With the arrival of eSIM technology, it is time to say goodbye to the physical SIM card.
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Size is one of the great advantages of eSIM compared to the traditional SIM
It may be more reasonable for us to know what a SIM is, before exploring eSIM. SIM, the acronym for "Subscriber Identity Module", is basically a container of your identity information with your telecom service provider. In other words, the SIM card is the "bridge" between the user and the network. And without it, networkers will not know that you are subscribed to their network and therefore do not allow you to use their mobile services.
So, what is eSIM technology compared to traditional SIM cards?
What is eSIM?
According to Digital Trends , eSIM, as its name implies, is electronic or embedded. However, unlike traditional SIM, eSIM is very small and is directly welded to the phone's board.
With traditional SIM cards, you will have to change your SIM card if you travel abroad and where you are not supporting the carrier you are using, or you want to transfer to another network. So, if the SIM is built right into your phone, will you have no choice but to buy a new one? Fortunately not. In fact, one of the advantages of eSIM technology is that it makes switching networks much easier than before. Instead of buying a new SIM card, you can switch to another carrier on your phone. In addition, if you regularly use two (or more) SIMs at a time, eSIM technology supports multiple accounts and the transition between them is very easy.
Google Pixel 2 is the first smartphone to support eSIM technology
These are the promises of the GSM Alliance (GSMA). With eSIM, the phone has a menu that allows users to switch networks and manage their accounts directly on their device. The Pixel 2 launched by Google this year is one of the first phones to support eSIM technology, and you can download the eSIM management application on the Google Play Store.
eSIM also has the advantage of making the device more compact. On the phone, this does not make much difference, but eSIM will be very useful with the wrist strap. Apple's Apple Watch 3 has integrated eSIM, which is part of Apple's transition to new technology to keep the size of the product comparable to previous generations. go inside.
When can i start using eSIM?
It may take some time before the potential of eSIM is recognized. Not only do manufacturers have to create products with eSIM, but they must also support the new technology. It's not just US carriers that would be great if network operators around the world embraced this technology. And for that to happen, maybe we'll have to wait a little longer.
More eSIM technology will also be available on laptops, as 5G and 4G-LTE technologies are deployed extensively. At the present time, it's likely that eSIM-enabled phones will still have traditional SIM slots, but with their potential and advantages, it's only a matter of time before the eSIM replaces the SIM card.