How to activate eSIM as Apple launched iPhone 14 models “eSIM-only”
Apple launched the iPhone 14 models in the US as eSIM-only, leaving out physical SIM cards altogether. While eSIM is not a new concept, Apple is swimming against the tide by not including a SIM tray on the new iPhones. This drew a lot of concerns from people saying that it will be difficult to use the new phones while travelling to developing countries. Apple has since then published a support document(opens in new tab) that highlights different options for using eSIM on the new iPhones. eSIMs are embedded SIMs that can be electronically programmed. It is a more secure way of enabling a carrier on a phone as it can’t get lost or stolen. It also eliminates the need to obtain, carry, and swap physical SIM cards. Apple introduced eSIM with the iPhone XS and every iPhone model after that has supported the digital SIM card. Many of the best Android phones have also had eSIM capabilities for years. Apple allows you to store up to 8 eSIMs and use two numbers simultaneously (the eSIM version of dual SIMs).
How to activate eSIM as Apple launched iPhone 14 models “eSIM-only”
Apple launched the iPhone 14 models in the US as eSIM-only, leaving out physical SIM cards altogether. While eSIM is not a new concept, Apple is swimming against the tide by not including a SIM tray on the new iPhones. This drew a lot of concerns from people saying that it will be difficult to use the new phones while travelling to developing countries. Apple has since then published a support document(opens in new tab) that highlights different options for using eSIM on the new iPhones. eSIMs are embedded SIMs that can be electronically programmed. It is a more secure way of enabling a carrier on a phone as it can’t get lost or stolen. It also eliminates the need to obtain, carry, and swap physical SIM cards. Apple introduced eSIM with the iPhone XS and every iPhone model after that has supported the digital SIM card. Many of the best Android phones have also had eSIM capabilities for years. Apple allows you to store up to 8 eSIMs and use two numbers simultaneously (the eSIM version of dual SIMs).