while at sea, in port, or traveling on land, ensuring a continuous mobile experience.
GigSky offers 3 World Cruise packages:
– Cruise + Americas: provides full coverage on over 200 ships plus coverage in 44 countries across North and South America and the Caribbean.
– Cruise + Europe: offers full coverage on over 200 ships plus coverage in 44 European countries.
– Cruise + Asia: includes full coverage on over 200 ships plus coverage in 25 Asian countries.
The packages also offer various data options based on traveler needs and vacation days: 512 MB for 1 day, 1 GB for 7 days, and 3 GB for 15 days. Supporting the mobile phone service on ships are over 200 cruise ships belonging to 27 cruise companies such as Azamara, Disney Cruise Line, Windstar, and Silversea.
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Africa – GigSky
The service aims to enhance the entire cruise experience by providing data plans for use before departure, while in port or on excursions, and even after the cruise, allowing travelers to stay connected from the moment they land in the destination country, throughout the cruise, even when traveling in other countries, and before boarding the plane back home.
But what are eSIMs and how do they work?
eSIMs, or embedded SIMs, are digital SIM cards integrated into a device that allow users to activate a cellular plan without inserting a physical SIM card, offering flexibility and convenience by eliminating the hassle of swapping SIM cards and saving costs, as most local operators charge rates that can be up to 10 times higher when roaming compared to when at home. eSIMs work with most mobile devices currently in circulation; all iPhones have eSIM capabilities, and most new Apple devices are now eSIM-only, while Android devices have seen rapid adoption, though not all are currently compatible with eSIM technology.
To use eSIMs, users simply download the operator’s profile directly onto their device, enabling them to connect to the operator’s network without a physical SIM card. After the initial purchase, following instructions to install the eSIM and with GigSky, once the eSIM is installed, reloading data or obtaining a plan for a new country or region does not even require downloading a new eSIM. eSIM plans are prepaid, with no recurring charges or commitments.
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GigSky Family with phone
The connection works virtually anywhere, relying on land-based cellular towers when in port or off the ship, while when on board, one must be 12 nautical miles away before service begins, typically occurring an hour after the ship departs from port. Furthermore, eSIM data plans are versatile and can be used across different devices, including smartphones, tablets, and even smartwatches that support eSIM technology.
In an era where staying connected is crucial, comprehensive, flexible, and versatile services like GigSky’s enhance the travel experience by offering efficient solutions that minimize organizational stress.
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