The "you're running low on data" message you receive while travelling now arrives at one clear point: when 1 GB is left. Instead of triggering on a percentage of your plan, the alert is now based on the data you can actually still use, which makes it far easier to judge how much further it will take you. We've also fixed the cases where alerts were still reaching eSIMs that had already been used up.
What's changed
We've tidied up the conditions that trigger a low-data alert:
- You'll get an alert when your remaining data drops below 1 GB (previously the trigger was a percentage of the plan).
- Plans of 1 GB or less no longer trigger alerts, since they would already be at or under the threshold from the moment of purchase.
- Expired eSIMs and eSIMs that haven't been used for a long time are now excluded.
- Unlimited plans, Unlimited Max, and eSIMs using automatic data top-up remain excluded as before, because remaining data works differently on those plans.
The wording of the alert itself hasn't changed. It still tells you where to add data from your account page, and that your connection stops once the data is used up.
Why we changed it
Until now the alert fired when your remaining data fell below a set percentage. The problem is that a percentage means very different things depending on the size of the plan. At 20% remaining, a 20 GB plan still has nearly 4 GB left, while a 500 MB plan has only about 100 MB. Being told you were "running low" didn't tell you much about what you could still do.
With a real amount as the cut-off, you can apply it to your own habits: 1 GB is plenty for maps and messaging, but not much if you plan to watch video. Making the number mean something concrete is the biggest improvement here.
The second issue was alerts reaching eSIMs that had already expired or hadn't been used in a long time. Getting a "you're running low" message about an eSIM you finished with months ago is unsettling, because there's no obvious reason for it. To be clear, this was a change to when alerts are sent, not a reduction in the data available on any plan.
What this means in practice
On a short trip
Because 1 GB is an easy figure to reason about, you can decide on the spot: "only two days left, I'll just run it down" or "still four days to go, I'll top up now." Fewer moments of scrambling to check your balance at the airport or on the move.
On a study-abroad or long stay
If you're on a large plan, the percentage-based rule sent alerts quite early. With a real-amount threshold, the alert now arrives only when you genuinely are close to running out.
If you have eSIMs you've already finished with
Expired eSIMs no longer generate alerts, so you won't get unexpected messages about past purchases. You can check the status of every eSIM you own at any time from My Account.
Sidebar: top up, or buy a new plan?
This is the question most people hesitate over once the alert arrives, so here's a simple way to think about it. Neither option is "correct" — the clearest guide is how many days you have left.
A few days left: add data
This adds data to the eSIM you're already using. Nothing on your device needs reconfiguring, and your connection simply carries on. If you're not confident with device settings, or you're on the move and can't sit down to fiddle with things, this is the safer route. Do check your account page first, as what you can add and under what conditions varies by plan.
Still a while to go: choose a new plan
If you have a week or more ahead, or your usage is turning out heavier than you expected, it's usually clearer to pick a fresh plan sized to the data and days you actually need. You can browse options by destination and data amount on the eSIM comparison page.
Worth checking either way
- How many days are left, and roughly how much you're using per day (your usage history in My Account gives you a feel for this)
- Whether you plan to watch video or make video calls — these two swing data consumption more than anything else
- How much Wi-Fi access you'll have. If your accommodation has it, you need less mobile data
For more on choosing a data amount in the first place, see the eSIM Guide. It's a useful read when planning your next trip too.
The Bloomy touch
Our first priority with alerts is that they shouldn't make you anxious. Rather than simply stating that you're low, the same message also tells you where to add data and what happens if you don't — namely that your connection stops once the data runs out.
We also keep them infrequent. We won't send repeated alerts for the same eSIM. The goal is one message, at the moment it's actually useful.
What's next
We'll keep adjusting the threshold as we see how it works in practice, and we're looking at whether alerts should scale with plan size, as well as clearer ways to show remaining data in My Account. We'll post updates on the Changelog as decisions are made.
Related pages
- My Account: check remaining data on your active eSIMs and add more
- eSIM comparison page: find a plan by destination, data amount and duration
- FAQ: common questions before and after purchase
- Troubleshooting: what to do when you have data left but no connection
Details here are accurate as of July 2026. Plans and conditions may change, so please check the current details shown at checkout before you buy. Prices are shown in USD at the point of purchase. Bloomy eSIMs are data-only: they do not include a phone number, SMS or voice calls, and you'll want to keep using your usual messaging apps (WhatsApp and similar) or an internet calling app if you need to reach people. All plans are subject to a fair usage policy, and actual speeds and connection quality vary depending on the local network, your device and where you are.
