eSIM vs Physical SIMs

The cluster focuses on debates about eSIMs versus physical SIM cards, including their convenience for travel, device switching, carrier support, and limitations like transferability and compatibility.

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Sample Comments

danlugo92 Feb 7, 2021 View on HN

E-sim instead of physical sim I would presume?

vhcr Apr 8, 2023 View on HN

It's going to be hard if they're using an eSIM.

sigjuice Sep 30, 2021 View on HN

eSIMs should help avoid this scenario, right?

born-jre Apr 26, 2023 View on HN

Could set up like this use e-sim ?

kovacs_x Aug 9, 2022 View on HN

The eSim's are available these days so you don't have to wait for new SIM to arrive... if your provider & phone supports this feature.

stavros Jan 21, 2025 View on HN

Sorry, move them from what to what? Surely an eSIM isn't locked to the first phone I use it on?

dzhiurgis Sep 24, 2025 View on HN

Wonder if something like this would be easier via esim and wifi calling

whycome Jul 28, 2023 View on HN

eSIM is a whole lot of "trust us"

saos Jul 27, 2023 View on HN

My main line is physical sim and my burner is an eSim. It's been great!

daft_pink Jan 20, 2025 View on HN

Hoping for the opposite option. Using physical sims for devices that only support esim?