Core questions
General FAQs
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What is ZEN?
ZEN is an eSIM-first telecom brand for travel data and modern mobile service. STEALTHCODE LLC is the legal company behind the brand.
What do you actually do?
We sell digital eSIM plans, help customers install them quickly, and keep account support close when devices, destinations, or timing get messy.
Where does my plan work?
ZEN travel eSIM plans are valid only in the country selected at checkout. We do not currently sell global plans that work across multiple countries.
Do I need a physical SIM?
No. ZEN is eSIM-first to reduce waste and make activation faster. Your phone must be eSIM compatible and unlocked.
Can I keep my normal number?
Yes. Keep your primary number active for regular calls, SMS, and verification codes, then use the ZEN eSIM as your travel data line.
Can I make regular phone calls and send SMS with my Travel eSIM?
No. ZEN travel eSIMs are data-only, so no traditional calls or carrier SMS will work from the travel eSIM because there is no phone number attached. WhatsApp calls, FaceTime, iMessage, Messenger, email, and other internet-based apps work over data. Depending on your primary mobile provider, you can often leave your primary number enabled without data and still receive SMS messages for logins. Some providers also support Wi-Fi Calling, which can let you use your primary phone number for calls over Wi-Fi while abroad.
What if I have connectivity issues?
Confirm you selected the correct country before purchase, then contact support during the trip with your destination, device, and screenshots so we can troubleshoot while it matters.
Setup and connection
Travel day troubleshooting
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Installed, no data
Set mobile data to the ZEN line, enable data roaming on that line, then toggle airplane mode for 30 seconds.
Open the 4-step help flowQR code will not scan
Join stable Wi-Fi, turn off VPN and content blockers, brighten the screen, and use manual details if the camera path fails.
Android needs APN
Some Samsung, Pixel, Motorola, and Xiaomi devices need an APN entry after install. Keep the ZEN line selected while editing it.
I landed but my eSIM is not connecting. What am I missing?
Most connection issues come down to line selection, data roaming, APN, or the eSIM being used outside the single country selected at checkout. Start with settings, then reset the radio with airplane mode.
My iPhone says Unable to Activate.
That can be normal before arrival. Some eSIMs fully activate only once they see the destination network.
Should I turn off my primary SIM?
You do not have to, but turning off data roaming on your primary SIM helps avoid surprise roaming charges from your home provider.
Can I move an eSIM to a new phone?
Most QR codes are one-time use and tied to the original device. Contact support before deleting an active eSIM.
Device checks
Compatibility FAQs
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Does iPhone X support eSIM?
No. Apple eSIM support begins with iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR.
Does Samsung Galaxy S10 support eSIM?
No. The Galaxy S20 family is the safer starting point for Samsung eSIM support.
Are eSIM-only phones common?
Yes, especially in the United States. eSIM-only models are becoming more common as phone makers reduce physical SIM hardware.
Refunds and billing
Refund conditions
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Duplicate purchases
Contact support quickly. We can usually refund an unused duplicate eSIM if no data has been consumed.