The awesome feature you didn't know your new phone had!
New year, new phone! Given the ongoing pandemic, it’s nice to have the newest and hottest tech to keep us all connected. Our smartphones hold so many amazing capabilities, it’s almost hard to keep track of everything they can do.
One greatly overlooked feature is that many new phones have eSIM technology, an embedded SIM Card that lets you activate a carrier plan electronically. This means that you can purchase and download additional data onto your phone! This is a great alternative to accepting regular data overages in your home country, or clinging to Wi-Fi while traveling. Simply select an eSIM plan for your location, scan the QR code, and get connected.
Not sure if your phone is eSIM compatible? Here is a list of new phones that are eSIM compatible.
AppleiPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12 Mini, SEiPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro MaxiPhone XS, XS Max, XRSamsungSamsung Galaxy Note 20 FE, 20 Ultra, 20+Samsung Fold LTE modelSamsung Galaxy Z FlipSamsung Galaxy S20, s20+ and S20 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Fold, Z Fold2 5GGoogle PixelGoogle Pixel 2, 3, 3XL, 4, 4a, 5HuaweiHuawei P40 and P40 ProOthersNuu Mobile X5Lenovo Yoga 630Motorola One 5GOnePlus 8 / Pro
Please note that eSIM compatibility varies based on the country it was purchased in. Check whether your phone is eSIM compatible.
For more information on this amazing extra-data feature that your new phone has, view our blog, eSIM: Explained.
Are you ready to get (and stay) connected?
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