The use of eSIM and dual SIM has increased considerably in recent years. Since the arrival of eSIM, it has been introduced in more and more new smartphones. With success. Many people seem to be using this and it is expected that the eSIM will eventually replace the physical SIM card.
Do you also want to use eSIM or dual SIM on your iPhone? But you have no idea how to install it, use it and what its benefits are? Then read on and discover everything you need to know.
Not yet suitable for every device
iPhone dual sim is not yet possible for every device. If you want to use this, it is first important whether this is even possible with your generation of iPhone. With the iPhone, this is only possible with the latest generation of devices. We are thinking of all devices from 2018 or later. This concerns the iPhone XS, XR or newer.
Before you order eSIM, it is important that you first check whether it can already be used with your type of device. There are various sites where you can find an overview of suitable devices, or you can also inquire with the provider.
What exactly is dual SIM?
The terms dual SIM and eSIM are often used interchangeably. However, they do have a different meaning. Yet we also understand the confusion, because dual SIM cannot exist without eSIM. eSIM refers to the electronic SIM card that is currently possible with many smartphones. It is then no longer necessary to insert a physical SIM card into the device. The electronic SIM card can be activated remotely and is already in the device. Because it is very small, it takes up much less space than a physical SIM card and it is also easier to control remotely.
Then there are also devices that, in addition to the eSIM, also offer the option of installing a physical SIM card. This means that you can use two different SIM cards on one device. So dual SIM. This is useful, for example, when you use your phone for both business and private purposes. After all, each SIM card has its own telephone number and you can easily switch between these two numbers.
Install dual SIM on your iPhone
But how do you install dual SIM on your iPhone?
You will receive a QR code from the provider with which you can activate the dual SIM. The good news is that you don’t have to use additional software or other complicated installation techniques. Fortunately, the technology is already woven into your phone itself. On the home screen you can quickly see which SIM card is active at that moment and what the quality of the connection is. You can then switch between the different SIM cards via settings, so you decide which number you call from. You can also indicate that your phone first asks which number you want to do this before calling. This way you can easily keep business and private conversations separate. You can read more information in the highlighted article below.