As the world moves towards digitalization, the story of physical sims will fade into the pages of history.  Now it’s time to move on to eSim, which is more convenient and easy to use from anywhere in the world. In this blog, we will share more about eSim and how to activate eSim on iPhone or Android devices.

From now on, you won’t need to use a physical microchip to connect with the world. Contact your network service provider and in just a few steps you can activate your eSim and easily connect with your loved ones. Then let’s look at how to activate eSim on iPhone and Android devices. 

Then firstly, lets go straight into the steps to active eSim on iPhone

Steps to activate eSim on iPhone

• The first step is to contact your network provider to get an eSim digitally. After that you can set a plan.
• Then open Settings and tap on the Network Provider Mobile Plan Ready to Be Installed option. 
• From the screen tap on the Continue button to proceed. 
• And you can try to call on your iPhone to check if the connectivity is ready or not.

If the connectivity is not ready, then you need to remove the physical micro sim and try again after restarting your device.

Or, contact your Network service provider for further help. 

Steps to activate eSim on Android

If your Android device is compatible with the eSim, then you can follow these steps, 

• Firstly open Settings app on your device and tap on Connections
• Then from the new screen, tap on the Sim Manager option and tap the Add eSIM/Mobile plan option. 
• If you could not find eSim then you should use QR Scan to scan the QR code provided by the network provider. 
• Or, manually you need to enter the activation code. 

Then follow the on screen instructions to activate eSim profile. 

Important point to note to install eSim

• Do not click on the Delete button in eSim settings, it may cause you to remove the eSim from your iPhone or Android. 
• You could not send or receive SMS for the next 24 hours. 
• Once you have activated the eSim, remove the physical sim from the device. 
• Do not try to share the activation code with anyone ( the one shared by the service provider).

 Benefits of eSim

• You can activate a mobile plan and be free to switch between carriers digitally without a physical SIM card.
• An eSIM can store multiple profiles from different carriers, allowing you to have separate numbers for work and personal use.
• Since an eSIM cannot be physically removed, it can make it harder for thieves to steal your phone number.
• eSIMs contribute to reducing waste by eliminating the need for plastic SIM cards and their packaging.
• You can instantly activate a new plan by scanning a QR code or entering a code provided by your network provider, thereby saving you time.

These are all about eSim and how to activate eSim on your iPhone or Android phone. In the case of Android, the steps may vary depending on the brand model and software version.