📡 Network Status Board
Real-time updates on eSIM bans, VPN blocks, and regulatory restrictions. Verified by human travelers, not bots.
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| Country | Status | Current Issue & Details |
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🇹🇷
Turkey
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Active Block |
120-Day IMEI Block & Provider Bans The BTK (Turkish regulator) blocks unregistered physical phones (IMEIs) after 120 days. Additionally, several eSIM provider websites and apps are actively blocked on Turkish networks, preventing on-the-ground purchases. Read the Turkey workaround → |
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🇨🇳
China
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Restricted |
Great Firewall (Google/Meta Blocked) Western services are blocked on local Wi-Fi and some local SIMs. However, most travel eSIMs route traffic through Hong Kong, bypassing the firewall entirely without needing a VPN. See China compatible eSIMs → |
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🇦🇪
UAE (Dubai)
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Restricted |
VoIP Apps Blocked WhatsApp calls, FaceTime audio, and Skype are blocked on cellular networks by local ISPs (Du/Etisalat). Text messaging works fine. You must use a VPN or the local 'Botim' app for voice calls. Read UAE guidelines → |
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🇯🇵
Japan
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Clear |
Standard Operations No governmental blocks on eSIMs or apps. Warning: Some providers enforce strict 30-day limits or fair usage caps on unlimited data plans. Compare Japan eSIMs → |
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