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Gaza residents turn to eSIMs to stay online

Original: Yes, the internet in Gaza is destroyed, but before you jump to conclusions: Palestinians have been surviving with eSIM d

With Gaza's internet infrastructure largely destroyed, Palestinians have kept connecting by using eSIM data plans that link to mobile towers in Israel and Egypt. The workaround has been in use for years, and people online are urging others to donate, saying even small contributions help residents in Gaza get back online and stay in contact with the outside world.

Why now: Internet blackouts in Gaza are driving renewed attention and calls for donations to fund eSIM connectivity.

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• Yes, the internet in Gaza is destroyed, but before you jump to conclusions: Palestinians have been surviving with eSIM data connections to towers in Israel and Egypt for the last few years. So if you have anything to spare, every little amount helps people in Gaza to get on… · Heidentweet@todon.eu · 6

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