The eSIM standard was introduced in 2016, slowly gaining support as a secondary option in smartphones. Rather than holding ...
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I tried eSIM-only phones and learned the hard way

Today’s smartphones could have calculation capabilities that far exceed those of a laptop from ten years ago, but it can still be left without any network connectivity due to just one component, known ...
In contrast to the physical SIM card we’re all used to, an eSIM is more or less a digital version. In effect, some phones are manufactured with a virtual SIM slot that allows you to download carrier ...
Update December 9, 2025: The Google Pixel 10 series has now launched and is fully eSIM only in the US – except for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The iPhone 17 series has also launched as eSIM only in the US ...
For most everyone who has ever owned a smartphone, a SIM card has been part of the equation. The now tiny, nano-sized version of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is what’s linked your phone to the ...
When Apple announced the all-new iPhone 14 lineup, they decided to completely remove the physical sim card tray from iPhones sold in the US. Many customers, especially international travelers, were ...
With Apple bringing eSIMS to iPhone 14, tech analysts know that it will become a trend in the long run. The mobile technology industry is evolving, with the era of physical SIM cards making way for ...
Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
If you’re a Comcast customer, there may be a solid incentive to switch your phone service over to Xfinity Mobile. And if you have an eSIM-compatible phone, chances are you want to take advantage of ...