One of the key benefits of an eSIM is that it makes dual SIM functionality possible for devices without the need for two SIM cards. eSIM devices tend to have one regular SIM card slot (usually a nano SIM), and then an eSIM that is built in the device from factory. The eSIM serves as the second SIM card.
Benefits of eSIM
e-SIMs allow you have more than one phone number associated to your smart device. They particularly useful for people who want to manage personal and business lines. The possibility of losing or damaging your SIM is reduced because it is built into your device. You no longer have to deal with cutting SIM cards or finding adapters. It is extremely convenient for frequent travelers, making it easier to switch between network operators.
eSIM Supported Smartphones And Devices
Being a new technology, there are not a lot of eSIM phones in production yet. Apple, Samsung, and Google are leading the way though. As of July 2020, eSIM supported smartphones and tablets include devices like: Google Pixel 3, 3 XL, 4, 4 XL; Apple iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XS, XS Max, XR, SE (2020); Samsung Galaxy Fold, S20, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra, Note 20.
Other smartphone brands offering eSIM include: Huawei, Lenovo, and Motorola. Other smartphone manufacturers will rollout eSIM devices out soon as well.
Rain South Africa eSIM
In South Africa, as far back as early 2019, Rain had announced testing eSIM services on its network with devices like Apple iPhone Xs and Xs Max. Vodacom and MTN were to later also introduce eSIM services in the country
T-Mobile Netherlands eSIM
T-Mobile Netherlands began providing eSIMs in late 2019. Supported devices include:
Apple iPhone XR, Apple iPhone XS Apple iPhone XS Max.
The network also began experimenting with eSIM service on Apple Watch Cellular. Other Dutch mobile networks offering eSIM services include: Truphone, Ubigi, and Vodafone.
MTN Nigeria eSIM
In July 2020, MTN Nigeria announced the launch of its eSIM services. Supported devices on the network include:
Google Pixel 3, Google 3 XL Google Pixel 4, Google 4 XL Apple iPhone 11, Apple 11 Pro, Apple 11 Pro Max Apple iPhone XS, Apple XS Max Apple iPhone XR Samsung Samsung S20 Samsung Samsung S20 Ultra
eSIMs are available to both prepaid and postpaid lines on the MTN network. At this time, MTN is the only mobile network in Nigeria that offers eSIM services.
Vodafone India eSIM
In India, Vodafone has joined Airtel and reliance Jio in offering eSIM services. Supported devices include:
Apple iPhone SE (2020) Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 11 Pro Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max Apple iPhone XS Apple iPhone XS Max Apple iPhone XR
Full List Of Wireless Carriers Providing eSIM Services In Different Countries
If you do a lot of traveling and own an eSIM devices, knowing which networks in what countries offer eSIM services can help you plan your trips better. Here is a list of countries around the world and carriers in those countries offering eSIM services.
Argentina
Personal
Armenia
Ucom
Australia
Optus Telstra Truphone Vodafone
Austria
Drei T-Mobile
Bahrain
Batelco Viva Zain
Belarus
A1
Belgium
Ubigi
Brazil
Claro
Cambodia
Smart Axiata
Canada
Bell Fido Freedom Koodo Lucky Mobile Rogers Telus Virgin
Chile
Movistar
Colombia
Movistar
Croatia
Hrvatski Telekom
Czech Republic
T-Mobile Vodafone
Denmark
3
Ecuador
Movistar
Estonia
Telia
Finland
Telia
France
Orange SFR Ubigi
Germany
O2 Telekom Truphone Vodafone
Greece
Cosmote
Guam
iConnect IT&E
Hong Kong
1O1O 3 csl China Mobile Hong Kong SmarTone Truphone
Hungary
Magyar Telekom
India
Airtel Reliance Jio Vodafone
Italy
TIM
Jordan
Orange Umniah Zain
Kazakhstan
Kcell
Kuwait
Ooredoo Viva Zain
Latvia
LMT
Lebanon
Alfa
Luxembourg
MTX Connect POST Ubigi
Malaysia
Celcom Digi Maxis U Mobile
Mexico
AT&T
Netherlands
T-Mobile Truphone Ubigi Vodafone
New Zealand
Spark
Nigeria
MTN
Norway
Telenor Telia
Oman
Omantel Ooredoo
Philippines
Globe
Poland
Orange Truphone
Portugal
MEO NOS
Qatar
Ooredoo Vodafone
Romania
Orange
Saudi Arabia
Mobily STC Zain
Singapore
M1
Slovakia
Orange
South Africa
Rain MTN Vodacom
Spain
Movistar Orange Pepephone Truphone Vodafone Yoigo
Sri Lanka
Dialog
Sweden
3 Tele2 Telenor Telia
Switzerland
Salt Sunrise Swisscom Ubigi
Taiwan
APT Chunghwa Telecom FarEasTone Taiwan Mobile
Thailand
AIS dtac TrueMove H
United Arab Emirates
du Etisalat Virgin Mobile
United Kingdom
EE O2 Truphone Ubigi
United States
AT&T T-Mobile USA Truphone Ubigi Verizon Wireless
Vietnam
Viettel
This list is regularly updated to keep it up-to-date as much as possible. If you know a wireless carrier that offers eSIM services but isn’t listed above, please use the comment section below to submit the details.
