Apple introduced the new iPhone 14 on September 7, 2022. An event that many long for, because everyone loves iPhones and they promised to bring amazing things.However, there is a feature that has caught the attention of many and it is as follows: in the US it will be sold only with an iPhone using an eSIM.
This means that they will not come with the SIM slot that phone companies usually provide. But in the rest of the world, the iPhone will be sold the same as in previous versions: with an eSIM and a removable SIM card slot.
If you want to know exactly what an eSIM is, its specifics and how useful it is in less developed places, stay tuned.
What exactly is an eSIM card?
To understand what an eSIM is in greater depth, we must understand it at the hardware and software level. On the hardware level, we can tell you it's factory-welded on the iPhone. And in terms of the software, it does something very convenient:it is able to update your phone number and your data with the phone company. This means that if you need to change the phone company, you do not need to purchase a SIM card.
In fact, one of the great benefits of an eSIM is its ability to support multiple accounts at the same time. So, you can have two different phone companies without a problem and they can enter their eSIM subscription data.
If you want to know exactly what an eSIM is, its specifics and how useful it is in less developed places, stay tuned. What exactly is an eSIM card? To understand what an eSIM is in greater depth, we must understand it at the hardware and software level. On the hardware level, we can tell you it's factory-welded on the iPhone. And in terms of the software, it does something very convenient: it is able to update your phone number and your data with the phone company. This means that if you need to change the phone company, you do not need to purchase a SIM card. In fact, one of the great benefits of an eSIM is its ability to support multiple accounts at the same time. So, you can have two different phone companies without a problem and they can enter their eSIM subscription data.
Factors to consider about eSIM
Below, we are going to mention some other key points that you should keep in mind regarding the eSIM. And yes, we will mention a few things about the iPhone 14 and the eSIM. Pay attention to all data.eSIM must be enabled by your phone company
This is a somewhat embarrassing aspect of an eSIM. For example, in one country your phone company may support eSIM and another company may not.It is very easy to recharge a line with an eSIM
Until now, a specific phone has been linked to a specific phone line with a chip. But today all this is solved using a QR code, which will perform the same process.
The bad thing about all of this is that the phone companies provide the QR code in their offices, so if you want to transfer the line to the new iPhone 14, you will have to visit the store. But don't worry, Apple has a guide to activate a line on iPhone using an eSIM.
An eSIM can have multiple profiles
iPhone 14 and 14 Plus have the ability to save six settings at the same time. In fact, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max can accommodate up to eight. However, in all four models, a maximum of two simultaneous active lines still exists.iPhone 14 is not the first device to have an eSIM only
Smartwatches with 4G connectivity (from Apple, Samsung, etc.) use an eSIM as a cellular network link. Because this allows them to avoid the space occupied by the SIM card slot.
eSIM will bring more independence from carriers, including Apple
Apple, by introducing only an eSIM, has managed to turn the line into something more abstract: a link to the Internet.In addition, the fact that changing to another company is done through a QR code, facilitates the transfer of numbers, and makes changing the device more complicated. This is a global trend, and perhaps other manufacturers will pick up on this idea soon.
