With this round of cleanup, the look of the site stays exactly the same, but pages now load a little lighter than before. On smartphones, and in places where connectivity can be patchy—like many travel destinations abroad—this helps cut down the wait before the screen finishes loading.
Specifically, we safely removed about 1,400 lines of old, unused styles (CSS) from across the site. In this post, we'll walk through what changed, and also why a lighter page is genuinely helpful when you're using mobile data abroad.
What's in This Update
As features get added and refined over time, a site's styling (CSS) tends to accumulate bits and pieces that are no longer actually used. This update focused on clearing out those unused parts.
- Safely removed CSS that was no longer in use (about 1,400 lines)
- Worked in small steps, checking after each removal that nothing in the layout broke
- Reduced the amount of data loaded, helping improve display speed
This wasn't a redesign—it's behind-the-scenes work to achieve the same appearance with less code. Because of that, nothing changes about how you use the pages or the steps you follow.
Why We Made This Change (Background)
At Bloomy eSIM, we care about making things easy to navigate even for people using an eSIM abroad for the very first time. When pages feel heavy, you might sense a lag while comparing plans or checking setup instructions—and sometimes leave before reaching the information you actually need.
The moments when you reach for an eSIM are often when you're preparing before a trip, or when you've just arrived somewhere and your connection isn't settled yet. That's exactly why we see keeping pages lightweight as part of the foundation for a reassuring experience. This cleanup is one more step in that ongoing effort.
What This Means for You
When there's less data to load, it's easier to shorten the wait in situations like these:
- Comparing plans on your phone before you travel
- Checking setup steps or troubleshooting tips right after you arrive
- Opening the site somewhere the connection can be unstable, like a busy airport or café
The same content, just a little quicker to open—that kind of experience helps most exactly when you're in a hurry.
The Bloomy Approach to This Work
Cleanups like this can lead to unexpected layout issues if you delete everything at once. So this time, we moved gradually and safely, checking after each removal that the appearance wasn't affected. Adding convenience matters, but so does not breaking what already works—and we think both are essential to an experience you can rely on.
Good to Know: When Pages or Your Connection Feel Slow Abroad
This update lightens things on our side, but abroad you may sometimes feel that "it's not just the site—the whole connection feels slow." Knowing the common causes and quick fixes can help you stay calm on the ground.
Common Reasons Things Feel Slow
- Congestion on the local network depending on the area or time of day (speeds depend on the local network, area, and how busy it is)
- Weak signal areas (underground, deep inside buildings, while moving, and so on)
- Many apps on your device all using data at the same time
Simple Things to Try First
- Toggle airplane mode off and on once to reconnect to the network
- Move a little to find a spot with a better signal
- Limit background data for apps you're not using
If that still doesn't help, reviewing your settings or re-activating the line can sometimes resolve it. We cover the steps in our setup guide and troubleshooting tips.
Good to Know: Choosing Data Amount, Number of Days, and a Plan for Your Destination
Just like a lighter page, choosing the right amount of data and the right number of days goes a long way toward a stress-free trip. Too little data and your connection stops; too much and it often goes to waste.
| How you'll use it | How to think about a suitable plan |
|---|---|
| Mostly maps, messaging, and quick searches | A small to mid-size data plan is often enough |
| You also want video streaming and tethering | A plan with plenty of data, or an unlimited-style plan based on the number of days, can be options |
| A long stay, or hard to predict how much you'll use | Consider plans chosen by number of days, or topping up as needed |
You can compare by destination, data amount, and number of days, so if you're unsure, head to our eSIM comparison page, enter your conditions, and see how the options line up. Note that Bloomy plans are generally data-only—there's no phone number, SMS, or voice calling. If you need a phone number, SMS, or voice calls, please also look into other options alongside your eSIM. App-based calls such as WhatsApp may work wherever you have a working data connection.
Plan details and supported countries may change, and pricing is shown in USD. Please check the latest information at the time of purchase.
What's Next
We plan to keep improving display speed and usability little by little. Rather than big visual overhauls, we're aiming for that quietly-a-bit-smoother feeling, and we'll keep fine-tuning along the way.
Related Pages
- Compare eSIM plans by destination, data, and days
- See the eSIM setup guide
- Check troubleshooting tips for connection issues
- Read frequently asked questions
- See other development updates
Please note: Bloomy eSIM plans are data-only and do not include a phone number, SMS, or voice calls. A fair use policy applies. Actual connection quality varies depending on the local network, your device, and the area you're in.
