The main advantage of a virtual SIM is the freedom of choice.
No more SIM cards: what is eSIM and how to use it.
Against the background of the mass migration of business to online, most of all, perhaps, were saved by mobile operators who did not have time to implement eSIM. It is this technology that makes it possible to sell and configure SIM cards remotely. But this, of course, is not the main plus of the virtual sim card.
First of all, eSIM is an opportunity to completely abandon a physical card and all the restrictions associated with it. It is interesting that at the beginning of the "mobile era" the first phones did not have any slots for SIM-cards at all, the number was sewn directly into the device, which made changing the operator a real headache.
The newest technology is somewhat similar to the first mobile ones, but with advanced functionality and modern conveniences. eSIM is also an embedded element, which is equipped with certain models of smartphones. But unlike its ancestor, eSIM can support multiple operators, which can be easily changed without spending more than a couple of seconds on the process.
Modern virtual eSIMs load numbers over the network, without restrictions on the number of slots, as with old cards. The technology is already actively used by more than 40 countries around the world, and is also being diligently implemented by Apple and Google. Analysts predict that old cards will be forced out of the market in the next two to three years.
How and on what it works
Electronic SIM cards are still a novelty in the world of technology. There are eSIM chips on a few models of gadgets and smartphones: mainly Apple and Samsung products. In particular, iPhone Xs, Xs Max, Xr, iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPad 2019, iPad Pro 11 and 12.9, iPad Air 2019, iPad Mini 5, Apple Watch with LTE support.
No more SIM cards: what is eSIM and how to use it.
Although Samsung was the first to introduce eSim, there are still far fewer devices with this technology among the company's products - these are Galaxy Fold, S20, S20 +, S20 Ultra, Z Flip, Gear S2 Classic 3G watches. Google has recently joined Apple and Samsung, equipping its Pixel smartphones with virtual sim cards. The technology is now supported by Pixel 2 and 2 XL, 3, 3A XL, 3 XL and 4, 4 XL.
To start using eSim, it is not enough to find the right gadget. It is also necessary to coordinate the service with local mobile operators. In principle, in most countries this will not be a problem (which is why eSim is so popular among travelers) - in most countries, except for China. The Celestial Empire favors traditional card slots more, twice the maximum.
In Ukraine, virtual SIM-cards are slowly but developing - already three operators work with this service, these are TriMob, lifecell and Vodafone. Each operator has its own prices for connecting eSim, on average the service will cost 200 UAH. But the main thing is that the new number can be purchased online.
Soon - in every home
It should be noted that talks about the imminent extinction of old physical SIM cards are not groundless. First of all, this concerns the desire of manufacturers to improve each new smartphone model, and eSim is a colossal saving of space and additional tightness for the case.
No more SIM cards: what is eSIM and how to use it.
In addition, eSim increases the security of the gadget - in case of theft, the card cannot be removed and thrown away, as thieves usually do. To download a new profile to the device, you will need a password from the old one, which will transmit the location of the gadget in the same way as a regular card.
But the main advantage of eSim is freedom of choice. You can order a new number from another operator quickly and online, a smartphone allows you to customize cards for different needs. One card is best used for business calls, the other for network access, and the third for personal contacts. The maximum number of cards is five. Also one number can work on several devices.
The technology really has great potential, although there are few fans among mobile operators. And it is not surprising that customers began to visit showrooms and points of sale less often, forgot about roaming, destroying well-built distribution schemes. But the potential of the technology is really huge, eSim is already planned to be used in PCs and for M2M systems. This means that eSim will literally take center stage in the home of the future.
No more SIM cards: what is eSIM and how to use it.
Against the background of the mass migration of business to online, most of all, perhaps, were saved by mobile operators who did not have time to implement eSIM. It is this technology that makes it possible to sell and configure SIM cards remotely. But this, of course, is not the main plus of the virtual sim card.
First of all, eSIM is an opportunity to completely abandon a physical card and all the restrictions associated with it. It is interesting that at the beginning of the "mobile era" the first phones did not have any slots for SIM-cards at all, the number was sewn directly into the device, which made changing the operator a real headache.
The newest technology is somewhat similar to the first mobile ones, but with advanced functionality and modern conveniences. eSIM is also an embedded element, which is equipped with certain models of smartphones. But unlike its ancestor, eSIM can support multiple operators, which can be easily changed without spending more than a couple of seconds on the process.
Modern virtual eSIMs load numbers over the network, without restrictions on the number of slots, as with old cards. The technology is already actively used by more than 40 countries around the world, and is also being diligently implemented by Apple and Google. Analysts predict that old cards will be forced out of the market in the next two to three years.
How and on what it works
Electronic SIM cards are still a novelty in the world of technology. There are eSIM chips on a few models of gadgets and smartphones: mainly Apple and Samsung products. In particular, iPhone Xs, Xs Max, Xr, iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPad 2019, iPad Pro 11 and 12.9, iPad Air 2019, iPad Mini 5, Apple Watch with LTE support.
No more SIM cards: what is eSIM and how to use it.
Although Samsung was the first to introduce eSim, there are still far fewer devices with this technology among the company's products - these are Galaxy Fold, S20, S20 +, S20 Ultra, Z Flip, Gear S2 Classic 3G watches. Google has recently joined Apple and Samsung, equipping its Pixel smartphones with virtual sim cards. The technology is now supported by Pixel 2 and 2 XL, 3, 3A XL, 3 XL and 4, 4 XL.
To start using eSim, it is not enough to find the right gadget. It is also necessary to coordinate the service with local mobile operators. In principle, in most countries this will not be a problem (which is why eSim is so popular among travelers) - in most countries, except for China. The Celestial Empire favors traditional card slots more, twice the maximum.
In Ukraine, virtual SIM-cards are slowly but developing - already three operators work with this service, these are TriMob, lifecell and Vodafone. Each operator has its own prices for connecting eSim, on average the service will cost 200 UAH. But the main thing is that the new number can be purchased online.
Soon - in every home
It should be noted that talks about the imminent extinction of old physical SIM cards are not groundless. First of all, this concerns the desire of manufacturers to improve each new smartphone model, and eSim is a colossal saving of space and additional tightness for the case.
No more SIM cards: what is eSIM and how to use it.
In addition, eSim increases the security of the gadget - in case of theft, the card cannot be removed and thrown away, as thieves usually do. To download a new profile to the device, you will need a password from the old one, which will transmit the location of the gadget in the same way as a regular card.
But the main advantage of eSim is freedom of choice. You can order a new number from another operator quickly and online, a smartphone allows you to customize cards for different needs. One card is best used for business calls, the other for network access, and the third for personal contacts. The maximum number of cards is five. Also one number can work on several devices.
The technology really has great potential, although there are few fans among mobile operators. And it is not surprising that customers began to visit showrooms and points of sale less often, forgot about roaming, destroying well-built distribution schemes. But the potential of the technology is really huge, eSim is already planned to be used in PCs and for M2M systems. This means that eSim will literally take center stage in the home of the future.
