eSIM

Embedded subscriber module

An eSIM is an embedded SIM card built directly into a device rather than inserted as a removable chip.

The technology allows users to activate cellular service without physical cards, often switching carriers through software: I added a local eSIM for my trip abroad.

Most modern smartphones support eSIM alongside traditional SIM slots.

activation

provisioning

Supplying resources in advance

  • downloadRemote-to-local data transfer
  • scanBrief visual sweep
  • QR codeTwo-dimensional scannable data pattern

activation code · remote · instant · over-the-air · setup · configuration · switch · data plan · subscription · onboarding

devices

iPhone

Apple mobile device

Surface · Motorola Razr · compatible · supported · flagship · smartphone · wearable · laptop · tablet · connected car

technology

embedded

Set firmly within something

QR code · cellular · modem · smartphone · wearable · smartwatch · tablet · IoT · rewritable · programmable

travel

roaming

Moving without fixed purpose

global · tourist · border crossing · coverage · affordable · arrival · connectivity

carriers

Verizon

Telecommunications corporation

  • T-MobileWireless phone carrier
  • AT&TTelecommunications conglomerate
  • VodafoneMobile phone network provider

EE · Orange · O2 · supported · compatible · unlock · plan · contract · postpaid · prepaid

Categories
Opposites
physical form factor

eSIMSIM card

Phone's network identity chip

Family

SIM, similar, similarity, similarly, dissimilar, simulate, simulation, simulator, simile

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Rated G