You’ve just crossed the border, the nature around you is beautiful, but the kids in the back seat are already bored. While you’re trying to enjoy the first scents of the sea, the famous “When will we get there?” and “Why isn’t YouTube working?” start coming from the back seat. Hotel Wi-Fi is hours away, there are no kiosks with Greek cards, and roaming add-ons are too expensive.

Traveling with the family brings a lot of joy, but today the internet has become an indispensable member of the family on vacation - from navigation that safely guides you to your accommodation, to cartoons that keep you calm in the car. With Nikana eSIM, you get that peace of mind, right after crossing the border.

What exactly is an eSIM? It’s a digital card that you activate on your phone without opening the device or replacing your existing card. It works on all modern phones and allows you to be online as soon as you cross the border – whether you’re going to Greece or any of over 150 countries around the world.
Check out Nikana eSIM packages and prices here.

1. One eSIM package for the whole family (Hotspot)

The biggest advantage of eSIM is the ability to share the internet.

  • How does it work? Install one larger package (e.g. 20GB or 50GB) on one family member’s phone. Then activate the Personal Hotspot option and turn your phone into a “portable Wi-Fi router.”
  • Result: Children in the back seat can connect to your signal with their phones or tablets.

2. Peace in the car during the journey

The journey to Greece takes hours. It often happens that the internet in transit (Macedonia or Bulgaria) is a problem.

  • Nikana’s advice: Activate eSIM immediately at the beginning. With a stable signal, children can stream content, and you can use Google Maps or navigation smoothly through unknown areas.

3. Stay in touch with children (Safety)

If you have older children who go to the beach or store on their own, it is important to always be in contact via Viber or WhatsApp. With eSIM, children can stay connected to the internet even when they are out of reach of hotel Wi-Fi, providing parents with additional peace of mind.

4. Flexibility for each family member

When traveling with family, internet needs vary. Instead of complicated purchase of multiple physical cards, eSIM offers you two top options:

  • Option A (One package for all): If children’s phones or tablets do not support eSIM, a parent can install one larger package on their phone and share the internet with children via Hotspot. This way, everyone surfs using the same package.
  • Option B (Personalized packages): If children also have phones that support eSIM, this is the most comfortable solution. You can buy a package for each family member according to their needs (e.g. parents a smaller package for messages and navigation, and teenagers a larger one for social networks).

Advantage: Everything is purchased online, in a few clicks, without going to the store and waiting in lines with children. Everyone gets their QR code, installs it on their device, and the internet is ready.

5. What if children “use up” all the internet?

Parents often fear that YouTube and games will “eat up” gigabytes in two days.

  • Solution: With Nikana eSIM, you can check the remaining balance at any time and, if needed, do a quick top-up online. No need to look for stores or buy new cards.

Tips for parents before departure:

  1. Install eSIM at home: Perform the installation a day before the trip using home Wi-Fi. This way you will be ready as soon as you cross the border.
  2. Set limits: On children’s phones, you can set “Data Warning” so they don’t surprise you with consumption in the middle of vacation.
  3. Bring an external battery (Power Bank): Since sharing the internet (hotspot) drains your phone’s battery faster, an external battery is a must-have beach accessory.

Planning a family vacation? Choose a package that will cover the needs of the whole family and enjoy Greece without worrying about costs: Check out Nikana eSIM packages for families