Several carriers support eSIM, not only for dual SIM, but also for the traditional SIM card. On the iPhone XS, XR, 11 (Pro) and 12 (Pro) you can have one eSIM active at a time. Since the iPhone 13 (Pro) you can use two eSIMs on the device.
If you still have a physical SIM card, you can exchange it for an eSIM. This way you can immediately benefit from all kinds of advantages. This is a digital SIM card. This does the same as a normal physical SIM card, but is already built into the phone.
Why switch to eSIM
eSIM has several advantages, such as being able to get started right away when setting up a new phone. When transferring your data, in most cases the digital SIM card is also transferred. This means you no longer have to remove the physical SIM card from your old device and insert it into your new one. If this doesn’t work, you can activate the digital SIM card via your provider’s mobile application.
A physical SIM card can be placed and used in any device, especially if there is no active PIN code. eSIM is more secure and is linked to the device. It cannot simply be transferred and is therefore extra secure. You also no longer have to remember a PIN code with an eSIM, because it is no longer present.
In addition, the digital SIM card always connects to the network, which is useful if your device is stolen. When you turn off an iPhone with a physical SIM card and then restart it, you must enter the PIN code of the SIM card. With eSIM, this is not necessary and is immediately activated, which connects the iPhone to the network and allows you to track it with the Find My app.
Swap physical SIM card for eSIM
Are you interested in switching to an eSIM? Then you can easily swap your physical SIM card via the mobile application of your provider. Below we briefly explain per provider how you can request your eSIM.
KPN eSIM
- Install and open the MyKPN app on your iPhone
- If necessary, log in with your login details
- Navigate to the ‘Mobile’ tab and tap ‘See more options’
- Select ‘SIM card’ and then ‘Replace SIM card’
- Select E-sim and tap ‘Install on this device’
- Follow the steps on the screen
- Finally, restart the device to use eSIM
During installation you will be asked whether you only want to use your current number as an eSIM or a combination with dual-sim. Only on the iPhone 13 (Pro) and newer can these be two eSIM cards, with the iPhone XS, XR, 11 (Pro) and 12 (Pro) you can only have one eSIM active at a time.
Odido eSIM
If you take out a subscription with eSIM at Odidio, you will receive a QR code. With this QR code, you can download the eSIM profile on your phone. To do this, go to Settings â–¸ Mobile network â–¸ Add eSIM â–¸ Use QR code.
If you have taken out a new subscription, your eSIM will be activated automatically. If you have renewed your subscription or replaced your plastic SIM card with an eSIM, your eSIM must be activated in My Odido.
- New subscribers will receive the QR code as a QR card by post.
- If your SIM is replaced by eSIM or if you have renewed with eSIM, you will receive a letter containing the QR code.
- If you have arranged everything yourself in My Odido, you can download the QR code in My Odido
Vodafone eSIM
Do you already have a subscription with Vodafone? Then you can easily switch to eSIMYou can request a digital SIM card directly via the eSIM exchange page on their website.
Open the sim change pagefill in your details and request a new eSIM. You will then receive an eSIM voucher with a QR code to install your eSIM via Settings â–¸ Mobile network â–¸ Add eSIM â–¸ Use QR code.
Simyo eSIM
- Open the My Simyo app and log in
- Navigate to ‘Settings’
- Tap on ‘SIM card’
- Select ‘Switch to eSIM’
- Confirm with ‘Activate eSIM now’
- Follow the steps on the screen
During installation you will be asked whether you only want to use your current number as an eSIM or a combination with dual-sim. Only on the iPhone 13 (Pro) and newer can these be two E-SIM cards, with the iPhone XS, XR, 11 (Pro) and 12 (Pro) you can only have one eSIM active at a time.
Other providers
eSIM is not yet supported by Youfone, Simpel, Lebara, Ben and Hollandse Nieuwe. Our Belgian readers can of course also switch to eSIM. This is possible at, among others Mobile Vikings, Orange, Proximus and Telenet.