Can I Use eSIM with My Current Carrier? |
| 1. Can I use eSIM with my current carrier? Whether or not you can use eSIM with your current carrier depends on whether your carrier supports eSIM technology. While eSIM technology is becoming more widely available, not all carriers offer eSIM activation. If your carrier supports eSIM, you may be able to activate an eSIM alongside or instead of a traditional physical SIM card. However, eSIMlii provides data-only eSIMs, so if you plan to use a dual SIM device, you can still keep your primary carrier's SIM active for calls and texts while using eSIMlii for data. |
| 2. How do I know if my current carrier supports eSIM? To check if your current carrier supports eSIM, you should visit your carrier's website or contact their customer support. Major carriers in many regions, including the U.S. and Europe, now support eSIM technology. However, some smaller or regional carriers may not offer eSIM support yet. If your carrier does support eSIM, you’ll likely need to follow their activation process, which may involve scanning a QR code or entering a specific activation code provided by your carrier. |
| 3. Can I use an eSIMlii data-only plan along with my current carrier's SIM? Yes! If your device is dual-SIM capable, you can use your eSIMlii data-only plan alongside your current carrier’s physical SIM card. This allows you to keep your existing phone number active while using eSIMlii for mobile data. This is ideal for travelers who want to avoid expensive international roaming fees but still need to use their primary carrier’s service for calls and text messages. Just make sure your device supports dual SIM or eSIM functionality. |
| 4. Can I switch from a physical SIM to an eSIM with my current carrier? In many cases, you can switch from a physical SIM card to an eSIM with your current carrier, provided they support eSIM technology. However, eSIMlii's plans are for data-only services, meaning they don't include voice or text features. If you’re interested in using eSIMlii for data while keeping your current phone number, you’ll need to ensure your device can handle both SIMs or use your carrier’s physical SIM for calls and texts, while the eSIMlii plan is used for internet data. |