eSIM has been around for quite some time, having been first released in 2016. But these days, it’s starting to get more and more popular. Now with the new iPhone 14 series going all-in on eSIM and not ...

Many mobile users may be familiar with SIM cards, physical chips that hold data about your mobile plan, such as your wireless carrier and phone number. They also help connect your phone to a mobile ...

Still works with older phones. Easy to find in local markets. But requires physical handling and SIM swapping. Limited flexibility compared to eSIM. No remote activation, you need to be on-site. When ...

Q: I just bought a new phone, and when I asked the salesperson whether they were going to move my SIM card from my old phone to the new unit, he said that was no longer necessary. Hhe said that eSIMs ...

The eSIM is faster and more convenient than a physical SIM card. You can activate an eSIM digitally. You can switch between different providers without having to replace the SIM card physically. eSIM ...

The SIM card (it stands for Subscriber Identity Module, by the way) has been with us since the early days of the cell phone revolution but it hasn’t changed a whole lot in that time (apart from ...

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What is an eSIM and do I need one? 5 common questions about the technology answered. A smiling young woman looks at her smartphone while outside. Many mobile users may be familiar with SIM cards, ...