Buy e-sims for Gazans
To keep Gazans connected through these telecomms blackouts, activists have arranged for distributing free e-SIMs to people in Gaza. Anyone can buy an e-SIM and send the activation code (usually a QR code) to Mirna el Helbawi who is coordinating distribution.
Instructions from here
1. Go to https://getnomad.app/. click on the menu in the top right-hand side, and click on Shop Plans then Data
2. Go to Regional Plans and select “Middle East” (people are reporting that this option has been removed, so if you don’t find it, either seect “Global” or search “Israel” in the search bar at the top of the page, and select that)
3. Choose a plan, agree to terms, and pay
4. Wait for an email with a QR code
5. Save the QR code image or screenshot it, and email it to [email protected]
This is just one possible service. (Note that you may have seen posts about Simly which partnered and raised donations to give out free e-SIMS but they have asked for donations to stop as they raised $70k in a day and needed to figure out allocation.)
If you or someone you know needs an e-SIM, it’s the same address:
[image description: a tweet from Mirna el Helbawi @Mirna_elhelbawi reading: “We will send e-sims to ANYONE in Gaza. Not just Press and medical teams. If you're in Gaza or have family/relatives/friends there, let us know and we will provide you internet access. [email protected].” The tweet is dated October 30, 2023. End ID]
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