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Full hotspot support — share with family and devices\n7. 4G and 5G speeds in 190+ countries\n8. 24/7 support via WhatsApp — real people, fast responses\n\nHow Simly works?\n1. Choose your destination\n2. Buy your data plan\n3. Use your eSIM and connect instantly on arrival\n\nNo queues. No airport SIM kiosks. No roaming shock when you get home.\n\nSimly for Umrah and Hajj\nStay connected in Mecca and Madinah without roaming charges. No biometric registration. No airport queues. Install before you fly and connect the moment you land in Saudi Arabia.\n\nSimly for Turkey\nIstanbul, Antalya, Bodrum, Cappadocia. Stop paying carrier roaming fees of $10-15 per day. Install your Simly eSIM before you fly and connect instantly on arrival.\n\neSIM FAQ\nDoes my phone support eSIM? iPhone XS and newer, most Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Google Pixel 3+ devices. Full compatibility list at simly.io.\nCan I keep my regular SIM? Yes. Use your physical SIM for calls and Simly for data simultaneously.\nCan I share data via hotspot? Yes. All plans support hotspot and tethering.\nCan I top up if I run out? Yes. 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