An eSIM can dramatically alter how you use your smartphone. Unlike removable subscriber identity module (SIM) cards, eSIMs are a permanent part of your phone and enable you to use two different ...

Activating an eSIM on your iPhone is a straightforward process that enhances your ability to manage cellular services without relying on a physical SIM card. Whether you’re transferring an existing ...

For the longest time, using a physical SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card was the only way to connect cell phones to a carrier's network. Although physical SIM cards have gotten smaller over the ...

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 world of eSIMs has taken a huge step forward over the past month, as first Google launched the eSIM-only Pixel 10 range in the US, and then Apple expanded the regions that were eSIM-only for the ...

Samuel has spent years writing about mobile carriers and their networks following a stint working as a technician in a carrier phone store. Whether it's helping people avoid 36-month payment plans, or ...

Your SIM card is one of the most important aspects of your iPhone – it’s the only way to connect to your carrier's network. And while physical SIM cards remain a viable option for many people with ...

The Pixel 8 series phones are still great Google handsets, but we know many of you are wondering how connectivity works with these. Does the Google Pixel 8 support eSIM and dual-SIM? Yes, it does, and ...

I still remember the frustration of landing in a new country, desperately searching for a local subscriber identity module (SIM) card vendor while juggling my luggage. It felt like an unnecessary ...

In the US, all versions of the Apple iPhone 16 series support eSIM. They also all support dual-SIM, using two eSIM profiles at a time. However, there is no support for physical SIM cards in the US.

Awareness of eSIM technology is on the up in the UK and over 70% of people are mulling the use of an eSIM the next time they travel overseas.

Commentary: While eSIM has its kinks, changes at the wireless carriers and with Apple's iOS might bode well for Google's new phone. Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, ...