An eSIM, short for embedded SIM, is a digital SIM card that comes integrated into newer smart devices. This allows for the activation of a cellular plan without the need for a physical SIM card. To find out if your phone is eSIM compatible you can check in your device settings. For further instructions, click here.
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What is eSIM?
What is the difference between an eSIM and a physical SIM card?
An eSIM, short for embedded SIM, is a digital SIM card that comes integrated into newer smart devices. This allows for the activation of a cellular plan without the need for a physical SIM card. A physical SIM card is unique to each mobile carrier and is a removable chip inserted into the device for network connectivity.
The primary difference and advantage of an eSIM is the elimination of the physical SIM card. You can activate a cellular plan without the hassle of swapping out SIMs. This removes the need to handle small cards when changing carriers or plans.
Is my current phone compatible with eSIM?
To check if your device is compatible with eSIM, you need to find your EID number.
For Android:
Go to Settings >Tap About Phone > Tap Status information > If you see an EID number, your phone is eSIM-compatible.
Android eSIMFor iOS:
Go to Settings > Tap General> Tap About> If you see an EID number, your phone is eSIM-compatible.
